{"id":6993,"date":"2022-11-21T11:06:23","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T11:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/"},"modified":"2022-11-21T11:06:23","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T11:06:23","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the right content marketing agency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With just a few strategic pieces in place, <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/what-is-content-marketing-388970\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">content marketing<\/a> can work outrageously well.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses that blog generate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandmetric.com\/content\/content-marketing-infographic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">67%<\/a> more leads than businesses that don\u2019t blog.<\/p>\n<p>They also get <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/blog\/tabid\/6307\/bid\/5014\/study-shows-business-blogging-leads-to-55-more-website-visitors.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">55%<\/a> more website visitors and 434% more pages indexed in search engines.<\/p>\n<p>The problem is, how do you put those necessary pieces for results in motion?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/content-marketing-strategy-small-businesses-tips-385170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Content marketing strategy<\/a> is notoriously complex for the uninitiated. It can seem like a giant machine with countless cogs, wheels, and whirligigs that connect in multiple ways.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/blog\/content-marketing-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">43%<\/a> of businesses don\u2019t have a documented content strategy \u2013 and they perform less well than brands that do have one.<\/p>\n<p>What if you could hand off content \u2013 the entire thing, from planning to creation to publishing \u2013 to someone who already knows how it all fits together? Who has a proven record of making it work?<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s what a content marketing agency is for.<\/p>\n<p>If you want content done right, but don\u2019t have the expertise or experience to do it yourself, you can hire a content agency. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about finding the best one.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/#What_is_a_content_marketing_agency\" >What is a content marketing agency?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/#What_does_a_content_marketing_agency_do\" >What does a content marketing agency do?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/#What_to_look_for_when_choosing_a_content_marketing_agency\" >What to look for when choosing a content marketing agency<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/#1_Evidence_of_expertise_and_credibility\" >1. Evidence of expertise and credibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/#2_A_good_reputation\" >2. A good reputation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/#3_An_emphasis_on_strategy_goals_ROI\" >3. An emphasis on strategy, goals, ROI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/#4_A_skilled_team_of_creators\" >4. A skilled team of creators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/#5_A_clear_project_management_process\" >5. A clear project management process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/#6_Good_communication\" >6. Good communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/#7_Solid_values_for_ethical_content_marketing\" >7. Solid values for ethical content marketing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/#Tips_for_working_with_a_content_marketing_agency\" >Tips for working with a content marketing agency<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/#Know_the_basics\" >Know the basics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/#Know_your_needs_and_goals\" >Know your needs and goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/#Know_your_budget\" >Know your budget<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-choose-the-right-content-marketing-agency\/#Find_the_right_content_marketing_agency_for_real_growth\" >Find the right content marketing agency for real growth<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_content_marketing_agency\"><\/span>What is a content marketing agency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A content marketing agency is an expert team that helps businesses plan, create, and execute a content marketing strategy.<\/p>\n<p>That team usually includes project and account managers, content strategists, content writers, editors, SEO experts, graphic designers, consultants, salespeople, and more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_content_marketing_agency_do\"><\/span>What does a content marketing agency do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most agencies are full-service, which means they\u2019ll take the entirety of your content marketing off your plate and handle it all. That includes planning your strategy, creating your content, and distributing it to your content channels. They\u2019ll also:<\/p>\n<p>Create content marketing campaigns.Do <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/seo-is-marketing-387001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">market and SEO research<\/a> to discover the best audience, topics, and keywords for a brand.Create a brand content calendar.Create most types of content, from written blogs and lead magnets to designed infographics and visual social media posts.Make sure a brand\u2019s site and content are search engine-optimized.Manage a business\u2019 website and blog.Track and measure results.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, a content marketing agency can do it all. Their teams are robust and cover a vast range of skills. This makes hiring a content agency an all-in-one solution for getting a content plan in place or helping a stagnant one start moving.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_look_for_when_choosing_a_content_marketing_agency\"><\/span>What to look for when choosing a content marketing agency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a lot of content marketing agencies out there these days. <\/p>\n<p>How do you choose the right one? Consider these criteria.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Evidence_of_expertise_and_credibility\"><\/span>1. Evidence of expertise and credibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019re hiring a content marketing agency <strong>because<\/strong> they\u2019re supposed to have the expertise that your team lacks. That means you should make doubly sure it\u2019s actually there.