So, today a woman and her son (around 3-6 years old) came into the store I was working at today. I know I’m probably being a little childish, but I don’t care. That lady can go stuff her head in a chamber pot filled with the smell of week old urine. I don’t wish her worse just because she had a late toddler-aged son with her who didn’t do anything to me. But yeah. So, I’m at the register busy doing what, I can’t remember. But point was that I was busy enough to not be able to help her immediately. So, the other employee took care of her, and I thought her transaction would be complete by the time I was done so I put her entire existence out of my mind. She no longer existed to be helped. Few moments after I’m done, I think I hear someone yelling so I look around and the female dog is at the last register looking at me. So, I walk on over to her and ask her if she wants some balloons because she’s standing in front of the register in front of the balloons and not at the first register, WHERE I WAS AT. So, fine. She then proceeds to tell me she wants a Spider-Man balloon so I take it out. Then, I ask if she wants any other balloons, and she says that she wants the happy birthday balloon, “like I told you” she says. Here, I get a little irked because I think to myself [Female dog, I don’t know who you’ve been talking to, but you sure as death didn’t say anything about no “happy birthday balloons” to me. Literally had to ask you if you wanted balloons in the first place], but ok. I ignore that little crazy-talk comment she made there. So, I grab the balloon and start asking again if there’s any other balloons she wants and she starts asking me about how the color of the balloon doesn’t match the color scheme of the spider man balloon, right? [Lady, just pick one and tell me. Don’t ask me about whether it matches. I didn’t even know how to match my clothes for the first 13 years of my life.] Anyways, I tell her no and she decides she doesn’t want the balloon, so I put the happy birthday balloon back. When I go back to the first register, I see there is a two l person line so I take care of the first person and she proceeds to skip the second person. I usually tell the customer that is skipping that there is a line and to go to the back, but this time I just wanted her to leave quickly, so I said nothing when the customer just let her pass without saying anything. After I ring her up, I go back to the helium tank and start blowing the Spider man balloons up. I now see there is suddenly a longer line, about 5-7 people. I, slightly panicky because of the line that is steadily growing longer, inflate the balloons and give them to her. Here’s where she really got on my nerves and I slightly become confrontational. I handed her one balloon and she begins to tie the balloon string. I’m still holding my hand towards her, still clutching the second balloon. And she’s taking her sweet time tying the balloon string. All the while telling me absentmindedly, perhaps, that it’s my job to tie the string to make it easier for her to hold the balloon. I’m really irked now, because no, that is not my job. You can hold the balloon perfectly well without a beautiful, intricate knot. But, whatever. I ignore her comments because I don’t like talking more than what is considered politely necessary when I’m at work. As I’m holding the balloon, I notice the line is growing steadily longer, so I put a heavy object on the balloon string and start walking towards the first register where I’m logged into. She then begins to yell at me saying “You’re not done here. This is your job. You’re supposed to tie the knot.” And I can no longer ignore her absolutely self-centered comments and start arguing like the 20 year-old child that I am. I start interrupting her complaining by walking towards the first register and telling her in a very dismissive and rude voice that that isn’t my job and when she says the same annoying thing again, I repeat the same thing I said back. “No, that isn’t my job.” Because it’s true. My job is to ring you up, blow up the balloons, and give them to you. If you want some customized shit, do it yourself. That is NOT MY JOB. Fucking hell (gonna have to tag this for the curse words). I usually try to be neutral in all aspects, but this bitch really pushed my buttons. I just feel bad for the kid now. The kid was just standing there and trying to help his mom out when she sent him to get my attention. Hope he grows up to be a better person than his mom… Customer that I was trying to help while she was being her useless and self-centered self was an older man who was pretty cool about it. I wasn’t being soft-spoken in my little outburst, so he heard the commotion and scoffed when he found out why she was showing signs of throwing a tantrum. Told me he agreed with me and that he couldn’t work at the place because he slapped someone who got rude with him. Really liked that dude. Cool dude. submitted by /u/IraMorsNox [link] [comments]
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Cultural distress (and consumerism)
For decades, marketers (and politicians) have been working to amplify cultural distress, a hack on our emotions.
Not the tragic emotional distress of being unable to care for your kids, find a place to live or deal with trauma, but the invented cultural distress of modern industrialized societies.
This is the easily created shame of not having a new suit to wear to the garden party, or having to use an old model smartphone instead of the new one. It’s the dissatisfaction of knowing that something ‘better’ is available, and the invented discontent that comes from the peer pressure of being left out or left behind.
Or it might be the social shame that comes from not having a big enough presence on social media, or the fomo that watching other people presenting nothing but happiness online can create.
