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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…
Talking to No One
I’ll always be a softy for radio. I spent too many years in the industry for it not to be in my blood. I sometimes wish it would go away; it reminds me of that old football injury that makes it hard to move in the morning, but you wouldn’t trade the pain for the…
Social Media Lessons from the BCS
Social media seemed to be the most dominant presence during the BCS National Championship weekend. If you’re still wondering or questioning whether your business should be involved in social media, you weren’t in Phoenix this weekend. I was a lucky Duck fan to have enjoyed the experience of attending the BCS National Championship, which in…
5 Businesses that Should NOT be on Social Media
Every business today has a Facebook page, Twitter account, or corporate LinkedIn profile. Many blogs and news articles push the idea that every business should be on social media. But the truth is that some companies shouldn’t invest time in social media. You might be off the hook if your business falls into one of…
Separation of Personal Page and Business Page Like Separation of Church and State
A lot of us have Facebook personal pages as well as business pages. A pet peeve of mine is people who spend most of their time on their pages talking about their business, sharing the links from their business, and then asking me to ‘Like’ their business page. Why? You’re filling me in with all…
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…
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”…
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…
Evolution of Marketing: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
As another year approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the evolution of marketing over the past decade. Ten years ago, the marketing landscape looked vastly different. Social media, mobile marketing, and online reputation management were emerging concepts, far from the essential focal points they are today. The evolution of marketing has been driven…
How the Marketing Landscape has Changed for 2011
The marketing landscape is changing quite rapidly these days. If you’re still advertising the way you were in 2009, you’re missing some valuable opportunities today, and more importantly, you’ll miss significant opportunities as we move into 2011. The trends of 2010 in blog-land this week are an essential marker for understanding how our marketing worlds…
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…
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…
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. Embrace change.” This is an excellent reminder for all of us. It’s easy to get caught up in planning and executing a marketing campaign, but…
Creating an Effective Elevator Pitch
We’ve all heard the advice—you need to be able to describe your company and what you do in the time it takes to ride an elevator from one floor to another. Known as the “elevator pitch,” this short and impactful introduction is essential for anyone looking to make a lasting impression. But even knowing its…
Facebook Profile Management: Balancing Personal and Professional Lives
The worlds of our personal and professional lives are set on a collision course more strongly now than ever before, with the update to the Facebook profile management last night. Upfront and center when you go to someone’s page is a short bio announcing to the world where you work, where you studied, where you…
The Innovative Ducks a Little Like Social Media?
Have you watched the Oregon Ducks play football this year? If not, you’re missing out. As I watch how innovative Coach Kelly and the Oregon Ducks are on the field, I can’t help but think of the comparisons they make with social media. Some traditional football fans and writers complain that their offense is gimmicky…
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…
Building an Authentic Brand: The Power of Being Unselfish
As you work on creating a solid and impactful brand, one significant philosophy to consider is building an authentic brand that is unselfish. While this concept has always been important, it has become even more critical in today’s digital age, where brands increasingly interact with their audience through social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.…
Showing Gratitude in Business: Why It Matters
As we approach the time of year when our thoughts turn to turkey dinners, family, and friends, it’s also an appropriate moment to reflect on who we should thank within our businesses for helping make the year successful. If your business thrives in this economy, it’s not by accident. Success is rarely the result of…
Guerrilla Marketing Tactics for Small Businesses: Drive Online Traffic and Growth
As much as I work in social media and use guerrilla tactics to spread messages within communities, I hadn’t fully considered the potential of using guerrilla marketing tactics for small businesses online to drive traffic and engagement. After giving it more thought, here are my top five guerrilla tactics that small businesses can use to…
