With intense competition, B2C content flooding people’s feeds, and a general uncertainty felt by many B2B marketers, it’s more important than ever for business-to-business companies to recognize what works, what doesn’t, and what’s going to make you stand out above the rest. Even now, many B2B companies say they’re not yet fully mature or sophisticated in their content marketing. Thankfully, there is a wealth of knowledge available and trained professionals who can help you find a strategy for success.
Social Media Trends and Demographics in 2018
When you’re planning and implementing your marketing strategy, it’s helpful to have a deep knowledge of current social media trends. As the popularity of networking platforms continues to fluctuate, you may need to adjust your plan of action accordingly. Here, we share the latest trends in social media demographics.
Digital Marketing for Small Businesses on a Budget
No matter how big your business may be, having a well-thought out digital marketing plan is essential in 2018. A challenging aspect of having a small business on a tight budget is determining how to get the most bang for your buck in an ever-changing digital landscape. Here are some effective ways to reach customers without breaking the bank:
The State of Video Marketing in 2018 [Infographic]
How to Create a Killer Marketing Video [Infographic]
A killer marketing video is a powerful way to get your message across to your target audience. If done right, you can reach a much broader crowd than if you stick to plain text content and pictures. However, it’s not as easy as it may seem! With so much video content out there, it’s incredibly easy for your video to get buried under the competition. As with everything else you publicly post to represent your brand, your marketing video must have a certain edge to help you stand out above competition.
Should You Advertise With Yelp?
There are several ways to advertise your business online. Facebook, Google, and Yelp continue to develop cutting edge ways to deliver your ads to tailored audiences, yet the method that produces the best results largely depends on each individual business. Yelp Ads can prove to be the step that gains you loyal customers, or it could turn out to be a wasted long-term investment, yielding few results. Here are some points to consider when determining whether or not you should use Yelp Advertising.
Drafting the Perfect Business Email [Infographic]
We send emails daily, almost nonstop. As digital-savvy professionals, we send so many emails that you might not even think twice before hitting the send button. The question is, “how do I ensure that every business email I send, casual or marketing-oriented, has the perfect amount of professionalism?” Fortunately, the rules are pretty straightforward, with most of the guidelines coming from a place of common sense.
Optimizing Your Emails for Short Attention Spans [Infographic]
While many believe that shrinking attention spans are caused by social media, texting, video games, and television, it’s becoming apparent that emails are NOT to blame. In a recent study, it was found that the average time spent reading an email increased by nearly 7% between 2011 and 2016, to 11.1 seconds. This increase is impressive, but it’s still short!
The Importance of Influencers
“Influencer” is among the buzzwords we marketing professionals like to throw around. But what exactly is an influencer? And, more importantly, why are they so vital to business?
Influencer Marketing: What You Should Know [Infographic]
For a lot of brands, influencer marketing is seen as one of the most effective and successful ways to build a believable and authentic reputation. Many are left wondering, however, just how cost effective and successful these campaigns really are. Whether you’re feeling skeptical about this new age marketing strategy or you’re eager to dive in, you’re going to want to check out this data from MDG Advertising.
10 Essential Holiday Marketing Strategies for 2017 [Infographic]
Holiday-related sales in the United States are expected to surpass $923 billion in 2017, up 3% from last season. Yes, that’s billion. Needless to say, this time of year can be quite intense for marketers trying to stand out among the endless competition. More customers are spending their money, so more companies are coming out with innovative and viral content that seems to overtake newsfeeds. For smaller brands, this fact is discouraging. Fortunately, there are fail safe holiday marketing tactics that you can implement to stand above the competition.
Top Five Content Marketing Tips
Content marketing is a vital part of business, particularly small and medium-sized businesses. This is because smaller companies can’t rely on their reputations alone. Why? They don’t have one yet! Getting yourself out there is the only way to get noticed. [Read more…]
The Essentials for a Killer Newsletter Marketing Campaign
Per Livewire, 54% of the globe uses email – by the end of 2017, there will be 3.7 billion people who log on to get news, communicate with loved ones, and do business. This is important for companies to realize: if you’re not using email, you’re living in the dark ages. [Read more…]
Facts You Don’t Know About Mobile Marketing
We’ve spoken about mobile marketing in the past, but we just can’t emphasize its importance enough. If you’re new here, you’re probably wondering, “What is mobile marketing? What is so different about this strategy?” For starters, mobile marketing is promotional activity designed for delivery to phones and other devices. We are beginning to see more people on their phones rather than computers, and this is especially true for millennials.
