Our Thoughts
Welcome to where we say the quiet parts out loud. From marketing truths and creative trends to business growth strategies, we unpack what works, what doesn't, and what's next. No fluff. Just insights you can actually use.
An organic agency evolution
For some, working at an agency is no easy feat. Tena Hermance, however, has spent her career blazing trails at metro Detroit’s biggest marketing and advertising agencies — and now she’s bringing that expertise to SSDM. Women leading the industry Tena Hermance is no...
Michael Crank is all about the experience
The exuberant Michael Crank has joined SSDM, bringing with him a toolkit chock-full of Grade-A customer service skills, a network of diverse connections and a passion for marketing. Cruising into a career opportunity While we all love a good underdog story, Michael...
The email marketing funnel: A beginner’s guide
In the marketing toolbox, email is the golden hammer. In the right hands, email is the single most powerful tool for nurturing high-quality sales leads and increasing revenue. The dark truth about email marketing Yes, email is still relevant — and well worth your...
The do’s and don’ts of social media for your business
Social media content should always provide your audience with value. Even if that’s just a quick laugh, make sure all of your posts have a purpose. In today’s competitive marketplace, the impact of social media on business can’t be denied. Creating social media...
CX management: rolling out the red carpet
Working with a digital marketing agency for the first time naturally comes with some hesitancy — and lots of new questions. That’s why a people-first philosophy is key when developing new client relationships. What’s the point of CX management? Essentially, we’ve...
Winning: It’s all about the team
We’ve won another Best + Brightest award! You might be thinking, “Wow, they must be doing a lot of things right!” Well, we believe that’s true, but don’t take our word for it. Ask our team members. We did. There are thousands of awards up for grabs in the marketing...
Is your biz (search) trending?
Marketers have access to an abundance of search data, content and recommendations from Google but let’s be honest – all of that information can be a bit overwhelming at times, especially if you don’t know where to start. Laying the foundation Most of us are familiar...
Challenging the sales norm
Some things in life rarely change, and sales techniques used to fall into this category – until now. Let’s talk about one of the most impactful selling tactics: the challenger. Sales for business growth The formula for successful selling has always been to establish a...
The impending “cookie-pocalypse”
Yes, it’s true. Google Chrome will soon stop allowing cookies that collect data on individual users’ browsing habits. Here’s what you need to know so the impending “cookie-pocalypse” doesn’t derail your marketing strategy. These are very different kinds of...
Asking the tough questions
Let’s face it – answering tough, high-level questions about your organization can be pretty intimidating. However, it’s an important part of the process because it forces you to look at your business through a more critical and strategic lens. With this outlook,...