<\/p>\n<p>Look for past examples of the agency\u2019s work. Check their website for testimonials and case studies. Look for a list of past clients and partnerships.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, look for examples of past work similar to what you need. Do they typically serve your industry? This will be important for brands in specialized niches like healthcare, finance, or law, where certain standards for content must be met.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Most agencies will list the industries they serve on their sites, but looking at work examples will show you more detailed proof that they can handle your niche.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\nThe Content Bureau showcases expertise on their company website.<\/div>\n<p>If the agency doesn\u2019t have any samples on its site, it might not have had any clients yet. This isn\u2019t a deal breaker if you\u2019re on a budget \u2013 they may have related experience that demonstrates their expertise. <\/p>\n<p>If this is the case, check their \u201cAbout\u201d page for staff bios and information on what they\u2019ve done that makes them experts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_A_good_reputation\"><\/span>2. A good reputation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Have you seen\/heard other people talk glowingly about this agency? Have you read lots of good reviews? Or does the agency seem to exist in a vacuum of silence?<\/p>\n<p>The information you can find about the agency online should speak volumes about its reputation. Usually, you\u2019ll find proof of reputation in these places:<\/p>\n<p>Featured on the agency\u2019s website:ReviewsTestimonialsLists of past clients or partnersOn social media:Mentions, tags, or comments from customersOn review sites like Expertise, Agency Match, and Clutch.coFrom a Google search of the brand name or \u201c[brand name] reviews\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Weigh good, neutral, and bad reviews carefully, and consider them in light of the services you need.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\nFractl displays a number of testimonials from some big-name clients.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_An_emphasis_on_strategy_goals_ROI\"><\/span>3. An emphasis on strategy, goals, ROI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Strategy is everything in content marketing. Without a plan of action, your content will go nowhere.<\/p>\n<p>That must include goal setting, how you\u2019ll track and measure those goals, and the type of ROI you\u2019d like to see from content.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/blog\/content-marketing-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">78%<\/a> of marketers who said their content marketing was very successful <strong>also<\/strong> reported having a documented content strategy, per a Semrush survey. Most focused on content quality, SEO, and visual content in their planning.<\/p>\n<p>A formal process and documentation attached to content marketing give you a map to follow, essentially.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If the prospective agency you\u2019re looking at doesn\u2019t emphasize strategy at the bottom of a working content marketing plan, they have no map to follow to reach success. Move on.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_A_skilled_team_of_creators\"><\/span>4. A skilled team of creators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most brands want skilled creators behind their content. After all, <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/what-is-quality-content-251071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">content quality<\/a> is a giant <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/seotable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google ranking factor<\/a>, not to mention a huge reason your audience will stay with you.<\/p>\n<p>When you measure the skill of a creator, think about their subject matter expertise along with their storytelling ability. <\/p>\n<p>For many niches, it\u2019s impossible to create great content without specialized knowledge \u2013 be sure that the agency you\u2019re considering has creators with the right expertise or background.<\/p>\n<p>Also, think about the specific skills you need behind your content. For example, say you need video content creation. If the agency doesn\u2019t have videographers on staff, that\u2019s a reason to look elsewhere.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_A_clear_project_management_process\"><\/span>5. A clear project management process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Content marketing agencies tend to juggle a lot of clients, projects at various stages, and all the associated moving parts. That means they need good project management in their wheelhouse.<\/p>\n<p>You need to know whether your chosen agency has the capacity to deliver results both on time and under budget. For that reason, look for these criteria to ensure they\u2019re up to snuff:<\/p>\n<p>They have project management listed as an included service with their other offerings.They provide an outline of their process, going from the idea stage to results and what happens in between.They give an overview of which team member will touch your project at what stage.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, if you can\u2019t find this information on their website, you can always ask about it if you get to the consultation stage with the agency.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Good_communication\"><\/span>6. Good communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Good communication is a cornerstone of any business relationship. You know it, we all know it \u2013 but putting it into practice is another story entirely.<\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019re evaluating your final choices for content marketing agencies, pay careful attention to how they communicate with you. Bad communication can be both the canary in the coal mine and the nail in the coffin.<\/p>\n<p>How quickly did they respond to your initial inquiry?\u00a0Have you been passed from person to person since, or have you always talked to the same person?\u00a0Have replies to emails and phone calls been prompt and courteous?\u00a0Have you felt like your questions have been answered to your satisfaction?<\/p>\n<p>Finally, consider this preliminary communication as the initial step toward building a relationship with your agency. <\/p>\n<p>It will give you a giant clue about what they\u2019re like to work with \u2013 whether this will be fun and exciting, or difficult and tedious. If your gut tells you it\u2019s not a good fit, you\u2019re probably right.