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Chris Essey
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Fortune 100 Marketer | Business Owner x3 | Digital Marketing Consultant | Academic Mentor | Philanthropy Advocate | Lifelong Learner
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Marketing at scale has always been a challenge—until now. The rise of creative automation is transforming the way businesses produce, optimize, and personalize content.
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Creative Automation: What It Is and Why It Matters
Learn how creative automation leverages AI to streamline marketing, personalize content, and scale campaigns efficiently—boosting speed, consistency, and ROI.
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March 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Monday Marketing Motivation: “The best marketing strategy ever: CARE." —Gary Vaynerchuk #MondayMotivation #MarketingQuote #DigitalMarketing #Quotes #Motivation
February 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
If you're a small business owner struggling to stand out, AI might be the game-changer you've been waiting for. Imagine having a marketing assistant who works 24/7—analyzing customer behavior, automating emails, optimizing ads, and personalizing content at scale.
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The Power of AI in Small Business Marketing
AI transforms small business marketing by automating tasks, personalizing content, and optimizing ads—boosting efficiency & engagement.
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February 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The Super Bowl is a marketing battleground where brands fight for attention, often stealing the spotlight from the game itself. But you don’t need a Super Bowl ad budget to make an impact. Smart, real-time marketing can put your brand in the conversation without spending millions. #Marketing
How Brands Win on Social Media During the Super Bowl
Learn how brands use real-time marketing during the Super Bowl to engage audiences, use viral moments, and maximize social media impact—no big budget needed!
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February 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The Grammys aren’t just music’s biggest night—they’re a masterclass in marketing. Every year, the Recording Academy creates moments that go viral, builds anticipation, and keeps audiences engaged long after the show ends. The best brands do the same. #Marketing #DigitalMarketing #Grammys #TheGrammys
Marketing Lessons From The Grammy Awards
Discover powerful marketing lessons from the Grammy Awards, including storytelling, branding, social media, and influencer strategies.
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January 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Most small businesses know they need marketing, but the real challenge is knowing where to invest their budget for the highest ROI. Should you focus on SEO? Run PPC ads? Double down on social media?

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Maximizing ROI: Where Should Small Businesses Spend Their Marketing Budget
Maximize your small business marketing ROI by investing wisely in SEO, PPC, social media, email, and referrals. Learn where to allocate your budget for growth!
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January 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Digital marketing is a game-changer for small businesses looking to connect with customers, compete with larger brands, and drive sustainable growth. Essey Marketing's latest newsletter offers an in-depth guide to strategies and tools designed specifically for small businesses. #DigitalMarketing
Digital Marketing for Small Businesses (Complete Guide)
Learn what digital marketing is for small businesses, its benefits, challenges, and how to create a strategy to boost growth with smart tactics.
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January 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Monday Marketing Motivation: “Content is the reason search began in the first place.” —Lee Odden #MondayMotivation #MarketingQuote #DigitalMarketing #Quotes #Motivation
January 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Running an online store and noticing visitors leaving without buying? Your navigation could be the culprit. Filters and faceted navigation are game-changers for user experience and conversions. But are you using them effectively? #Ecommerce #DigitalMarketing #UXDesign #Marketing #WebDesign #UX
Filters vs. Faceted Navigation
Learn the differences between filters and faceted navigation, how to optimize them for UX and SEO, and their impact on e-commerce success.
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January 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Monday Marketing Motivation: “Every company needs two marketing departments, one that has mastered the tactics of getting rid of today’s products and the other that has mastered the strategy of imagining tomorrow’s products.” —Philip Kotler #MondayMotivation #MarketingQuote #DigitalMarketing
January 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness is a set of guidelines Google uses to evaluate the quality and credibility of web content, especially for topics that can significantly impact people's lives (YMYL topics). #Google #SEO #SearchEngineOptimization #DigitalMarketing
January 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Do you run a business and want to attract more local customers? Local SEO is the key to standing out in your community! #LocalSEO #SEO #DigitalMarketing #SEOTrends #Marketing #SearchEngineOptimization #MarketingTrends
Local SEO 101 (2025 Guide)
Learn how to boost your local visibility in 2025 with effective local SEO strategies. Optimize your profile, build reviews, and attract nearby customers!
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January 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Monday Marketing Motivation: “Say no to the things that keep you on a certain level and say yes to the things that will help you keep moving on." —Brian Honigman #MondayMotivation #MarketingQuote #DigitalMarketing #Quotes #Motivation
December 30, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Your dreams don’t need a perfect starting point—they need small, consistent actions right now. Take a single step: read a page, take a walk, make the call. The present moment is all you control, and it’s enough to begin.

