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Let Us Not Forget What Social Media Is About: The Benefits of Social Media Engagement

While many of us in the agency and media business write and try to calculate a business’s ROI in social media, let’s not forget the real benefits of social media and just how kind and generous people and companies can be. Our business page posted the best thing about social media on social media day. …

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Twitter Rules? Let’s Not and Say We Did! A 2024 Perspective on X (Formerly Known as Twitter)

Why must we attach so many rules and expectations to how we communicate on social media? Every day, there seem to be new guidelines on how we should engage on X (formerly known as Twitter). But how boring would that be if we all followed the same rules and posted in the same way? Isn’t…

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Facebook ‘Likes’ Harder To Come By

Facebook ‘Likes’ aren’t as easy to come by as they were two years ago. When a few businesses were taking the plunge, it seemed that all you had to do was pop a Facebook page and get hundreds of ‘Likes’ immediately, which was pretty easy for a local business. I was less selective about what…

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No Tiger Means Twitter Stream Instead of Talking Heads

It is the eve of the US Open. As a society, we seem to have a fascination with knocking people off their pedestals, gawking at a car accident, and seeing a train wreck, precisely what the US Open tends to do. Men who make the game look easy week in and week out will be…

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Cause Marketing for Brands: Harnessing Social Media for Good

Cause marketing is most effective when it feels authentic, timely, and genuinely aligned with a brand’s values. Today’s strongest examples go beyond surface-level donations and focus on meaningful action. Brands that support environmental sustainability, for example, are not just pledging funds—they’re adjusting supply chains, reducing waste, and clearly communicating their progress to consumers. Others are…

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5 Must-Know Reasons Businesses on Facebook Thrive

I’ve spent the week discussing with business owners why their brands should be on Facebook. More businesses are joining every day, but if you’re still on the fence, here are five compelling reasons businesses on Facebook can’t afford to miss out. 1. Facebook is the New Phone System Many business owners fear Facebook will distract…

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Local Newspaper vs Social Media

To communicate effectively, we must realize that we all perceive the world differently and use this understanding to guide our communication with others. Well, that just wouldn’t be a fair fight now, would it? It would fall under the proverbial saying, “Don’t bring a knife to a gun fight. ” This is part three of…

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KTVL Features Paradux Media Group Social Media Workshop

Paradux Media Group was featured on KTVL News in coverage of a local workshop designed to help business owners better understand how to use social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. The segment focused on the growing role social media plays in customer communication and the challenges many small businesses face when trying to…

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Television vs Social Media

In part one of my comparisons of traditional media marketing comparisons, we looked at Radio vs. Twitter. In Part Two, we’re going to compare Television and YouTube.  As a business owner and marketer, I believe that Television is best known for making stars and imagination; television is best used in your marketing plan to create…

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Radio vs Social Media

The title is a little misleading, as it’s not pitting one against the other as much as trying to point out more similarities. Many small business owners invest in radio every month. These same business owners scratch their heads and wonder what or how social media fits into their marketing plans. So, for those business…

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Why Twitter? Maybe for the News

Everyone talks about how to use social media, and if you follow their ten steps, you’ll succeed. The one category that is using Twitter the right way is our local journalists. That is why you, the local small business owner, should be involved in Twitter. No matter the size, you cannot find a market that…

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Best Advertising Strategies for Small Businesses: Where to Get the Biggest Bang for Your Buck

Lately, I’ve had a lot of conversations with business owners about finding the best advertising strategies for small businesses. It’s a common challenge—deciding where to invest your limited budget for the best results. You’re not alone if you’re wondering how to maximize your advertising spend. Here’s a breakdown of strategies based on how quickly you…

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Layering Social Media Marketing: 5 Ways to Maximize Effectiveness

Like any other advertising medium, social media works best when layered. The beauty of layering social media marketing is that it’s easy to do, and it amplifies the impact of the work you’re already doing. Here are the top five ways to layer your social media for maximum effectiveness: 1. Use Facebook to Collect Email…

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Online Advertising for Small Businesses: An Affordable Way to Spread Your Message

Online advertising is an easy and inexpensive way to spread your message to your targeted audience. One of the most significant advantages of online advertising for small businesses is that you only pay for clicked ads, and you can precisely target who will see those ads. While smaller sites, such as television networks and newspapers,…

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Maximizing the Impact of Small Business Saturday: Strategies for Business Owners

Have you heard of Small Business Saturday? It takes place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, highlighting the importance of small businesses in our communities. Since its launch, Small Business Saturday has become vital to the holiday shopping season, encouraging consumers to spend their dollars locally instead of solely at big-box stores. The concept is simple:…

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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 your overall strategy and why you pursue it in the first place. Maintaining focus is critical regarding media buying strategies for small businesses. Understanding the…

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Syncing up Your Messages: Consistent Brand Messaging

I’ve recently spoken with many small business owners about the importance of syncing all their outbound messages together. This is critical in building robust and consistent brand messaging across all platforms. While it sounds straightforward, it often doesn’t happen as regularly as it should. However, aligning all your marketing efforts can significantly enhance your brand’s…

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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 marketers, we’ve had to adapt, becoming more innovative and responsive in today’s challenging landscape. Every dollar counts, and now we’re held accountable for project ROI…

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Does Your Brand Inspire Passion?

We’re here in the middle of football season, and we can observe the fans of a favorite team every week. It doesn’t matter which team takes the field; you can count on one thing – thousands of people will wait, abandon their restraint, and shout at the top of their lungs as soon as their…

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