Since the Facebook pages have changed to the timeline format, companies have seen, on average, an increase in post engagement (i.e. likes, clicks, shares, and comments). The increase is due mostly to an increase in user engagement on video and image posts, while engagement has decreased for text posts (not include and image, video, etc). … Continue reading Optimizing the Timeline Format for Page Engagement
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6 Tips for Effective Email Marketing
Today's consumers are being hit with sales messages from all directions; while watching TV, reading magazines (paper or tablet version), browsing the web, checking out what their friends are up to on Facebook, checking their email, and more. However, even with all the different ways consumers are being targeted they still have the power to … Continue reading 6 Tips for Effective Email Marketing
Jenna Langer: 5 Ways to Humanize Your Brand
I recently read a great article by Jenna Langer, on how brands can better connect with their customers by creating a brand that is "human". As we all know, humanizing a brand is not a small request; as medias (i.e. social media) and customer expectations continue to change, this challenge becomes more difficult. In the … Continue reading Jenna Langer: 5 Ways to Humanize Your Brand
How to Bring Life to a Social Media Strategy
With many factors influencing the success of the real-time online conversations surrounding your company, social media can seem overwhelming at the beginning. These influencing factors include Learning multiple platforms (ie. Facebook, Twitter, Blogs) Maintaining a constant conversation with followers Writing & posting on a schedule By having a strategy in place and investing time each … Continue reading How to Bring Life to a Social Media Strategy
The Mobile Purchase Path
Mobile usage by consumers has been on the rise, and it isn't slowing down. Because of this trend, it is becoming more important than ever for companies to understand how consumers are using mobile devices to learn about products and complete purchases. Moosylvania, an independent advertising agency in St. Louis, conducted a study to analyze … Continue reading The Mobile Purchase Path
16 Tip for Marketing on a Budget
For a company to thrive, it is important that they always make sure that they get the most for their money. This is especially true for small businesses who can't afford the large advertising campaigns that larger companies can. But don't fret, there are many things that all you small business owners can do to … Continue reading 16 Tip for Marketing on a Budget
Building Brand Loyalty with an Integrated Social Media Strategy
I recently wrote an article for the Mudbug Media blog titled "Build a Following with an Integrated Social Media Strategy." In the article I used Lowe's Home Improvement store as an example of a company who got it right. The following are snippets from the article about each component of Lowe's strategy: Lowe's Facebook Strategy … Continue reading Building Brand Loyalty with an Integrated Social Media Strategy
WebTrends Webinar Recap: Adapting to your dynamic customer base
I recently watched the WebTrends webinar "Adapting to Your Dynamic Customer Base" presented by Jeremiah Oqyang and Susan Etlinger of the Altimeter Group, and Justin Kistner from Webtrends. It was a very insightful presentation about what the dynamic customer is, what they expect from you, and how to meet their needs. The following is a … Continue reading WebTrends Webinar Recap: Adapting to your dynamic customer base
5 Best Logo Redesigns
A logo is a company's distinguishing mark, which customers connect with and remember. A logo needs to be both unique and eye-catching, a memorable design that customers will remember each time they see it. The logo design should communicate the company's values and identity, such as: Technical Fun Professional Healthy Green Family Overtime a company's … Continue reading 5 Best Logo Redesigns
Google’s Playbook for Winning at Mobile
Mobile usage is on the rise as more and more consumers are purchasing smartphones and tablets. Mobile marketing, whether through advertising, a mobile site, or an app, is the best way to reach your customers at the exact point of purchase. With mobile marketing you can reach customers at the moments that matter the most. … Continue reading Google’s Playbook for Winning at Mobile