We live in a visual world. If we don’t have pictures, it didn’t happen. This rule is especially important to social media, where we rely on pictures to tell a story. In our multi-screen world (phones, computers, laptops, tablets, TVs) social media photography is a vital component of any marketing strategy.
It’s not merely what you say, or how you say it. It’s also how it looks.
I’m talking about font selection. It might not immediately seem like something that could affect your bottom line, but choosing the right fonts is a way to draw a customer in or drive them away.
Consumers use digital throughout every step of their travel journey, from dreaming about destinations, to vacation research and booking. Your job as a tourism industry marketer doesn’t end once a visitor finally reaches your location.
Take a look at all the ways travelers use mobile once they’ve arrived and are ready to enjoy their experience. Are you missing out on any of these opportunities?
“To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.”
– A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
The new year is a good time to set goals. Roughly half of us make personal resolutions when the calendar changes and unfortunately, most of us don’t follow through. The number one reason for failure? We focus on too many goals.
What happens to your advertising plans when the surrounding community is devastated by a natural disaster? That’s the question Essential Federal Credit Union faced this year because of the 2016 floods in Louisiana.
As a credit union, Essential is a vital part of its community and when it was threatened, Essential sprung into action. The branding campaign Innovative Advertising had planned for the credit union was quickly revamped to focus on helping its customers through the rebuilding process.
Creating and distributing content is one of the most effective ways to build your brand and engage with your target audience. But, only if it’s done right. If your content primarily focuses on pitching your company, services and products, you need to rethink your strategy. Today’s consumer prefers to learn about products and services through articles, not advertisements. They want to be educated through online searches, not “sold.”
Every year during the holiday season, consumers are inundated with advertisements from millions of companies vying for their attention and money. With so much competition, why do businesses even bother? Because, if you place the right type of ad, it pays off. Big Time! In 2015 , brands reaped 113% more return on ad spend, thanks in part to larger increases in average order values (AOV).
Despite a changing landscape, evolving technology and the growing influence of digital and social channels, the formula for a great client-agency relationship goes back to the basics. It’s not enough to establish a relationship; a lasting partnership must be nurtured to foster growth and ensure longevity.
Brand identity. Many businesses treat it as little more than an afterthought, but a good identity — with a strong personality that customers love — is the foundation for longterm success. A strong brand will boost customer retention, increase purchase usage and can considerably lower your acquisition costs.
The Digital Age has brought no end of new marketing opportunities and new perspectives on advertising. However, it hasn’t spelled the end of traditional marketing tactics, and in fact some longstanding strategies are even more effective today. Direct mail is one of them.