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How to Market Your Event: Build a Multi-Channel Campaign

How to Market Your Event: Build a Multi-Channel Campaign

The Barbershop Marketing
Published on: 11/03/2026

Event season is around the corner. Here's how to build an event marketing campaign that sells tickets and grows attendance year over year.

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What Programmatic Media Does for Residential Home Services Brands

What Programmatic Media Does for Residential Home Services Brands

The Barbershop Marketing
Published on: 09/17/2026

See real performance data from three home service brands showing how programmatic advertising drove booked revenue, not just leads. A case study from The Barber Shop Marketing.

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Why Googling Your Business Won't Show You the Truth | The Barber Shop Marketing

Why Googling Your Business Won't Show You the Truth | The Barber Shop Marketing

The Barbershop Marketing
Published on: 09/17/2026

Searching your own business on Google or asking AI can give you a false picture of your online visibility. Learn why, and how The Barber Shop Marketing helps local businesses see the real picture.

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How Sponsorships and Local Events Build Brand Awareness Faster Than Ads Alone

How Sponsorships and Local Events Build Brand Awareness Faster Than Ads Alone

The Barbershop Marketing
Published on: 08/17/2026

Ads alone can't build brand awareness the way sponsorships and local events can. Learn why experiential marketing earns trust faster—and how to do it right.

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Agentic AI in Marketing: What It Actually Means for Small and Mid-Size Businesses

Agentic AI in Marketing: What It Actually Means for Small and Mid-Size Businesses

The Barbershop Marketing
Published on: 07/14/2026

“Agentic AI” is the marketing buzzword of 2026, but most explanations are either too technical or too hype-driven to be useful. Here’s the plain-English version: agentic AI refers to AI systems that can take multi-step actions on th

Why Blogs Are Essential for Marketing Success

Why Blogs Are Essential for Marketing Success

The Barbershop Marketing
Published on: 06/10/2026

In a world where consumers are constantly searching for information online, blogs remain one of the most powerful tools in a marketer’s toolkit. While social media posts and advertisements can capture attention, blogs provide the depth and value need