There are endless amounts of great jobs available in the skilled trades industry. The problem most companies are having is reaching their talent. The industry is advancing and your marketing efforts should be too. Whether you’re trying to get the attention of wholesalers, distributors, retailers or all three, every business owner working in a skilled trade needs a marketing strategy. It’s …
Social media is an ever-evolving platform that can be used to connect, engage, and grow businesses. And, now more than ever people are using social media to engage with the brands they love. According to Hootsuite, on Instagram alone, 80% of people follow at least one business. Social media is a fast, effective and inexpensive way to reach a very …
Brand Standards Guide: What is it? Certain companies come to mind when looking for a particular product or service, like Target or Walmart; likewise, most people can easily identify a Target branded message from a Walmart advertisement? Many can do this without needing to see things like the company’s logo. When we think of our favorite brands, we think of …
No matter what your company produces, having a consistent brand is essential to reach potential and current customers. In the digital age, social media marketing is becoming one of the most popular ways to receive brand recognition. However, there are several steps your company must take to capitalize on their posts before initiating a social media campaign. DEFINE YOURSELF Who …
Imagine you’re running a 5K. You’re feeling great, keeping pace with the other runners, but after the first kilometer, you decide to stop. “Eh, I already ran one kilometer, that should be good enough”. You’re probably thinking, “This scenario sounds silly, who on Earth would do that”? Well, in the marketing world, that’s akin to sending only one email to …
In any kind of marketing, the most important objective is to generate leads. Without leads, there’s no business, and ultimately no cash flow. That’s why it’s imperative to create lead generation campaigns that are relevant and effective to generate revenue for your company. Through HubSpot, we’ve come up with some great lead generation tips that have been proven over the …
We are all familiar with the theory that states each side (left/right) of our brain is responsible for different functions or thinking, and that individuals may be more dominant in one of these. Those considered “left-brained” might make great lawyers, accountants or engineers. We can thank this left side for strengths such as: Language Math Analytical Thinking Logic and Reasoning …
Attracting new, current, and past customers is more than pushing a brand. Rather, it’s pulling them in with useful and knowledgeable content they’re actively searching for. This method is referred to as inbound marketing — a strategy that specializes in attraction, engagement, and delight for customers. Reaching the right audience at the right time is essential for a company’s success and …
Below is the blog we published previously on maximizing graphic design for your business eBook. We still think that you need great imagery when creating an eBook, and utilizing quality stock photos can help you reach that goal. Adding personal touches through Canva or another editing software is just the cherry on top. We were recently contacted by Amos Struck, a …
Lately, social media is all about photos, video, and reaching your followers and consumers with relatable, visually aesthetic content. Just by that description, writing doesn’t often fit the bill. But why is that? It’s been thought that writing and creating content to be read is becoming less and less popular – dying, even. Unless you live under a rock, you’ve …
