Welcome to the treasure trove of “Miscellaneous Insights” at Paradux Media Group, where our musings take on an eclectic journey across various topics and reflections. In this dynamic space, we invite you to explore the unexpected, from industry insights that make you ponder to lighthearted thoughts that bring a smile to your face.
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Informational Marketing: Position Your Brand as a Knowledge Hub
One of the most potent ways you can (and should) use your brand is to position it as an informational marketing resource for your customers. Think about it: every one of us accumulates significant information/trivia in our given field simply because we work there. Remember when you were relatively new to your field, and every…
Going the Extra Mile for Customers: Turning Ordinary Moments into Memorable Experiences
You know those moments when you intentionally choose to go the extra mile? When you do something unexpected to ensure your customers have an experience they won’t forget? In these moments, your brand takes flight and transforms from being expected into something memorable. Designing Memorable Moments Instead of waiting for inspiration to strike, why not…
Marketing Features vs Benefits: Why Should Your Customers Care?
Is your business volume not entirely where you’d like it to be? Are you thinking of launching an advertising campaign to drive traffic to your business? That’s a great idea! But before you dive in, it’s essential to stop and consider one crucial question: Why should the consumer care? Why Consumers Buy: Features vs Benefits…
If Organization Networking Why Not Social Media Networking?
For years, local business owners have joined networking organizations and clubs. Regional Chamber, 20/30, Rotary, BNI, to name a few. Some are exactly what they are networking, and some are disguised as charitable, although we know that 90% of the reason we are involved is for networking. Most clubs/organizations then have sub-committees for whom you…
Choosing the Right Marketing Agency: What to Look For
As the new year approaches, many businesses evaluate their strategies and marketing plans. If you don’t have a marketing agency, now might be the time to start looking for one. If you already have one, you might be considering a change. Or, if you’re satisfied with your current agency, consider this article “food for thought”…
Brand Book Tutorial: Does Your Brand Have a Brand Book?
I recently stumbled upon this hilarious brand book from The Quietroom about their Santa brand book, and I’m glad I did for several reasons. First and foremost, it’s funny! Having written a few brand books myself, I can confidently say this is the book I’ve always wished I could write—one that doesn’t take itself too…
Layers, the more the better
Today, marketing requires more layers than ever before. Years ago, the business owner could choose one or more of the three traditional media outlets and call it good. With traditional media’s continual downward spiral, business owners must find layers to define their business’s position in the community. Social Media is a great way to add…
Your Brand Online
Some time ago, those of us in the business world began hearing that we needed to create a website for our business to build our brand online. Frankly, this confounded several business owners. They asked, “Why would I need a webpage for my business when everyone calls or comes in now?” And they were right…
Struggling to Convert Facebook Likes to Sales Leads?
Let’s face it: social media can be overwhelming. Something that takes your teenager one minute to do takes you hours to figure out. And when you add in the complexity of doing social media for your business, sometimes it’s just too much. Don’t Worry – Hire a Social Media Manager We understand your frustrations. But…
Following Through: How to Keep Your Marketing Plan Alive and Achieve Success
For the last several posts, I’ve been expanding on each of the questions I posed in my original post, “How Effective is Your Marketing Plan?” Today, let’s dive deeper into the crucial question of execution: Did you follow through on the strategies you laid out in your plan to reach your target demographic? (Did you…
Visual Identity on a Budget: Strategies for Small and Mid-Size Companies
Building a visual identity on a budget doesn’t mean compromising quality. A strong brand presence is crucial for small and mid-sized businesses, but significant branding initiatives can be costly. Fortunately, there are ways to achieve professional results while staying within budget. Stand Out in Your Industry Your visual identity should make you distinct. Avoid imitating…
Traditional Media Created Social Media
Before conglomeration, there was a time when radio, television, and print were local community outlets. The big three were locally owned and focused on the local community. Most decisions for communities regarding their major media are made thousands of miles away. What music to play, what programming to air, and cuts made in print to…
5 Reasons a Local Business Owner Should be Involved in Social Media
There are many reasons that every local business should be involved in local social media. I’ve found that if it takes more than five reasons, they are afraid of what they don’t understand or of change. To go beyond five, you are just reaffirming to someone who believes in what you are talking about, and…
Using Social Media Apps with Promotions
We’re rolling out social media promotions for a local client of ours. The business will be giving away a pair of season tickets to the Oregon Ducks 2010 Football season. A hot ticket! The Ducks went to the Rose Bowl last year and had been picked to win the Pac-10 again. The Ducks have sold…
Media Fragmentation, It Always Seems To Happen
How much has social media fragmentation affected your audience, and at what cost? Traditional media tries to entertain an audience and keep it so they can then sell advertising within that form of entertainment. While the programming and editorial content have become corporate blah, for the most part, audiences have rushed over to other venues…
Tiny Brand Moments: : The Power of Consistent Branding in Everyday Actions
Running a business is no easy feat. It’s a delicate balancing act that requires you to juggle many responsibilities: meeting customer needs, managing tight deadlines, and often directing employees—all while keeping your brand front and center. With so much on your plate, it’s not surprising that consistently representing your brand values and identity can be…
Thoughts on Traditional Media Meeting Social Media
I saw a commercial the other night from Coleman, the lantern and overnight camp gear company. They claimed they were the original social network, pretty clever, I thought, and pretty much on target. While brands that target a younger and more geeky (for lack of a better word) consumer with social media never get a…
Social Marketing: Why it matters.
We do believe that social media and social marketing have radically altered advertising. We believe social media can level the playing field between Madison Avenue and local business owners. It’s not a fad; the landscape of social media has changed dramatically over the past three years, and what we see today will dramatically change three…
Lessons in Brand Authenticity
I stumbled across a question posed on LinkedIn this morning that got me thinking. The question was: How do you see social platforms evolving in the future? While I answered it from a personal standpoint, I neglected to answer from a brand authenticity perspective—an oversight I aim to correct here. Social Media is evolving every…
Why the answer should be “Yes” to an Ad Agency
In a lot of cases you could be dealing with several vendors with all the POS, printing needs and all the different avenues that you advertise in or want to advertise in. All of these vendors have their own objective and their own ideas, and while some may be good ideas they may not be what you’re all about, and the y certainly aren’t consistent.
