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3 New Year’s Marketing Resolutions 2017

83% of marketing emails last year were newsletters. More and more marketers are jumping on the newsletter bandwagon — but there is still room for improvement. The New Year offers an opportunity to reevaluate existing efforts — both in personal and professional lives. Here are some marketing resolutions that we would recommend. 1: Invest in strategic social ads Jeremy Thwaite …

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Why Video Marketing?

How do you captivate a person scrolling through content on their phone while they’re strolling down a street? Capturing a digital reader’s attention seems more difficult than ever now. But it is still possible. Good news: video strategically converts prospects and keeps existing customers intrigued. Flickering images capture attention more than static text or images. Take advantage of video marketing …

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Why Event Marketing?

Digital marketing isn’t primarily about the bells and whistles of technology. It’s primarily about connecting with people. Sometimes taking connection offline can yield high rewards. Hosting an event offers many opportunities for your company or organization. Here are three reasons why, backed up by the numbers. 1: Brand awareness Not only does an event validate your brand, but it also …

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3 Ways To Get More Followers

Some brands overlook the importance of followers. However, faithful followers are likely to buy from a brand. Stellar social campaigns can increase follower count, turn users into leads, and keep existing customers coming back for more. How do you gain followers, turn them into customers, and keep them coming back for more? Here are a few pointers. 1: Treat different …

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5 Unbelievable Digital Marketing Statistics

It seems impossible to go a day without seeing an ad before a Youtube video or on Facebook. Digital marketing is on the rise. Direct mail and traditional avenues have their place. While print advertising is still effective, the digital age demands that attention be paid to online marketing opportunities. Here are a few statistics to demonstrate the necessity of …

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A Balanced Agency

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 …

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6 Dos and Don’ts of Social Media Marketing

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 …

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How to Win at LinkedIn

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 …