The 5 Keys to Digital Marketing
Once upon a time, advertising was different – in the olden days of the 1980s, we walked uphill both ways through blizzards just to look at billboards. Now, in modern times, full-print ads, TV commercials, and radio spots no longer dominate. As a business owner, you’re well aware of this – you’ve adapted to the times and replaced traditional marketing, at least in part, with digital marketing. But, is that enough? [Read more…]
7 Tricks to a Solid Brand Identity
Brand identity is all about how a consumer perceives you. It involves a few different components, elements like logos, taglines, and the personality you emit. It’s created to convey a message, the value of a company, and what it can do for its customers. [Read more…]
Social Media Marketing Cheat Sheet [Infographic]
The impact of social media marketing on your company’s overall reputation can’t be overstated. However, as we have mentioned before, not every social media channel will give you the same results. For example, the most effective times to advertise on Instagram are certainly not the same as those for Pinterest. It only makes sense to cover all bases! This will help you achieve the best results, gain the most conversions, and reach as many potential customers as possible. [Read more…]
Social Media Tips from Marketing Pros [Infographic]
What Do Millennials Really Want From Mobile Apps? [Infographic]
If you aren’t paying attention to mobile, now is the time! Possibly one of the most significant reasons mobile has transformed marketing is the new and unlimited accessibility. With a phone in their pocket, your customers can find anything and everything they’re searching for in a matter of seconds. Do you know what they’re looking for?
How to Design the Perfect Logo [Infographic]
While the quality of your product or services certainly plays a part in attracting customers, visual marketing is a crucial component for establishing your identity and reputation! A logo is more than just an attractive graphic; it’s essentially the face of your company. This is why you should give it plenty of thought before finalizing your design.
Content Marketing Trends for 2017
The most successful marketing campaigns are those that connect with audiences on a human level. Customers don’t want to be told what to buy; they want to know the story of your brand. That is, what makes your product or service unique? A content marketing strategy can help your business reach the hearts and minds of consumers. In 2017, the best strategies will take advantage of new technology, like virtual reality systems, and capitalize on the latest social media trends.
Mobile Marketing Statistics [Infographic]
Mobile marketing is more relevant than ever, as we live in an increasingly connected world. More people are using their mobile devices to do Google searches and interact on social media than on desktop; this incredible shift happened fast! In fact, we even have mobile devices to thank for 40% of the population having access to the internet.
The Ultimate Guide to Using Emojis in Email Marketing [Infographic]
If you’re on the internet or send text messages regularly, you’ve probably noticed that emojis are incredibly popular among people, young and old. Ever since Apple’s decision to add emoji support to the iPhone in 2011, these little faces and symbols have quickly embedded themselves in mainstream culture all over the world. Needless to say, many brands have taken notice and have started using emojis in their marketing campaigns.
The Most Important Video Marketing Trends For 2016 [Infographic]
If you haven’t noticed by now, 2016 is most certainly the year of video! As communicators and business owners, it’s important that you take note of the upcoming trends in the many facets of marketing. Video is taking the world by storm and it’s becoming hard to ignore. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: it’s going to take much more than an active Facebook page to really stand out in the competitive nature of social media.
Email Marketing: 21 Ways to Quickly Grow Your List [Infographic]
The world of marketing has come a long way in the last several years, but one thing remains true: email marketing has always been and still is an effective medium! It can be a primary driver of traffic to your website if you know how to maximize the potential. Not only does email marketing have high conversion rates, but as you grow your contact list, you can continue to monetize it by promoting several of your products and services.
The Importance of Google Webmaster Tools
Web presence is a huge part of running a successful business. People no longer use a phone book to find businesses; instead they do a simple Google search. Ensuring your company ranks high on search engines can turn a moderate success into an astounding one. If you’ve come to our website, chances are you already know this, and are ready to make your mark on the web. A step in the right direction to a strong web presence is Google’s Search Console (most commonly known as Google Webmaster Tools). [Read more…]
Top 5 Video Marketing Trends for 2016 [Infographic]
As we’ve stated before, 2015 was a pivotal year for digital marketing. With the way things are going, it’s safe to say that 2016 (and beyond) will be huge for video marketing. The increase in connected customers has led to innovations in platforms and a growing preference for video marketing.
Between April 2015 and September 2015 alone, daily Facebook video views increased by a staggering 4 million views, and it hasn’t slowed down one bit. It might just be time for you to focus a little bit of your attention to creating videos and sharing them on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Vine, and similar platforms. In the infographic below, you can see just how important it is to get started on your video marketing strategy.
