Rock the Boat on Social Media Marketing

This is not your typical branding and social media workshop. This is a hands-on workshop that will help you navigate the waters of social media marketing. We are going to help you chart a social media marketing course and make your brand shine!  You will learn from experts who have been in the marketing and[…]

The Traditional and Nontraditional Media Relationship

Traditional and Nontraditional Media Synergies When it comes to traditional and nontraditional media there is no magical formula or one-size-fits-all approach. Think of social media and traditional media as different types of boats both navigating their way towards a destination. Think of the destination as the consumer purchase decision. Both boat classes use GPS to[…]

What is your Key Differentiator? Hint: It is NOT Customer Service

As a marketing professional the first question I ask a new client is what they do different and/or better than their competitors.  In other words, how do they stand out in a competitive world of multiple brands? What do you think most business owners say? The number one response is “customer service.”  I always politely[…]

Why Your Business Needs to Blog

A well written corporate blog is like a business journal-its purpose is to benefit others. It’s about relevant info and information is what your clients are seeking. Information gives your followers knowledge, and knowledge empowers them to make buying decisions with confidence. There are many good reasons why businesses should blog and here are five[…]

Brand Strategy Tune-ups

Like any well maintained vehicle,  businesses need occasional brand strategy tune-ups too. They need to do a diagnostic exam on their brand from time to time. Often they discover their marketing message needs to be reinvigorated to ensure that it is relevant and compelling. Does your marketing message speak the tone and language that resonates[…]

Three Misconceptions about Social Media Marketing

What are the three misconceptions about social media marketing? One of the biggest misconceptions about social media marketing is that you can make it up as you go along as long as you post on a regular basis. This is definitely not recommended. Businesses must have a strategy and set goals for social media before[…]