How to Connect with Customers in the Age of Assistance

We’re living in the age of assistance. What does that mean for marketers? Customers have more options than ever before today, thanks to technology. Therefore, each buyer’s journey is unique and customers are looking for valuable content to educate themselves before making a purchase. “Focus on the user and all else will follow.” Your marketingContinue reading “How to Connect with Customers in the Age of Assistance”

Social Media’s Sizzling New Features You Need to Know About

Summer may conjure up lazy days at the beach, but social media platforms have been busy debuting new features. Here’s a summer roundup of features you may have missed, so you can incorporate them into your social media strategies. Instagram It started in May with an improved inbox. More than 150 million active daily usersContinue reading “Social Media’s Sizzling New Features You Need to Know About”

How To Find the Right Influencer For Your Brand

In our last post of 2017, guest blogger Tanya Sen shared Why Influencer Engagement is Important in Digital Marketing. Partnering with an influencer can boost your digital marketing efforts, but you need to put together a plan before diving into a relationship. A Partnership Made in Heaven… or Not The success of your influencer marketingContinue reading “How To Find the Right Influencer For Your Brand”

What’s in the Power of a (Re)Brand? Everything

Rebranding is all over the news these days as brands deal with changing audiences, shifting priorities and, in some cases, dramatically altered landscapes. I was reading a story in Kent State Magazine about my alma mater’s rebranding, when a quote caught my eye. “A brand articulates our aspirations and elevates us to where we want toContinue reading “What’s in the Power of a (Re)Brand? Everything”

The Dark Side of Social: How to Respond When Things Go Wrong

At CCC, we’re big believers in the power of social media and the value that it can provide to your brand. However, you need to understand the darker side of social so you’re prepared for anything that could go wrong or reflect your brand in a negative light. Recently I was on Twitter and noticedContinue reading “The Dark Side of Social: How to Respond When Things Go Wrong”

3 Simple Marketing Tips For Your Next Product Launch

Are you planning a product launch? How is your marketing plan looking? If you’re looking for some tips, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve helped startups launch new products over the years, and today I’m going to share three of the most successful methods I’ve seen. Focus on your core Just for aContinue reading “3 Simple Marketing Tips For Your Next Product Launch”

Essential Guide To Creating A Memorable Brand For Your Small Business

Branding is all about resonating with your target audience. If you want to cut through the incessant chatter of the online world or make an impact in the offline world, then your brand needs to say a lot about you. But how do you go about creating a brand that both reflects what you doContinue reading “Essential Guide To Creating A Memorable Brand For Your Small Business”

Does Your Brand Speak Emoji? 😎 💬 💻

Emoji. Those cute little characters that you add to your texts and tweets are all grown up — or at least getting there. In fact, the “picture letters” have moved into the business world. Today #ChevyGoesEmoji. But first, tweet us your favorite emoji to get this party started. http://t.co/cATXXdIfsn pic.twitter.com/bKnxRBaMHY — Chevrolet (@chevrolet) June 25,Continue reading “Does Your Brand Speak Emoji? 😎 💬 💻”

Selfies: Awesome Advertising or Bad for Business?

Selfies tend to draw a reaction one way or the other. Some people love them while others hate them. But here’s the real question: are they awesome advertising for your brand or bad for business? It depends on how you use them. For example, the above image is a selfie I took after a springContinue reading “Selfies: Awesome Advertising or Bad for Business?”

What’s your story?

Storytelling is a powerful tool in today’s business world. It allows us to connect on an emotional level with customers, so they become loyal, longtime clients. It’s not about selling a product or service. It’s about understanding your clients’ challenges so you can solve them and make your clients’ lives just a little bit easier.Continue reading “What’s your story?”