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2024 Social Media Image Size Guide

Did you know social media is used by 92% of businesses for marketing purposes? This means you’re probably missing out if you’re not using social media to tell your brand’s story. Images, graphics and video are some of the most effective ways to engage target audiences on social media, and the quality of your content […]

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Josh Arter
Jan 9

2024 Marketing Trends – AI Leads the Way

Marketing is constantly evolving. New things come and go but occasionally something comes along that causes a massive shift in the marketing landscape. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one such phenomenon. Experts predict that AI will create up to $2.6 trillion in business value in sales and marketing alone. It is already transforming every industry and […]

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STIR Staff
Dec 14

How Strategic Marketing Can Help You Accomplish Your Business Goals

This blog is the first piece in a three-part series outlining why strategic marketing is important and how an integrated marketing agency might be a good fit for helping you achieve your goals. Keep an eye on the STIR Insights page to read more. Whether you are a small business looking to raise awareness and […]

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STIR Staff
May 3

Big Names, Big Laughs, Big Game

Super Bowl LVII showed a resurgence of playful ads and a particularly astute use of comedic celebrity.

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Brian Bennett
Feb 12

Influencer Marketing: Why Authenticity Matters

Research shows that influencer marketing was a $16.4 billion industry in 2022. What brand wouldn’t want a piece of that success? Perhaps contrary to popular belief, this endeavor is not as easy as finding an influencer with a large following and sending them a script and a contract—at least, not if you want the message […]

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STIR Staff
Feb 8

2023 Social Media Image Size Guide

Social media platforms are constantly evolving, with new players entering the arena at a faster pace than ever and current networks revamping their interfaces. With videos, graphics, Reels, and everything in-between, brands essentially have unlimited possibilities when it comes to telling their unique stories. Now, more than ever, consumers expect polished content from brands on […]

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Josh Arter
Jan 3

Marketing Trends to Watch for in 2023

At STIR, we try to stay on top of all of this for our clientele, collecting knowledge and sharing insights in real time. But as we turn the corner to 2023, we’d like to draw your attention to just a few trends we’re paying extra close attention to.

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STIR Staff
Dec 14

A Cookieless Future: Finding the New Data Sweet Spot

It goes without saying that in digital and social media marketing, data reigns supreme. So, it comes as no surprise that when Google announced it was going to begin phasing out third-party cookies in Chrome in the second half of 2024, there was a massive scramble to understand the implications of this and how marketers […]

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Josh Arter
Sep 29

Unleash Your Inner Creative Writing Beast 

Brand building is all about sharing information in creative ways that capture attention and spark imagination. At STIR, we work in partnership with our clients to develop compelling content that tells their unique stories.  Every one of us is wildly passionate about something. Many folks are self-proclaimed film buffs, foodies, health and wellness advocates, or […]

Ceara Milligan
Sep 13