As a full-service marketing agency in Phoenix, Arizona, we’ve become familiar with the stigma that the word “agency” leaves in the mouths of people. The term is often synonymous with a frustrating situation in which the individual or company was burned by some fast-talking group of suits that oversold and under-delivered. We get it, trust us. We’ve worked hard to be the least-douchy marketing agency in our neighborhood because we…
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Top 7 Social Media Beefs That Need To Be Squashed
Perhaps this will not ensue hyped up hip-hop battles, but the following misconceptions have been known to ruffle the feathers of many business owners attempting to see some return on investment for their social media efforts. The beef is with social media and its efficacy. Don’t worry, we will suit you up with some helpful tips that will keep your social media platforms bulletproof. SOCIAL MEDIA IS FULL OF TROLLS…
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10 Podcasts All Entrepreneurs Should Listen To
*Click The Images To Stream An Episode* 1. The Tim Ferriss Show ” I deconstruct world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, sports, business, art, etc.) to extract the tactics, tools, and routines you can use.” Tim Ferriss is undoubtedly one of the most influential masters in the business world. He is a self-proclaimed self-experimenter and takes the necessary risks to gain big rewards. His focus on routine creation and maintenance has impacted…
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How To Get Over The Monday Morning Blues
*Ahhhh* Monday has reared its head yet again. If you’re one of the many people that are struggling to get motivated today, there’s quite a few ways you can get yourself out of the slumps. Monday blues don’t have to deter you, they don’t even have to happen if you do some self-love and prepare wisely for everyone’s least favorite day of the week. Here are some of our go-to…
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#SupportLocal | WIDSIX’s Favorite Local Spots
We’re lucky enough to be smack dab in the middle of a booming food, coffee, cocktail and clothing scene. A few minutes in each direction and we are in a mecca for foodies and connoisseurs of all kinds. All of us at WIDSIX have our favorite spots (some may even say we are addicted to them), so we wanted to share a few of those with you! If you’re on…
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10 Words You’re Literally Using Wrong
Communication is an inescapable aspect of life. Whether via text, face-to-face, or a social media caption, words permeate our world. With a wide vocabulary of words to choose from, it is more common than not to see words used incorrectly. You may not know it, but you’re probably making simple (yet common) misuses of words. These 1o words are a great place to start updating in your vernacular. Bonus? You’ll sound smarter….
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The Content Struggle is Real – How to Design Your Instagram Grid
Have you ever gone to and Instagram page and loved the work presented? Yeah, me too! Merchandising is a funny thing. I equate it to singing, some are born to sing, and others just shouldn’t even sing in the shower alone. Merchandising is the same. That’s why the world waits for us designers to swoop in and make the world beautiful for all to enjoy. With that said, the same thing…
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Finding Peace in the Midst of a Career Change
I spent the majority of my college and adult life believing that I was destined to work in the music industry. The degree I chose, the internships I pursued, and the extra-curricular studies I engaged in revolved around that world. I was intoxicated with everything that went in to the production of an album, the logistics of producing a nationwide tour, and getting a hit single on the radio. Not…
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John Roope On The Skyler Irvine Show
WIDSIX’s leader of the pack, John Roope, sat down with The Skyler Irvine Show last week. Find out what it was like for John to leave the security of a stable job to pursue a side hustle full-time, why he considers himself a macro-optimist/micro-pessimist, and how to not be a douchey marketing agency. Prefer Audio? Listen to the audio HERE If you missed Dennis Gable, our Creative Director and designated…
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The Value of Visual Branding
The word “branding” can be an enigma to many new and small business owners. The term can be misrepresented as just a logo or a cool name, but at its essence it is so much more. A brand identity is the sum of all of it’s parts: the symbol, the name, the color, the font and any other items you’d include that shape how your brand is perceived. It is…