Just press play. There’s a memorable scene in John Cusack’s otherwise forgettable ode-to-music movie High Fidelity (2000), where the main character is asked how he organizes his record collection and without hesitation or contemplation simply responds back “autobiographical”. This simple scene so eloquently displays the importance of music on a personal level. How the music we listen to sets the … Read More
Black Friday, Cyber Monday: How to Schedule Your Campaigns for Success
‘Tis the season of giving. Last year represented a marketing milestone for online shopping during the hectic holiday hustle of the always busy Thanksgiving weekend. With a seasonal shift continuing to drift further away from the traditional lengthy lines and shopping cart sprints of years past, a record $3.34 billion was spent online as shoppers chose to spend their dollars … Read More
Special Delivery Vol. 2—Finding Your Way Around Spam Filters
Because when it comes to email marketing, there’s nothing quite as frustrating as a failure to launch. Editor’s Note: Click here for the first installment of our series on spam. It’s a done deal. From choosing the perfect price points to spotlighting your most popular services, you’ve successfully nailed each and every best practice recommended and you’re ready to rake … Read More
Extreme Makeover: Marketing Edition
Zero to hero. Chess club champion gets a haircut and a lesson in style and is voted prom king. Run-down old ranch is revamped with fresh appliances and becomes the place a struggling family of five can call home. Out-of-touch CEO spends time with the blue collar workers in his company and learns a lesson in generosity. It’s clear by … Read More
Special Delivery—Three Ways to Sidestep Spam Filters on the Way to Email Success
Return to Sender. Emails effortlessly transcend traditional methods of connecting with your clients by delivering a special deal or can’t-miss event at any given instant to inviting inboxes everywhere. Such simplicity, however, is not without a few well-placed provisions and safeguards that when triggered, filter out potential unsolicited emails much to the chagrin of marketers everywhere. Fortunately, with the know-how to necessarily stay … Read More
Our Five Favorite Resources for Small Business Marketing Success
Tools of the trade. Between weaving the perfect words together to promote your latest deal, staying on schedule with your social media calendar, and maintaining a memorable brand image, the daily tasks of marketing your local business can feel incredibly daunting. Luckily, the internet is rich with resources that make your life a bit easier—from finding the right colors to … Read More
Deals for Dad—How to Drive Results with a Father’s Day Campaign
Man of the Hour A pillar of strength. A wizard of wisdom. A walking, talking compendium of ill-timed jokes and questionable fashion choices. No matter how you wish to describe the paternal figure in your life, a father is nothing short of the standard for what we consider a real man. Quite, simply he’s our hero and our life’s greatest … Read More
Creating a Best-In-Class Graduation Campaign
Oh, the places you’ll go. As the Class of 2017 collectively turn their tassels to the left, small businesses have an opportunity to capitalize on a major gift-giving occasion. According to the National Retail Federation, the average person in the market for a graduation gift will spend $106.45, a spending trend that continues to move to the top of the class. … Read More
3 Email Marketing Tips to Maximize Your Mother’s Day Results
Mum’s the Word The third-most popular holiday in terms of consumer spending is also one that tends to sneak up on us the most. With spring in full swing, barbecues heating up, and beach season beckoning, a day devoted to Mom catches even the most conscientious of us by surprise. As marketers, we can capitalize on both people’s propensity to … Read More
5 Campaign Ideas to Stir Up Your Email Strategy
Campaign-spiration. Hit a bit of marketer’s block lately and are finding yourself hard-pressed to come up with creative email campaigns that convert? Try one—or all—of these five campaigns to add a bit of spice to your typical specials. 1. Bestsellers Offer At the end of the day, word of mouth is still the most effective form of advertising that exists—so why … Read More
