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Sammi Caramela has always loved words. When she isn’t writing for business.com and Business News Daily, she’s writing (and furiously editing) her first novel, reading a YA book with a third cup of coffee, or attending local pop-punk concerts. She is also the content manager for Lightning Media Partners. Check out her short stories in “Night Light: Haunted Tales of Terror,” which is sold on Amazon.
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Why You Need a Mix of Push and Pull Marketing Push marketing sends your message to consumers while pull marketing is when customers come to you. Learn how and when to use push and pull marketing.
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