Running ads can be one of the fastest ways to put your brand in front of the right people. There’s clear appeal to ads these days, precise targeting, immediate reach, and measurable results. So organizations invest in campaigns, build out creative, set the budget, and punch the launch button. Then the traffic arrives. What it […]
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Social Media is the Breath in Your Brand’s Lungs
Your color palette is impeccable. Your logo is eye catching. Your messaging suite is perfect. Your brand’s name is unbeatable. What next? An intentionally and thoughtfully curated brand identity is just the framework. Take a moment to envision your brand as a house. You’ve built a beautiful home, but it sits empty on the inside. […]
Don’t Let Social Media Outshine Your Website
When your social media presence outshines your website, it can feel like a win. There’s engagement, growth, and visible momentum. On the other hand, that success can create a credibility problem if your website does not match up. Social platforms are designed for discovery and conversation, not for depth or permanence. If your audience sees […]
A Headline is Half the Battle
I’m a writer, whether other writers appreciate me saying so or not. I’m also a sucker for a good headline. Something concise, punchy, and usually a nice play on words will have me wryly grinning and nodding my head to an ad for dishwashing detergent. Headlines do a lot of heavy lifting, and when paired […]
Followers vs. Engagement – Which One Really Matters?
In the digital marketing realm, we often hear individuals associate high follower counts on social media as a symbol of success. While it is hard to not admire the follower counts of worldwide consumer brands like Gucci on Instagram or Duolingo on TikTok, it is important to take a step back, look at the bigger […]
If Your Agency Can’t Tie Marketing to Revenue, It’s Time to Move On
If your marketing agency can’t clearly demonstrate how their work ties to your bottom line, you don’t have a marketing partner – you have a vendor burning budget. This is a common pattern we see with large, “one-stop shop” agencies. The pitch is compelling: SEO, paid media, content, social, website management – all of your […]
Missed, but not lost: The importance of retargeting
Missed connections. We’ve all had them. Craigslist has certainly seen its fair share of hopeful rekindlings. But what happens when it’s a brand that missed the connection? When 97% of a website’s visitors don’t buy anything, how do you pivot your messaging and strategy to retarget these consumers? By undertaking a retargeting campaign, brands and […]
Engaging Your Audience with Video Marketing
In a crowded digital world, brands have to scratch, fight, and claw their way through the clutter to even just be recognized by consumers–much less convert them. For years social media has been the quickest way to meet audiences where they are. By entering feeds and snagging just a moment of their time, brands build […]
Marketing in an Economic Downturn
Recession is a scary word. Used in hushed tones and worried glances, seemingly just uttering the word will bring one about. Economists will try and soften the blow by using words like “pullback” or “downturn” to not immediately scare the market or the general public, but at the end of the day, it all means […]
What’s Your Game Plan?
It’s late in the game. 51 days until 2023 to be exact. Have you established a solid marketing plan for next year? Sure, you could just toss up a hail mary, but we all know how those usually work out… Don’t punt yet! There’s time to craft a winning game plan. Here’s how to begin: […]
How To Keep Up Your Rankings with Google’s Latest Algorithm Update
Page rankings and SEO. Seemingly the hottest topic in marketing and advertising today, but how does ranking higher affect your business? How do you even get your page to rank? These are the questions marketers and advertisers have to answer to secure their clients’ success in today’s evolving digital landscape. But with Google’s ever-changing algorithm, […]
Activate: Your marketing plan
What’s your next move? As we begin to ease out of lockdown we head into unknown territory, where the only sure thing is our commitment to our brands and those we serve. At this point, we’ve given you the tools to retain your audience and revamp your marketing efforts in the current climate. Now it’s […]
