Back in the good old days, you could advertise in the daily paper, an outdoor board, on one of the local radio stations or one of three TV channels—a media mix. Today, of course, we don’t have the luxury of that simplicity. Instead of three TV channels, there are over 300. Radio and print have […]
Advertising and Lead Generation
Low Tech But Effective
Looking for new customers? In today’s 24/7 plugged-in world, we tend to focus on the digital marketing tactics that are all the rage. Social media, SEO, and content marketing seem to get top billing of late but don’t let all the hype distract you from some of the simpler, low tech tactics that have worked […]
3 Leaflet Marketing Distribution Tips That Will Draw Customers to Your Business in No Time
Leaflet marketing distribution is one of the most popular traditional marketing strategies. Not only that it is a cost-effective promotion option but, in today’s digital world, it is still very effective. According to research conducted by the Direct Marketing Association, 48% of consumers who receive a leaflet actually visited the shop that was advertised on […]
Find Gold with Forgotten Leads
What do you pay for a lead these days? I don’t know about you, but it seems my lead costs are going Up and Up and Up… Depending on the business you might pay anywhere from $0.50 to $20 for a lead. And if you want actual buyers of your products and services, your costs […]
Find Gold with Forgotten Leads
What do you pay for a lead these days? I don’t know about you, but it seems my lead costs are going Up and Up and Up… Depending on the business you might pay anywhere from $0.50 to $20 for a lead. And if you want actual buyers of your products and services, your costs […]
The Era of “We’re Sorry” Advertising
There’s an interesting trend that speaks to a significant change in how brands are evaluated and how quickly they can go from hero to goat. I want to explore the origins of the trend and next time we’ll look at some examples and best practices in response to this new normal and the best way […]
What You Need to Know About LinkedIn Lead Gen Campaigns
Are you looking for a new and easy way to gather leads? Looking to promote some kickass content and gather leads while you promote it? Look no further than LinkedIn’s lead gen forms. Lead gen forms come pre-filled with LinkedIn profile data, letting members send you their professional info with just a couple of clicks. The advantage […]
How to Leverage Google’s Smart Bidding
It’s no secret that the digital marketing industry can and does change rapidly. As digital marketers, we need to be aware of it, embrace it, and learn how to thrive in this ever-changing landscape to stay competitive for the success of our audience. Google has been moving forward with more and more automation for Google […]
Stop Focusing on the Top of the Pipeline!
Virtually every sales person and organization have pipeline/funnel problems. Almost all the time, they are anemic. Virtually every pipeline has quality and integrity issues. Likewise, there are too many velocity issues. It seems the universal, go to solution for bad pipelines is to find more qualified opportunities. That is, we need to focus at the […]
How to Qualify Leads at Expos
Fairs and expos will bring you an unlimited supply of leads when you learn how to qualify leads! Your time is valuable! When you use this technique to qualify leads at the event, your time finding fairs and expos, setting them up and working them will be well-spent as you will bring home quality leads! […]
