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The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Celebrate the Now When Your Job Is About the Future?
April 1, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Celebrate the Now When Your Job Is About the Future?

“Toot toot!” This has become a sort of virtual celebratory air horn sound at Aha! — it started with one teammate and has spread. Being a remote-first company, it is a…

The Marketing Plan vs. The Launch Plan
March 26, 2019
The Marketing Plan vs. The Launch Plan

A marketing plan and launch plan each have a distinct use. Learn how the purpose, initiatives, audience, and timeline compare for both types of plans.

The 7 Things That Belong in Every Marketing Plan
March 19, 2019
The 7 Things That Belong in Every Marketing Plan

You need a marketing plan that ties marketing and business goals to the work that needs to be accomplished. Here are seven key things to include in your marketing plan.

Stop Making Excuses at Work — Do This Instead
March 18, 2019
Stop Making Excuses at Work — Do This Instead

Tell me if this sounds familiar. Your colleague makes a trivial mistake. Maybe it is a financial typo in a presentation or they did not speak up when they had questions…

How Many Meetings a Day Is Too Many?
March 4, 2019
How Many Meetings a Day Is Too Many?

I once watched someone fall asleep in a meeting. It was early in my career and I was sitting in a quarterly business review. The organizer had scheduled one hour — but…

Hey Marketing: Watch Out, Here Comes the Sales Storm
February 25, 2019
Hey Marketing: Watch Out, Here Comes the Sales Storm

Do you hear that rumbling sound? There is a storm coming — a big one. The air is growing thick and the thunder clatter is getting louder. The boom is echoing across your…

Positioning vs. Messaging
February 21, 2019
Positioning vs. Messaging

How do you tell an original story? There is usually a real-life event behind every fantastical tale. If you work in marketing, you know that for your work to ring true it…

How to Write a Creative Brief
February 19, 2019
How to Write a Creative Brief

A creative brief is meant to keep the team on-brand, on-message, and on-track. Discover nine things to include in your creative brief.