Did you know that 205 billion emails are sent every single day? Whether it’s spam, offers, advertisements, or letters from Nigerian princes, peoples inboxes are filled to the brim daily However, email marketing is a handy tool that every company needs to utilize. A 2015 study from the Direct Marketing Association found that every $1…
While SEO might not be the trendiest online marketing solution anymore, it is still among the most effective options available. The research company Borrell Associates estimate that SEO spending will reach almost $80 billion by 2020, with small businesses being a major driver of the growth. An important factor in this growth is the fact…
Working smarter, not harder is about getting maximum results from minimum effort. It’s also about making wise decisions that ensure your business flourishes. If you don’t, you’ll spend longer reaching goals. Years ago, people thought hard graft was needed to make businesses thrive. The more hours you toiled, the better. Now, managers understand that to…
The last few years have seen an increase in the popularity of influencer marketing, but still, many businesses are reluctant to embrace it fully. Some marketers are comfortable with interruption marketing, using banner ads and email to get their message across. However, consumers are paying less attention to the type of advertising that interrupts their…
If you’re like many business owners, you already employ a variety of marketing tactics. Some of the more common digital marketing strategies include SEO (search engine optimization), social media, paid advertising, and email marketing. These are all effective for getting more leads and customers, as well as for engaging with existing customers. However, there are…
With credit card fraud reaching its highest level since 2003, business owners must take action to prevent financial loss. Embedded chips have failed stop thieves from stealing credit card information, outlining the need for businesses to ramp up their own security measures to halt fraudsters in their tracks. Failure to investigate large credit card purchases…
Social media has grown to such intimidating proportions that it’s understandably challenging for businesses and marketers to stay abreast of developments in the space. Worse, when it comes to social media marketing, many might not even know where or how to begin. After all, it’s one thing to gain digital points like a Facebook “Like”…
Emotions are an easily manipulated part of human nature. Marketers frequently use emotional marketing to establish a connection between the consumer and the advertised product or service. One of the most commonly exploited emotions in marketing is fear. Fear is effective because it empowers people to change their behaviors, and decades of research reveals fear-inducing…
If you aren’t a marketer yourself, it’s a good idea to hire a digital marketing agency as your business grows. An agency’s experience and expertise can do great things for your marketing efforts, and outsourcing your marketing will free you up to focus on more pressing aspects of running your business. But you shouldn’t just…
The first commemorative objects were used by George Washington in his 1789 bid to become the president of the United States. Since then, promotional products have become a standard part of the marketer’s toolkit. When used properly, promotional products can radically increase the number of people who know about your brand. This is an opportunity…