As a professional marketer, I have to be aware of all the new digital channels that are emerging. I recently wrote about BeReal, the new app that’s growing because of it’s promise of authenticity. And there’s always buzz about social…
Tag: strategic marketing
Why It’s Important to Go to Conferences & Trade Shows
It’s important to go to trade shows and conferences in your specialty or industry for two reasons: You’ll see the latest and greatest of what’s going on in your industry – so it’s good for work You’ll network and…
Community as marketing trend
Fostering “communities” has been a popular marketing trend for the past year, even though creating and growing communities has been around for decades. For example, think about: User Generated Content (UGC) – long known for its believability, UGC is…
3 reasons to ask for Google reviews
One of the nicest experiences I had this week was my Online Business Manager (OBM) asking me to write her a Google Review. She works for me fractionally and supports others like me. And she’s amazing; one example of her…
3 Ways to Be “Outside of the Box” with Your Marketing
Have you noticed how hard it is to “be seen” with your marketing? Here’s why – and how to get noticed! The average person in the U.S. sees anywhere from 6,000 – 10,000 marketing messages a day Google and Facebook…
It’s Buyer Personas That Count – Not “What You Think”
Once again, David Meerman Scott hits it out of the ballpark when he writes: “…it is amazing to me that so many (marketers) spend their time like this: holed up in comfortable company conference rooms… and trading ideas about how…
How Copywriting Got Devalued – and What Happens Next
Yesterday, I had a conversation with someone who wants to explore being a copywriter and I found myself feeling depressed. Here’s why. Copywriting – the words you read in an article, in a social post, in advertising – is really…
You say you want an email campaign. Why?
Typically, when business owners approach me to get marketing, they often start the conversation by asking me if I will do an email campaign for them, or write some blogs, or post for them on social media. My response is…
The complexities of content/keyword research for your business
I’ve written about the “godfather of SEO,” Rand Fishkin, and how I follow his blog posts. He recently wrote about the subtle differences and complexities of keywords for marketing and I believe this is worth sharing with anyone who’s doing…
Top 3 Ways Marketing Agencies Keep Valuable Clients
As an agency owner, I understand the value of keeping clients over the long term. While there are certain circumstances that are out of your control (such as the pandemic), there are many areas where you do have control and…
