Creating an Annual Marketing Plan

Mackenna Herr • October 29, 2021

Use Your KUKUI All-In-One Success Platform to Plan for 2022!


Welcome to Q4 2021! Is your 2022 marketing plan complete yet?If you are like most shops, the answer is probably "no". Don't worry though. We're here to help.


Tune in as we discuss the simple methods of planning out an entire year of Postcards, Email Messages, and Texting. We'll run through the KUKUI dashboard and show you how to visualize the seasonality of your business and plan accordingly. 


Don't scramble at the beginning of each month trying to layout a last-minute plan, let the data guide the way. The time is now, let's plan ahead.


Join KUKUI's host-with-the-most Jimmy Lea and KUKUI's Client Services Manager Jeanne Garman as they discuss the best ways to plan your year.


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