Why does marketing need to be so complicated?


Hi, Reader!

Complicated doesn't work. Complexity kills momentum.
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Too often, we think the more detailed our messaging is, the smarter we'll look.
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We think the more complicated our marketing strategy is, the more effective it will be.
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​In reality, complexity just complicates things. πŸ€”β€‹
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If your messaging is too detailed and your strategy is too complex, no one can remember either.
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​Your team doesn't execute what they don't remember.​
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Your marketing starts strong and then falls off a cliff because managing it is overwhelming.
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Simplicity wins.
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Clear messaging and a simple marketing strategy are what help small businesses grow.
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You should be able to remember the words and the plan without much effort.
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When your entire team is aligned around a clear message, and everyone can wrap their head around your simple marketing strategy, you're going to go further.

Leave the spider-web marketing plan behind and let's build something simple that actually works.​

Joe Garrison

Brand Strategy and Messaging Advisor
Owner |
Moonflower Marketing
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