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
Every year it seems that retailers begin showing holiday products earlier and earlier. We all complain about seeing Halloween in August or Valentine’s chocolates before all the New Year’s champagne has been finished. But as businesses, we have to begin planning early if we want to take advantage of the marketing boost that the holidays can give us. Some businesses are identified with or lend themselves to the holidays with ease. Health/wellness companies, fitness businesses or exercise …
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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 following 7 actions are a great place to begin.
1. Be Graphic – There is more to a website than pictures and words. Sure, these are vital to any website, but don’t be afraid to use features su…
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…
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 Companies Can Have a Big Presence in their Market.”
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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…
If your business is not growing, then now is the time to seriously focus on public relations; conversely, if your business is booming, then now is the time to keep investing in PR. After all, without PR your business will simply become one of the many in your industry, rather than the one that stand…
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 a…
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 …
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. You want to create