Originally published on December 1, 2015. Updated on June 29, 2020. The term “landing pages” is one you will hear fairly often in discussions about websites and marketing techniques. There’s a very good reason for that: landing pages can be one of the most valuable assets in your digital toolkit. So what exactly are they?…
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The evolution of digital marketing
Originally published on July 20, 2015. Updated on March 4, 2020. Back in the 1960s, marketing was relatively straightforward. Let’s be real, you’re probably picturing the orange tones and box pleats of the advertising world featured in the TV show Mad Men, complete with boardroom discussions, concept presentations and an expensive media buy. The industry was…
Can Traditional Marketing & Digital Marketing Integrate?
Meeting the challenge of integrating digital and traditional marketing…the struggle is real! We can pretty much all agree that digital marketing is here to stay. Websites, SEO, social media marketing, blogging, pay-per-click, email marketing, digital ads, video content; it all comes together to form digital marketing. And many businesses are struggling to integrate their traditional…
What is Facebook Live and Can I Use it to Market my Business?
Facebook has been rolling out it’s live streaming video feature in waves for the last four months. Live let’s you connect with real-time video to your friends, fans, and followers on Facebook. It is currently available to people with an iPhone and has been available to celebrities, athletes and other verified public figures via the Mentions app…
Are the Yellow Pages Phone Book Obsolete?
We very frequently get asked by small and medium sized business owners if they should keep their ad in the Yellow Pages. 95% of the time our answer is no, there is really no legitimate reason to have an ad in the printed phone book. At one time the Yellow Pages was the go to…
How is Pinterest Changing the Online Shopping Game?
How is Pinterest Changing the Online Shopping Game? You may be aware that earlier this year Pinterest went from being a dangerous time warp, to an addictive online shopping experience, with the addition of buyable pins. The page has just added a new feature that will affect the wallets of Pinners all over the world.…
Our “Big Idea” for Alaska, It’s time to lead the conversation
Alaska is a place of big ideas! We have a history of tenacious leadership against all odds. Walter Hickel was one of the visionaries who played a major role in our statehood. Charles Edwardson (Etok) fought for and laid the foundation for land ownership among First Peoples in Alaska. These are two examples of the…
4 Social Media Trends To Get on Board With
Social media is an ever-changing entity that requires a lot of attention to keep up with. According to Statista, 73% of Americans have some sort of social network profile. Though it may be tough to stay on top of, social media is a crucial component to your companies’ success. Mobile Usage: As technologies advance, people…
Diversifying Alaska with Inbound Marketing
Alaska’s economy is often referred to as a “3 legged stool. Which means, jobs customary to Alaskans can fit into three primary categories, or “legs”; Petroleum, federal government, and all other sectors. What this means for those of us who have jobs that do not depend on petroleum or the federal government make up the…
Does Inbound Marketing Work for Medical Practice Marketing?
As an Inbound Marketing Agency, we are often asked if inbound marketing works for medical practices and physicians. It is generally known that consumers have embraced the internet as a place to research products and services before making a buying decision. Think about the last important purchase you have made. Did your research start on…
Back to School, Back to Business: 3 simple tips for growing your business
We’ve noticed a trend in the past few years that this time of year our clients tend to refocus, reengage, and start digging in deep to their business growth. It’s no coincidence that it matches the time that kids are going back to school. Whether you have more free time because the kids are now…
BEACON Media + Marketing is Alaska’s first HubSpot partner and reseller
Contact: [email protected] 907-563-6008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BEACON Media + Marketing is Alaska’s first HubSpot partner and reseller. Anchorage, AK (July 2, 2013) – BEACON Media + Marketing announces it’s partnership with HubSpot, an international inbound marketing expert. HubSpot’s all-in-one marketing software helps more than 8,000 companies in 56 countries attract leads and convert them into…