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Crabapple Communiqués - January 2025 Newsletter
Jan 31, 2025
1 min read
Are you asking yourself if you really need a marketing strategy? The answer, is yes, always yes. And I would say that even if it wasn't my business.
Read my January 2025 newsletter to find out my thoughts. Also, click on the image to read it in full.
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I like the direct reminder that a marketing strategy is worth having, especially when it is easy to focus only on day-to-day tasks. Clear visuals can help make that strategy easier to communicate too; a Picture to Drawing tool could be useful for turning ideas into simple illustrated concepts. Looking forward to reading the full newsletter.
I like the direct reminder that a marketing strategy is worth having, rather than treating it as something to revisit only when things feel slow. Clear visuals can help make a newsletter’s message easier to scan too, and this Image Text Editor could be handy for preparing simple image-based updates.
Absolutely agree that a clear marketing strategy is non-negotiable—having that foundational roadmap brings so much focus when building momentum. Beyond standard quarterly milestones, I’ve found that aligning your creative output with personal cycles and timing can make executing that strategy feel much more sustainable. Exploring tools like a mayan astrology calculator to convert modern birthdays through the traditional Tzolk'in calendar is a surprisingly grounding way to reflect on natural rhythms, archetypes, and overarching personal direction. Pairing disciplined strategic planning with that level of self-awareness keeps burnout at bay while keeping business goals firmly on track. Thank you for sharing such a direct and timely perspective!
I couldn't agree more—a marketing strategy is truly an "always yes" for any business! In today's digital landscape, executing that strategy often means producing high-quality video content to capture your audience's attention. When creating these visual assets, having the right tools is just as important as the strategic plan itself. For instance, using a web-based AI video background remover to export alpha channels has completely streamlined our workflow. It effortlessly produces real transparent VP9 WebM files for web use and ProRes 4444 MOV files for professional editors, making it much easier to execute our creative vision. Thanks for the insightful read and the reminder to keep our strategy focused!
Love the confidence here — and honestly, you're right, a marketing strategy is non-negotiable even when things feel chaotic. I find that a lot of my best planning comes from just playing around with different angles until something clicks, kind of like how the choicer voicer game lets you experiment with different voices and styles until you nail it. It's a fun reminder that strategy doesn't have to be stiff — sometimes it's about finding the right rhythm. Off to read the full newsletter now!