Sun’s Out Sales Down: How to Capture Attention During the Summer Slump
Shelby Slavik Shelby Slavik

Sun’s Out Sales Down: How to Capture Attention During the Summer Slump

Summer is here—and so is the dreaded engagement dip. As your audience heads for the beach and inboxes fill with OOO replies, your marketing can’t afford to go dark. In this post, we break down the real data behind the summer slump and share actionable strategies to keep your content hot, your brand visible, and your conversions steady all season long.

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29 Years, 29 Projects: My Favorite Copywriting Work (So Far)
Shelby Slavik Shelby Slavik

29 Years, 29 Projects: My Favorite Copywriting Work (So Far)

To celebrate turning 29, I’m reflecting on 29 copywriting projects that shaped my career—from scrappy startups to household brands. Each one taught me something new about creativity, strategy, and storytelling. Whether you're a fellow creative or just curious about what a copywriter actually does all day, this list is a peek behind the curtain.

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What a Journalism School Trick Taught Me About High-Converting Copy
Shelby Slavik Shelby Slavik

What a Journalism School Trick Taught Me About High-Converting Copy

Turns out, journalism school wasn’t just for writing headlines and chasing stories. It taught me one of the best tricks for writing copy that converts. In this post, I break down how a newsroom mindset can help you capture attention fast—and why that’s everything in marketing.

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Why Email Marketing Beats Social Media for Small Business Growth
Shelby Slavik Shelby Slavik

Why Email Marketing Beats Social Media for Small Business Growth

Think social media is the best way to grow your small business? Think again. This post makes the case for email marketing, where algorithms don’t stand in your way, your message actually gets seen, and ROI speaks for itself. If you're tired of shouting into the void on Instagram, this one's for you.

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The Power of a Brand Guide: Why Your Business Needs One
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The Power of a Brand Guide: Why Your Business Needs One

A brand guide isn’t just for big companies—it’s your secret weapon for consistent messaging, cohesive visuals, and a memorable customer experience. This post explains why every business, big or small, should invest in a brand guide to build trust and stand out from the crowd.

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Why Your Small Business Needs a Copywriter (And Why It’s the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make)
Shelby Slavik Shelby Slavik

Why Your Small Business Needs a Copywriter (And Why It’s the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make)

Running a small business is no joke. You're juggling a thousand things at once—wearing the hats of CEO, accountant, marketer, and sometimes even coffee-fetcher. It's exhausting, isn't it? But there's one magic ingredient that can save your sanity, skyrocket your marketing game, and give your business the professional edge it deserves: a copywriter.

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