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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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Experience Over Goods: The Millennial Shift in Spending
By Jennifer Dublino | July 30, 2024

Millennials have markedly different spending habits from their predecessors. Learn how to shift your strategy to appeal to them.

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How to Create a Contest That Makes Your Brand Go Viral
By Sean Peek | July 30, 2024

Contests can create excitement and engagement for your brand, and help find new customers. Learn how you can run a successful promotion.

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How to Make Your Direct Sales Business Explode in No Time
By Mark Fairlie | July 30, 2024

A direct sales business sells products or services outside of a retail environment. Follow these tips and strategies to build your direct sales business.

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The Cold Weather Effect: Raising Profits When Temperatures Drop
By Jennifer Post | July 30, 2024

The cold weather effect is a retail phenomenon of increased profits during cold weather. Learn how to weatherproof your business to reap the benefits.

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No Need for Reinvention: 15 Ways to Repurpose Your Blog Content for More Traffic
By Mark Fairlie | July 25, 2024

Refreshing and repurposing blog posts can improve your site ranking, create more value, and attract new audiences. Learn how to repurpose your blog content.

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Are Stock Photos Still Worth Using in 2024?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 25, 2024

The stock images companies use are often not very good. Take advantage of alternatives to help your content perform better.

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These PR Mistakes Could Kill Your Business
By Julie Thompson | July 24, 2024

Public relations and marketing mistakes can irreparably harm your company to the point where you need to shut down. See what to avoid and get solutions.

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What Is Insight Selling? A Beginner’s Guide
By Paula Fernandes | July 24, 2024

Insight selling involves making a sale by using strategy to coach the customer through the buying process. Here is how it can help your customers.

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How to Repurpose Old Content to Boost Marketing Results
By Jennifer Dublino | July 24, 2024

Save time on content creation and get more results by repurposing existing content. Learn how to repurpose content, find new audiences, and boost SEO.

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7 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Customer Service
By David Gargaro | July 23, 2024

Businesses use texting to support customer service strategies and boost customer satisfaction. Learn seven ways to use text messages for customer service.

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11 Social Media Networks to Use for Personal Branding
By Jennifer Dublino | July 23, 2024

Personal branding can help you in your current business and in the future. Start building your personal brand with these 11 social media platforms.

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How Can Beacons Integrate With Traditional Marketing?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 23, 2024

Bluetooth beacons are a marketing channel that helps you interact with consumers at specific locations. Learn how to use beacons in your marketing plan.

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Get Inspired: The Top 10 Blogs on Sales Management for 2024
By Skye Schooley | July 23, 2024

With sales teams more important than ever, it's essential to stay up to date on sales management topics. Here are 10 blogs to inspire your sales efforts.

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Why Responding to All Your Online Reviews Is Critical
By Jennifer Dublino | July 22, 2024

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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Text Message Laws Every Business Needs to Follow
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | July 22, 2024

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

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7 Strategies to Make Your Google Ads Campaign a Success
By Chad Brooks | July 22, 2024

Google Ads can help you improve traffic and find more qualified prospects and customers. Learn seven strategies to make your Google Ads campaign a success.

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Stay in the Know: How to Keep Up With Digital Marketing Trends
By Jennifer Dublino | July 22, 2024

Digital marketing is constantly changing, and it's important to keep up with the trends to stay ahead of the competition. Here's how to stay in the know.

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Complete Guide to Building a Sales Process
By David Gargaro | July 22, 2024

A sales process helps you convert leads into customers and earn consistent sales in your business.

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Small Business Blogging: 6 Reasons It Works and Tips for Execution
By Jennifer Post | July 15, 2024

Learn six reasons why you need to start a blog for your small business, and how to do it right.

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Why Your E-Commerce Marketing Campaign Failed
By Ronald Dod | July 09, 2024

Learn the most common reasons why most e-commerce marketing campaigns fail.

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How to Conduct a Marketing Analysis
By Adam Uzialko | July 09, 2024

Learn how to conduct a marketing analysis that will help you create better strategies to promote your business and understand your customers.

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Know Your Customers: How Different Generations Prefer to Pay
By Sean Peek | July 09, 2024

Businesses should understand what payment tools their customers like to use. Learn the methods different demographics favor.

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Yes, Your Small Business Needs an ‘About’ Page
By Jennifer Dublino | July 05, 2024

Your website's About page is a marketing powerhouse that helps visitors get to know your brand. Learn best practices for creating an effective About page.

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Why Small Businesses Need a Social Media Presence
By Sean Peek | July 02, 2024

A social media presence is necessary for all brands today, but especially important for small businesses. Here is why.

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13 Marketing Strategies That Will Boost Your Holiday Sales
By Jennifer Dublino | July 01, 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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How to Choose the Right Digital Marketing Strategy for Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | July 01, 2024

Online marketing is crucial for business success. Learn how to assess your options and create an effective digital marketing strategy for your business.

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Why Efficient Customer Service Is Better Than Friendly Customer Service
By Jamie Johnson | June 26, 2024

Greeting your customers with a smile is important, but efficiency matters even more. Learn how to provide efficient customer service.

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How Projection Mapping Is Changing the Ad World
By Sean Peek | June 24, 2024

Projection mapping can transform buildings into works of art and garner lots of attention. Here is how to use this marketing technique.

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How Do You Sustain and Grow Your Customer Relationships?
By Jennifer Dublino | June 24, 2024

The most important thing in sales and marketing is to attract and retain your most profitable business customers. Get tips and strategies.

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How to Tell if Your Business Is Growing Too Quickly (and What to Do About It)
By Mark Fairlie | June 24, 2024

While small businesses strive for growth, it's crucial to monitor signs of overburdening your company. Learn the signs of a business growing too quickly.