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Marketing used to be about reach. Now, it’s about recognition.
 
How many times have you got a message from Joe Blow in your LinkedIn inbox or Instagram DM’s that is like “We have this great opportunity to up-level your marketing and brand presence.” I have so many of these as a business owner/entrepreneur. 
 
Curious how you can make your marketing feel more like you? Read this week's blog post to deep dive into strategies to personalize your messaging.
 
IT MAKES ME CRAZY. I want to connect with you, hear more about your story, and commiserate over the ups, downs, and turnarounds with your marketing. Nerdy? Cringey? Nahhh. It is human to want to get to know more about others. 
 
At least, I believe it is. And I hope you do too. Your audience doesn’t want another generic email. They want to feel like you get them.
 
This week’s blog I am breaking down ways you can make engagement feel more human:

✨ Why personalization is no longer a “nice-to-have”
✨ How to make your marketing feel more human
✨ A real story of how empathy increased engagement by 34%
✨ 5 steps to build personalization that actually connects
 
👉 Read the blog post for deeper strategies to connect with your audience on a deeper level.
Because here’s the truth: personalization isn’t about algorithms—it’s about attention. And in 2025, attention belongs to the brands that care enough to listen.

We are so glad you're here, friend.
Cameron + David
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