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Content Marketing

12 tips for a strong email marketing strategy

Originally published on June 7, 2018. Updated on June 26, 2020. We all get a ton of email these days. In fact, according to DMR, 205 billion emails are sent daily and the average office worker gets 121 emails a day! That means there’s a lot of competition when you’re trying to implement an email…

How to create a high-converting landing page

Originally published on December 11, 2015. Updated April 3, 2017, and June 25, 2020. Digital marketing has a lot of jargon, and when you first hire a marketing agency, you’ll probably hear them mention something called a landing page. Rather than making you sit there, scratching your head, let’s quickly run you through the basics…

3 effective finance marketing strategies

Trust is the cornerstone of the financial industry, which means customers want to be sure of a few things before they engage your services. At the top of the list are expertise, transparency, and accountability. They want to know who you are and what motivates you. That’s why referrals have always been, and will continue…

5 genius ideas to grow your dental practice

Good dental centers are built on great reputations. If you help someone with an emergency root canal, make a child’s first visit to the dentist fun, or solve a problem during a routine check-up, your patient will have a positive experience. You can bet your bottom dollar they’ll tell their friends. Word of mouth is…

Finance marketing: Start building your reputation

Every good finance marketing campaign starts with trust. When you help someone with their finances, they’re not just trusting you with the numbers. They’re trusting you with their livelihood. It doesn’t matter if you’re running a credit union or offering a new POS solution for small retail stores; you can have a profound impact. You…

How to write a blog post that will help grow your business

Content marketing is a powerful marketing tool for a few reasons. For one thing, it’s an effective way to add combinations of keywords to your website to boost your SEO, building awareness. For another, it’s a great way answer questions and educate people about why your products and services are the best option for their…

Starting a blog: An expert guide to content marketing

Originally published on June 19, 2018. Updated on May 25, 2020. Shopping has changed a lot since smartphones were invented. Remember the good old days? All you had to do was see a TV commercial or hear a recommendation from a friend and know you were about to get a great deal. Today’s customers need…

What is StoryBrand marketing and how does it benefit my business? (VIDEO)

Originally published on June 20, 2019. Updated on May 22, 2020. In your personal or professional development, have you ever discovered something so innovative and earthshattering that you’re not quite sure how to incorporate it with your M.O.? Like, you’re frozen in your tracks, wondering if this new world will ever be compatible with the…

Essential tools for tourism marketing 

The tourism industry is about to come back in a big way, bringing exciting opportunities for hospitality businesses, destinations, and cultural and heritage experiences. In order to get ahead of the competition, you’ll need to start preparing your marketing strategy now. Here are the essential tools you’ll need to succeed. Just want to talk business? Schedule…

Seth Godin is still right: Content marketing is the only marketing left

Originally published on August 19, 2016. Updated on May 19, 2020. Seth Godin is considered by many as the “godfather of modern marketing,” and back in 2015 he made the bold statement that “content marketing is the only marketing left.” By this, he meant that marketers should create content their audience genuinely cares about and…