Alaska’s economy is often referred to as a “3 legged stool. Which means, jobs customary to Alaskans can fit into three primary categories, or “legs”; Petroleum, federal government, and all other sectors. What this means for those of us who have jobs that do not depend on petroleum or the federal government make up the…
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Pinterest Offers “Buyable Pins” [A Look At How It Works]
That’s right, your wishes have been granted. You can now buy things directly from Pinterest! As a customer, this makes things so much easier. Every pin accompanied by a blue price tag is available for purchase. You can even see color availability directly on the app! Once you decide to buy something, just click the…
BEACON Media + Marketing is Alaska’s first HubSpot partner and reseller
Contact: [email protected] 907-563-6008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BEACON Media + Marketing is Alaska’s first HubSpot partner and reseller. Anchorage, AK (July 2, 2013) – BEACON Media + Marketing announces it’s partnership with HubSpot, an international inbound marketing expert. HubSpot’s all-in-one marketing software helps more than 8,000 companies in 56 countries attract leads and convert them into…
Are You Easily Pinfluenced?
No doubt your company has made themselves known on Facebook by now. Maybe you’ve even ventured further and created a Twitter account? If you just nodded your head yes then congrats! You’re well on your way to expanding your customer base and how you interact with them. When used right, each social media “tool” can…
Put the Graphic Into Infographic
We are a visual society that consumes digital data at an insane rate. One of the best ways to communicate large amounts of data is an infographic. Offer precise and compelling data. Choose the data you would like to share and simplify it into numbers, graphs, and icons. Only share information that is relevant and…
5 Steps Towards Social Media Success on Facebook in 2013
One of my favorite quotes is by none other than the late Zig Ziglar. He said: “A goal properly set is halfway reached.” The longer I’m in the field of marketing the more Ziglar’s truth is revealed. Without a series of tangible goals, clear direction and a touch of patience, the vast and changing landscape…
Let’s be Social!
Hello there Beacon blog readers! Here’s the first blog from your local print-world maven. I must make a confession: I’m a type fiend. When I receive emails from MyFonts News, I have to do my best to not short circuit my keyboard with irrepressible drool. Just picture most women’s reaction to Jimmy Choo shoes and…
Savvy Marketing in our Social Media World. Part 1
Are you intimidated by the new buzz words popping up everyday? Are you wondering where to start and how far in to get? Do you groan every time someone asks you if you have Pinned, Tagged, Tweeted, Friended, etc? The scope of advertising and marketing is changing and it is changing fast. How are you…