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April 2025 – VXC Express

What I’d Do to Stand Out on Every Platform [+ New Data]

You and I both know it: there’s no secret to a successful social media campaign. Instead, there’s just strategy; nowadays, posting won’t cut it — and social media marketers are feeling the pressure more than ever. Tons of moving parts constitute a high-performing, truly modern social strategy. According to HubSpot’s 2025 Social Media Trends Report, some of them include building online …

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Lessons from Liquid Death & 7-Eleven

The story of 7-Eleven’s remarkable transformation in Japan offers a masterclass in global expansion done right. Despite being an American brand, 7-Eleven has become a beloved institution in Japan with twice as many stores, and 8x higher profit margins than in its home country.

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The Best AI Search Engines to Try

I’ve fallen down countless rabbit holes while doing seemingly simple searches: “How to make a latte?” turns into “Latte vs. americano?” which turns into “How bad is caffeine for you?” and ends with “Coffee alternatives.” AI-powered search engines can save you time and give you better results — if you know how to use them.

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30 of the Best Website Designs to Inspire You

Looking for web design inspiration? I’ve rounded up what I consider to be the best website designs to act as your personal muse. Creating a website can feel daunting, but it’s all about knowing where to start and keeping an eye on the current trends. The best websites are crafted with care to match your brand and draw in users, …

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16 Social Media Video Examples to Inspire Your Next Video Marketing Campaign

These days, video is absolutely essential to get people to discover your business and their next must-have product. I’ve found some of my favorite businesses and products from videos that I saw scrolling on Instagram or Tiktok. #Tiktokmademebuyit is no joke. According to Wyzowl, 89% of businesses use video as a marketing tool, and 73% of marketers believe that videos …

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Why CX Matters More Than Any Other Marketing KPI Right Now

I’m fortunate to work on exciting marketing campaigns for fantastic Nickelodeon and Paramount+ titles. But I never forget that customer experience and marketing go hand-in-hand — everything I plan and execute is to fulfill customer wants and needs. After all, Fluent Support stated that 89% of companies will compete primarily on customer experience by 2025. Brands can’t just focus on …

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