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Introduction: Why This Distinction Matters In marketing, two terms are often used interchangeably—but they shouldn’t be. Brand equity and brand awareness are not the same. While both influence how customers perceive your brand, they serve different purposes and drive different results. If you’re trying to build a recognizable and...
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Effective marketing strategies are crucial for any business looking to enhance visibility and drive sales. Public relations (PR) and paid advertising are two foundational strategies in the marketer’s toolkit, each serving distinct purposes in the broader marketing strategy. Dave Burnett, a seasoned marketing expert and founder of aokmarketing.com, promotionalproducts.com,...
32 East 57th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10022
USA
Phone 646.453.7550
250 Wincott Drive,
Toronto, ON M9R 4C8
Canada
Phone 416.815.8000