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Decoy Effect: That ‘Good Deal’ Isn’t Always Good for Your Values

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That’s Not an Award, It’s a Sales Funnel: Breaking Down Vanity Award Scams

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Just Marketing®: A Justice-Centered Alternative to Traditional Marketing

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Common Marketing Tactics to Avoid: Recognizing Exploitation in Marketing

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How to Use Heading Tags (H1–H6) for Better SEO, Clarity, and Accessibility

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Trauma-Informed Marketing: Creating Safe & Supportive Spaces Through Your Content

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Using Plain Language in Your Marketing Copy

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Values-Based Marketing: The Key to Authentic Content Creation

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Hype v. Harm: What the Alex Hormozi Launch Got Right – And Very Wrong

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Predatory Marketing in Action: The Day I Almost Bought $1,100 Eye Cream at the Mall

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Trend-Jacking with Integrity: What the Coldplay “Kiss Cam” Scandal Can Teach Us About Ethical Marketing

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Values, Not Vibes: Identifying Your Core Values and Putting Them to Work in Your Business

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All eyes are on tomorrow's elections. Hopeful. 🤞 All eyes are on tomorrow's elections. 

Hopeful. 🤞

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Hopeful. 🤞

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All eyes are on tomorrow's elections. Hopeful. 🤞 All eyes are on tomorrow's elections. 

Hopeful. 🤞

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If your marketing isn’t hitting your goals, the pr If your marketing isn’t hitting your goals, the problem probably isn’t your graphics.
It’s not your captions.
It’s not that you need more content.

What you need is a strategy.

One that’s tied to your business goals, aligned with your values, and flexible enough to evolve as you grow.

That’s the difference between someone who just posts for you
…and someone who partners with you to actually grow your business.

– Strategy
– Testing
– Tuning
– Real results

And impeccable work, every step of the way.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start growing, let’s talk: YourMarketingPerson.co 

(or DM me!)

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November is here, and with it comes a season of re November is here, and with it comes a season of reflection, gratitude, and connection.

Here’s a look at some of the meaningful holidays and observances this month:

Native American Heritage Month (All November) - A time to celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American communities while recognizing the resilience and strength that continue to define them. Let’s amplify Indigenous voices, learn from their stories, and commit to supporting their movements for justice.

Diwali (November 8) - Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. This vibrant holiday is marked with candles, fireworks, and family gatherings. It’s a beautiful reminder of hope and renewal that resonates far beyond the cultures that celebrate it.

Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20) - This solemn observance honors the lives of transgender people lost to violence and prejudice. It’s a call to action to protect and uplift trans voices, ensuring that every member of our community is seen, valued, and safe.

Thanksgiving (November 26) - Yes, Thanksgiving is about gathering, feasting, and expressing gratitude - but it’s also a chance to reflect on its history and recognize the complexities of this holiday for Indigenous communities. Pair your gratitude with education and action to make this day truly meaningful.

The Inclusive Holiday Content Bundle is your go-to resource for creating marketing that matters. Packed with observances and ideas, it’ll help you craft content that connects authentically while celebrating the diversity of your audience.

Instant Access: CelebrateOnSocial.com

Which holiday or observance will you be honoring this month?
I’d love to hear how you’re making November meaningful.

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Titles don’t make leaders. Practice does. Here’s Titles don’t make leaders.
Practice does.

Here’s a look at my own Leadership Philosophy:

I make decisions by …

(1) Leveraging my knowledge & experiences, researching new ideas, and listening to feedback from all who are impacted.

(2) Asking questions & considering the most marginalized community members.

(3) Getting creative and considering innovative & unconventional options. 

I believe …

(1) In being transparent about my feelings and actions, including owning up to my mistakes & lessons learned.

(2) In collaboration & empowering each other so that we’ll become stronger as a collective & as individuals.

(3) We should be asking tough questions & calling out inequities, even when it's uncomfortable.

(4) Through small daily actions, we will influence broad long-term outcomes.

My leadership liberates others by …

(1) Providing a space for marketers & business owners to make mistakes, learn, and grow.

(2) Supporting the growth of business revenue & personal profits.

(3) Changing the landscape of marketing so all feel seen, supported, and respected through the buying process.

Marketers are trendsetters with platforms and influence. By leading the charge with the way we ethically represent our brands, we can help spark a more inclusive & accessible future into existence. That’s Just Marketing®.

💕

Whether you’re leading a team, a classroom, or a solo business…
You are a leader.

And you get to define what leadership looks like - on your own terms.

Take a moment: How would you finish these sentences?

I make decisions by...
I believe...
My leadership liberates others by...

Drop yours in the comments or journal it out. There’s no wrong answer - just truth.

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At its heart, marketing is about connection. And l At its heart, marketing is about connection. And language sits right at the center of every connection we make with the people we hope to serve.

When we slow down and notice whose voices we center, we can start building brands that reflect the world we want to live in: one where multilingual, multicultural, and neurodiverse communities are welcomed from the very beginning.

If that feels like a big goal, here's the encouraging part. Language justice is an ongoing practice, and you get to begin at your current capacity. A few low-lift places to start:

– Add captions and transcripts to your videos, in more than one language if you can

– Translate one key page, like your homepage, booking page, or lead magnet

– Poll your community about the languages they speak at home and whether multilingual content would help them

– Choose plain, clear language that works well for neurodivergent readers, multilingual audiences, and translation tools

Pick one and let it be enough for now. A single thoughtful change creates more impact than a dozen performative gestures, and each step makes it more likely someone feels seen and respected by your brand.

