Beacon Media + Marketing
Influencer marketing is on fire right now. According to the Digital Marketing Institute, 49% of consumers depend on influencer recommendations. “49% of consumers depend on influencer recommendations.” – Digital Marketing Institute That’s crazy! Influencer marketing is both extremely approachable to the influencer who gets paid for it and highly valuable for the business who…
Originally published on July 18, 2013. Updated on May 31, 2019. Is it important for CEOs to be active on social media? My answer to this question is a resounding YES! Social media is here to stay, and it’s becoming more and more critical to our communication systems. While I believe there are some legitimate…
Originally published on January 19, 2016. Updated on May 30, 2019. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” That saying has been making the rounds on playgrounds for well over a century. It’s an adage that implies that words and insults can’t hurt whoever is the brunt of the…
If you are the owner of a medical spa and you are looking for a comprehensive guide to your social media marketing, this is for you. Our team has been marketing for medical spas for years, and we have learned a few things along the way. This guide is a compilation of our social media expertise and best practices, put together from the medical spa marketing perspective.
“The best place to hide a dead body is on the second page of Google.” – Anonymous It is often the first question our clients ask us. “How do I get on the first page of Google?” Many times, it comes in the form of a demand. “Get me on the first page of Google.”…
Originally published on August 3, 2013. Updated on May 31, 2019. So you want to be a connected CEO? You want to take the plunge? Great! But where do you actually start? Corporate social media 101 Make sure your company has a social media policy that both the PR and HR can agree and live…
Ready to finally get a social media strategy up and running for your business? With as competitive as the Reno market is becoming, now is the time to get your social media off the ground. Our team has fine-tuned the following best practices after 20 years in the marketing business. First, we’ll cover the…
If you have been researching digital marketing strategies for your business, you have probably heard of Search Engine Optimization or SEO. SEO is the practice of using keywords and phrases to boost a company website in a search engine such as Google. But what about optimization for your social media profiles? There is a lot…
We’re seeing some great results for our clients, specifically in Anchorage, using a new geo targeting technology that the brilliant folks at Facebook have developed. It’s called Local Awareness Ads, and it’s designed to bring customers right to your door. The ads are created to target Facebook users that are within a certain radius near your office…
LinkedIn is one of the top three social media networking channels in the world and is a dynamo when it comes to personal, professional marketing and networking. Here at a few tips to help you stay on top of your LinkedIn game. Introduce Yourself Your profile picture should never be taken for granted or overlooked.…
Facebook has been rolling out it’s live streaming video feature in waves for the last four months. Live let’s you connect with real-time video to your friends, fans, and followers on Facebook. It is currently available to people with an iPhone and has been available to celebrities, athletes and other verified public figures via the Mentions app…
This week, we shared a video to our Facebook page about the elements of a successful Facebook ads campaign. This blog is a further breakdown of the metrics and best practices we discussed, containing graphs and images. We hope you enjoy! What to Look For When you open Facebook Ads Manager in the morning, there…
