Direct mail is one of the most cost efficient and effective marketing tools businesses can use to reach their customers. For a small investment, direct mail reaches a large number of people, gets information directly into the hands of its audience, builds brand awareness and incites people to take action. Direct mail can offer incentives and discounts, educate the public, and can also promote other marketing incentives and tools at the same time (think website, social media badges, special online only offers, etc).
Did you retweet that from her? Just a second, let me add her as a friend. Instagram that picture! The above are phrases that have become almost every day terms. Social media now almost dominates the internet, so it’s not silly to assume it dominates the online advertising field. It leads many to wonder: “Is email even still alive?” Many…
So you are taking the plunge. You’ve heard it over and over and you are taking the first steps toward getting your business in the social media / social networking realm. Ready… Set… Now What? Thoughtful planning and consideration need to go into the process, but the effort can be daunting and outright overwhelming. Here’s a good solid approach that…
The social media revolution is here and it’s here to stay. And most business owners have had someone tell them they should be using social media, but not everyone is on board because they simply don’t see the big picture. Social Media really is all about exposing yourself. It’s about getting yourself out there, engaging people in conversations and telling…
It seems that I’m having more conversations these days about online and email marketing. And, in most cases, I find myself surprised at the feedback I hear. Simply stated… email and website marketing activities should NOT be used solely to market a business. It takes many activities and campaigns to successfully market a business. Yes, email and website marketing are…
When our marketing consultant asked us to create a Facebook page, I thought she was nuts. How in the heck did I have time to log into Facebook and keep it updated?! Not to mention my apprehension about how a Facebook page would bring Full Moon Design group business. But, after a short “UGH” I proceeded to create one ……
Blogging. It has become extremely popular lately, and why not – it gives people an opportunity to share their thoughts and expertise with the world. It gives people the ability to have their words show up in print for anyone to read. That’s pretty cool for the average person. However – with companies – blogging is even cooler. It not…
Marketing tips may not seem like that important of a blog when you have the election and the economy to talk about; however it is because of the impending election and the current state of the economy that marketing is a very important topic of discussion. With no one feeling too certain about the future, it is time to take…
Non-profits operate just like any other business – well aside from the fact that they don’t make a profit. All of the non-profits proceeds go to paying bills, paying employees, and then going to help the people they were founded to help. Non-profits’ budgets are traditionally tight and have become even tighter in these trying economic times. Non-profits do, however,…
The Presidential race isn’t just about the politics, the views, and the party affiliations. The presidential race is actually all about branding. Presidential Race Isn’t Complete Without Slogans The branding of a presidential candidate starts with the slogan, which typically portray that candidate’s platform. Slogans are very grassroots in that they get repeated; they appear on posters, flyers, billboards and…