It can be amplified with a sort of nostalgia for times when everything was perfect, or anxiety about a future when we imagine we won’t have enough.
Fear of this sort of cultural distress pushes us to simply spend money to avoid it. It’s easier to lose your life’s savings and peace of mind to end-of-life care than it is to simply draft a living will. It’s easier to give in to the high-pressure tactics of a real estate broker than it is to look squarely at the feelings that you might not actually get this particular house. Making a budget is hard, paying for not making one is easy.
It turns out that selling an easy and convenient way to avoid social pain is a nearly boundless formula for corporate growth. And so people with a lot of resources are still unhappy, because they succumb to invented narratives about cultural distress–and then, once they buy something to avoid it, discover that it’s still there.
Marathon runners don’t complain about the tired, because getting tired is a necessary component of a well-run race. And human beings are always going to find moments of cultural distress, and it’s up to each of us to decide what to trade (in the short run and the long run) to deal with it. Perhaps it makes sense simply to acknowledge that it’s present.
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Facebook is Redesigning its News Feed: What Marketers Need to Know
Back in July, Mark Zuckerberg announced a change to Facebook’s news feed — it’s been split in two! Facebook now has a Home tab and a Feeds tab. The Home tab includes content recommended to users based on their actions on the app. The Feeds tab shows content from people, pages, and groups the user is following.
Zuckerburg said the goal is to make it easier for Facebook users to see their favorite content and make new discoveries. It’s also meant to keep Facebook competitive with TikTok. TikTok’s For You page also shows recommended content from across its platform based on what algorithms think a user wants to see. The Following page only shows content from pages the user already follows.
But what does it mean for marketers who relied on Facebook’s news feed to find and maintain an audience? Here’s what marketers need to know about the new tabs.Facebook’s Home Tab
The Home tab is the first feed users see when they open the app. Like the Feeds tab, Home will have content the user is already following (posts from friends and family, for example), but the feed will prioritize recommended content from the app’s discovery feature.
“This system takes into account thousands of signals to help cut through the clutter and rank content in the order we think you will find most valuable,” Meta said in a press release. “We’re investing in AI to best serve recommended content in this ranked experience.”
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Content prioritized in the Home tab will include Reels and Stories. To get your marketing content on the home page so your brand can reach new consumers, you should leverage short-form video content like Reels.
During our own social media marketing survey, 85% of the 310 marketers surveyed said short-form videos were among the most effective tactics in their social media campaigns. So next time you post a Reel to Instagram and the app asks if you’d like to automatically share it on Facebook, the answer should be yes.
Another way to end up on the Home tab is to leverage livestreams. In that same survey, 69% of marketers mentioned livestream videos as one of the most effective methods in their campaigns, and 72% of respondents said livestreams are effective overall. Livestream opportunities can include live Q&As, webinars, and workshops.Facebook’s Feeds Tab
As I mentioned, the Feeds tab shows content from pages, groups, and communities the user is already following. There is no content from the app’s discovery feature — however, ads will still be shown on Feeds. Therefore, investing in Facebook Ads can help your brand’s content get on the Feeds tab and expand your brand’s reach there as well.However, delighting the audience you already have should be your focus when it comes to Feeds. Notice that Feeds is separated into different sections — All, Favorites, Friends, Groups, and Pages. To stay top of mind for your audience, your company should have content in as many sections as possible, particularly All, Favorites, and Groups.
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Marketers should create Facebook groups that appeal to their audience’s interests. A great example of a Facebook group is Instant Pot Community. The group was started by the multicooker brand Instant Pot and is a space for Instant Pot users to share recipes, ask questions, and discuss their products. The group has over 3 million users.To get your content to the All and Favorites sections, regularly post engaging content like short-form videos, livestreams, polls, and statuses. By keeping a consistent stream of quality content, your brand will appear in the All section regularly. If your content is compelling and includes CTAs telling users to add your brand’s page to their Favorites, you’ll have content in that section as well.
Meta’s change to Facebook’s feed means marketers will have to adjust their social media campaigns on the app, but the adjustment doesn’t have to be difficult. Leverage short-form videos like Reels, find livestream opportunities, invest in ads, and work to foster community — and that will keep your audience engaged whether they’re on the Home tab or Feeds tab. -
Offline Marketing: Should You Leverage It in a Post-Pandemic World?
Since the start of the pandemic, marketing strategies have relied heavily on online tactics —leveraging tools like social media, email, and digital ads. But what about marketing outside of the digital space, otherwise known as offline marketing?
Is there still value in marketing via billboards, print ads, and broadcast commercials? In a post-pandemic world, whenever that may be, there’s a chance offline marketing could make a comeback.
