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We're always writing about the latest and greatest in the world of marketing, plus we like to link to some of our favourite inspiration!
May 16, 2019
7 Sensational Ways Companies Successfully Sailed With LGBTQ-Friendly Advertising
According to a recent article, companies implementing LGBTQ-friendly advertising are really taking over the helm when it comes to sailing with successful marketing practices. Research revealed two important elements when openly embracing the gay community with a buyer's intent becoming 40% higher and a 66% increase
read moreEmail Design Trends for 2019
Extra! Extra! Email campaigns remain the marketing tool with the highest return on investment. But their graphic design, form, and content are changing with the digital landscape and the market. Updating your email marketing strategy for 2019 can keep you relevant and
Read moreMay 01, 2019
Your Guide to Hosting an Effective Contest on Facebook
Digital marketing is becoming the way of the future. Even local businesses aren't just local anymore. The advent of the internet has made it possible for every business, no matter how big or small, to have a powerful web presence. So now you're wondering how to leverag
Read moreApr 18, 2019
Clever Business Cards: Top 12 Best, Most Creative Designs Ever Created
Even though it seems today's technology has taken over our when it comes to connecting with consumers, don't jump ship when it comes to the use of business cards. According to recent statistics, 72% of potential customers will judge a company by the quality of the
Read moreApr 01, 2019
Release The Kraken! Facebook For Business 102
Did you know if the legendary Kraken was a real-life animal instead of a merely a myth, it would be a living relative of today's octopus (go figure)? Both are classified as being a cephalopod, or a larger-than-life, predatory sea creature with a bilateral body, di
Read moreMar 21, 2019
What the Shell is a Micro-Influencer… And How Do I Get One?
So maybe you know your inbound from your outbound marketing. You know what SEO stands for and you're down with PPC ads. But of all the new terms that marketing has invented, micro-influencer is by far the most puzzling. Is it like a micro-brew? Or a micro-USB cable? Wa
Read moreMar 08, 2019
Navigating the Seas of Digital Marketing
Are you a bit lost at sea when it comes to digital marketing? Are you looking for some digital marketing tips for some quick wins? If you're a business owner, you already have a ton of fish to fry; and if you are a marketing manager, it can be time-consuming, and maybe
Read moreFeb 20, 2019
Raters ‘Gonna Rate: How to Respond to Negative Reviews Like it Ain’t No Thang
Have you ever gotten a bad review? Naw, we're kidding, every brand in the known universe has gotten at least one bad review. Your page or product can be up for less than a day before your first bad review, or it could take weeks or months, but eventually it happens.
Read moreFeb 14, 2019
Top Website Design Trends of 2019
We're stepping into a fresh new year! Believe it or not (we choose not to!) we're nearly two decades into the 2000s. We've seen some incredible changes in the digital space over these last 20 years. In particular web design has gone through some radical shifts. Let's cl
Read moreJan 29, 2019
How to Get “Betta” at Ranking: +7 Killer SEO Tips
Ranking in today's SEO ecosystem is difficult. Between the 4 billion "best strategies ever!" blogs and Google's increasingly complex algorithm, trying to compete against your top competitors can make you (p)irate. So, today, we're going to give you some SEO tips that wi
Read moreJan 29, 2019
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