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October 22, 2025October 22, 2025Content Creation, Email Marketing, Marketing, Social Media Marketing

The Complete Guide to Emoji Marketing: When, Where, and How to Use Them

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Learn how to use emojis in marketing the right way—discover their history, best practices, and how brands boost engagement with emoji marketing.

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing

Hashtags in 2026: Do They Still Matter for Brands?

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The Hashtag Revolution Isn’t Over The humble hashtag (#) began as a simple way to categorize conversations on Twitter (now X). Today, […]

October 1, 2025October 16, 2025Marketing, Content Creation, Design, Graphic Design, Holiday, Social Media Marketing, Uncategorized

10 Killer Marketing Ideas for Halloween 2025

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Boost engagement this October with 10 detailed Halloween marketing tips, plus bonus color palettes and email ideas to make your brand unforgettable.

September 21, 2025September 21, 2025Design, Graphic Design, Marketing, Website Design

Colour Trends 2025: The Psychology, Symbolism, and Codes Behind the Hues

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Explore the psychology of colour in Western design with global insights, trending 2025 palettes, and colour combinations that inspire powerful design.

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025Marketing, Content Creation, Design, Holiday, Social Media Marketing, Uncategorized

10+ Deliciously Creative Promo Ideas for Canadian Thanksgiving

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Plan ahead with creative Canadian Thanksgiving marketing strategies. Get promo ideas, content calendars, and a seasonal colour palette for your brand.

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025Marketing Budget, Content Creation, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Uncategorized, Website Design

How to Get Up to $10K for Your Website and Marketing in NB

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Discover grants in New Brunswick & Canada that cover website design and marketing. Learn how to stack funding for up to $15K in digital growth.

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025Uncategorized

When Google Speaks AI, SEO Listens: The Inside Scoop on the 2025 Core Revolution

Discover how Google’s latest 2025 updates, from AI Mode to E-E-A-T, are reshaping SEO strategies. Learn what these changes mean and how to stay ahead.

July 22, 2025August 25, 2025Social Media Marketing, AI, Content Creation, Marketing

How AI Is Reshaping Social Media Marketing (And Why You Still Need a Human Behind the Curtain)

Image of an AI robot talking to the wizard of oz holding a curtain with the text How AI Is Reshaping Social Media Marketing (And Why You Still Need a Human Behind the Curtain)

This article examines the pros and cons of using artificial intelligence (AI) to do social media marketing tasks for your business.

July 20, 2025July 25, 2025Marketing, Design

Welcome to David MacCoubrey’s Marketing Power Hub

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Welcome to my digital home—a platform where creative vision and strategic marketing expertise come together to help your organization thrive.