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We Predict TikTok will be the new key to engaging GenZ
Over the coming year, millennials and GenZers are expected to inherit $68 trillion, the greatest generational wealth transfer of all time. To capture the...
Small Business Focus: Advertise Local
By Mary Roper and Steve Johnson Now that we’ve made it through the first few months of the new year should it be “out with the old/in with the new” when it comes to advertising? While digital marketing can be measured in clicks and views, we should not forget...
If your brand fell in the woods, would it still make a sound?
One of my favorite things about camping is its simplicity – just one of everything you need and only the essentials. One plate, one bowl, one cup, one pan – just what fits in the car carrier and no more. Aside from the simplicity of the things, I also enjoy only...
FredTalks: Why Are Style Guides Important?
Today’s topic on FredTalks: Why Are Style Guides Important? The first question we always ask new graphic...
In a world with every kind of milk, be more than plain milk.
Are you inadvertently hiding the information your customers need most, or maybe omitting it altogether in your marketing? We often know our business so well, we forget what’s it like to be on the outside of it. Also, a prospect may know they need someone like you, but how do they know they need exactly you when they are making that decision in seconds?
FredTalks: Static vs. Dynamic Digital Ads
We thought our 70th anniversary was a great excuse to create a new video series...
Crossings
Crossing the road, Crossing the bridge. Crossing the river, Crossing the ridge. I’ve crossed many times before, I did not know why. Now I know, I must try. By Steve Johnson “Never follow the crowd ... until and unless you're crossing the road.” – Author...
Communicating via video conference
Without direct contact, many businesses may be facing difficulty adapting to virtual correspondence. Nowadays, the next best thing is a video conference. While a simple conference call may be well within the comfort zone for several businesses, there is something...
Keeping It Positive During a Pandemic
As stated in our last blog post, maintaining contact with your customers is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, informing your customers of the many changes your business may be facing doesn’t always have to come through a solemn e-mail....
How to Make Smart Marketing Decisions During a Pandemic: The Five R’s
In the midst of the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic, many companies may be facing uncertainty around their advertising and public relations strategies. With changing budgets, staffing and environments, it is essential to foster appropriate communication between your...