Less Noise. More Focus.
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Your monthly dose of expert insights, trends, and strategies in marketing and communications.
This month’s theme: Focus.
In a world full of noise, focus is both a challenge and a competitive advantage. The strongest companies don’t chase every opportunity — they hone in on clear goals with intention and consistency.
With focus comes clarity. It sharpens messaging, strengthens positioning, and simplifies decision-making. It keeps teams aligned, energy concentrated, and priorities purposeful.
Because in a distracted world, focus is a superpower.
The 80/20 Rule
Not all efforts are created equal — and real focus means knowing which ones actually move the needle.
The Pareto Principle suggests that 80% of outcomes stem from 20% of inputs. In business, this means a small fraction of efforts are driving the majority of growth, visibility, and impact.
To sharpen your strategy, start by identifying the:
• 20% of campaigns generating the highest ROI
• 20% of content that gets shared or saved the most
• 20% of clients or audience segments generating the most engagement
Then ask: ‘what can be trimmed, paused, or phased out?’ — so you can double down on what’s working.
When attention, energy, and budgets are finite, clarity around the right 20% isn’t just smart — it’s a competitive edge.
“I don’t focus on what I’m up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest.”
– Venus Williams –
Focus Over Frequency
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When it comes to creating social media content, sometimes less is more. Sure, consistency is important to building brand awareness and trust, but it’s also important to post with intention.
In our Social Bootcamp training sessions, we help companies empower their teams to show up online with confidence and purpose. Not just as brands, but as people with insight, value, and something meaningful to share.
Ready to elevate your team’s online presence?
Contact us to discuss your tailored Social Bootcamp session.
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Meet the New Brand Ambassador: Virtual Influencers
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They’re smart, charismatic, and they’re not human…
From hyperrealistic to stylized computer-generated imagery (CGI) avatars, virtual influencers are reshaping brand storytelling, audience engagement, and influence — offering fresh possibilities for consistency, creativity, and control.
They don’t sleep, go off-script, or ask for a day off — but are they a passing trend — or a tool worth exploring?
In our latest blog, we dive into:
• What makes virtual influencers appealing
• Who’s following them — and why that matters
• The risks to aware out for
• When (and when not) to use one
Focus in Action: How Duolingo Went Viral
Duolingo’s marketing team didn’t try to be present on all channels.
They focused on one platform where their quirky tone could thrive: TikTok.
The result? Over 16 million followers and 20%+ engagement rates — no paid media, just sharp creativity and platform-native content.
Here’s what worked:
• Embracing meme culture over polished ads
• Turning their mascot, Duo, into a full-fledged personality
• Posting consistently — always in character
By mastering one channel, Duolingo turned a free language app into a cultural icon. Because smart marketing isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing less exceptionally well.
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Designing for Life: How Helsinki Went a Year Without a Traffic Death
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While many cities struggle to reduce road accidents, Helsinki quietly achieved something remarkable: an entire year without a single pedestrian or cyclist fatality.
The secret? Intentional design. By lowering speed limits, redesigning intersections, and prioritizing people over cars, city planners turned safety into a measurable outcome — not just a hopeful aspiration.
It’s a powerful reminder that when we focus on what matters, real change is possible.
“Focus is discipline. It’s how you protect your time, filter the noise, and direct your energy into what truly matters.”
Linda Farha
President and Founder
Zenergy Communications
