Advertising and Lead Generation
3 Ways to Make PR Painless
Any entrepreneur who knows a great public relations pro understands how valuable these people are. Their ability to take information and create a strategy and narrative for best communicating that information is nothing shy of genius—truly.
Embrace Digital Personas Now Before It’s Too Late
As marketing continues to evolve, so does the tried and true exercises marketers have been doing for decades. Persona development is not exempt from this trend. Traditional persona development is still a powerful tool for marketers to use.
Direct Mail is the Hot New Media
Who would have thought it? People have been predicting the death of direct mail for over a decade. And yet, here we stand in 2013 and have to admit—direct mail is the hot new media.
Top 5 Forms of Advanced Content Marketing for Lead Generation
Content marketing is a necessity for every company that needs B2B lead generation, although many companies are unsure about how to use it to acquire leads. In reality, B2B content marketing is very simple, but its success hinges on providing a continuous stream of fresh and valuable content that is focused on specific buyers.
Reach Your Perfect Customer on Facebook
Want to reach customers based on location, age, interests and other demographics? Then Facebook’s advertising service may be just the right fit.
Make ’em Laugh in Advertising Messages
I had always suspected that funny advertising messages would get the best response from target audiences. When I worked with the late comic actor, Leslie Nielsen, producing humorous TV and radio spots for a nonprofit disability organization, people thought I was nuts.
The Way to Get the Most out of Every Lead
An online ad addressed to a specific segment of your market is a double-edged sword. While a targeted ad can positively influence the buying behavior of your audience, it can also cause the rest of the market to feel disconnected when they don’t see how the ad is relevant to them.
How Not to Advertise
To get the most out of your advertising, you need to make a clear call to action for your potential customers, and give them a sense of urgency. However, many businesses get it wrong.
“Is There Anyone Else We Should Be Talking To?”
Sometimes we become so task focused, we lose site of the bigger picture and what we could be doing. And we forget something critical, we forget to ask, “Is there anyone else we should be talking to?”