Half a billion people. That’s how many people watch videos on Facebook. Every. Single. Day. Add YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram and the numbers are enough to blow anyone’s mind. In today’s digital age, to not be utilizing a strong video strategy is akin to watching thousands of dollars fall from the
How to Amplify One Piece of Content
The world of content marketing has become Golden State Warriors [circa 2016] v. Chicago Bulls [circa 1996]-competitive. Every player knows how to hit the 3-point jump-shot (content creation). Every player knows the Triangle Defense (number of content pieces to post per month, when to post and where
3 Strategies Marketers Should Use to Attract & Retain Consumer Attention
The jig is up: consumers are now hip to the true measurement of their value! Gasp! In all seriousness, if you have not been backpacking through Costa Rican rainforests or safariing through Africa for the past decade, this is not a shocking development for you. In fact, you probably have been
6 Reasons Why Content Marketing is Key to Building Your Brand
Let’s get right to the chase: If you haven’t established an effective content marketing strategy for your brand, you are very likely giving away business to your competitors. Today’s aggressive digital economy leaves little wiggle room for marketing strategies that overlook the importance of content
Successful & Simple Marketing Plans
To develop a new business or grow an established business, you need to have a well thought out marketing plan. Marketing plans don’t have to be complicated or lengthy, they just need to provide a roadmap that will help direct your efforts and keep you focused on your overall objectives. Every
Geofencing – Is This the Latest Marketing Tactic for Small Business?
Marketing tactics are the actions you use to implement the strategy set in place to reach your marketing goals. There are several channels that can be used deploy your marketing campaigns. The definitive goal should be to reach individuals who are most likely to buy your product or
Direct Mail: Does it Still Work?
In this digital world, is it worth it to still do direct mail campaigns? In comparison to digital advertising, the cost of print and postage can get expensive. Plus, it is much harder to track and determine your ROI with a direct mail campaign. Ultimately, this is a hard question to answer.
Part 2. The Wild Coffee Philosophy for Small Business Marketing – Strategy Before Tactics
Now that we have defined the “who,” “what” and “why” of your business, and have developed a true marketing strategy, it is time to determine what type of tactics can be employed to get the word out. Become the area expert and display your knowledge through various social channels. As a small
Part 1. The Wild Coffee Philosophy for Small Business Marketing – Strategy Before Tactics
“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” – Sun Tzu Marketing isn’t magic. It does take a bit of guile, a lot of guts and, most importantly, the experience of knowing what works. And we know what works – strategy before