In a 24/7 social media world, it might surprise many to learn that traditional media is still alive and succeeding as a tool for getting the word out about your business. Read More
In a 24/7 social media world, it might surprise many to learn that traditional media is still alive and succeeding as a tool for getting the word out about your business. Read More
When it comes to social media marketing one typically has a 3-pronged purpose: connection, content, and commerce. You may find yourself focused on only one of these elements or any combination of them, but the reality is that companies use social media marketing to build business. Read More
After working hard to get an article published about your company, you don’t want to just post it anywhere and risk getting “lost in the crowd.” But, how do you know what to do with it and where you can place it for maximum traction and attention? Read More
Today’s media outlet options are constantly changing, and as a business owner, you may often find yourself wondering what venues and platforms are best. Perhaps you have been told that everything is going social, or maybe you have held true to traditional media.
{3 minutes to read} Recently, I was asked by a small business prospect: “Do you do social media?” I often worry about that question and how to answer it. “Yes,” I reply (because, of course, we “do” social media), but then I explain that social media is just a tool. Read More
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Customer profiles (also known as case studies) are one of the best ways to promote your business. Here are some of the benefits:
Establish brand recognition
Build trust and credibility
Gain more exposure
Increase website traffic (by including it in your marketing automation campaign, adding a call to action or link to your website)
By Stacy Williams, CEO, Big Drum
Our technology company clients want their websites to rank high in Google and other search engines. Success with SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, increasingly relies on having fresh, quality content on your website. Read More
I read a great article on LinkedIn from Lucy Marcus, CEO, BBC columnist, and host of Reuters “In the Boardroom with Lucy Marcus.” It pointed out that with all the breaches in data going on, perhaps one of the easiest and least thought of ways to spill the company beans is talking in public places. Read More
So at first glance, this headline sounds glib and sexist. But it’s not meant to be. I’m being a little tongue-in-cheek here after reading an article on Wyoming Public Media’s website about how women tech PR and Marketing professionals often don’t receive the credit they deserve for a product’s success. Read More
“Public relations is the management function which evaluates public attitudes, identifies the policies and procedures of an individual or an organization with the public interest, and plans and executes a program of action to earn public understanding and acceptance.“
– Public Relations News
Public relations can mean many things. Read More
An Interview with Bioscape Digital CEO Stuart Bracken
Many health IT companies do a great job creating solutions that will revolutionize health care, but where they fall short is their ability to communicate in simple terms how their product works and how it benefits health care providers and patients.
While some startups may be anxious to launch their product, hoping for a media blitz, they first need to answer some simple questions such as: Why should someone care about my product? Does it s…
Lead generation – whether you use social media, press releases, work with a PR firm, conduct marketing campaigns, or opt for a combination of all of these – is important. After all, you have to be successful in your lead generation tactics to attract new clients and improve revenue. But how can …
A few years ago, I wrote a 
Your brand is important, and when it comes to getting your name out there, it is your most reliable asset. But, it is only valuable if you are using it to its full potential. It’s not enough to simply put it on everything you do – though that is necessary- you must use it to reach your targeted clients, and do so through well thought out methods.
As Charles Koppelman of CAK Entertainment (they manage well-known stars such as Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, and Adam Levine) states, “In busi…
As a business owner myself, I recognize there are many facets of business that must work together for a successful business. Some include having a reputable brand, a solid online presence, the right connection(s) in the world of PR marketing and an effective sales strategy. Each element takes time and having a plan that works is a must.
However obvious it might be, the key element of a successful business is its sales strategy. So, the question becomes “How do you develop an effective sale…
PR is an essential tool for many businesses. If you’re launching a new product, just raised a large sum of money for your startup business, or recently won a prestigious industry award, PR can be used to get the word out.
As Oscar Wilde once said, “The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.”
An effective PR team can help get attention for your business so you can get more customers. They have the knowledge, and expertise to increase brand awareness, bu…
Many businesses today are using content marketing to promote their business, increase SEO and boost sales. When properly used and promoted, it has consistently proved to be effective. Content promotion can be done by your own company or you can hire an outside agency to do it for you, but regardless of the method, content marketing is a prime way to boost your company’s image.
Content marketing is best done by implementing a strategy designed to create a synergistic approach to promoting your…
Recently Twitter released a new app called Periscope. This new app is designed for live video streaming and offers a chat function for easy interaction, and the ability to save your videos for up to 24 hours. As with other social media platforms, you can build followers; these followers are notified anytime you use Periscope, and can choose to join the live session, or to watch it later.
Alpine Communications has been having fun using Periscope for the last couple of months. I “scope” as 
While marketing one’s product or services is a huge part of business, there is more to being successful than just having a good marketing campaign. For any business to be truly successful and frequently sought after, it is vital that one get good reviews. As Matt Parsons of PowerReviews states, “The more feedback retailers can obtain to shed light on the motivation for purchase, the better success they’ll have in marketing their products and building buyer confidence.”
Still not sur…
As you look ahead to 2017, now’s the time to take stock of your website and make it work better for you. After all, it’s always better to work smarter not harder. But, if this is the first time you’ve assessed your website, it may be that you don’t know what is needed to make it stand out. The fol…
In years prior to the massive use social media, it was rare that one needed to explain how PR and marketing differed. However, while today’s world can sometimes make the lines blur a bit, there are still distinct differences between the two. At their most basic, PR is distinguished as being …
So it was the first week of school last week. I looked upon it with some trepidation, as last year was a bit of a challenge with my 16-year-old son, Zach.
I recently shared my expertise in branding and public relations in two published articles.
In Flow, a publication for the printing industry, published by Ricoh, I spoke on how companies should use their employees as brand ambassadors in Graham Garrison’s article, “Playing Big – How Small Comp…