In today’s digital landscape, consumers have the ability to alter the perception of a brand with “likes, reviews, etc.” The following is a useful guide to help create, build and evolve a long-lasting brand. Convey the real value you add to a customer’s life. Create something that reflects the outcome people need, instead of your…
When measuring the results of advertising, not all marketing efforts get credit since results are not always measurable. Sometimes the smallest understated touch points affect a consumer the most on the path to purchase. We found you online. The internet is today’s Yellow Pages – it’s where consumers go when ready to make a purchase,…
All businesses are digital in some aspect. Between finding new customers or staying connected to current ones, there’s much to consider for your marketing strategy. Below are 4 key ways to give your business a digital tune-up: 1) Give your digital platforms a review. Consider the look of your website, which is often your first impression…
It’s important to stay ahead of emerging marketing channels to grow your business. Following are eight marketing growth strategies to help your business succeed in 2017. Mobile-Centric is the name of the game: Mobile Apps. Get a mobile app, using affordable DIY app builders, such as GoodBarber, BiznessApp, etc. Mobile Payment Services. Offer mobile pay…
Content marketing — creating and distributing information to prospects and customers — is an effective, economical way to promote your business. Content Marketing Generates More Business: 1. Raises Business Name Awareness Generates familiarity; you’ll be top-of-mind when they need your product/service. 2. Builds Your Reputation Establishes your expertise so you will be considered the “go-to”…
Research shows that Google My Business for local Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is essential, enabling businesses to appear in local search results for queries specific to products/services. SEO experts* provide the following insights to optimize Google local listings and improve visibility: Update business name, address, phone number (NAP), hours, etc. Ensure phone numbers are local…
The 2016 U.S. advertising market is expected to grow at its fastest rate since 2010, with Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) projected to outpace most media in 2017. “… research shows that DOOH is the second fastest growing ad-supported medium in terms of consumer exposure time.”* — PQ Media CEO Patrick Quinn Digital Out-of-Home Advertising: Rose 11%…
Online directories – such as Google Places, Yellow Pages, Super Pages, Yelp – help businesses/customers connect and positively impact a company’s SEO value. Essential for businesses, these online directories: (1) lock up brand names to prevent someone else from using them; (2) can send new traffic to a website. Three elements critical to an effective…
Consumers like, use, and remember VIDEO. In fact, video currently accounts for 64% of all Internet traffic and is expected to reach 80% by 2019¹. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth much more: one minute of video equates to 1.8 million words of text in a message². Internet videos…
With all the interest in content marketing, mobile dominance, and social media, the words “branding” and “awareness” have been put on the back burner. Experts say it’s time to bring them back. Here are some common branding guidelines for businesses to follow: 1) Stand out. • Your brand is your identity; come up with a short phrase…