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Almost Productive Podcast Coffee Break: Working Remotely (Episode 14)

by Julie Fiedler on March 19, 2025

Would you want to know if your colleagues were going to happy hour without you? Working remotely has its share of pluses and minuses. (Grabbing a drink virtually falls squarely in the second category.) From increased productivity to decreased access to co-workers’ snacks, the...
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Almost Productive Podcast: Web Accessibility (Episode 13)

by Addie Justus on February 26, 2025

Web accessibility ensures that everyone can use or consume online content, no matter their ability status. Making sure your online presence is totally web accessible isn't just the right thing to do, it's legally required. Listen in as the Almost Productive hosts discuss common...
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What Are YouTube Shorts? Making Videos for Your Business

by Kyle Griffith on February 24, 2025

Social media platforms are constantly changing. New ways to watch and enjoy videos go beyond entertainment — they can also inform. Our team has heard a lot of questions about YouTube Shorts, and that inspired me to write this blog. I’ll answer common questions (What are YouTube...
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Three Factors Driving Engagement for Social Media’s Top Brands

by Molly Michal on February 18, 2025

In today’s crowded social media landscape, companies need more than flashy ads or catchy slogans to stand out. Understanding what resonates with a brand's audience is key to building a loyal following and developing meaningful interactions. Social media’s top brands leverage...
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Almost Productive Podcast Coffee Break: 2025 Super Bowl Commercials (Episode 13)

by Addie Justus on February 14, 2025

Just because the Super Bowl is over doesn't mean we're done discussing the commercials! Our team highlights our MVC (Most Valuable Commercial) as well as other favorite comedic, serious and meh commercials from the Big Game.
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Almost Productive Podcast Coffee Break: Local Commercials (Episode 12)

by Shawn Dryden on January 21, 2025

From car dealerships to law firms, the team weighs in on the good, bad and ugly of local commercials. Should you feature your kids in your commercial? Should you double down on humor? Should you play it straight and be sincere? (Spoiler: no, probably not and for sure.) Join us...
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How to Start a Podcast for Your Business

by Julie Fiedler on January 14, 2025

Podcasting is more than just another entertainment outlet: It’s also a great way to reach an engaged, interested audience. If your company is thinking about starting a podcast, you might be wondering if it’s too late in the game to get started or if it’s worth the investment for...
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Almost Productive Podcast Coffee Break: New Year's Marketing (Episode 11)

by Addie Justus on December 17, 2024

Do you set annual resolutions? Or is New Year’s Day just another 24 hours? Either way, we’re willing to bet you’ve noticed some of the marketing trends that pop up like clockwork around this time. Our Almost Productive hosts are here to break it all down — from New Year’s...
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Almost Productive Podcast: Rebranding (Episode 12)

by Shawn Dryden on November 20, 2024

Rebranding a business is no joke! From (seemingly) simple website refreshes to logo updates, there’s a lot to consider before, during and after the process. Listen in as our Almost Productive hosts discuss questions to ponder before rebranding, pitfalls to avoid and keys to...
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Almost Productive Podcast Coffee Break: Get to Know Us (Episode 10)

by Addie Justus on October 30, 2024

In this bittersweet Coffee Break episode, the Almost Productive hosts dig deep. On the sweet side, you’ll hear everything from stories of childhood lore to preferences for faux holidays. But on the bitter end, this is (sadly) Ben’s last episode with the squad before pursuing an...
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