<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Starflower Creative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starflower Creative]]></description><link>https://www.starflowercreative.com/marketingtips</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:23:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.starflowercreative.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Misunderstanding Marketing: When Companies Focus on Tactics First Instead of Marketing Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before deciding marketing tactics (i.e., social media, digital ads, etc.), you've got to build out your marketing strategy. Otherwise, you end up expending a lot of energy on tactics in a siloed manner, not knowing what's working and what's not.]]></description><link>https://www.starflowercreative.com/post/marketing-strategy-vs-marketing-tactics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4bd045c9e68b02b398c51d</guid><category><![CDATA[Marketing Strategy & Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marketing 101]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:28:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_97c8026764c2491ea241b0a8f43d57a5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Annis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starflower Creative Voted #1 Advertising &#38; Marketing Firm by Folsom Times Readers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever had one of those moments where you were so full of gratitude and yet didn't 

have the words to express just how grateful you were? Well, that happened to me when I found out that Folsom Times readers voted Starflower Creative as the #1 Advertising &#38; Marketing in the 2026 Best of Times Community Choice Awards. ]]></description><link>https://www.starflowercreative.com/post/starflower-creative-voted-top-advertising-marketing-firm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3454e64ee6c699ede61a80</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:50:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bede65_b305d15ec7154fd68e5773c66fb92ae4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Annis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-Year Marketing Assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer is here, which means now is a great time to assess the marketing for your small business or nonprofit - from what's going well to addressing your biggest challenges. ]]></description><link>https://www.starflowercreative.com/post/mid-year-marketing-assessment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21b11ee3c740ba3636f4be</guid><category><![CDATA[Marketing Strategy & Planning]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be2c632522231bd3c200e58f5dc4b4a4.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Annis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's the number one method of marketing? It's tried and true and stands the test of time. Word of mouth. If you're not focused on your customers' experiences, it's time to shift gears.]]></description><link>https://www.starflowercreative.com/post/the-power-of-word-of-mouth-marketing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2b19469095d1fb2e82cdec</guid><category><![CDATA[Marketing Strategy & Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marketing 101]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_7f62909183eb4cd1961e307cc2506dc7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Annis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Find the Right Marketing Tactics for Your Small Business or Nonprofit]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you spend all your marketing budget in one space, you limit your ability to reach new and existing customers. Just like with your investment portfolio, your marketing mix should be diversified. ]]></description><link>https://www.starflowercreative.com/post/find-the-right-marketing-tactics-for-your-small-business-or-nonprofit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2b1c3d418318a8f7dede18</guid><category><![CDATA[Marketing Strategy & Planning]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_2f1c2fe5de6549c69ae36de01bd0e882~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Annis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hook 'Em - Your Marketing Message Matters Most]]></title><description><![CDATA[What you say and how you say it matters. You've got to hook your customer's attention - immediately - with every marketing message you put out there. ]]></description><link>https://www.starflowercreative.com/post/hook-em-your-marketing-message-matters-most</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2b1f18418318a8f7dee461</guid><category><![CDATA[Marketing 101]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac0b176bb05d0899bd69588540d8b6d4.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Annis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Email that Packs a Punch - Your Marketing Superhero]]></title><description><![CDATA[Email is a highly powerful marketing tool that provides you with incredibly useful analytics, it's customizable, helps you nurture relationships with your customers, and you can actually measure its success.]]></description><link>https://www.starflowercreative.com/post/email-that-packs-a-punch-your-marketing-superhero</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2b21eb16a9a8229e02a429</guid><category><![CDATA[Email Marketing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marketing Strategy & Planning]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4045d4369f684d43ab85b1e7d1c091c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Annis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marketing Questions to Ask Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whatever the goals are for your small business or non-profit organization, it's important to answer a few key questions as you develop a strategic marketing plan.  ]]></description><link>https://www.starflowercreative.com/post/marketing-questions-to-ask-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a20dbfe800e2e1c2bb605fe</guid><category><![CDATA[Marketing Strategy & Planning]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_b2636fd8c349420ea39e9b4fd1bd1605~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Annis</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>