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3 Ways to Win Over Customers on Small Business Saturday

Advertising, Approach, Business Planning, Creative Development, Evolve, Marketing, Mobile Marketing

What Black Friday is to big-box retailers, Small Business Saturday is to the local shops on Main Street. In fact, many small companies will see one of their busiest shopping days this November 26th. This new concept has gained quick popularity over the last couple years. So how do you capitalize on the push towards […]

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Facebook vs. YouTube vs. Periscope: Which Live Streaming Platform is Right for You?

Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Social Media Marketing

One of the best new marketing tools that have taken hold over the last year is live streaming. People love the raw message and unpredictability that a live video feed offers. And it’s a great way to create one-of-a-kind content for your audience. Today’s arena has three main contenders for marketers to consider: Facebook Live, […]

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How to Define Your Marketing Objectives

Approach, Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Creative Development, Evolve, Implement, Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Strategize

Benjamin Franklin is famously quoted as saying If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.  His telling words offer great insight to those looking to grow their business using marketing objectives. He reminds us that the path to success is one that is clearly defined before the work begins. The task of outlining […]

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4 Ways to Increase Your Global Market Reach

Content Marketing, Evolve, Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Web Development

When you have achieved success in the domestic market, the next logical step is to take your brand global. The expanding digital world has removed the borders that once existed making it easier to branch out. Today’s businesses can now cast a wider net when it comes to their marketing reach. But, like most things, […]

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What No One Tells You About Marketing Automation

Approach, Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Strategize

Automation is one of the easiest ways to keep a marketing program chugging along. In a fast-paced world, it can offer a quick solution for streamlining and tracking the most basic marketing tasks. Its increase in popularity has allowed companies to customize their content using more behavior-related triggers. Marketing automation software has also created a way […]

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Marketing Strategies for Mobile Moments

Evolve, Marketing, Mobile Marketing

The world in which we work and play is becoming increasingly faster each and every day. With our mobile device in hand, we can now be armed to handle any situation at a moment’s notice while still being able to drink our latte. Our smartphones are no longer just a tool used to call others; […]

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4 Periscope Tips from the Pros

Evolve, Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Writing

In the world of live broadcasting, Periscope is quickly becoming the leading “go-to” app taking the technology world by storm. Under the Twitter umbrella, this platform is an easy and simple way to stream live video straight from your phone. It is a favorite for bloggers and other online personalities looking to connect with their […]

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What Google’s Mobile-geddon Means for Small Business

Business Planning, Evolve, Mobile Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Development

Big news shook up the online world last week when Google announced that it will now offer higher rankings to sites with a mobile-friendly design. While this change only affects those searches done on smartphones and tablets, the move has many small businesses reeling as they search for a solution. As one of the biggest […]

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3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Going Mobile

Brand Strategy, Evolve, Mobile Marketing, Web Development

Does the thought of taking your site to the mobile world a bit scary? It can be intimidating to mess with what may already be a well-oiled machine but making your site more mobile-friendly is a must in today’s marketing world. Rather than jumping in feet first, lessen your risk by planning and strategizing your […]

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5 Smart Ways to Market Your New Business

Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Content Marketing, Evolve, Market Research, Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Web Development

Why do most new small businesses fail? It’s often not a matter of an inferior product or poor service. It is often because they neglect to recognize an important part of any business plan: acquiring new customers. And the best way to attract potential customers is through a well-crafted marketing campaign. While there are a […]

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