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Marketing

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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Keep It Simple Stupid: How Businesses Can Use the KISS Principle
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Learn how you can use the KISS principle in your business to improve relationships and make your team more creative at little cost.

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8 Marketing Challenges Only Nonprofits Understand
By Jennifer Dublino | July 17, 2025

Marketing for a nonprofit is very different from corporate marketing. Here are some common nonprofit marketing challenges and how to overcome them.

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User-Generated Content: More Than Customer Reviews
By Mark Fairlie | July 16, 2025

User-generated content boosts trust, engagement and conversions — turning customers into brand advocates and delivering cost-effective marketing results.

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Internet Advertising: How New Technology Is Impacting Online Advertising
By Stella Morrison | July 14, 2025

Learn how technology is changing and how adapting to it can help your marketing.

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Brand Videos: How Much Do They Really Cost?
By Matt Byrom | July 14, 2025

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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CRM Switch: 5 Tips for CRM Change Management
By Alex Haimann | July 14, 2025

Switching CRM requires identifying current problems, researching alternatives, data migration, team training and customization. Costs include time and effort.

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Emojis at Work: Should You Use Emojis in Business Communications?
By Sean Peek | July 11, 2025

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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How Much Does Customer Service Training Cost?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 10, 2025

Customer service can make or break a company's success. Learn the costs and types of customer service training and how training can benefit your business.

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Elevating Expectations: 6 Ways Product Quality Affects Your Brand
By Sammi Caramela | July 10, 2025

Product quality builds customer trust, drives repeat business, and boosts profitability. High-quality products reduce complaints and increase loyalty.

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About Us Page: Why Your Business Needs an ‘About’ Page
By Jennifer Dublino | June 30, 2025

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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Does Corporate Gift-Giving Produce The Desired Outcome?
By Ryan McGonagill | June 26, 2025

Nearly half of professionals are influenced to keep working with vendors who send holiday gifts. Recipients expect $100 values but median spend is only $30.

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monday.com Email Marketing Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | May 20, 2025

Monday.com is a visual project management platform starting at $13 per user per month with customizable dashboards, 250+ integrations and automation.

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Textline Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 05, 2025

Textline offers robust communication and security features. Learn why it's our choice for the best text message marketing service for large businesses.

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Podium Text Message Marketing Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | March 27, 2025

Podium is an online reputation management service that allows you to acquire and manage customer reviews from one robust platform.

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Constant Contact Email Marketing Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | March 24, 2025

Constant Contact is an affordable and easy-to-use email marketing service. It has all the tools businesses need to create great email campaigns.

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MMS vs. SMS: Which is Best for Text Message Marketing?
By Mark Fairlie | March 20, 2025

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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Email Design Guide (With Examples)
By Jennifer Dublino | February 13, 2025

Email is a critical marketing tool. Discover how to design your own in this complete guide that includes best practices and campaign examples.

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Campaigner Email Marketing Review and Pricing
By Nicole Fallon | February 10, 2025

Campaigner is email marketing software with all the features businesses need to create professional and effective email campaigns.

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Salesforce vs. Zendesk Sell Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | February 05, 2025

The right CRM system can generate more leads, drive sales and improve customer service. Here's how two top CRM solutions, Salesforce and Zendesk, compare.

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Salesforce vs. Pipedrive Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | February 05, 2025

Salesforce and Pipedrive are two of the leading CRM platforms for small businesses. See our comparison of pricing, features and more.

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Make Your LinkedIn Comments Sound Human (Even If They Aren’t)
By Antonio Ferme | February 04, 2025

Our full Q&A with LinkedIn influencer Craig Davis

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Email Pop-Up Benefits and Examples
By Rachelle Gordon | January 15, 2025

Email pop-up boxes can help grow your business. Learn more in this complete guide.

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Why Influencer Marketing Should Focus on Relationships
By Shane Barker | December 19, 2024

Whether you are targeting small or large audience, the success in influencer marketing largely depends on the relationship.

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Not All Businesses Need Influencers, Explains Business Influencer Jonathan Goodman (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | December 16, 2024

A Q&A with the author of The Obvious Choice

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7 Highly Effective Ways to Build an Online Community for Your Business
By Max Freedman | December 02, 2024

Online communities keep your target audience engaged with one another and your brand. Here's how to effectively build an online community.

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How to Draft an Email Newsletter
By Rachelle Gordon | November 20, 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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The Ins and Outs of Customer Lifetime Value for B2B Industries
By Denis Zhinko | November 18, 2024

Examining customer lifetime value yields metrics that help you gain high-level customers. Learn how to make CLV part of customer relationship management.

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Automated Email Sequence Examples
By Marisa Sanfilippo | November 06, 2024

Five automated email sequences boost engagement: onboarding welcomes subscribers, cart abandonment recovers sales, and nurture campaigns convert leads.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | October 16, 2024

Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email Studio starts at $400/month with enterprise automation, AI personalization, and seamless CRM integration for large businesses.

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5 Email Marketing Tips to Grow Your Small Business
By Jennifer Dublino | August 16, 2024

Email marketing is inexpensive and effective. Follow these tips to make the most of your email marketing campaigns and strategy for your business.