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
Spring is in the air, and it’s a great time to take stock of what’s working and what isn’t in your business. Does your website need a refresh? Are you planning any events or trade shows? Do you need a press release on a new product launch or service? Here are several tips to spruce up your…
In our recent post, we talked about the benefit of case studies to your marketing approach. However, there are many ways to use your case studies, so you don’t want to focus on just one. Here are some ways to use case studies in your business:
9 Ways Your Case Studies Can be Used to Build Business
1. SlideShares – By using SlideShare, you can put together a detailed presentation and then embed links and capture leads. And because SlideShare has an audience of over 60 million…
Eye-catching stunts always gain attention when it comes to PR, but the question is, will they gain good PR or bad PR?
This year’s Discovery Channel Shark Week started off a little differently than ones before, as Michael Phelps was set to race a great white shark, one of the most fearsome predators in the world. All the promotion leading up to the race was that Phelps — the most decorated Olympian of all time, with a total of 28 medals — would race side by side with a great white shark.
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If you are new to owning a business, or perhaps, are looking for ways to improve your visibility and build a stronger business in the new year ahead, there are many things to keep in mind regarding a beneficial marketing content strategy. To help you create the most successful approach, here are some tips to incorporate in your 2017 marketing content strategy.
1. Determine what approaches have worked in the past. For many small businesses, having positive word of mouth referrals is the …
Something exciting is happening at your company and you want everyone to know about it. Sure, you can post it on social media, but that may not reach everyone in your industry. There’s an alternative that has a far-reaching scope – a well-written press release.
While the press release may be seem old school to some, it’s still an important PR tool. The press release (also known as a press statement, news release, or media release) is an opportunity to connect to the audiences you care about, …
A few years ago, I wrote a