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Mini-Course: How to Speak Pashto - Lesson 4 - Present Tense First Person

When you are starting your journey on how to learn Pashto, the very first thing you need to master is the "identity" ending. In the KPK dialect , especially the way we speak in Kohat , the verb usually comes at the very end of the sentence. This is where the rules of Yam and Yu come into play. The word Yam (یم) is used exclusively for yourself. Whenever you start a sentence with " Za " (meaning I), you must finish it with "Yam." It functions like the word "am" in English. For instance, if you want to tell someone you are fine, you say "Za kha yam." Whether you are hungry, tired, or happy, as long as you are talking about yourself, "Yam" is your anchor. It is a simple pattern that builds immediate confidence in your speaking ability. On the other hand, we have Yu (یو). This is the plural form used when you are talking as a group. In our culture, the "we" is often more important than the "I...

No Advertising is not Digital Marketing! (only)

When you hear "digital marketing," what comes to mind? Google ads, sponsored social media posts, maybe even those pesky pop-ups that follow you around the internet? Advertising and paid media indeed play a significant role in digital marketing. However, I can't help but feel a bit angry whenever I come across a job post or content that narrowly defines digital marketing as just advertising. Jobs that harp on advertising are looking for shortcuts, whereas marketing is a long-term process. 


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Let's set the record straight: digital marketing is not just about ads. It's a subset of marketing, akin to a vast ocean with advertising as just one of its many channels. Imagine you've allocated a budget for advertising. You launch a campaign, hoping for immediate conversions. But alas, your campaign falls flat like a damp, oily cake. Why? Because you skipped the crucial steps of strategizing, researching your audience, building personas, segmenting the market, selecting the right channels, creating compelling ad creatives, refining your copy, and conducting A/B testing. Not to forget, analyzing the campaign data for results. And there are other channels that you can explore, such as SEO, Email Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Branding, Content Marketing, etc.


Marketing is both an art and a science. It's about doing the groundwork before taking action. To achieve the desired results, you must first understand the theoretical aspects and then determine if advertising is even necessary.


In conclusion, digital marketing encompasses much more than just advertising. It's about understanding your audience, crafting compelling messages, and leveraging various channels to achieve your goals. So, the next time you think about digital marketing, remember that it's more than just advertising. What are your thoughts on this?

Check: Marketing Is Not Sales: Let's Settle The Debate

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