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Solid_values_for_ethical_content_marketing\"><\/span>7. Solid values for ethical content marketing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ethics matter in content marketing, and you should expect your agency to adhere to them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Look for the agency\u2019s values that guide their business on their website. What have they emphasized? What\u2019s important to them? Are those same things important to your brand?<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\nSingle Grain talks about the values that guide their business.<\/div>\n<p>A good agency will also have zero-tolerance policies for issues like plagiarism, poor-quality content, manipulative content, content created only for search engines, or content that violates Google\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/search\/docs\/essentials\/spam-policies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spam policies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The right content marketing agency should be fully transparent about their business practices, their past clients, their staff or contracted employees, and their rates.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For example, if the agency is promising the moon for a ridiculously cheap rate, that\u2019s a red flag. It\u2019s also a red flag if it seems like they\u2019re trying to hide something.<\/p>\n<p>Comb their website carefully, ask lots of questions, and expect clear answers. The right agency will be fully transparent and happily provide them.<\/p>\n<p><!-- START INLINE FORM --><\/p>\n<div class=\"nl-inline-form border py-2 px-1 my-2\">\n<div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-3 col-xl-4 pe-md-0 pb-2 pb-lg-0\">\n<p class=\"inline-form-text text-center mb-0\">Get the daily newsletter search marketers rely on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-7 col-xl-6  pe-lg-0\">\n<div class=\"form-nl-inline\">\n<div class=\"row g-0\">\n<div class=\"form-group col-12 col-lg-8 mb-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-xl-4 mb-0\">\n<div class=\"d-none\">\n<p>Processing\u2026Please wait.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"btn btn-dark inlineButton w-100 rounded-0 font-weight-bold\">SUBSCRIBE<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-2 col-xl-2 ps-1\">\n<p class=\"text-center mb-0\"><a class=\"nl-terms\" href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/termsofuse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See terms.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END INLINE FORM --><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_working_with_a_content_marketing_agency\"><\/span>Tips for working with a content marketing agency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To give your business the best chance of success with content, you should have some key knowledge under your belt <strong>before<\/strong> working with an agency.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_the_basics\"><\/span>Know the basics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before hiring a content marketing agency, it&#8217;s a good idea to study the basics of how content works. This helps keep your expectations realistic and gives you a better understanding of what&#8217;s going on behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<p>Get an overview of the process of planning and creating a content strategy, including all the necessary pieces that go into it.Research what high-quality content looks like, and what it takes to create it (from planning to publishing).\u00a0Understand that content is a long-term game, and not for you if you want fast, quick wins.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_your_needs_and_goals\"><\/span>Know your needs and goals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you hire a content marketing agency, you should know what your needs are. For example, maybe you don&#8217;t have a blog on your site yet and want to set up a content marketing system and strategy for blogging.<\/p>\n<p>You should also set clear, reasonable goals attached to a time frame for the results you want to see. What do you want that blog to do for your brand in the next six months? In the next year?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The clearer you are on both of these things, the more productive your conversations will be with an agency.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_your_budget\"><\/span>Know your budget<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What are you willing to spend on content marketing? Set a limit, but don&#8217;t set it in stone. <\/p>\n<p>You may need to nudge it up or down depending on how well you understand the costs associated with content. (If you have no idea, you might want to do some research on what content marketing typically costs brands of your size.)<\/p>\n<p>Also, remember that most agencies will be willing to work with your budget and set realistic goals you can reasonably meet with the amount you&#8217;ve invested.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_the_right_content_marketing_agency_for_real_growth\"><\/span>Find the right content marketing agency for real growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When content marketing is set up smartly and the right creators and strategists are behind it, you&#8217;ll be surprised at the ROI you&#8217;ll eventually see.<\/p>\n<p>The right content marketing agency can fill in any business&#8217;s marketing gaps for better reach, visibility, brand awareness, leads, and results.<\/p>\n<p>Carefully vet the agency you hire, because they&#8217;ll take on a lot of responsibility for you. However, they can also help your brand grow in ways you never imagined.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/choose-content-marketing-agency-389284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to choose the right content marketing agency<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search Engine Land<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With just a few strategic pieces in place, content marketing can work outrageously well. Businesses that blog generate 67% more leads than businesses that don\u2019t blog. They also get 55% more website visitors and 434% more pages indexed in search engines. The problem is, how do you put those necessary pieces for results in motion?\u00a0 Content marketing strategy is notoriously complex for the uninitiated. 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