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🚫 Today's Discovery: The "No Hawkers" Sign 🚫 While out on appointments today, I came across a sign that read "No Hawkers" and was curious as to the history behind this phrase. Traditionally, "hawkers" refers to individuals who travel about selling goods, typically with loud advertising. This term has roots stretching back to the Middle Ages, where hawkers played a crucial role in rural commerce, bringing goods and news to isolated communities. However, as cities grew and retail shifted to more established storefronts, the presence of hawkers began to clash with the evolving urban landscape. The "No Hawkers" sign is a relic of a time when businesses and homeowners sought to deter these itinerant vendors from soliciting in certain areas, aiming to maintain privacy and reduce the disruption caused by the often loud and persistent selling techniques. Isn't it fascinating how a simple sign can open a window into the past and reflect changes in society and commerce? 🤔✨ #history #nohawkers #SocialDiscovery #urbanevolution #alwayslearning #tradition

In today's hyper-connected world, standing out is more challenging than ever. But, for Charleston's vibrant businesses, there's a beacon of hope. 🌟 1️⃣ Emotional Branding: It's not just about selling a product or service; it's about forging a deep emotional connection. When your brand resonates with the heartstrings of your audience, you're not just remembered; you're cherished. Think of it as the difference between being known in #WestAshley and being loved in #Summerville. 2️⃣ Exceptional Customer Service: Whether you're in #NorthCharleston or #MountPleasant, every interaction counts. It's the smiles, the genuine care, and the promises kept that turn casual buyers into lifelong advocates. 3️⃣ Authenticity: In a world full of noise, being genuine is your currency. From #JamesIsland to every corner of Charleston, authenticity builds trust, and trust is the foundation of brand distinction. Charleston businesses, how are you creating unforgettable brand experiences? Drop your insights below! 💡👇 #Charleston #BrandDistinction

In today's hyper-connected world, standing out is more challenging than ever. But, for Charleston's vibrant businesses, there's a beacon of hope. 🌟 1️⃣ Emotional Branding: It's not just about selling a product or service; it's about forging a deep emotional connection. When your brand resonates with the heartstrings of your audience, you're not just remembered; you're cherished. Think of it as the difference between being known in #WestAshley and being loved in #Summerville. 2️⃣ Exceptional Customer Service: Whether you're in #NorthCharleston or #MountPleasant, every interaction counts. It's the smiles, the genuine care, and the promises kept that turn casual buyers into lifelong advocates. 3️⃣ Authenticity: In a world full of noise, being genuine is your currency. From #JamesIsland to every corner of Charleston, authenticity builds trust, and trust is the foundation of brand distinction. Charleston businesses, how are you creating unforgettable brand experiences? Drop your insights below! 💡👇 #Charleston #BrandDistinction

In today's hyper-connected world, standing out is more challenging than ever. But, for Charleston's vibrant businesses, there's a beacon of hope. 🌟 1️⃣ Emotional Branding: It's not just about selling a product or service; it's about forging a deep emotional connection. When your brand resonates with the heartstrings of your audience, you're not just remembered; you're cherished. Think of it as the difference between being known in #WestAshley and being loved in #Summerville. 2️⃣ Exceptional Customer Service: Whether you're in #NorthCharleston or #MountPleasant, every interaction counts. It's the smiles, the genuine care, and the promises kept that turn casual buyers into lifelong advocates. 3️⃣ Authenticity: In a world full of noise, being genuine is your currency. From #JamesIsland to every corner of Charleston, authenticity builds trust, and trust is the foundation of brand distinction. Charleston businesses, how are you creating unforgettable brand experiences? Drop your insights below! 💡👇 #Charleston #BrandDistinction

This path hasn’t been easy. It's the lessons learned and the achievements earned, that shaped us. At Jensen & Jensen, it's the result of unwavering consistency, relentless effort, and a journey rich with both mistakes and triumphs. Since 2019, we've agreed on one simple thing. To see how far we can take this. I can genuinely say, I think for two twin brothers we're doing alright. Not because we’ve never faltered, but because we never gave up. 2023, what a year - time to end it on a high 🙏🏽 (Picture Myles and I in NYC for For Fork Sake in 2018) Jensen & Jensen #Branding #BrandingAgency #DesignStudio #FamilyBusiness

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝘆'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Macy's is a brand that is synonymous with American Christmas traditions. Every year, millions of people tune in to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which features the iconic arrival of Santa Claus. But did you know that Macy's played a key role in shaping the modern image of Santa Claus as we know it today? Back in the 19th century, Santa Claus was depicted in various ways, from a stern-looking bishop to a jolly elf. In 1862, Macy's hired Thomas Nast, a famous cartoonist, to draw Santa Claus for its holiday advertisements. Nast drew Santa as a plump, bearded man in a red suit, inspired by the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore. Nast's illustrations became widely popular and influenced other artists and advertisers. This is how Santa took the form of jolly old man that we recognise today. In 1924, Macy's launched its first Thanksgiving Day Parade, featuring floats, balloons, and live animals. The parade ended with Santa Claus arriving on a sleigh, greeted by thousands of cheering children. This tradition established Santa as the symbol of the holiday season and the star of the parade. Even now, Macy's continues to surprise and reimagine Santa with a twist. Here is their newest commercial about a little boy who is on a mission to find the perfect gift for Santa. Macy's has proven that it knows how to reinvent Santa Claus for marketing, while staying true to its heritage and values. Do you believe in Santa now? What is your favourite origin story? #HappyHolidays #marketing #advertising #Christmas #Santa #Macys #SantaClaus #digital #digitalmarketing

Would you rather have 1 marshmallow now or 2 marshmallows later? This visual is based off of the Stanford marshmallow experiment of 1972. I first heard about this in Walter Mischel’s book The Marshmallow Test. It reflects on the value of delayed gratification. If you are able to delay your enjoyment of something, you’ll often find that you have more to enjoy. Not only that, but it's also been s great early indicator of someone's success (based on society's average definition of grades, wealth, etc). Are you the type of person that would pick 1 now or 2 later? ••• Join 5,000+ people getting wiser each week by signing up to our free newsletter: www.wisernewsletter.com #WisdomMadeEasy

Which one are you? There are 3 types of people in my feed right now 🥲 1. People who are going to watch Barbie 💃 2. People who are going to watch Oppenheimer 🕵️ 3. People who are going to Office 🏊 Which one are you? Let me know in the comments below 👇😂 #barbiethemovie #barbiemarketing #oppenheimer

What has dead eyes, cannot speak and shuffles aimlessly out of the room? No not a zombie. 🧟 It’s your client after you have totally destroyed their will to live with endless slides. The totally boring ‘about us’ slide. The endless twaddle about the services you offer. The unending and painful slides you had not part in creating but other departments or managers said they needed to be there. Just in case. We can do better. You as the sales professional has the relationship, you know what the client needs. Dont be a dick with your deck. P.S. this rather haunting face is actually on a building here in Bath on Widcombe Hill. We see it everyday not just on Hallowe’en 🎃 #sales #salestraining #salescoaching #presentationskills #serialtrainer7 #dontbeadickwithyourdeck #halloween2023

Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving! Check out this brief video clip of the Macy’s Parade