Users, Not Just Manufacturers, Drive Breakthrough Innovation

In the ever-evolving landscape of product development, manufacturers have long been the driving force behind new innovations. Traditionally, they have relied on market research, internal research and development (R&D), and their own expertise to create groundbreaking products. However, there’s another critical source of innovation that often goes unnoticed: the users themselves.

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Jason St Clair
Touching on Fundamentals of Marketing Research

Welcome to the Atheoz Small Business Blog! Today, we’re embarking on a journey through the fascinating world of market research. Whether you’re a startup founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, understanding market research is like having a compass in uncharted waters. Let’s explore the basics and discover how this powerful tool can shape your business strategy.

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Jason St Clair
Using Analytics to Boost Your Small Business Brand: A Comprehensive Guide

In today’s competitive business landscape, data-driven decision-making is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or an established small business owner, leveraging analytics can significantly enhance your brand’s performance. In this blog, we’ll explore how you can harness the power of analytics to grow your business, improve customer engagement, and drive conversions.

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Jason St Clair
Instagram Targeting Ads Advice

Define your target audience specifically using Instagram's detailed targeting for age, location, interests, behaviors. Analyze followers & customers to identify more lookalikes. Use relevant hashtags. Geo-target ads. Test ad formats like images, carousels. Use auto-bidding options. Continuously analyze analytics to refine targeting & creative for relevance. Make value-focused, non-self-promotional messaging tailored to your niche.

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Jason St Clair
How Does the NFL Continue to Grow?

With its global reach, massive fanbase, and cultural cachet, the National Football League dominates the sports world. But it's not just a sports league - it's a marketing juggernaut. Through shrewd strategy and business savvy, the NFL has become a master brand builder and revenue generating powerhouse.

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Jason St Clair
A Giant in the Digital Landscape

Today, we delve into the fascinating world of social media and explore how one iconic brand has mastered the art of online engagement. Buckle up as we dissect McDonald’s social media strategy and uncover the secrets behind their digital triumphs.

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Jason St Clair
Affiliation and Dominion: The Two Poles of the Marketing Story

In marketing, two approaches emerge: affiliation and dominion. Affiliation focuses on building connections through empathy and community. Dominion concentrates on gaining influence and control through strategic maneuvering. These contrasting methods shape branding, relationships, and life navigation. Discerning between people's core motivations of belonging or power allows marketers to craft more compelling narratives. Ultimately, marketing stories should resonate with the target audience by appealing to either their affiliation needs or dominion desires.

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Jason St Clair
Neuromarketing

Neuromarketing studies people's non-conscious cognitive and emotional responses to marketing using tools like eye tracking and facial coding. It gives brands insight into preferences, triggers emotional connections, and motivates purchasing decisions. Though it may seem manipulation-y, ethical neuromarketing resonates better by giving people what they want most. The art is interpreting complex data into creative campaigns. It combines psychology, technology and design thinking intriguingly. Makes you think more about why you click and buy things!

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Jason St Clair
Facing Internal Resistance as a Small Business Owner

We all face inner resistance sabotaging our success. As Steven Pressfield explores, overcoming this is key for meaningful work - especially as a small business owner. Running a business is hard; resistance will tell you to give up. However, achievement comes from enduring obstacles. Adopt a “territorial” mentality focused on the work itself, not external validation. Create for creation's sake. Set a consistent schedule and persist through discomfort and exhaustion. Though the path is not linear, inspiration strikes through regular grind. With self-mastery and resilience, we can turn pro and transform ourselves and the world

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Jason St Clair
What is a Penny Stock and Should you Invest?

Penny stocks refer to cheap shares that trade for less than $5, often lacking liquidity and having high volatility. While risky, penny stocks present opportunities for large returns compared to traditional stocks if researched diligently. We explain what penny stocks are and provide examples of successful penny stock investors like Timothy Sykes, Tim Grittani, and Jeffrey Ballard who've made over $100k.

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Jason St Clair