How Small Businesses Can Stand Out in Crowded Markets

How to differentiate your brand and capture attention when you’re the new player in a competitive space Standing out in today’s saturated markets presents a significant challenge for small businesses without established brand recognition. While industry giants can rely on massive advertising budgets and years of accumulated trust, smaller companies must find creative ways to […]
The Small Business Guide to Finding the Right Customer

Targeted audience identification is a primary step For small businesses, identifying your target audience is the first essential. While larger competitors can afford broad marketing campaigns, your competitive edge lies in deeply understanding exactly who needs your products or services and crafting messages that resonate specifically with them. Key Audience Identification Strategies for Small Business […]
Susana Mendoza on Cultural Sensitivity & Smart Strategies for Brands

(For a summary, click here.) John Eischeid: Let’s start with a brief summary of yourself and Hispanwire. Susana Medoza: Yeah, of course. I’m a former journalist. I’m still a journalist, but I feel that I haven’t worked as a journalist in over four years. So, I’m not sure if you’re still a journalist, but let’s […]
Susana Mendoza on Cultural Sensitivity & Smart Strategies for Brands

Insights from an Interview with the PR Expert on Reaching Spanish-Speaking Audiences (For the full text, click here.) In today’s diverse market, understanding cultural nuances in public relations is crucial. We recently spoke with Susana Mendoza about the intricacies of Hispanic PR, and it’s much, much more than just direct translation. Many of the same […]
Pawsitive Experiences: How Pet Retailers Can Unleash Experiential Marketing

Engage Pet Owners and Build Lifelong Loyalty Simply stocking shelves with pet food and supplies isn’t enough in the competitive world of pet retail. Pet owners are passionate and want to connect with brands that share their love for animals. Experiential marketing offers pet food and supply retailers a unique opportunity to engage customers on […]
Mother’s Day Marketing Strategies That Drive Sales and Build Customer Loyalty

Transform your seasonal approach with these customer-focused Mother’s Day tactics designed for business growth In today’s competitive market, Mother’s Day presents an unparalleled opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses to connect meaningfully with customers while boosting revenue. This annual celebration isn’t just a greeting card holiday—it’s a strategic marketing moment that can strengthen your brand […]
Samantha North, PhD, on AI Sandwiches, Doomscrolling, and the Responsibilities of Content Creators (full text)

Recorded on April 23, 2025 (For a summary, click here.) John Eisched: Okay, just for starters, just give me a brief intro to yourself, your background. It doesn’t have to be your whole personal origin story, but just some idea – like a quick elevator pitch. Samantha North: Yeah, sure. So, I’m about to launch […]
Samantha North, PhD, on AI Sandwiches, Doomscrolling, and the Responsibilities of Content Creators

Discover the critical balance between AI tools and human input in content creation. (For the full text, click here.) As AIs get more and more capable and people are offloading more and more tasks to them, humans are engaging in a digital dance with their latest creation. While we have found a good partner in […]
Winning Hearts and Trust in Political Campaign Marketing with Authenticity and TransparencyÂ

Build Lasting Connections Beyond Election Day In an era of skepticism and information overload, political campaigns face the daunting challenge of connecting with voters in a meaningful and trustworthy way. Traditional tactics often fall flat, leaving voters feeling disconnected and cynical. The solution? Embrace authenticity and transparency. By centering campaigns around genuine values and open […]
Revolutionize Your Fashion Brand: Winning with Experiential Marketing Strategies

Elevate customer connections and drive sales through immersive brand experiences that transform shoppers into loyal advocates In today’s oversaturated fashion landscape, traditional marketing approaches are increasingly ineffective at capturing consumer attention and loyalty. Forward-thinking fashion brands are discovering that creating immersive, memorable interactions between consumers and products delivers exceptional results by forging emotional connections that […]