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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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Best Graphic Design Tools

67% of small businesses expect that graphic design will become increasingly important to their success throughout the next five years. And 65% of senior marketing executives believe that visuals are a necessary ingredient to brand story. There are several graphic design software applications, ranging from free to expensive, that can help you achieve your goals. Keep reading if you are …

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6 Social Media Best Practices

Social media offers opportunities and pitfalls for businesses. Timing, wording, and design must all coalesce to delight the digital audience. Here are a few principles to minimize gaffes and maximize ROI. 1: Profile Fill out all sections of your profile with relevant information for consumers. Include links to your website, phone number, address, email, and more. Including your location can …

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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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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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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 …