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Everything you need to know about marketing to drive new sales, and how to keep your existing customer base.

Latest in Marketing News: Advice, Tips and Resources

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5 Ideas to Boost Your Loyalty Program’s Success
By Mark Fairlie | April 01, 2024

Want to boost customer loyalty and retention for your business? Learn rewards program tactics to help you build a loyal customer base and drive more sales.

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What Should You Do When a Client Ignores You?
By Lauren Kubiak | April 01, 2024

Is your client dodging your emails and calls? It might be time to move forward. Here's how to handle the situation.

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Marketing vs. Mobile Marketing: Where, When and How to Use Them
By Jennifer Dublino | April 01, 2024

SMS marketing is text message marketing and mobile marketing refers to a multichannel digital marketing strategy. Learn how to use both marketing methods.

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Text Message Laws Every Business Needs to Follow
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | April 01, 2024

Learn the laws governing text message marketing to avoid significant fines and legal issues in your SMS marketing campaigns.

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MMS vs. SMS: Which Is Best for Text Message Marketing?
By Mark Fairlie | April 01, 2024

SMS and MMS are two different ways to send text messages. Learn how to choose the right one for your small business’s marketing campaign.

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How to Build Brand Advocacy in 6 Simple Steps
By Jennifer Dublino | March 25, 2024

Brand advocacy is when customers are so happy with your brand that they promote it. Learn how to encourage organic advocacy and find brand ambassadors.

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The 5:3:2 Rule for Social Media Explained
By Jennifer Dublino | March 19, 2024

Social followers don't always want a hard sell, but you must accomplish business goals. Learn what to post and how much of each content type is optimal.

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Sell Yourself: 7 Secrets to Appearing Confident During a Sales Pitch
By Julie Thompson | March 18, 2024

Learn how to feel more confident during sales presentations.

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6 Ways Email Automation Can Elevate Your Customer Support
By Sean Peek | March 15, 2024

Use these strategies to automate your email communications without coming across as cold to your customers.

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What Is Sales Pipeline Management?
By Nicole Fallon | March 08, 2024

Discover what a sales pipeline is, how to manage it, and ways to optimize your own pipeline.

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10 Reasons Brands Should Use Text Message Marketing
By Skye Schooley | March 04, 2024

Text message marketing is an easy way to boost your digital marketing efforts. Learn why and how you should use it.

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10 Ways to Get Good Customer Reviews
By Skye Schooley | March 01, 2024

Online review platforms are the new Yellow Pages. Here's how to bring in more positive online reviews for your business.

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Pin It to Win It: The Do’s and Don’ts of Advertising on Pinterest
By Jennifer Dublino | February 28, 2024

There are compelling reasons to advertise on Pinterest. Learn about promoted pins, idea pins, try-on-product pins, collection ads and more. 

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Tips to Improve Customer Service on Your E-commerce Site
By Max Freedman | February 28, 2024

When you sell online, it's essential to make customer service personable. Learn how to sell excellent service, not just a product.

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Projection Mapping and the Law: What Advertisers Should Know
By Sean Peek | February 28, 2024

Projection mapping is a great way to impress customers and brand your business, but you should look into the legal implications first.

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Turn It Up: Aggressive Marketing Strategies for Startups in Any Industry
By Rachelle Gordon | February 16, 2024

If you've got a product ready to go, how do you market it so that you can sell as many as possible in a short time? Learn some strategies here.

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Online Reputation Management, and Why It Is Important
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | February 15, 2024

This guide describes online reputation management and how brands can use it to keep their public image positive.

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monday.com CRM Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | February 14, 2024

monday Sales CRM helps SMBs grow and manage all aspects of their operations. Learn how monday can help you customize sales and marketing workflows.

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4 Benefits of Using Social Media to Grow Your Small Business
By Jennifer Dublino | February 14, 2024

Every business can benefit from social media, no matter its size or industry. Learn four benefits of using social media and pitfalls to watch out for.

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Reengagement Email Strategy (With Examples)
By Max Freedman | February 14, 2024

Learn what a reengagement email marketing strategy is, and see examples of how companies have recaptured the attention of their audiences.

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Has Influencer Marketing Peaked?
By Julie Thompson | February 14, 2024

While marketing tactics often shift, influencers still get results when endorsing brands. Here is what a company needs to know.

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5 Ways to Increase Sales With Business Text Messages
By Elijah Masek-Kelly | February 14, 2024

Connecting to your audience via text messaging can help a business grow. Learn tips for texts that engage leads, reduce no-shows, qualify leads and more.

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How to Increase In-Store Sales With Online Marketing
By Sean Peek | February 14, 2024

Driving in-store traffic can be challenging. Since offline sales are highly influenced by online activity, try these digital marketing tactics.

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How to Draft an Email Newsletter (With templates)
By Rachelle Gordon | February 14, 2024

Your business's email newsletter can nurture leads and add value to your brand. Learn how to draft an email newsletter as part of your marketing plan.

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Email Analytics You Should Be Tracking
By Sean Peek | February 14, 2024

Your business should track certain email analytics. Learn how to create better marketing campaigns, improve customer engagement and drive more conversions.

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The Most Popular Giveaway Items for Customers
By Sean Peek | February 14, 2024

Is your business looking to give out promotional products? Consider these smart and trendy gift ideas.

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Super Sales Strategies: Quick Tips for Upselling and Cross-Selling
By Sean Peek | February 14, 2024

Improve your company's revenue by upselling and cross-selling like a pro. Follow these six easy tips to boost your sales.

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13 Marketing Strategies That Will Boost Your Holiday Sales
By Jennifer Dublino | February 14, 2024

Many businesses bring in the bulk of their revenue during the holidays. Learn how to maximize holiday sales and when to devise and implement your strategy.

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Why You Should Advertise on Podcasts
By Jennifer Dublino | February 14, 2024

Podcast advertising can be a cost-effective marketing solution that earns listener trust. Learn why advertising on podcasts works and how to get started.

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5 Tips to Reduce Friction on Your E-Commerce Website
By Chris Christoff | February 14, 2024

Anything that slows e-commerce website browsing or makes it difficult to navigate causes friction. Learn to reduce friction and increase online sales.