Now that 2017 is fully underway, it is vitally important that you have a solid digital marketing plan for what you want the upcoming weeks and months to look like. From social media to strong SEO, algorithm updates, and an assortment of marketing tactics, there are many aspects of digital marketing and each of them will serve a place in the successful business. Read More
If you are looking for ways to improve your company’s visibility and thus increase revenue, there are many approaches you may take, but one of the best actions is to work with a public relations firm. Read More
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. Read More
When a company or individual considers hiring or investing in a company, it is foolish for them to do so without taking time to do their due diligence. They will talk to those around them, look the company up in the BBB, and spend time checking out the company online. Read More
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. 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
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. 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
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. Read More
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Did You Know that…?
· 72% of adult Internet users are on Facebook, 62% of the total adult population (Pew Research, August 2015)
· 794 million users login daily via a mobile device (Facebook Investor Report, November 2015)
· 23% of adult Internet users are on Twitter, 20% of the total adult population (Pew Research, August 2015)
· 400 million registered users are on LinkedIn (LinkedIn, December 2015)
· There are nearly 200 million active Google+ users (Business Insider, January 2015)
· 59% of Instagram users are on the platform daily, including 35% who visit several times a day. Read More
In this day and age of 24/7 social media, no one is immune from being called out on stupid comments, especially celebrities.
The recent controversy surrounding Paula Deen and how she handled herself has sparked discussion on crisis management and how a PR professional might have handled the situation.
Most of what I’ve read and heard from crisis management professionals is that she blundered and dug herself a deeper hole than she needed to. In essence, she violated all the crisis ma…
The recent story concerning Rep. Anthony Weiner and the lewd Twitter picture sent to a college student puts the microscope on how to respond to a social media crisis. Questions have been raised as to whether he mismanaged his response to the situation. Did he dig himself into a hole by not ans…
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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 business and give it a little sparkle:
Keep Your Name Out There – For some businesses, spring – and often summer – is when revenue slows because people are looking for ways to get out and have fun. …
If you are tired of your business puttering along the same as it has for months on end, and want a way to boost it into the limelight, then now is the time to learn how a PR professional can catapult your business. After all, growing your business takes work, and PR is a simple step in the right dir…
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 Busine…
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…