The new year is upon us and that means it’s time to focus on building an annual content calendar. We have two fantastic resources to help you get geared up for the year ahead. We tapped the team at our digital agency to collect their top content marketing tips and boiled them down to five…
Warmer weather is around the corner and that means barbecues, picnics, pool parties, and basking in summer rays. Now, as a brand you’re wondering how to turn summer into a conversation with your audience, we’ve got that covered. From audience, partnerships, influencers, going hyperlocal and prepping for fall our Ten Step Summer Marketing Plan has everything…
It’s the start of another year and for many of us that means time for an annual marketing refresh. Strategic planning is the best part of the job in my opinion. It’s our opportunity to be creative and to tap into a broad range of marketing experience. More than what our day-to-day routine calls for. As a social media…
2014 is officially in the books, and every marketer is sighing with relief over the holiday season winding down. We can all look forward to the new year, and get excited about what’s to come in 2015. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to plan a team brainstorm and come up with…
Earlier this month I wrote about social media tactics marketers must stop in 2015. To balance the conversation, I’m going to tell you about the things marketers should start doing next year. A list of business focused action items for success. Here we go! 1. Use Social Media Alongside Event Marketing Conversations online are amplified by real world events.…
Get ahead of the social media curve in 2015 with an editorial process and the right tools in these seven easy steps. The end of 2014 year is rapidly approaching and that means time to prep for the new year ahead. You’ve likely begun planning for 2015 with your marketing budgets, measuring 2014’s performance, researching…
We’ve come a long way social media. Now that the experiment is over, let’s take a look at one dozen things marketers need to stop in 2015. We’ve learned a lot since 2007 when marketers recognized social media as the next frontier. You’ve proven to be explorers, bravely Tweeting where no brand has gone before. We’ve…
Starting out any social media campaign without understanding which social networks your audience is using is like throwing darts at the wall with no target. You can spend a lot of time creating content for every single network hoping your messages resonate, or do the groundwork beforehand to ensure you are reaching those who will…
Sweepstakes, contests, and giveaways are nothing new in the business world; to be sure, promotions are common tools in any marketer’s repertoire. As new technologies develop, so do marketers adapt and implement novel approaches to reach customers. As early as 1929 when radio was still in its infancy, Radio Revue was already engaging its audience…
Summertime… While fun for everyone, it also means long days outside, shortened workdays, more vacations and thus less eyes on your well-thought-out content and marketing plans. How can brands stay on top of that dip in eyeballs and keep fans engaged? We have eight summer marketing ideas for your social media efforts to help drive…
