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Events are the powerhouse of customer intimacy

Events are the powerhouse of customer intimacy

— Colette Gallagher
Tagged: brand engagement customer experience event strategy experiential marketing growth opinion
Strategic events are more than brand visibility; they create meaningful touchpoints that deepen customer relationships, build trust, and drive commercial outcomes. Intimate dinners, large-scale activations, brand and product launches, and,...
What does cultural development even mean?

What does cultural development even mean?

— Colette Gallagher
Tagged: growth leadership marketing marketing strategy organisational culture
Your marcomms culture gives you your distinct competitive advantage. When the marketing culture is aligned with your business objectives, it drives engagement, productivity, and collaboration, creating an environment where your...
What is executional excellence?

What is executional excellence?

— Colette Gallagher
Tagged: decision making execution growth marketing marketing strategy performance
Executional excellence is the bridge between strategy and results, ensuring that plans are brought to life with precision and impact. Having a great strategy is one thing, but without proper...
marketing audit

Why do I need a marketing audit?

— Colette Gallagher
Tagged: commercial growth growth marketing marketing strategy performance
A marketing audit is a vital pulse check to ensure your strategy, messaging, and execution align with your broader business objectives. It clarifies what's working, what's not, and where untapped...