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Originally published on November 24, 2015. Updated on January 30, 2020. Welcome to the dark side. We have cookies. Back when Facebook Ads were first invented, they used to be called “dark posts.” They were designed so they wouldn’t show up on your business page’s normal Facebook news feed, but in the news feeds of…
We may not be able to take you skiing, camping or hiking, but we can help you grow your outdoor clothing and equipment shop so you can help others get out there! Read on to find out how Google ads put you right in front of your customers. Google ads put your business at the…
Originally published on June 27, 2013. Updated on January 23, 2020. Believe it or not, Instagram isn’t just for posting pictures of your most recent meal. Instagram offers a visual way for businesses to create a strong brand, promote their products and include their business in social media conversations. About 25 million businesses actively use…
Originally published on June 18, 2015. Updated on January 16, 2020. Social media has exploded in recent years. It’s now an essential element of every successful digital marketing strategy, because it allows you to connect directly with your clients and customers. This is very valuable when it comes to brainstorming ideas, solving problems, collecting feedback…
You know you should be measuring the success of your Facebook and Google ads. You’ve probably looked at some of the analytics in an attempt to make sense of it all. Maybe you even understand some of what you’re looking at. But how do you know what Google and Facebook analytics are the most important…
Recently, on the way to work, I heard a radio ad that caught my attention. It was for an imaging provider. They were offering the latest and greatest in imaging technology and procedures. Radio ads don’t usually catch my attention, but this one made me pause. A marketer by trade, I began to get inside my…
Looking for the digital marketing tools that will knock your next campaign out of the park? As a digital marketing agency, we have a lot of experience with the tools that help (and some lessons learned with the ones that hinder). Today, we only use the best. Want to know what our top 5 digital…
Ready to go national? We’ve been waiting for you to say that. Not because we’re psychics or anything, although that would be pretty helpful for our line of work. No, we’ve been waiting because we’re so incredibly excited about how straightforward national launches are in the age of digital marketing that we’re about to…
Influencer marketing is on fire right now. According to the Digital Marketing Institute, 49% of consumers depend on influencer recommendations. “49% of consumers depend on influencer recommendations.” – Digital Marketing Institute That’s crazy! Influencer marketing is both extremely approachable to the influencer who gets paid for it and highly valuable for the business who…
Originally published on July 18, 2013. Updated on May 31, 2019. Is it important for CEOs to be active on social media? My answer to this question is a resounding YES! Social media is here to stay, and it’s becoming more and more critical to our communication systems. While I believe there are some legitimate…
Originally published on August 3, 2013. Updated on May 31, 2019. So you want to be a connected CEO? You want to take the plunge? Great! But where do you actually start? Corporate social media 101 Make sure your company has a social media policy that both the PR and HR can agree and live…
Looking for tips on an SEO strategy that will knock the socks off your competition and leave your customers at a loss for words? We offer some of our best next-level research and advice. Read more. Do Your Research If you want to create a knock-out SEO strategy, you need to stay current and on…
