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Productivity looks elusive in the age of procrastination. Facebook, Youtube, Buzzfeed, and more sites beckon to us and plead for attention. But focusing in the age of distraction can lead to burnout. You don’t have to work yourself to death to be productive. You can accomplish lots while staying energized, happy, and healthy. Productivity is more about time management and …
Email and direct mail alone can deliver decent ROI. However, direct mail and email combined have a 25% response rate and significantly higher average value per order than either method alone. The most effective agency mixes the power of social media, email, and direct mail with a unified strategy. Further, an organization with a new announcement needs a PR strategy …
Why do people like, share, or comment on social media? People want to engage with beautiful, relatable, or socially significant posts. Social media marketers try to find the sweet spot that people will share. It turns out that one of the most effective tools is also the least-used. Using real people’s stories creates compelling content that converts. The first step …
Content marketing, unlike traditional advertising, harnesses the power of storytelling. A good story unifies individual human experience through the power of narrative to resolve the paradoxes that people confront. It is hard enough for novelists and screenwriters to write stories and develop a voice, let alone a corporate brand. Here’s why storytelling should be a part of your content marketing …
Social media marketing is an essential tool for almost every business. It is not an isolated trend amongst young, famous, and hip. The data shows just how important social media marketing is. According to the 2015 Social Media Marketing Report published by the Social Media Examiner, many marketers believe that social media is key for building a better business. Here …
Social media marketing looks easier than it is. Don’t be fooled — branding is hard, especially on platforms when frequent content is expected. With caution and intentionality, social media marketing can yield great results for your company. Below are some tips to get you started. Don’t overschedule Whether or not you use social scheduling tools, it can be easy to …
We often turn our attention to email marketing or direct mail, billboards or other advertisements. But let’s turn our attention toward one of the most powerful tools for your company—your website. A website not only allows people to get to know your company before using its products and services, but it is also a great place to establish yourself as …
In today’s technological world, part of being a professional means representing yourself and networking online. That’s where LinkedIn comes in. LinkedIn is a social media platform focused on business-oriented social networking. It is a great way to manage your professional identity and build your connections. But, there are a few tips to being successful on LinkedIn. Here are the three …
Saying “thank you” to a customer does go a long way, but as John F. Kennedy said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” Express gratitude through your actions and keep those amazing customers coming back with these three ways: Loyalty program—A customer who …
Content reigns king in 2015, as it did in 2014. Get on the bandwagon and start your own company (or personal) blog. Give your potential customers free content and establish yourself as an industry thought leader. Content that’s shared to other people and other organizations online creates connections. The more engaging content you produce, the more traffic to your website, …
