How to get out of a marketing slump

“Slump? I ain’t in no slump ... I just ain’t hitting.” - Yogi Berra

We all have them from time to time: slumps. Personal slumps. Professional slumps. Emotional slumps. And if you’ve worked at a financial institution for any length of time, then you’ve certainly had a marketing slump.

It’s not good when one campaign or promotion performs less than you expected. But when you have several misses in a row you can get discouraged. And maybe even downright paranoid about your job. In fact, one problem with a slump is that it can quickly turn into a rut.

In order to turn a slump into a success streak, you must take proactive steps. Never sit back. Always move forward.

Here are eight quick ways to get out of a marketing slump:

 

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