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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

New L👀k: Who Dis?!
Ann Handley
Chief Content Officer

Hello, friend!

Things look a bit different today in your inbox, don't they? That's because today is the Launch Party of our brand-new design! 🎉

Some of us loved the simplicity of this newsletter's previous design, but some of you told us it was... well, a little colorless. Boring, even.

So in the spirit of listening to our community... welcome to the Newly Spruced-Up MarketingProfs Today!

Here's what we did to upgrade the newsletter's design while staying true to its focus on useful how-to content. We added...

  • More color. More images. More liveliness overall.
  • More letter in this "newsletter." Like this note instead of the Table of Contents. Plus we added new sections where we can highlight you and others in our community.
  • More of the same excellent quality you're used to from us: how-to articles, charts, infographics, podcasts... (See the headlines below. And fellow word nerds: Don't miss the infographic on font trends!)

So there you have it. What do you think? As always, we are open to your suggestions and feedback!

Love,

Ann

How to Avoid the Biggest PR Mistake When Launching Something New
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How to Avoid the Biggest PR Mistake When Launching Something New
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What Persuades Buyers to Try New B2B Tech Vendors and Products?
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What Persuades Buyers to Try New B2B Tech Vendors and Products?
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How to Create and Publish Survey-Based Research for Your Marketing
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How to Create and Publish Survey-Based Research for Your Marketing
Survey-based research is a great way to generate compelling content, media coverage, and thought leadership—but only if your data is good and your reporting is trustworthy. Do it right with a simple 4-step model, a set of survey best-practices, and effective ways to report the data. Learn how! »
Seven Typography Design Trends for 2021
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Seven Typography Design Trends for 2021
What's old will be new again in typography during 2021. The Word Counter predicts that classic looks such as serif fonts, psychedelic vibes, and the brutalist aesthetic could make a comeback this year. See the infographic. »
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Afoot in the Neighborhood
MarketingProfs community goings-on
Ann Handley and Kerry Gorgone will be coming back LIVE to hang out with PRO members in the MarketingProfs PRO Facebook group to talk about... what else? MARKETING! If you're a PRO member, join them on February 3 as they return to the airwaves with some special guests, lots of insights, and all the 'Profs fun you can handle!
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