There are dozens of marketing agencies out there, so it can be difficult to pin down the right agency for your business. Choosing the best marketing agency is a lot like marriage — if you want the relationship to stand the test of time, you need to be compatible. Otherwise, …
Traditional Marketing Articles
Traditional Marketing Vs. Digital Marketing – Differences and Benefits
If you’re a business-savvy entrepreneur, you should know that marketing is the lifeblood of any business endeavor. A successful marketing campaign can ensure the enduring success of a business, but it can also drain your accounts and leave you hanging high and dry if you don’t know what you’re doing. …
7 Small and Mid-Sized Business Marketing Trends for 2017
There are many questions and undoubtedly surprises in store for 2017. Part of the fun of the new year for marketers is making predictions regarding what the next big thing will be. Small to mid-sized businesses, however, may find that the hottest trends might not always be the most relevant …
Win at marketing – Run a marathon, not a sprint
I’ve worked with small and mid-sized businesses on various marketing initiatives, in a range of industries, and in a range of roles for the last decade. There are a few fundamental lessons I have learned about what works and what doesn’t along the way. The truly important lessons that I’ve …
Three Local Marketing Strategies That Work
If you have a business, then you have dabbled in marketing whether you realize it or not. You’ve decided on a name, and you’ve worked to get out the word about your products or services. You’ve also likely considered the times of year that are best for certain promotions and …
Your Outdated Print Collateral Is Bad for Business
Too many brands change their social media and web content daily, even multiple times daily, but forget about old, outdated print materials. What Is Print Collateral? Print collateral is physical marketing items like branded letterhead, business cards, brochures about products and services, fliers, direct mail pieces, branded folders, business signage, …
Inbound vs. Outbound Marketing for SMBs
Whether you work in marketing or are a business owner trying to increase brand awareness, you’ve likely heard about both inbound and outbound marketing. Maybe you’ve even used their various techniques, whether you realized it or not. But if you want to be as effective as possible, it’s important to …
4 Must-haves in Your Marketing Plan for Small Business
Business owners spend so much time establishing a company’s unique selling proposition that they often convince themselves that the company is, in fact, so unique that their marketing plan must be truly unique as well. On the flip side, business owners often get lost in the hunt for leads and …
6 Overused Words To Remove From Your Marketing
As a business owner, you know that it can be difficult to differentiate your business from your competitors. You’re constantly looking for new and interesting ways to make your business stand out. You may find yourself writing copy a sales collateral or website design project, and for some reason, you keep …