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Why Hiring a Social Media Agency is Smarter Than Doing It Yourself
Social media campaigns have transformed well beyond the days of “if a monkey could type” or “just hire a high school kid.” Today, hiring a social media agency is often the most strategic financial decision a business can make. Why should I hire an advertising agency for social media? You should hire an advertising agency…
Facebook Bluetooth Beacons: A Look Back at Location Marketing
What happened to Facebook Bluetooth Beacons? Facebook Bluetooth Beacons were discontinued as Facebook (now Meta) shifted focus toward software-based location tracking. Originally sent to small businesses in 2015 to trigger “Place Tips” on users’ phones, the physical beacons have been replaced by advanced GPS geofencing, Wi-Fi triangulation, and modern check-in features that require no hardware…
The Video and Social Media Age (It’s Not Coming, It’s Here)
A few years ago, we predicted the “era of video” was coming, but today, it is undeniably here. Developing a robust video marketing strategy is no longer just for big brands; it is the primary way small businesses communicate, connect, and convert in a crowded digital landscape. Why is video marketing important for social media?…
Promoting on Facebook: How to Build Scalable Momentum for Your Brand
We often hear business owners ask if the effort of promoting on Facebook still delivers a measurable return. With new platforms emerging every season, it is easy to get distracted by the next shiny object. However, our team continues to see that for businesses looking to build sustainable growth, Facebook remains a foundational investment for…
The Strategic Integration of Mobile Websites and Social Media for Modern Growth
The way your community interacts with your brand has fundamentally shifted. More and more people prefer their mobile phones over personal computers for daily tasks, research, and commerce. Since smartphones and tablets are the primary tools for the “on-the-go” professional, your business must meet them where they live. We have found that the synergy between…
How to Build and Scale a Powerful Local Brand
Establishing a dominant local brand requires more than just a recognizable logo or a shop on Main Street. In our experience, true market leadership comes from a strategic blend of visibility, community integration, and consistent digital authority. We have found that businesses failing to prioritize their local presence often face stagnant sales and shrinking customer…
How to Master Social Media for Events to Build Scalable Momentum
Events are no longer confined to the four walls of a ballroom or the hours listed on a printed agenda. Today, the success of your gathering depends on your ability to engage an audience long before the doors open and long after the final keynote concludes. In our experience, the most successful organizations treat social…
Why Blog?
Blogging can mean a variety of things to a variety of people for a range of reasons. Blogging is not just meant for business people, but also for ordinary people like yourselves. Blogging is important to express your business, and carries many benefits. Attract an audience to your blog When you blog, you can reach a…
Social Media Marketing Needs More Social and Less Marketing
For many, the marketing aspect of social media often takes precedence over its social nature. However, it’s crucial not to overlook the needs and expectations of your customers. So, why should social media marketing focus more on the ‘social’ and less on the ‘marketing’? Social Media Management is not just a job description While managing…
Social Media Newsjacking – The Next Level of Brand Marketing?
The term “newsjacking” may suggest the idea of hijacking the news, but in reality, it can significantly enhance your search engine optimization strategy by moving it beyond the confines of isolation. Newsjacking involves leveraging a current news story to capture your audience’s attention and drive engagement with your own content or advertising. Here are a…
3 Easy Ways to Dip Your Toe into Social Media Waters
Social media has transformed how businesses interact with their customers, build brand awareness, and generate sales. Whether you’re a small business owner or managing marketing for a larger enterprise, leveraging social media platforms for business purposes can significantly enhance your reach, customer engagement, and bottom line. However, if you are new to using social media…
How to make your brand more ” Pinterest -ing “
Are you looking for tips to make your brand strategy more interesting? Then, using Pinterest is the answer. If your business is benefitting from Pinterest, you might want to consider using it for your business more effectively. So, how can you make your brand more “Pinteresting”? Build relationships with influencers Each and every platform has…
The One Marketing Strategy for 2026: Building Scalable Momentum Through Community
The marketing landscape moves faster than a duck on a June bug. If you are still relying on the “set it and forget it” digital tactics of a decade ago, you aren’t just standing still—you’re drifting backward. As we look toward the horizon, the one marketing strategy for 2026 that will define the winners from…
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. To optimize your marketing spending, here are ten habits you need to break (or avoid.) 10 Marketing Habits that Waste Your Budget 1. Email spam…
6 Crucial Tactics for Small Business Success in 2015
Ready to make 2015 the best year for your business? No question, marketing your small business has fundamentally changed in the last years. If you haven’t changed your marketing tactics in relation to those changes, now is the time. Here are 6 crucial tactics that will help your small business succeed in 2015. 1. Social…
How to Announce New Business on Facebook
Launching a new venture is a monumental milestone that requires more than just a digital ribbon-cutting. The way you announce new business on Facebook sets the trajectory for your brand’s long-term digital momentum. It is not merely about “going live”; it is about deploying a calculated strategy that transforms your social presence into a scalable…
Social Media Strategy for Law Firms
Social media strategy for law firms often isn’t a priority for attorneys. Some feel it is because there is a crowd of online attorneys, advice blogs and social pages to compete with. In an industry where you have a finely-targeted audience, investing time and effort in social media networking can actually give you an advantage…
Forget the Business Card Design Portfolio and Design a Great Business Card
While today’s world is full of social media and online marketing, one long-standing marketing technique tends to be overlooked. A business card is one of the best ways to promote your business when you are interacting with customers at conferences and events. Searching through a business card design portfolio can help you choose a style…
Tisha Oehmen Named One of the Top 30 Brand Gurus in the World
Tisha Oehmen, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Paradux Media Group, has been recognized as one of the Top 30 Brand Gurus in the World by Global Gurus, an international research organization that highlights influential thought leaders across professional disciplines. Global Gurus’ Brand Gurus list is compiled through nominations and voting by tens of thousands…
