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Data Implications for Marketing in 2020
As we consider the major Trends for Marketing in 2020, think, just for a moment how much the data evolution from last two decades have impacted our world. There’s no two ways about it, data has, and will have profound implications on all manner of products we’re marketing in 2020. Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler…
Tips to Make your ‘Cause Marketing’ efforts Worth it!
When it comes to new and unique promotions for your company, it’s sometimes difficult to generate ideas that won’t make you yawn with boredom. You’ve done coupons, you’ve done free gifts with purchase, and heck, you’ve even celebrated ‘National Golf Month’ with golf-themed giveaways. What’s left? How about a little cause marketing to boost not…
Great Marketing Strategies For Real Estate Agents
To become a successful real estate agent, you need to have sound marketing strategies in place. With a well thought out marketing strategy in place, it will be much easier for you to attract new clients and put homebuyers in the home of their dreams. Once you are able to help someone purchase a new…
Growing Social Media Like Growing Bamboo
Growing Your Social Media: I like to refer to social media as “growing bamboo.” John Lennon was once said “We’ve got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can’t just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it’s going to get on by itself. You’ve got…
Pinterest for Real Estate: Building a Visual Acquisition Engine
For realtors today, a picture isn’t just worth a thousand words—it’s worth a thousand potential leads. As a visual discovery engine, leveraging Pinterest for real estate provides a unique opportunity to showcase neighborhoods, architectural styles, and local lifestyles. Unlike the fleeting nature of a social media post, a Pinterest “pin” has a long shelf life,…
A Strategic Roadmap for Achieving Success at Social Media
Are you struggling to see the worth in your social media presence? Many business professionals question whether there is any real return on investment or whether social platforms are simply a drain on company finances. If you are starting to ask these questions, it is time to take stock and review the situation before your…
Strategic Authority: Are Press Releases Worth the Effort?
Public relations has undergone a massive evolution, shifting from a simple announcement tool to a complex component of digital discovery. For many business owners, the question remains: are press releases worth the effort in an era dominated by social media and AI-driven search? In our experience, the answer isn’t a simple yes or no—it depends…
Dealing with Negative Consumer Generated Media
The Internet has given the public access to sharing information within a matter of seconds, and this can turn into a nightmare for businesses. Many customers are using review websites such as Yelp, OpenTable, TripAdvisor and Epinions to talk about their experiences with specific businesses. Some customers turn to forums to share information, and others…
How Small Businesses Can Use ‘National Days’ for Their Next Promotion
It seems like every time I check my social media accounts, one of my favorite companies is promoting a “National Day” that falls directly into their industry. 7-11 had their annual “SlurpFree Day” on May 23rd, and Dunkin’ Donuts will be celebrating “National Donut Day” on June 1st by giving away a free donut with…
How To Do Good With Marketing
People who work in marketing do not, fundamentally, have the most beloved of professions. From Bill Hicks’ legendary “If anyone here is in advertising or marketing, kill yourselves” routine to your parents who have tell their neighbours that you’re in jail to avoid having to say what you actually do for a living, this is…
Paradux Media Group Welcomes Colvin Oil as a New Client
Paradux Media Group announced the start of a new working relationship with Colvin Oil, a Southern Oregon–based company with a long-standing presence in the region. Headquartered in Grants Pass, Oregon, Colvin Oil has grown into one of the area’s leading employers and operators within the fuel and convenience retail space. At the time of the…
Paradux Media Group to Present at Oregon Nonprofit Leaders Conference
Paradux Media Group announced that Mike Frey and Tisha Oehmen would be presenting a breakout session at the Oregon Nonprofit Leaders Conference, held on April 23, 2012, in Medford, Oregon. The annual conference brings together nonprofit leaders from across the region to share ideas, tools, and strategies that support organizational growth and community impact. Choosing…
The Real Enemy: Social Media Fragmentation
Fragmentation—whether in traditional media or across today’s social platforms—remains one of the biggest challenges facing small business owners. Social media fragmentation doesn’t just mean “more options.” In practice, it often means more work, more cost, and less effective reach. We’ve addressed social media fragmentation before, but the pattern continues to repeat itself. New platforms emerge,…
The Green Dragon of Twitter
For three years I carried a MacBook Air for business and travel. I loved it, the only issue was that I needed to run Microsoft Office software for my work with several clients. I was thrilled when I got the news a few years ago that I could run Office 2007 on a Mac with…
Developing Transparency in a Digital Age
Even though we’re all adults here, let’s be honest; talking to strangers is sometimes awkward and uncomfortable. This is especially true when you have to contact a company that seems like a faceless organization out to get your hard-earned money. You can prevent this from happening to your company, though! When Dorothy and the rest…
Top 10 Twitter Chats for Social Media
There are many reasons that Twitter chats are gaining popularity. They can be used quite successfully for branding yourself or business as well as promoting products. I have had many people asking for a calendar of Twitter chats so, I am providing you with a list of the Top 10 Twitter Chats for Social Media that I…
The Spectrum of Digital Control: Rented, Leased, and Owned Land
In 2012, businesses went “dark” to protest censorship, realizing for the first time how fragile their digital existence could be. Today, the threat to your business isn’t usually government censorship; it is the platform you build on. Most business owners understand that social media is “rented land.” Still, fewer realize that building a website on…
Duck In And Be A Guest Blogger at the Pond
Next week you’ll begin to see something new from the ‘Paradux Pond’ as we roll out our guest blogger feature. Social Media is all about sharing, and while we at Paradux Media Group have been very good at sharing through Facebook and Twitter, one area that we’ve fallen a little flat has been inviting guest…
