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John Brenneman
John Breneman

A former journalist and editor, John harnesses his experience in newspapers to produce sharp and compelling content for Vital's B2B and B2C clients. He specializes in writing creative content such as blog posts, email campaigns, eBooks and more. John is Vital's senior editor and writer. Message him at [email protected] or @MrBreneman on Twitter. View Full Bio

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News & Culture

Meet the 3 Newest Members of Team Vital — Where Helping Clients Succeed Is Job No. 1

By: John Breneman
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4 min read
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Vital’s Newest Hires Well-Versed in ABCs of Digital Marketing & Design

By: John Breneman
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Team Vital Adds (More) Marketing Talent — Meet Pearson, Mackin & Comeau

By: John Breneman
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News & Culture

Vital Olympics Showcases Gold Medal Team Culture

By: John Breneman
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Talented Graphic Designer/Illustrator Joins Vital (via Arizona and Afghanistan)

By: John Breneman
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2 min read
Emily Fitzpatrick
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Vital Hires Seasoned Marketer as Senior Consultant!

By: John Breneman
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2 min read
Blogs

Blogging Best Worst Practices: 19 Tips on How Not to Blog

By: John Breneman
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4 min read
News & Culture

Vital Makes Third Consecutive Appearance on Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Companies

By: John Breneman
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Web Strategy

The Top 10 WordPress Plugins Your Website Needs

By: John Breneman
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5 min read
News & Culture

Vital Spotlight: Longtime Branding/Marketing Professional Primed for Leadership Role

By: John Breneman
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2 min read
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Vital Hires “Big Three” for Project Management, PPC and Web Development Positions

By: John Breneman
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3 min read
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Vital Named Among Best Workplaces of 2017

By: John Breneman
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3 min read
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Best Places for a Bite in Boston’s Back Bay

By: John Breneman
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5 min read
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Vital’s Hires New “Employee” to Help Take Digital Agency to New Heights

By: John Breneman
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Josh Duffy
News & Culture

It’s Lights, Cameras, Video Marketing Action for Vital’s New Videographer

By: John Breneman
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2 min read
Website Design & Development

Top Questions to Ask When Creating a Website Project Plan (w/ eBook)

By: John Breneman
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2 min read
Max DesMarais
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Persistence Pays Off for Vital’s Newest Digital Marketing Coordinator

By: John Breneman
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2 min read
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Vital Adds Talented Trio of Young Professionals to Growing Digital Marketing Agency

By: John Breneman
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2 min read
Content Marketing Strategy

The Best (and Worst) Question to Ask When Choosing a Digital Marketing Agency

By: John Breneman
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4 min read
Online Lead Generation Through Your Website: A Beginner’s Guide For B2B Companies On How It All Works
Digital Marketing

5 Ways to Generate More Leads From Your Website

By: John Breneman
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2 min read
News & Culture

Vibe Very Much Alive at Top Digital Marketing Agency

By: John Breneman
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2 min read
Web Design

6 Reasons NOT To Write a Web Design or Marketing RFP

By: John Breneman
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7 min read
Email Marketing

Why You Should Ignore That Unsolicited Email From That “SEO Expert”

By: John Breneman
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4 min read
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Vital #745 on 2016 INC. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies

By: John Breneman
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3 min read
News & Culture

New Hires Kate & Tanya Offer Advice on How to Land Job at Top Digital Marketing Agency

By: John Breneman
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2 min read
Digital Marketing

26% of Companies Agree This Is Their Top Marketing Challenge

By: John Breneman
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7 min read
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New Web Developer + Pair of Promotions = An Even Better Digital Marketing Agency

By: John Breneman
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2 min read
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Inbound Marketing Strategy “Advice” from George Washington

By: John Breneman
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2 min read
News & Culture

Vital Welcomes Kelsey Smith, Marlana Carroll and Maria DiCesare

By: John Breneman
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3 min read
User Experience Specialist Marc Frechette and Lead Web Developer Matt Chase
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Web Developer Matt Chase & User Experience Geek Marc Frechette Join Vital!

By: John Breneman
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2 min read
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14 Things You’ll Only Hear at a Digital Marketing Agency in 2016

By: John Breneman
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4 min read
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What It’s Like to Work at NH’s Fastest-Growing Digital Marketing Agency

By: John Breneman
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5 min read
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Why You Need a Documented Smarketing Process

By: John Breneman
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6 min read
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How Live Chat Can Help Your Website Generate More Leads

By: John Breneman
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4 min read
Happy Holidays from #TeamVital
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Happy Holidays from #TeamVital

By: John Breneman
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Zac Gregg Talks Digital Marketing Strategy on NH Brand Project

By: John Breneman
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Video Specialist Michael MacGregor & Graphic Designer Jeremy Lundgren Join #TeamVital

By: John Breneman
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How I Used an Inbound Marketing Strategy to Land My Dream Job
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How I Used an Inbound Marketing Strategy to Land My Dream Job

By: John Breneman
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5 min read
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Vital Named #1442 on Inc. 5000, #41 in Boston MA, #3 in NH & #1 in Portsmouth

By: John Breneman
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3S Artspace — building a community
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Portsmouth’s Top Spot: 3S Artspace Engaging and Converting a Community

By: John Breneman
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6 min read
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Vital Announces Award Winners at 3rd Annual Christmas in July Event

By: John Breneman
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Vital Talks Design Trends, UX and Inbound Marketing at #NHUXPA
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Vital Talks Design Trends, UX / UI & Inbound Marketing for #NHUXPA [w/ Slide Presentations]

By: John Breneman
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Vote for Vital in NHBR’s 2015 Best of Business (BOB) Awards!

By: John Breneman
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Where to Eat and Drink on a Budget in Portsmouth, NH

By: John Breneman
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Free Webinar To Feature Founder of Top Digital Agency Vital Design
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Digital Employer Brand Webinar Features Founder of Top Digital Agency Vital Design

By: John Breneman
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Digital Marketing Agency Vital Design Named to Top 10 Companies to Watch List

By: John Breneman
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The Ultimate Guide to Where to Park in Downtown Portsmouth, NH

By: John Breneman
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Award-Winning Digital Agency Vital Saves 38 Commutes in Corporate Commuter Challenge!

By: John Breneman
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Top 10 Spots to Grab a Quick Lunch in Downtown Portsmouth

By: John Breneman
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Vital Design Celebrates Completion of Memorial Bridge Project

By: John Breneman
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Join the Fun! Portsmouth Foursquare Day 2012

By: John Breneman
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Apple’s New Mac App Store: It’ll Make Your Life Easier

By: John Breneman
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