Tag: website
5 Essential B2B Marketing Tactics
October 31, 2016
For effective business-to-business (B2B) marketing, balance facts and feelings. When selling to a B2B audience, you need a slightly different approach to your content marketing than if you sell directly to consumers. That’s because more individuals may be involved in a B2B purchase decision. B2B buyers and decision makers also tend to expect efficiency, expertise […]
Prove You’re a B2B Superhero
September 14, 2015
You know it: Your B2B brand consistently outperforms rivals due to your leadership, excellence and momentum in your niche. But do your most desirable prospects know? Today more B2B purchasers start their research online than B2C; sales often start with a Google search. This trend means your brand has a massive, untapped opportunity to strategically […]
Video’s Killing It as a Marketing Star
August 19, 2015
To boost marketing ROI, engagement and conversion, a growing number of companies are wisely turning to video. Last month, YouTube surpassed cable TV networks for viewership, proving the irrefutable power of video. Consider the facts: 70% of marketing professionals say video converts better than any other medium 65% of executives have visited a vendor’s website […]
Boost the Reach of Your Next Speech
June 17, 2015
Why limit the reach of your brilliant ideas to only the people in the room? The next time you deliver a presentation at an industry conference or event, make sure your network – and target – know about it. To increase your influence and credibility, and drive demand for your expertise, expand your reach far […]
36 ways to feed the insatiable marketing beast
May 26, 2015
Marketing is a massive, relentless beast. With the munchies. Its insatiable appetite means companies of all sizes face constant pressure to share memorable messages across multiple channels. In today’s fast-paced, digital marketing world, success in business requires a solid online presence – including fresh content marketing for search engine rankings – to stand out, engage […]
27 Ways to Take Your Content Further
April 14, 2015
Let’s say you just delivered a powerful presentation that your audience loved. Or you created a compelling case study or blog post that proves you add more value than your competitors. Now it’s time to honour your hard work by maximizing the number of people who see your brilliance. Get better mileage out of your […]
Want Loyal Customers? Show Them Some Love
February 10, 2015
This Valentine’s Day, let your customers know they make you swoon. Why? Simple: Giving is the new selling. Giving back to your customers is a powerful business-building and marketing strategy that will help you build brand awareness, engagement and trust. Here are 5 ways to act like a smitten suitor and generously give back to […]
Boost Your Website Traffic: 10 Tips
February 3, 2015
The Internet is congested. Today most companies have an online presence, which makes it harder for your website to stand out. To give your company greater visibility on the information highway, and increase leads and sales, you need to attract more traffic to your website. Consistently attracting more website visitors gives you a larger pool […]
99 Ways to Score a Marketing Touchdown
February 3, 2014
Few companies can afford a $4 million TV ad during the Super Bowl. For the rest of us, here are 99 ways to tackle the competition and score a touchdown using simple marketing tactics. Marketing Planning 1. Revise or create a marketing plan for your business. 2. Revisit your market research. 3. Analyze your competition. […]
Spooky Fact: Bad Writing Kills Profit
October 29, 2013
Forget zombies and ghosts. What’s really scary is how poor business writing – on websites, press releases and brochures – costs companies credibility and profit. Despite the business benefits of clarity, poor copy remains pervasive. The Business Case for Clear Communication Since readers are busy, they will tune out vague, verbose or jargon-filled messages, leading […]
Successful Small Business Strategies
October 18, 2013
October is Small Business Month! To help your small business stand out in a crowded market, focus on strategic activities that increase your visibility and credibility. These marketing strategies can help your small business make a big impact: Get out there: Join local chambers of commerce, trade groups and niche business groups to connect with […]