Writing an Effective Email Subject Line
When it comes to mass communications, email marketing is one of the most effective ways to market a business. With the ability to use sophisticated segmentation methods, this strategy is great for capitalizing on leads and generating additional touch points. There is one catch, however. In order for your message to get across, people must first actually open the email that you are sending. Without a strong subject line, your efforts may be completely ignored. It’s amazing how important a few words can really be. A great subject intrigues the reader and makes them want to learn more. It should be a one line sentence that is both upfront and engaging. [Read more…]
How Your Sales Messaging Affects Conversion Rates [Infographic]
As you have probably guessed by now, a great sales message can lead to a tremendous increase in your conversion rates. It’s vital for your business to recognize and address how you can improve upon it.
Why Smart Social Marketers Think Mobile First [Infographic]
The ongoing shift from desktop to mobile has marketers everywhere focusing on new ways to connect with consumers. In fact, the era of mobile marketing has already begun! If you aren’t incorporating it into your strategy, it’s time to do so. [Read more…]
25 Concepts and Themes for Creating Infographics [Infographic]
The pressure to create original, captivating, and shareable content is constantly growing. Your competition is pumping out incredible blogs, graphics, and videos, so staying ahead is a must! As you have probably realized by now, visual content is king – more people are likely to remember what they learn from appealing graphics than from plain text. You should be taking advantage of the power of infographics. [Read more…]
Why Content Marketing? [Infographic]
The traditional world of marketing has changed immensely, thanks to today’s average consumer. Your customers are becoming increasingly skilled at surfing the web and are more likely than ever to overlook classic advertisements. Because of this, marketers are finding more efficient ways of communicating with potential clients – through content marketing. [Read more…]
You Need Blab in Your Marketing Arsenal
Wouldn’t it be great if you knew which topics were trending before everyone else? Or knew what your customers were interested in before they did? It’s time you start using Blab, a predictive social software giving you insight into what’s trending on the spot. [Read more…]
10 Types Of Visual Content Your Brand Should Be Creating [Infographic]
If you’re a small business owner and/or use the internet regularly, you’ve probably noticed how popular visual content has become. In an ever-changing world of technological growth, keeping up with current digital marketing trends is absolutely vital. These days, countless successful companies are creating their own custom graphics and videos, and they’re excelling at it. Is your business doing the same? [Read more…]
10 Ways to Market Your Business with Periscope
The latest app to join the social media crowd, Periscope, is the next big social marketing tool. It came on the market a year ago, and Twitter quickly snapped it up because it saw the potential in live video streaming. Periscope was developed to let people see the world through other’s eyes and it certainly does that. Now, it’s time to use this live streaming technology to grow your business. [Read more…]
The 5 Best Sites to Help You Design Your Own Graphics
If you’re a small business owner, you know how important stylish and effective digital and/or print graphics can be in marketing. Luckily, it is possible to work on the look of your website or make your own eye-catching images without having to spend a lot of money on a professional designer. Here are the top five online resources that can help you with your graphic design needs: [Read more…]
5 Steps to Getting More Engagement with Your Visual Content
It’s no secret that visual content has started to take center stage in content marketing. Images and videos receive many more likes, favorites, and shares on social media, which has caused an evolution in marketing. As companies turn to social media as a way to connect with and capture the attention of consumers, there is a growing need for new content. To stand out above your competitors, you need to share fresh and exciting information that your followers will find shareable. [Read more…]
Content Creation Strategies to Help Your Business Prosper [Infographic]
As you already know, there is a plethora of quality information all over the internet. This is why it’s vital to have a content creation strategy that will put your content above the clutter and motivate your audience to choose your message over your competitors’. [Read more…]
10 Benefits of Digital Marketing [Infographic]
Digital marketing has become the best advertising investment for businesses; traditional advertising pales in comparison to the opportunities digital marketing brings your company. Consumers are more connected through the internet now than ever, and it’s important that you keep up with the constantly evolving world of social media and online sharing.
