finish the week strong.

This week has been all about maintaining a healthy work rhythm.

For years, I threw myself into the whirlwind of a scrappy startups, a journey that inspired me to launch the Thursday Hustle—your weekly dose of marketing insights, strategies, and quick tips designed to help rev up your marketing teams and achieve more in less time.

This week, we're diving into: Growth Tactics, LinkedIn Monetization by Justin Welsh, and the benefits of Ice Baths. These discussions are aimed at enhancing your productivity and integrating wellness into your workflow.

As always, shoot me a reply if you have questions.

DISCOVER GROWTH MARKETING TACTICS

Ever found yourself swiping away from a video before it's even finished? It's not just you - our attention spans are shrinking, rapidly. But what does that mean for the world of marketing?

"Marketing is no longer about the stuff that you make, but about the stories you tell." - Seth Godin.

💡 Short Form Video Domination

The reality is, short-form videos are taking over. Thanks to platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, we're consuming information faster and more efficiently than ever before. So, for brands and marketers, it's about creating compelling, bite-sized content that grabs attention and sticks.

🤖 AI in Marketing

Artificial Intelligence is the future, and marketing is no exception. With AI tools, you can analyze data, understand your business better, and make strategies more effectively. A simple example? Using AI to analyze customer data for a service company can reveal crucial insights - like peak call times, popular service requests, and hotspots for calls.

🌎 Brand Values

45% of marketers plan to increase their investment in brand values. Why? Because today's consumers care about more than just what you're selling - they want to know what you stand for. Transparency, sustainability, company culture - it all matters.

🎯 Native Advertising Growth

HubSpot reports up to 37% of marketers plan to increase their spending in native ads, which means placing your brand on third-party websites. From blogs to news outlets to streaming services, it's about staying top of mind for your consumers.

So, what could these techniques change for you?

Imagine a world where your brand truly connects with its audience, where you understand your customer's needs better than ever before and where your messages reach further and wider. That's the power of these marketing techniques.

Question for you: Which of these techniques will you be adopting in your marketing strategy for 2024?

Growing on LinkedIn

Many of you liked Justin’s Content playbook I shared last week. Here is another you might want to dive into for LinkedIn.

Are you ready to transform your LinkedIn presence? Join over 50 LinkedIn Top Voices and 22,500+ students who have already accelerated their personal brand growth with this proven system by Justin Welsh.

Learn the exact strategies Justin used to skyrocket his followers from 2K to 560K and generate over $7.5M in income. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your LinkedIn game and achieve your business goals.

Faster recovery with Warrior Willpower Ice baths

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Thanks for joining us this week, and remember, you are almost there. Keep up the hustle!

Cheers,

Blake, Founder of Chasing Creative

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