My Newsletter by Lionel Lowery

LIONEL.MKTG Blog Aug 24, 2026

The Craft Trend Is Real. The Craft Aesthetic Is Not.

Why the handmade look is working for brands right now, why it has a shelf life, and how to tell which side of the…

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LIONEL.MKTG Blog Aug 10, 2026

You're Asking Your Community for the Wrong Thing

A charity solved a resource problem by capturing a habit people already had, not by asking for something new. Here's the…

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LIONEL.MKTG Blog Aug 5, 2026

EU AI Act Article 50: What US Marketers Actually Need to Know

Article 50 of the EU AI Act took effect August 2, 2026. Here's what it actually requires, who it reaches, and a…

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LIONEL.MKTG Blog Aug 5, 2026

Ad Tracking and Consent: What You Can Actually Collect

What a tracking pixel really sees, which consent rules apply to your visitors, and where the line is between useful…

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LIONEL.MKTG Blog Jul 20, 2026

Why My Best Work Didn't Feel Like Marketing

The marketing that sticks rarely feels like marketing. Here's what separates honest positioning from urgency tactics,…

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LIONEL.MKTG Blog Jul 18, 2026

10 Social Media Ideas for Small Businesses and Teams

Ten social media ideas for small businesses and teams, plus the 40-30-30 framework that tells you what each post is for.…

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LIONEL.MKTG Blog May 22, 2026

SEO Is Not a Sales Strategy

Ranking well and selling well are different problems. Here is how search intent, page clarity, and CRO decide whether…

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LIONEL.MKTG Blog Apr 16, 2026

The Handshake Doesn't End When They Walk Away

Your QR code isn't the problem. What sits behind it is. Here is how to design a digital destination that holds the…

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