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There’s something special about stepping out of routine and into a warehouse buzzing with purpose. This December, the full LeftTurn crew took part in the United Way Halton & Hamilton Holiday Helping Hand Program.
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“Real Wins, Hard Truths, Smart Moves”
This blog is where we share what actually works in marketing—straight from the wins, misses, and lightbulb moments we’ve had with clients. Think of it as the no-BS playbook: strategy you can steal, mistakes you can avoid, and smart shifts that give brands an edge.
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Here’s a truth that might sting: more than 70% of digital transformations fail globally.
According to McKinsey and Harvard Business Review, most of these failures don’t come from poor technology choices — they happen because organizations underestimate what “transformation” really means.
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Clicks matter. So does connection. Smart brands know performance drives growth—but brand makes it last. Here’s why you need both to win.
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Let’s cut to the chase: 2026 isn’t far away. And no, that’s not alarmist—it’s reality. Planning cycles move faster than ever, and the tech stack you’re running today might already be creaking under the weight of what’s next.
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Let’s be real: building a marketing dream team isn’t as simple as hiring “just one more person.”
"Let’s be honest: 12-month marketing plans are great for boardrooms and budgets—but brutal for real-world agility. Digital Marketing evolves fast, and rigid plans don’t stand a chance. "
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Your marketing problem might not be marketing at all.
When results dip, it’s easy to blame the market, the budget, or even your creative team.
But here’s a hard truth: sometimes, your marketing struggles have nothing to do with marketing.
It’s your tech.
More specifically, it’s the way your tools, data, and processes are stitched together (or not).
When the “plumbing” behind your operations is messy, even the best digital marketing strategies get stuck.
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In our last post, we explored why summer is the smartest time to start planning your 2026 digital marketing strategy—and how quarterly planning can give your brand a serious edge.
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If you were thinking of waiting until Q4 to start planning your 2026 digital marketing strategy, you’re already playing catch-up. While August offers a rare window of calm—lighter inboxes, fewer meetings, and space to think—the sharpest brands are already zooming out, realigning, and locking in growth plans before Q4 chaos kicks in.
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Still stuck in a room full of whiteboards and “What if we tried THIS?” energy? We love a brainstorm sesh as much as the next caffeine-fueled strategist. But let’s be real: if your campaign is built on vibes and vibes alone, you’re probably missing the mark.