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In order to grow your business, you need to get the word out about your products and services. That’s where marketing comes in. Whether you’re looking for low cost ways to reach your target audience or you have a budget for widespread advertising and public relations campaigns, our Marketing hub will help you tailor your messaging and expand your brand.

Latest in Marketing News: Advice, Tips and Resources

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Marketing to College Students
By Max Freedman | May 18, 2026
College students are a specific demographic who require authentic and value-driven marketing. Here is how you can use digital content to reach Gen Z consumers.
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The 5:3:2 Rule for Social Media Explained
By Jennifer Dublino | May 18, 2026
Social media marketing is an effective way of improving audience engagement and building your brand, but you need a strategy. Learn how to use the 5:3:2 rule.
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How to Identify and Remove Fake Google Reviews
By Adam Uzialko | May 14, 2026
Fake Google reviews can affect a brand’s reputation and do real damage. This guide explains how to identify and remove fake reviews before they can harm your business.
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Strategies for Building Brand Trust Through Video
By Joe Forte | May 14, 2026
Learn how video marketing can build brand trust, strengthen customer relationships and drive sales with storytelling, testimonials, SEO tips and platform recommendations.
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Aim and Fire! How to Identify Your Target Audience
By Mark Fairlie | May 14, 2026
Learn how to identify your target audience with market research, customer personas, competitor analysis and AI-powered insights so you can create smarter marketing campaigns.
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10 Tips to Keep Your Emails Out of Gmail’s Promotions Tab
By Julie Thompson | May 08, 2026
Learn 10 practical ways to keep your marketing emails out of Gmail’s Promotions tab, improve deliverability and give subscribers more reasons to open.
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What Is Google Ads, and Why Should You Use It?
By Max Freedman | May 08, 2026
Learn what Google Ads is, how it works and why businesses use it to reach motivated buyers. Explore campaign types, costs, setup steps and strategies for better results.
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Why Responding to All Your Online Reviews Is Critical
By Jennifer Dublino | May 08, 2026
Online reviews are an important part of your small business's reputation. It's also important to respond to every review you receive, positive or negative.
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6 Effective Strategies for Communication in a Crisis
By Julie Thompson | May 06, 2026
Learn six effective crisis communication strategies to protect your brand, support employees, reassure customers and avoid common mistakes when your business faces a crisis.
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Not Just a Game: Legal Considerations for Social Media Contests and Sweepstakes
By Jennifer Dublino | May 05, 2026
Learn the legal rules for social media contests and sweepstakes, including AMOE, state registration, platform policies, tax requirements and giveaway best practices.
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Text Message Laws Every Business Needs to Follow
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | May 05, 2026
Text message marketing can drive results, but noncompliance can be costly. Learn the TCPA, CTIA, state SMS laws, consent rules and penalties to know.
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Why Print Marketing Is Still Important in a Digital World
By Adam Uzialko | April 27, 2026
Print marketing still plays an important role in a digital-first world. Here’s how you can use print marketing to grow your business and drive more sales.
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Instagram Best Posting Practices
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 16, 2026
Learn Instagram best practices to boost engagement, reach more customers and turn your posts into real business results.
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How to Remove Negative Content From Google: A DIY Guide for Small Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | April 15, 2026
Brand reputation management means proactively influencing the narrative around your business, and that includes removing negative content from Google.
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What Makes Customer Loyalty So Important
By Max Freedman | April 15, 2026
Discover why customer loyalty is critical for business success and how to build it with strategies that increase retention, revenue and customer lifetime value.
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4 Benefits of Using Social Media to Grow Your Small Business
By Jennifer Dublino | April 15, 2026
Discover four key benefits of social media for small businesses, plus common mistakes to avoid and tips to improve engagement, trust and sales.
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How to Set Up & Leverage Your Instagram Business Account
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 13, 2026
Instagram Business accounts can be indispensable in promoting your brand through social media marketing. Here is what you need to know to leverage your account.
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Ineffective Imagery: The Case for Dumping Stock Photography
By Jennifer Dublino | March 30, 2026
You can create better content with high-quality original visuals rather than opting for stock photography. Here’s how to find compelling images for your brand.
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Emojis at work: Should you use emojis in business communications?
By Sean Peek | March 26, 2026
Here's how emojis add emotion to conversations, creating richer and more meaningful conversations by clarifying the tone of the written conversation.
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The Best Lead Scoring Tools for 2026
By Adam Uzialko | March 25, 2026
These lead scoring tools can help you identify which prospects are most likely to convert so you can focus your time on those who are ready to become customers.
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13 Ways to Repurpose Your Blog Content for More Traffic
By Mark Fairlie | March 25, 2026
Repurpose your blog content to get more traffic and reach new audiences. Learn 13 practical ways to reuse posts across email, social media and more.
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User-Generated Content: More Than Customer Reviews
By Mark Fairlie | March 24, 2026
User-generated content boosts trust, engagement and conversions — turning customers into brand advocates and delivering cost-effective marketing results.
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How to Use Video Content Marketing More Effectively
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2026
Video can boost your marketing strategy and increase leads, user engagement and sales. Learn how to incorporate video into your marketing strategy.
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Brand Videos: How Much Do They Really Cost?
By Matt Byrom | March 23, 2026
Video content can help small businesses expand their reach and increase engagement. Here's how much it costs to make a brand video.
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Keep It Simple Stupid: How Businesses Can Use the KISS Principle
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2026
Businesses can communicate better within the workplace by using the Keep It Simple Stupid tool. Learn how the KISS principle can improve operational efficiency.
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Internet Advertising: How New Technology Is Impacting Online Advertising
By Stella Morrison | March 19, 2026
Learn how technology is changing and how adapting to it can help your marketing.
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Lead Nurturing Strategies That Convert Prospects into Customers
By Adam Uzialko | March 16, 2026
Lead nurturing means understanding your prospects’ needs and providing them with the support and information they need to move toward becoming customers.
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Building a Scalable Lead Generation System for Small Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | March 16, 2026
Creating a scalable lead generation system can help your small business grow quickly, converting leads into customers and driving new business consistently.
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5 Ways to Influence Your Email Subscribers With Relevant Content
By Jennifer Dublino | March 16, 2026
Customer and prospect engagement is crucial in email marketing campaigns. Learn how to influence and impact subscribers with timely, relevant content.