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3 out of 4 retail marketing programs never even make it to the starting line.
Are you as good at selling in as you are at selling through?
Request More Info ›August 15th, 2019
Part 3: Pick A Mentor Brand
Holding up a mentor brand helps your team better understand your brand’s story
Learn more ›August 10th, 2019
Part 2: How to Get Invited to Pitch a Product Line Review
Getting invited to a PLR is like networking for a job
Learn more ›August 5th, 2019
Part 1: What’s a Product Line Review?
A product line review is a beauty contest, college application, science experiment all rolled into one
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Consumers are 2.5 times more price conscious when they shop online vs in store.
How should that impact your online vs in-store communications strategy?
Request More Info ›July 12th, 2019
Brands We Love: IHOP “Pancakes”
It was time for a change, a revitalization of IHOP’s expertise in affordable, everyday dining. So, they threw something at us out of left field.
Learn more ›July 3rd, 2019
It’s the Second Half of 2019: Step up Your Marketing
In a fast-paced time like the 21st century, take advantage of these marketing tips and help your brand evolve in the latter half of 2019.
Learn more ›June 25th, 2019
Why Millennials Love Their Workplace
Since millennials are dominating the workforce and are preparing to surpass Baby Boomers as the largest population, they’re your company’s greatest asset.
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78% of home improvement customers prefer brands that make them think of the category differently.
What is your brand doing to challenge the rules of the category?
Request More Info ›June 21st, 2019
SFW Honored at Triad’s Best Places to Work 2019
SFW has been named a finalist in the Triad Business Journal’s 2019 Best Places to Work small business category.
Read more ›June 18th, 2019
Get the Most Out of Summer Interns (and Vise Versa)
Rest assured, nowadays being an “intern” means much more than going on a coffee run or making copies for superiors—it means gaining valuable experience.
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SFW leads discussion on "The Craftsman Effect" at Lowe's and implications for hardware manufacturers.
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