Google Plus, whose slogan is “Let’s Meet Here”, has a fresh new design, which rolled out mid-November. Formerly often referred to as the ugly duckling of social media, the new Pinterest style facelift is geared towards businesses building niche communities with similarly interested individuals. This reinvention has the potential to bring even more exposure for…
Developing a dynamic action plan that optimizes marketplace opportunity is a top priority for any business owner. Implementing this plan most often translates to creative tactical strategies that competitively position a product or service for conversion. With more and more consumers relying on social media to drive their purchasing habits, the endorsement of a qualified…
Engaging new buyers and repeat customers are the lifeline to achieving growth. While the context of these fundamental challenges has changed via digital technologies, they nevertheless are constant pressures. Recent surveys of CEOs by IBM, PWC, and KPMG all point to major concerns and priorities in expanding the lifeline to growth. Creating distinctive and engaging…
Recently I have written a lot about the real changes occurring within social media and digital marketing in general. The transformation we are seeing will dramatically challenge every marketers ability to break through noise, increase results and scale their effectiveness online. As I have discussed previously, at the very heart of these challenges is the every-increasing volume…
There’s not a person alive that wouldn’t want their content shared by an influencer in their niche. The only problem with that, is people who are just getting started in the industry may not have a relationship with persons of influence. I want to show you some tips on how you can grab the attention…
Social media is constantly changing especially with growing platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, and more. With more users searching and purchasing from their mobile devices businesses need to expand their advertising efforts in order to generate more leads and sales. Instagram, which has over 400 million active users and growing, has recently announced…
Establishing long-term loyalty in today’s marketplace is remarkably similar to a run of salmon battling their way upstream. Pushing forward to navigate the powerful current of endless information, business owners must implement exceptional strategies to consistently reach the higher ground where consumers continually convert. Consumers have expertly adapted to the incessant flow of information, mindlessly…
Many companies have a presence on one or more social media channels, and all attempt to draw attention to their brand. Having heard of the remarkable power of social media, they’d be crazy not to, right? However, of course, the degree of success these companies enjoy varies widely. Mostly, that comes down to strategy. A…
As someone who works in the trenches with brands across the business landscape, I can confidently say that nearly every time I speak with clients, partners, colleagues, and industry peers, a debate about “the future of marketing” occurs. However, even if you’re not knee deep in marketing, a quick Google search would reveal to you…
A new leadership role in the transformation of organizations In the last 2 years, a large inter-generational transfer has taken place in our society. Baby boomers gradually gave way to new generations, the majority of whom were digital natives; and for the first time, Generation X holds the balance of power. After waiting their turn…
