First it was Snapchat. Then Instagram released their Stories feature, followed by Facebook. Now, LinkedIn has hopped aboard, with their new LinkedIn Stories feature. Available only on the LinkedIn app, stories let brands reach their professional connections with 20 second videos. These videos are only available for 24 hours (just like Instagram) before they disappear. By releasing this feature, LinkedIn …
How to use a Reactivation Campaign to Boost Revenue in Tough Times
Most businesses are sitting on a goldmine of untapped potential. Do you know what it is? It’s your past customers. These are people who are already brand aware, have weighed the pros and cons, and ultimately decided that they trusted you enough to hand over some of their money to buy what you sell. After, they may become raving fans …
How to Write your Welcome Email Series — The Easy Guide
When new leads sign up for your email list, what is the first communication they receive from you? If you want to reduce unsubscribes and set the stage for a robust open rate, you’ll need a high-quality welcome email series to keep your list warm and engaged. In email marketing, the welcome series (also called a welcome funnel) is an …
What is Nostalgia Marketing?
Kentucky Fried Chicken brought back vintage chicken buckets from 1966 and 1971 for the holiday season. Cobra Kai, the continuation of the Karate Kid franchise, is one of the most popular shows on Netflix. And the Nintendo Switch continues to be one of the hottest gaming consoles, with a full catalog of old school video games. Noticing a trend? Each …
The Use of Blockchain In Digital Marketing
Wondering how blockchain may impact digital marketing? Find out here While the industry is divided on the use of blockchain in general, thanks to cryptocurrency, there’s no question that it has plenty of promise in digital marketing. Though blockchain got most of its attention from Bitcoin, there’s much more to this technology than cryptocurrency. Blockchain provides a method of digital …
Digital Marketing Trends Leading Into 2019
Are you ready for 2019? Check out the upcoming trends we’re looking out for. As 2018 comes to a close, a savvy marketer will be looking ahead to the upcoming year and developing a digital marketing strategy to stay ahead of the competition and boost brand awareness. With so many changes that occurred at the end of 2018, it’s important …
Why Customer Trust Is Vital to Your Brand
Looking to elevate your brand? Find out why customer trust is the key to success. With the increasing access to information on the internet, customer expectations are higher than they’ve ever been, and the competition is fierce. Customer trust has always been important for a brand’s growth and success, but this new environment makes it absolutely vital. In addition to …
How to Use Manipulation in Marketing Ethically
Manipulation may sound negative, but if done correctly, it can be a valuable part of your marketing strategy. Manipulation is the ability to change the behavior or perception of others in clever or unscrupulous ways. For many, the word has negative connotations, so the idea that manipulation can be used for marketing conjures up images of scare tactics and deception. …
Understanding Google Ranking Factors in 2019
A lot goes into your Google ranking, but these factors can make or break your business in 2019. Google is responsible for billions of internet searches each day, as well as over 85 percent of the search engine market share, so the ultimate goal of a marketer is to find their brand high in the ranking. Without knowing the factors …
Crafting a Marketing Campaign
Need help with yourmarketing campaign? Follow these steps to ensure your campaign is poised forsuccess. When done correctly, a marketing campaign has the ability to resonate with the audience long after it’s out of the spotlight. Campaigns make brands memorable and influence the customer toward a certain action, as well as giving brands personality and emotion. If you want a …