Going digital doesn’t just connect you with your customers – it gives you the chance to interact with them in real time. A lot of large corporations have already gone digital, so building up your brand’s online presence will help you compete with these competitors. If you still have any doubt, the following infographic gives you the top 10 benefits of using digital marketing. [Read more…]
Marketing to the Consumer of 2015
As you have probably already realized, the way people make purchases has drastically changed over the years. The average consumer is not what he used to be, and we can thank the evolution of technology for that! Your customers are going to do a fair amount of research, and look for the opinions of others, before they even consider buying. People are taking full advantage of the information and social media channels available right at their fingertips. Your marketing strategy must keep up with these changes, or you’ll get left behind. That’s why it’s so important for you, as a brand, to stay connected with your patrons through the online networking world. This infographic will give you an idea of what you can expect from the average customer of today. [Read more…]
5 Steps to Getting More Engagement with Visual Content [Infographic]
Visual content is an incredible marketing tool. People are naturally attracted to images, they’re extremely shareable, and they have quickly become a huge part of social media. Pictures are much more likely to catch (and keep) your viewers’ attention than a huge wall of text. However you decide to incorporate visuals into your content, there are a few things you must remember to ensure that your brand gets the most out of them. This infographic goes over the 5 steps you can take to get the most viewer engagement out of your visual content. [Read more…]
How to Build a Great Business Website
An effective website is vital to the success of your business. But even when you’re working with a professional web designer, it’s hard to pinpoint what it takes to create a great site.
While you’re busy outlining general ideas of how you want your site to look and run, don’t forget to think about the smaller details, too. Whether you’re starting a new business or simply want to update your current online presence, here are several essential features necessary for a lucrative website: [Read more…]
7 Reasons Your Content Fails To Resonate With Millennials [INFOGRAPHIC]
Staying in touch with the ‘young people’ has always been extremely important for businesses to maintain relevancy within trends & keep pace for the future ones. And quite frankly, it’s getting harder and harder to escape the Millennial conversation as it is! Don’t ignore this conversation, Millennials are a huge buying force. Being part of the dot com era, businesses can learn a lot about leveraging technology in their marketing efforts by discovering how to connect with this generation. Spend time learning how to get your content to connect with Millennials to ensure you are appealing to the ‘spending’ masses now and well into the future!
B2B Content Marketing Trends for 2015 [Infographic]
A new year means a lot of things, including new trends for B2B marketing! From our small business to yours, we sincerely want to provide the most effective and up-to-date services. That means we are keeping up with the trends and incorporating them into our strategies and turning focus to those. By understanding the current trends and keeping in mind your brand’s needs and goals, we can develop a marketing plan for your business that yields positive results. So what can we expect to see in the new year? Here are the B2B content marketing trends for 2015. [Read more…]
Boost Web Traffic and Deepen Customer Relationships with Podcasting
When you think of social media marketing, you probably think of the standard Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Pinterest, or Linkedin options. Probably one of the most overlooked mediums is the podcast. This is unfortunate, as it is still a very real marketing avenue. There are about 250,000 podcasts in existence today. iTunes, one of the largest delivery services for podcasts, has reported more than 1 billion podcast subscribers. That is a very large, and possibly underserved, audience. [Read more…]
How To Sell Without Pitching A Thing [Infographic]
How well do you know your consumers? Do you know which color will push frugal shoppers to actually make a purchase? Are the aesthetics of your site attracting customers, or pushing them away? The psychology of marketing is crucial for understanding your buyers, buying patterns, buying weaknesses, and the aspects of a business that help your product or service sell without pitching a thing. Colors, times, numbers, words- these things are crucial for a brand and ultimately, sales. Social media is a great way to express these things. Use these tactics to entice consumers and convert followers to buyers. Keep the science of sales in mind the next time you create a post or design an image to share with your followers and you may provoke an unexpected purchase. [Read more…]
Socializing Ecommerce [Infographic]
Social media is an effective way to turn social conversations into sales. We all know it’s fun to use to stay in touch with old friends, but it’s also great for creating leads with new friends! The statistics don’t lie, this is a great tool for marketing and sales efforts! Here’s how socializing is moving customers right to the virtual check out line: [Read more…]
The Growth of the Visual Web [Infographic]
The power of visual content marketing has been exponential. Many of us did not realize how impactful pictures and images would be against content full of verbiage. If you don’t realize how important it has been, just think about what the popular web apps have been in the past year: Instagram, Pinterest, SnapChat, Vine…all focused on images. See what the trends have been and what the predictions are for the future in this infographic. What do you think, will visual content still be king? [Read more…]
Captivating Marketing Statistics that Will Drive 2014 [Infographic]
A new year means new strategies to help drive your marketing campaign. The digital world is taking over a lot of marketing efforts and things like social media are expected to double this year! These statistics will help you grow your marketing efforts in the right direction this year and stay on top of the digital trends for your business! [Read more…]
Recap of 2013: The Growth of Social Media [Infographic]
2013 has been an exciting and expansive year for social media. From personal use to small business or corporations, it has been growing and people are finding new uses for it and unique ways to use it! And no matter who you are these days, social media marketing has probably found its way into your business plan. Here is a look at how it has grown into our every day lives over the past year: [Read more…]