The blog of Ready State, a creative agency

Planning with the Magic Seven

When developing a marketing plan, we adjust these variables to make sure we’re doing everything we can to deliver results. Here’s the Magic Seven.

By Katherine Ogburn, Director of Strategy  |  Apr 14, 2016
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What I love about working at a small agency

It’s the people, the work, and the culture. Being lean means being flexible, collaborative, and creative. It also means having a greater ability to generate and swiftly act on great ideas.

By Ayaz Lakhani, Senior Strategist  |  Mar 17, 2016
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Let’s take a moment to discuss moments

Marketers need to consider the nonlinearity of customers' experience, meeting them with the right message at the right moment.

By Katherine Ogburn, Director of Strategy  |  Feb 18, 2016
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The hidden costs of social media for brands

Maintaining a brand’s healthy and effective online presence requires ongoing planning, consistent management, and a decent budget. Here’s a rundown.

By Ayaz Lakhani, Senior Strategist  |  Feb 4, 2016
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Agile marketing: How and why

So-called agile techniques shake up client-agency relationships to deliver better results in complex projects.

By Katherine Ogburn, Director of Strategy  |  Dec 18, 2015
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