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Do You Have Silent Viewers? The Hidden Impact of Impressions

Have you ever wondered who’s really paying attention to your content? Chances are, you have more silent viewers than you realize—people who see your posts, ads, or website but don’t take immediate action. For the longest time, I thought impressions were just a vanity metric. Sure, it was nice to see big numbers in reports, but I didn’t think they had any real business impact. I was wrong. The truth is, impressions are more powerful than we give them credit for. More people are noticing your work and taking action than you’ll ever see in your analytics. They’re paying attention, even if they’re not clicking right away. Why Impressions Are More Than Just a Vanity Metric In digital marketing, impressions measure how many people see your content. They’re often overshadowed by clicks, conversions, or direct engagement metrics because those are easier to tie back to ROI. But impressions do something those metrics can’t—they create awareness and plant the seeds for future action. Think about ...

Is Marketing Moving Backwards?

I originally shared this on LinkedIn, but I wanted to revisit and refine it for fresh eyes. Sitting on the steps outside Municipal Arena in downtown Kansas City last weekend, waiting for my daughter’s next cheerleading performance, I had a moment of clarity: marketing feels like it’s moving backwards. Passing the time, I scrolled through Medium.com and LinkedIn, and the headlines felt oddly nostalgic—less 2024, more 2014. Articles like “The Best Profile Sites to Boost Your Brand Beyond Google” and “How to Get Traffic from Other Sources than Google” caught my attention. And it hit me: is everyone over Google? Probably not. But one thing is certain—online search behavior is shifting. It’s About the Experience Today’s marketing conversations remind me of how retro trends become cool again. Take vinyl records: many elder millennials I know cherish their collections. Vinyl isn’t practical—you can stream any song instantly. But it’s not about convenience; it’s about the experience. The same...