You can move toward language justice with the skills you have today. Curiosity and a willingness to learn will carry you a long way.

Find more small, sustainable shifts at MegBrunson.com/language-justice 

Which of these shifts feels most doable for you this month? 
Tell me in the comments, and I'll cheer you on!

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Google Translate can help you get the gist of some Google Translate can help you get the gist of something… and when your message really matters, you'll want people who live in the languages and cultures you hope to honor.

Hiring a translator or interpreter works best when you approach it as a relationship grounded in shared values and clear communication. Here are four ways to do that ethically:

1. Hire values-aligned professionals
Look for people who understand your audience and your mission. Experience in marketing or your industry is a big plus. Prioritize the person who gets what you're trying to say and knows how to say it in a way that resonates culturally.

2. Pay fairly and credit contributors
Language work is skilled labor. Translators adapt tone, catch cultural missteps, and often keep you from saying something unintentionally harmful. Compensate them accordingly, and give credit when their work shapes your content.

3. Co-create instead of extract
Invite collaboration from the start with questions like:
– Does this phrase translate well?
– Would this example resonate with your community?
That kind of conversation turns a technically correct translation into one that feels emotionally and culturally right.

4. Expand your definition of "language access"
Language justice includes people who communicate nonverbally or process language differently. Consider ASL interpreters for live events and videos, accurate captions and transcripts (auto-captions miss a lot), alt text and image descriptions, and plain language for neurodivergent readers.

Learn more about ethical translation and inclusive messaging: MegBrunson.com/language-justice 

Have you worked with a translator, interpreter, or language consultant? 
Share what made the collaboration great, or tag someone you'd recommend!

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 20% of According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 20% of people in the U.S. speak a language other than English at home. Zoom out to a global audience and that number climbs dramatically.

Still, much of the online business world treats English as the default. When your marketing only shows up in English, your reach shrinks, even when your services are technically open to anyone.

Language shapes how we process information and whether we feel welcomed or shut out. For some people, English is a second or third language. For others, it carries memories of exclusion in schools, healthcare, and other systems that were supposed to serve them. And for many neurodivergent readers, even "simple" English content can feel dense and hard to follow.

When we treat language as a bridge, we open the door to people who've been left outside the "ideal client" box for far too long.

Here's a quick self-check for your own marketing:
– Do I know which languages my audience speaks or prefers?
– Have I tested whether my message stays clear in translation?
– Would someone using a screen reader or translation app understand my offer?
– Is my writing as plain and direct as it could be?

Centering access starts with asking better questions. From there, you can build marketing that meets people where they are, one thoughtful change at a time.

Explore more ways to make your messaging accessible: MegBrunson.com/language-justice

What languages are spoken in your home or in the communities you serve?

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Most online marketing defaults to English and assu Most online marketing defaults to English and assumes everyone shares the same cultural context. 

That default feels efficient, and it also quietly shrinks the room. 

Multilingual folks, immigrant communities, Deaf audiences, and neurodivergent readers often end up outside messages that were supposedly meant for everyone.

Language justice starts with a simple question: who gets left out of our message? 
Then comes the more hopeful follow-up: how do we invite them back in?

Here's a quick example. Say you're a coach who helps clients "get off the hamster wheel." Plenty of U.S. English speakers will nod along. For someone outside that cultural context, or someone reading through a translation app, the phrase might land as pure confusion. 

"Break free from the cycle of burnout" carries the same meaning to far more people.

Words carry culture, humor, tone, and emotion, so a literal translation only gets you partway there. 

Localization and transcreation help your message arrive with the meaning you intended.

Start small. 
Swapping one idiom for clearer language is a real step toward more inclusive marketing, and it makes your content easier for everyone to read.

The blog walks through:
– Why language is an access issue
– How cultural nuance shapes the way your message lands
– How to work with translators and interpreters ethically
– Small, sustainable shifts you can make right away

Read more: MegBrunson.com/language-justice 

What's a phrase or idiom you use often that might not translate well? 
Let's brainstorm clearer alternatives together.

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You’re the visionary. You shouldn’t have to be the You’re the visionary.
You shouldn’t have to be the marketing department, too.

Erica came to me with two businesses and one goal: grow without burning out, and she got:
– Real results
– Clear strategy
– No extra work dumped on her lap

Just Marketing® is about collaboration that respects your capacity.
Strategy that doesn’t rely on hustle.
Support that feels good.

You don’t need to do it all alone.
You just need a plan (and a partner) that actually works.

Ready to grow your biz without burnout?

Let’s chat!

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Ever rolled a suitcase down a curb cut? You can t Ever rolled a suitcase down a curb cut? 
You can thank disability activists for that!

In the early 1970s, Michael Pachovas and a few friends poured their own cement ramp onto a Berkeley curb. Berkeley installed its first official curb cut in 1972, and before long, parents with strollers and travelers with luggage were heading straight for them too.

PolicyLink CEO Angela Glover Blackwell later named this the curb-cut effect: when you design for people who’ve been left out, everyone benefits.

Marketing follows the same pattern. 

Most content gets built for an imagined “average” person who sees every image, hears every video, and scrolls at top speed. 

That person is mostly a myth. 

When you start with the folks at the edges of the bell curve, like disabled and neurodivergent people, your content gets clearer for your whole audience.

Designing for the edges sits at the heart of the accessibility pillar of Just Marketing®. 

The blog covers eight marketing curb cuts you can start using today: MegBrunson.com/design-for-the-edges 

What’s an accessibility practice you started for one reason that ended up helping way more people than you expected?

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