The life you want starts today—what step will you take? #Stoicism #Motivation
New Year, Same Trap: Why Waiting for the Right Moment Fails | Stoic Saturdays
Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Discover how Stoic wisdom urges you to take action today and embrace the power of small, consistent steps.
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December 28, 2024 at 12:47 PM
The holiday season is the ultimate time to capture your audience’s attention—but are your ads designed to convert? In this week’s Essey Marketing newsletter, we explore the psychological triggers that drive holiday purchases and how you can use them to create high-performing campaigns. #Marketing
The Psychology of Holiday Shopping: How to Create Ads That Convert
Discover the psychology of holiday shopping and learn how to craft ads that convert using urgency, emotion, social proof, and personalization strategies.
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December 25, 2024 at 2:54 PM
This holiday season, it’s easy to get lost in comparisons and desires: the perfect gifts, ideal plans, the flawless family moments. But Stoicism reminds us of a powerful truth—true joy lies in gratitude for what we already have, not in chasing what we don’t. #Stoicism #StoicPhilosophy #Philosophy
The Holiday Season & Gratitude
Embrace Stoic gratitude this holiday season with Amor Fati. Find joy in what you have, not what you lack. Learn more about cultivating contentment.
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December 21, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Over the last four years, I have consulted with dozens of small businesses seeking marketing help. The most frequent request I hear is simple: “We need more leads.” Business owners often believe that generating more leads will solve their revenue problems. However, this is rarely the case.
You Don’t Need More Leads
Grow revenue without chasing more leads! Discover how better processes and sales techniques can maximize your current leads for lasting…
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December 19, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Adapting to SEO trends isn’t just optional—it’s essential for staying visible, driving traffic, and turning visitors into loyal customers. Learn more in this week’s Essey Marketing newsletter. #SEO #DigitalMarketing #SEOTrends #Marketing #SearchEngineOptimization #MarketingTrends
15 SEO Trends for 2025
Discover the top SEO trends for 2025 and learn actionable strategies to boost visibility, drive traffic, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
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December 18, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Monday Marketing Motivation: “Our job is not to create content. Our job is to change the world of the people who consume it." —Andrea Fryrear | esseymarketing.com #MondayMotivation #MarketingQuote #DigitalMarketing #Quotes #Motivation
December 16, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Interactive content—quizzes, polls, calculators, and more—is redefining how brands engage audiences. By fostering participation and delivering personalized experiences, it not only captivates but also generates valuable consumer insights. Learn more in this week’s Essey Marketing newsletter.
Guide to Interactive Content and 2025 Trends
Interactive content is revolutionizing the way businesses connect with their audiences in an increasingly digital-first world. Gone are the days when static blog posts and passive infographics alone c...
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December 11, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Monday Marketing Motivation: “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time." —Zig Ziglar #MondayMotivation #MarketingQuote #DigitalMarketing #Quotes #Motivation
December 9, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Let death be your teacher. Live fiercely, authentically, and with gratitude—for this moment is yours, but only for now. Learn more in this week’s Stoic Saturdays newsletter. #Stoicism

“You are scared of dying—and, tell me, is the kind of life you lead really any different from being dead?” ―Seneca
Death’s Disappearance from Modern Life
Explore how modern life’s detachment from death affects our connection to life, and rediscover Stoic wisdom on embracing mortality to live intentionally.
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December 7, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Are you ready to take your marketing strategy to the next level? Check out the latest trends shaping the future of video marketing in this week's Essey Marketing newsletter. #VideoMarketing #Marketing #TikTok #InstagramReels #YoutubeShorts #MarketingTrends #ContentCreation #DigitalMarketing #Trends
2025 Video Marketing Trends
Discover the power of video marketing in 2025. Learn about AI, interactive videos, live streaming, and more trends transforming digital marketing strategies.
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December 5, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Monday Marketing Motivation: “If you’re not failing now and again, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything innovative." —Woody Allen #MondayMotivation #MarketingQuote #DigitalMarketing #Quotes #Motivation
December 2, 2024 at 4:10 PM