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Remember “Movember” — Why Men’s Mental Health Takes Center Stage in November

As autumn transitions into the colder months, November emerges not only as a time of falling leaves and cooler temperatures but also as a pivotal period for raising awareness about men’s mental health. Often recognized as “Movember,” this month serves as a platform to spotlight and address the critical issue of men’s mental well-being. If…

From Patients to Partners: The Evolution of Healthcare Digital Marketing

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the way healthcare providers communicate and engage with patients has undergone a profound transformation, largely fueled by the rise of digital marketing. And the shift from a traditional patient-centric approach to a collaborative partnership model is reshaping healthcare industry communication. We have to remember that we can’t stand alone…

Connecting with Care: How Digital Marketing Transforms Healthcare Communication

By Jennifer Christensen CMO We’ve all had that nightmare healthcare experience of waiting for hours to be seen, and then waiting even longer before your doctor shows up. Then, 15 minutes later, you’re being shuffled right out the door. It should go without saying that this is simply unacceptable — but it only illustrates a…

5 Easy Steps to Website Design for Mental Health Clinics

Originally published by Sabrina Martinez, Content Manager. Updated and revised by Jennifer Gracey, Web Content Strategist & Writer on 06/15/23 The vast majority begin their search for a therapist online. The first stop most make when researching potential mental health providers is a clinic’s website. This is why having a well designed website for your…

Capture more qualified leads with landing pages

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?…

Social media networking vs. word-of-mouth networking

Originally published on April 10, 2017. Updated on May 4, 2020. Does word-of-mouth networking even work anymore? Or has it been replaced with digital or social media networks? We hear this question a lot. We believe they are both integral to any business’s marketing plan and should be strategically planned and implemented. Networking is an…

How Much Does Hiring a Marketing Agency Cost? A Beacon “How To” Guide

Originally published by Adrienne Wilkerson, CEO, Co-Founder. Updated and revised by Jennifer Gracey, Web Content Strategist & Writer on 06/15/23 You may have heard, “Digital marketing can be an expensive endeavor, but the ROI has great payoff.” There’s truth to that statement — especially for digital marketing done well. However, feeling hesitant about pouring money into…

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…

Is Snapchat Good for Marketing my Small Business?

This app is gaining popularity daily and has an incredible subscribing rate for users. Welcome to Snapchat. Maybe you’ve heard of the simple picture sending messaging app and its main audience of mainly millennials? Whether you’ve discovered this selfie centered app, or seem stuck using just one social media platform; you’ll soon see this 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…