This summer, social media platforms debuted so many new features it was hard to keep up. (Miss out while you were on holiday? Catch up with our roundup.) As fall color explodes, the platforms continue to test and release new features, with Instagram leading the way. With all the changes, the story of the yearContinue reading “What’s the Story in Social Media Marketing? Stories.”
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Content Marketing: A Crucial Component of the Customer Experience
A stat from a recent article on content marketing caught our eye. “Consumers engage with 11.4 pieces of content on average prior to making a purchase.” In the B2B world, buying journeys tend to run longer anyway, but consumers (B2B and B2C) are doing their homework these days. Studies show that 70-80% of people research aContinue reading “Content Marketing: A Crucial Component of the Customer Experience”
Inbound & Down: Certified to Help Clients Achieve Success
As an Inbound Marketing Certified company, we’re positioned to help you navigate the ins and outs of the Buyer’s Journey. We would love to help you attract visitors, convert them into leads, close sales with customers and delight them into promoters.
4 Things That Social Media Can’t (or Shouldn’t) Do
The power of social media is impressive, but it can’t (or shouldn’t) do everything for your company or brand. Other areas need to carry their own weight too. Here are four things that social media can’t do for your brand: Fix a bad product—Product is king, at least in the sense that any advertising orContinue reading “4 Things That Social Media Can’t (or Shouldn’t) Do”
How House of Cards is Winning the Marketing Game
I’m voting for Frank Underwood for President in 2016, and here’s why: House of Cards is winning the marketing game. I'm in, Mr. President. #FU2016 ✔ Well done, @HouseofCards. 👌 #socialmedia #integratedmarketing pic.twitter.com/uD1T7ajq5y — Jaime Shine 💬 Marketer | Writer (@jaimeshine) February 29, 2016 The trailblazing show has launched an integrated marketing campaign to supportContinue reading “How House of Cards is Winning the Marketing Game”
Does Your Social Media Strategy Need an Adjustment?
As I was getting adjusted at the chiropractor last night, a thought popped into my head. Your social media strategy is like your spine; sometimes it needs adjusted. Does your social media strategy need an adjustment?
Evaluating Feedback: How to Listen to What’s Not Being Said
In our last post, we talked about how the gift-giving process makes you a better marketer. The final similarity discussed was evaluating your feedback, which is crucial to your success in marketing. The problem is that it can be difficult to evaluate your feedback. Prospects and customers are human, so they’re complex. Perhaps they fit yourContinue reading “Evaluating Feedback: How to Listen to What’s Not Being Said”
How the Gift-Giving Process Makes You a Better Marketer
I love to give gifts. Part of it is seeing the joy that the recipient expresses, but part of it is the process. Finding the perfect gift for someone isn’t easy and shares a lot in common with the marketing process. First, there’s the research into what the recipient likes and how he spends hisContinue reading “How the Gift-Giving Process Makes You a Better Marketer”
The Art of Follow-Up
It’s an integral part of the marketing process yet most marketers don’t do it. Unfortunately, not following up on your marketing efforts leads to missed opportunities and sales. How do you consistently follow up with people without being annoying?
Social Media Isn’t Easy: 5 Reasons Why It’s Worth It
Last week, we reminded everyone that social media isn’t free and recommended five ways to maximize your time and money. This week, we’re addressing another misperception. Social media isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. We’re not talking about the act of tweeting itself or posting pictures of your kids on Facebook or Instagramming everyContinue reading “Social Media Isn’t Easy: 5 Reasons Why It’s Worth It”
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