Planning for Your 2017 Holiday Marketing, Part 1: B2C
Fall is upon us, which means that it is time for businesses to look forward. The holiday season is nearly here. For many B2C companies, the next few months can make the difference between turning a profit for the year and ending up in the red. The best way to capitalize on the potential the…
Read MoreWhy Your Content Strategy Should Include Video
If you’re building your brand and online presence, you need to think about optimizing the impact of your efforts. In the world of search engine optimization (SEO), unique content is key. That’s why companies that take digital domination seriously create well-crafted content strategies. A content strategy outlines the kinds of content you plan on creating…
Read MorePlanning your 2017 Editorial Calendar and Beyond
In today’s business world, marketing yourself often comes down to one word – content. Whether it’s your print advertising, your blog, your social media accounts, or the flyers you distribute with your products, content is king. Content can also be overwhelming. Not only can trying to create and manage fresh content turn into a time-sucking…
Read MoreDo You Use Facebook’s Conversion Tracking Pixel? Read This NOW!
Is your business using the Facebook conversion pixel to build your brand and find new customers? Facebook wants to help you position your business for optimal success, so they’ve combined their conversion tracking pixel with their custom audience pixel. What does that mean for your business? The conversion tracking pixel is going away completely in February.…
Read MoreMaximizing Your Digital Marketing Strategy for 2017
It is difficult to believe that we have entered the fourth quarter of 2016, with most of the year behind us. However, while you may be in your busiest selling season of the year, it is also the best time to plan your digital marketing strategy for 2017. In fact, you may even consider using…
Read MoreUsing Analytics to Measure Marketing ROI
As a marketer, one of the most frustrating parts of the job can be accurately measuring campaign marketing ROI. How can you show the powers that be proof of the campaign’s success or failure in a given time frame, particularly on hard-to-measure items such as direct mail? How do you even know which factors are…
Read MoreWhat Exactly is a CRM…and What Am I Supposed to Do with It?
One of the biggest frustrations with inbound marketing in any industry is that companies are missing out on highly qualified leads because they are unable to respond to the best leads quickly enough. Forbes notes that companies are wasting 71% of internet leads on average. For a small business, even improving a few percentage points can…
Read MoreTop 5 Benefits of Email Marketing
Even with pay-per-click (PPC), social media and search engine optimization (SEO), email remains one of the most effective platforms on which to promote a product or service. Still not convinced that it’s worth your time and energy? Here are a few email marketing benefits to consider. Greater Return on Investment ROI is the chief reason many business…
Read MoreGetting Started with Omni-Channel Marketing
It’s no secret that today’s consumers are largely using the internet as a starting point in their buyer’s journey. This offers a great opportunity for marketers to strategically get their brands in front of prospective customers. However, between optimizing your Facebook page and streamlining your inbound marketing process, it might feel a bit like you’re trying to be…
Read More10 Social Media Strategy Tips for Small Businesses
We’ve discussed the importance of social media marketing and outlined a few of the reasons it’s a big part of the marketing puzzle. Now, let’s take a moment to consider things you can do to maximize your social media presence online and reach more of your current and prospective customers. As you know, social media offers…
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