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Marketing in a Tough Economy: Why Smart Businesses Keep Investing While Others Pull Back
Inflation continues to pressure consumers. Fuel prices are rising. Consumers are spending less and cutting back on travel. Operating costs have increased across nearly every industry on the West Coast....
Marketing During Economic Uncertainty: How to Build Resilience in a Fickle Market
In marketing, we often talk about "the funnel," "the journey," and "the conversion." But today, those clinical terms feel a bit disconnected from the reality on the ground. If you’re...
5 Biggest Marketing Budget-Reducing Mistakes Businesses Make
When the economy slows or cash flow tightens, small businesses often look for ways to cut costs quickly — and marketing is frequently one of the first areas to take...
Saving Pennies on Marketing will Cost More in the Long Run
When it comes to hiring a marketing partner, many small to mid-sized businesses instinctively look for the lowest bid. But marketing isn't just another business expense—it's the engine that drives...
Need to Cut Back Your Marketing Budget?
At Paradux Media, we understand that when businesses need to tighten their budgets, marketing can often be the first place they look to make cuts. However, reducing marketing efforts without...
Marketing During a Recession
Early in October 2022, Jamie Dimon, Chief Executive of Morgan Chase, warned the United States is headed to a recession. Because of the intense rates of inflation, the war in...
Is Your Team Ready to Fly? Make Sure Your Marketing Plan Shows Them the Way
Just as ducks flock together to reach a specific destination, your team needs a marketing plan to align their efforts to achieve your company’s goals. When you work with a...
A Guide to Help Small Businesses Create a Great Annual Marketing Plan
A great marketing plan is important for many small businesses to be successful. There are multiple parts to creating an effective marketing plan, which is why small businesses have to...
Creative Marketing Ideas: Accelerating Momentum Without the Corporate Budget
Marketing expenditures often represent a significant line item for small and mid-sized businesses. However, strategic communication remains the most critical pathway to securing repeat business and identifying new customers. While...
Leveraging Social Media as a High-Impact, Low-Cost Marketing Engine
The way we connect with our community has undergone a radical evolution. For many years, traditional advertising required massive capital and long lead times. Today, social media has sparked a...
How to Determine if Your Business Can Afford a Marketing Agency
Maintaining a competitive advantage is the lifeblood of any modern organization. In our experience, many businesses reach a plateau where their internal marketing efforts no longer generate the scalable momentum...
10 Marketing Habits Killing Your Budget
When it comes to marketing, it's pretty easy to make a mistake. You can use endless marketing strategies, but not all are good. The bad ones really kill your budget....
5 Trends Your Marketing Team Should Budget For In 2015
Choosing the best ways to market your product or service isn’t always easy. A company needs to stay ahead of current marketing trends if they want to see a successful...
Assessing Your Marketing Efforts: Why Brutal Honesty is Key
I came across a tweet this morning from @DeeBlick that read: "Being painfully honest about where you wasted money on marketing is positive. Don’t repeat the same old lacklustre stuff....
Media Buying Strategies for Small Businesses: Stay Focused on Your Plan
Occasionally, we all get an excellent "deal" from the media. It's tempting to throw $300-$500 at something you're getting for 50% or even 75% off. However, it's essential to remember...
Blue Sky Marketing (NOT!)
Remember when marketing seemed easier? We had unlimited budgets, no economic worries, and impressive television ads that wowed audiences. But those days of blue sky marketing are long gone. As...
