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A New Facebook Newsfeed Algorithm! Here’s How to Stay Connected With Your Followers

Mark Zuckerberg announced yet another Facebook newsfeed algorithm change for 2018. As Facebook struggles to maintain their social media dominance, these new changes will affect many businesses that use this platform. So how do you stay on “top” of your target customer’s feed…. by staying on “top” of the latest algorithm changes. Here are three […]

Why Digital Radio Streaming Platforms Provide a Better ROI than Broadcast Radio Stations

Advertising

Spotify, iHeart Radio, Pandora. The field of digital radio streaming is expanding all the time. And with tools like Amazon Echo and Bluetooth speakers, you can now listen to your favorite music anywhere and at any time… without having to carry around a heavy boom box. With the influx of digital stations, marketers have enjoyed […]

Can You Get Away with Ά la Carte Digital Marketing to Generate Leads? The Answer is NO!

Lead Conversion

Ever been to a restaurant where all the sides are available ‘a la carte? And did you ever walk away from these establishments still hungry? Digital marketing often works the same way. While picking and choosing which tactics you want to use may seem like the best option, it typically leads to less than stellar […]

Emerging Digital Marketing Trends for 2018 That You Should Know

Approach, Business Planning, Marketing, Strategize

You can never get too comfortable when it comes to your digital marketing strategy. The world of online promotion and marketing is always changing. One of the most important goals of any advertising department should be to continue to evolve how they manage their own online strategy. Failing to keep up with the times leaves […]

Are You Forgetting This Last Step in Your Marketing Funnel?

Market Research, Marketing

Have you taken a good look at your marketing funnel lately? If not, you could be missing important opportunities as they fall, well, out of your funnel. Converting leads into customers requires a top to bottom approach. Unfortunately many brands stop somewhere in-between. The last step – Measuring & Evaluation – is often the one […]

5 of the Biggest Roadblocks Facing Today’s Bloggers

Content Marketing, Marketing, Writing

Whether you have started writing a blog for your existing business or blogging is your business, it is one of the best ways to get more exposure online. And others make it seem so easy! Just write a few posts and the traffic starts flooding in. If only it was that simple. Today’s bloggers face […]

4 Stellar Ways to Boost your Digital Lead Generation

Lead Conversion

Gaining new clients and expanding your reach online is important for any type of business. Whether you are a local landscaper or an online life coach, generating new leads is vital if you want sustainable growth. While the standard ways to capture those leads remains, there are also many new tactics for you to try. […]

Ten Smart Digital Visibility Strategies Every Small Business Should Know

Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing, Web Development

Online visibility isn’t just for big business. It is essential for companies of every size including small businesses. In fact, increasing your digital presence is one of the best ways to skyrocket your reach both locally and beyond. Many marketers will tell you that the only way to build a greater online impact is through […]

Why Your Employees Make the Best Brand Ambassadors

Brand Strategy, Marketing

Every company needs at least a few great brand ambassadors. Champions for their business. Fortunately, one resource you already have can help your business accomplish that goal. With the right encouragement and guidance, your own employees can be best supporters of your brand. Cultivating a mind-sight of championing the brand begins with creating a welcoming […]

Have You Put Together Your 2018 Marketing Budget Calendar?

Approach, Business Planning, Marketing

It is never too early to start budgeting your marketing dollars for the coming year. In fact, late summer is a great time to begin allocating your resources before the holiday season gets you too busy to plan. Working with Grand Marketing Solutions to create a well-balanced budget calendar is one of the best next […]

3 Smart Ways to Convert Leads into Customers

Lead Conversion, Marketing

Finding the secret combination to convert leads into actual customers can seem nearly impossible. Most businesses turn to increasing their traffic as a solution. While this may seem smart, growth is hardly noticed when we only try to get more eyes on our website. Real conversion takes more than just more visitors in the door. […]

How to Make Your Facebook Post an Instant Success

Approach, Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Facebook is a great platform for getting your business out to the public. In fact, most people expect a reputable business to have a Facebook page. But are you making the most of this popular site? One major task for any Facebook page manager is to create great posts. We want our posts to get […]

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We are proud to be partners with GMS. As an entrepreneur and small business owner, I value a relationship with a partner who is cut from the same mold. Grand Marketing Solutions understands what it takes to keep our company competitive in a ever changing market. They ask the right questions and treat our business as it was their own. With Grand Marketing Solutions as our partner we can focus on our core business while they execute on our marketing strategy. We have been with a handful of marketing firms over the years. Some were large, some were small, but none of them have had the impact that Grand Marketing Solutions has.