When most people think of marketing, their minds automatically turn toward finding ways to attract new customers. In the process, they’re overlooking one key customer segment, and that could be costing them enormously. Who is this precious group? Their existing customers. Why existing customers are so critical It costs an estimated 6 to 7 times […]
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What a Symphony Orchestra Can Teach Us About Harmony and Marketing
We all have some type of music we find pleasing to the ear. For some, it’s classical. Others prefer rock, hip hop, pop, or jazz. But no matter what type of music we enjoy, there’s something about a symphony orchestra that seems to draw admirers from a wide variety of musical backgrounds and tastes. An […]
The Role of Gamification in Marketing
For many of us, increasing visitor engagement is an important goal for the new year. Marketing today revolves around building relationships with prospective customers. When a prospective client sees you as an authority, they’re far more likely to convert and buy from you. Improving visitor engagement on your website, through social media, and in person […]
What Preschoolers Can Teach Us About Marketing
Anyone who’s ever spent time with preschoolers in a classroom knows just how amazingly active the place can get. Children at this age are immensely curious about the world around them and work to absorb every bit of information they can. In their learning process, they not only start to understand their own situations, but […]
What Politicians Can Teach Us About Audiences
The midterm elections may have wrapped up just a few weeks ago, but many are already turning their attention to 2016 and who may or may not make a run. In living rooms across America, people are letting out a collective sigh, knowing that when the next political season begins, they’ll be bombarded once again […]
What We Can Learn From Writing Holiday Wish Lists
As the holiday season approaches, children across the country will sit down with paper and crayon in hand to spell out exactly what they hope to get during the upcoming festivities. This year, Frozen-themed toys are likely to top many lists, as are the latest video games, some popular action figures, and other toys that […]
Designing a Landing Page that Converts Customers
Landing pages are a fantastic way to convert leads into customers. A potential customer sees something that interests them. They click your call to action link or scan a QR code on an advertisement and end up on a page specifically designed to convert them. So how do you maximize the potential of your landing […]
Improve Your Integrated Marketing Campaign in 3 Easy Steps
Integrated marketing campaigns give companies the chance to reach their potential customers on a number of different platforms. A well-orchestrated campaign branches out across several platforms to reach the target audience wherever they might be found. Not all integrated marketing campaigns are created equally, however. Here are three steps you can take to start maximizing […]
Business Lessons From the Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz is an exciting tale that has delighted people for several generations. When young Dorothy is magically transported from her home to the magical land of Oz, she and her companions must outsmart witches and other dangers in an effort to find the famed Wizard of Oz, who they believe can help […]
Is Traditional Outbound Marketing Dead?
For those who like to believe all the hype, it’s easy to think that outbound marketing is dead. After all, it’s rare to hear about marketing experts extolling the importance of direct mail. Instead, they’re usually talking about website conversion rates and developing content that will appeal to the reader. Don’t fall into this trap. […]