The digital revolution has done so much to democratize marketing in the last few years. Now small, local HVAC businesses can compete with bigger companies on a much more equal footing. Here, we’ll look at three low-cost, and in some cases, free, methods to get huge reach and effective targeting as part of your HVAC…
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Simple way to use sales funnels in dental marketing
You’ve probably seen the term “sales funnel” quite a lot as you’ve been researching digital marketing online. They can be extremely powerful when you’re trying to convert leads, but how can you apply a sales funnel to your dental marketing strategy? That’s a really good question. Sales funnels works as you’d expect, by collecting as…
Is your social media marketing producing results?
Originally published on June 12, 2018. Updated on July 9, 2020. So you have your social media editorial calendar and you’re consistently posting good content and putting ads out there on social media. Congrats! Good job! Way to be proactive! The next question, naturally, is how effective are your efforts? Is your hard work producing…
How to tell if your social media marketing is effective
Originally published on May 10, 2018. Updated on June 30, 2020. You’ve started your own business. You’ve got a steady stream of customers. You’ve got a website. You’ve got a great reputation and plenty of word-of-mouth recommendations. Things are going well – really well – and you’re looking to take your business to the next…
Finance marketing: Start building your reputation
Every good finance marketing campaign starts with trust. When you help someone with their finances, they’re not just trusting you with the numbers. They’re trusting you with their livelihood. It doesn’t matter if you’re running a credit union or offering a new POS solution for small retail stores; you can have a profound impact. You…
What is StoryBrand marketing and how does it benefit my business? (VIDEO)
Originally published on June 20, 2019. Updated on May 22, 2020. In your personal or professional development, have you ever discovered something so innovative and earthshattering that you’re not quite sure how to incorporate it with your M.O.? Like, you’re frozen in your tracks, wondering if this new world will ever be compatible with the…
Digital marketing can make your Reno tourism business irresistible
Reno has a lot going for it. It’s famous for having glittering casinos, great weather, and since Lake Tahoe is just down the road, a lot to do outdoors. In 2018, the number of visitors to Reno topped 5 million for the first time, and we expect it to boom again later this year when…
Essential tools for tourism marketing
Originally published by Beacon Media + Marketing. Updated and revised by Jennifer Gracey, Web Content Strategist & Writer on 07/14/23. Making a significant post-COVID comeback, the tourism industry is roaring back to life with exciting opportunities in tow for travel agency and hospitality-based businesses, brands, destinations, and cultural and heritage experiences in the city. In…
Seth Godin is still right: Content marketing is the only marketing left
Originally published on August 19, 2016. Updated on May 19, 2020. Seth Godin is considered by many as the “godfather of modern marketing,” and back in 2015 he made the bold statement that “content marketing is the only marketing left.” By this, he meant that marketers should create content their audience genuinely cares about and…
How to prepare for the return of tourism
Big opportunities are coming for tourism marketing! With America beginning to open up for the summer, the market is going to be getting very competitive. Fewer people are going to be vacationing at the start, but businesses will be wanting to open as soon as possible to get their cash flow going again. This means…
Top tourism marketing strategies for 2020
The tourism industry has faced unprecedented challenges in 2020, but restrictions are lifting, and the time is coming for the sector to make a comeback. That means you need a strategy, and you’re going to need to pull it together relatively quickly. Why is tourism marketing important? Well, when the economy starts to re-open…
Facebook vs. LinkedIn: Which one is the B2B marketing winner?
Originally published on August 16, 2016. Updated on May 6, 2020. Facebook and LinkedIn are both social media juggernauts and they’re both competing for the B2B marketing dollar. Which one is the best? More specifically, which is the best for your business? If you’re like most busy business owners, you only have a limited amount…