Here’s what marketers need to know about offline marketing and how it can be leveraged.What is offline marketing?
5 Offline Marketing Strategies You Should Use
Business Cards
Community Engagement
Event Hosting
Press Releases
Free WorkshopsSo why should your company still incorporate offline marketing into its strategy, especially in the digital age?
One reason is that it’s tangible and allows marketers to physically reach their target audience in a way that online marketing can’t. You can hand out flyers, put up posters, and send direct mail to people’s homes. Sometimes, physical items relating to your brand can leave a more lasting impression.
For example, the local Papa John’s in my neighborhood has a deal with my apartment complex. Whenever a new tenant moves in, they get a Papa John’s magnet and menu inside their welcome gift bag. Both the magnet and menu have the local restaurant’s number and hours.
I didn’t know of any other pizza places in the area, so I pinned the items to my fridge, and every time I was craving pizza I would call that particular Papa John’s location.
Offline marketing can also create a personal connection with your audience. For example, you can sponsor and host fun, engaging local and in-store events that let you connect with your consumers in person.
But most importantly, the best marketing strategies combine both online and offline marketing to reach an audience through as many channels as possible. For example, let’s say your company hosts an in-store event to connect with customers offline. That offline marketing strategy can also be used to create online content via video highlights of the event.
Another factor to consider is that online channels may not be available to everyone in your market, such as older consumers who are less likely to be tech-savvy — so offline marketing with business cards or pamphlets will make your brand more accessible to that demographic.5 Offline Marketing Strategies You Should Use
Here are a few offline marketing strategies you can use to reach your target market:Business Cards
Business cards are a tried and true offline marketing method. A business card with a distinct design can set your business apart from competitors and reflect your brand’s values and mission. Make sure everyone in your company has their own business cards to give away at any time —you never know when they might run into a prospective client.
You may be tempted to try online business card generators to save a little money. While those can save money, you’re better off opting for local designers or print shops to create cards that are truly unique to your business. That way, you can customize the layout, color, texture, font, and more.
Pro Tip: Use a color other than the usual white for your business cards, and make sure every card has the same logo, font style, and colors for a unique but uniform look as well as brand consistency.Community Engagement
Offline marketing lets you create a more personal connection with your audience — especially if you incorporate community engagement in your strategy. Using your platform and resources to help others within your community can increase brand awareness and solidify your brand’s reputation for being responsible.
An excellent example is the annual Stuff the Bus event hosted by First Coast News, a TV news station in Jacksonville, Florida. Every summer right before back-to-school season, First Coast News partners with United Way of Northeast Florida to raise money and school supplies to be donated to local schools. The event helps the station establish itself as an integral part of the community it broadcasts to.
Pro Tip: Carefully consider the organization or service you involve in this strategy to ensure it aligns with your company’s values and image.Event Hosting
Event hosting is a great way to market your brand offline because events can promote outreach as well as opportunities to network. You’ll have the chance to engage with potential clients in person and connect with potential business partners or collaborators.
One example is RDC World’s annual DreamCon anime convention in Arlington, Texas. RDC World is a group of content creators who gained a huge following on YouTube making viral skits geared toward Black anime and comic book fans. To meet its fans in person and to provide other content creators a chance to network, RDC World started DreamCon.
The con attracts more guests each year and has grown to include appearances from celebrities, voice actors, and other viral content creators. The convention, as well as RDCWorld, is now a staple among Black anime fans.
Pro Tip: To get the most out of your event, incorporate digital marketing tactics like live streams and short-form videos for platforms like TikTok and Instagram.Press Releases
A simple but effective way to boost brand awareness is to send press releases to local journalists in your community. Make a point to build relationships with them and get them interested in your brand. Once you find the contact information for your local journalists and publishers, start sending press releases that advertise your brand and any upcoming events you are hosting such as conventions, workshops, or fundraisers.
Pro Tip: Invite the press to special meet-and-greets and tours of your business to build an offline connection.Free Workshops
You want consumers to know your brand is made up of experts in its field — one way to do that is by offering free workshops. A workshop can be in the form of a TV or radio appearance where you present valuable information while expanding your reach. You can also write regular columns for your local newspaper or magazine that give tips and advice pertaining to your market.
This marketing tactic builds trust with your audience. If they know you’re an expert in your space, then they’ll trust that your products or services are top-notch as well.
Pro Tip: When handing out flyers or other offline marketing materials, make sure to include a section with useful tips regarding your industry.
Digital marketing isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, but offline marketing should still be a part of your strategy to meet your audience wherever they are. In a post-pandemic world where more people will drive past billboards or look for workshops to improve their craft, you’ll want to be the brand that catches their eye.