There is no doubt about it, 2020 is perhaps the most difficult year any of us has had to face. This year is also challenging for many of the world’s top brands. Top brands are now being forced to rethink their communication strategies. These leading brand strategies are now focused on communicating in trust, taking … Read more
Did you know that 90% of consumers research online and rely on review sites before making a purchase? Google reviews make it or break it for your business. We live in a world where everybody Googles everything, and ratings can make or break your business. Just a half star increase in your rating is equivalent … Read more
After nearly two decades of marketing and branding businesses, I needed to shift and use my experience to brand individuals for a new career path. I quickly came to realize it is much more challenging branding a person than a company . Now I have much admiration for influencers and other individuals who have excelled … Read more
In my last blog “Marketing and the Power of Free” and subsequent vlog, I wrote about the impact of giving away products and/or free services. By sampling or giving your product away at no cost builds brand awareness, increases sales and enhances your budget. But how does it work and why? Free and the Law … Read more
In terms of reaching your target market, free giveaways or free samples are more successful in earning a response from your audience. Free samples are surprisingly more cost effective than traditional marketing. The power of free samples in marketing is exponential. Using “free” as a strategy allows businesses to reach potential customers that may have … Read more
Social media plays a huge role in the lives of consumers. It has been estimated that 2.62 billion people worldwide use at least one social media platform and the average time spent amounted to 135 minutes per day. According to Forbes, personal branding is now more important than ever and, if managed effectively, will give you … Read more
In my last blog “Where Video Marketing is the King of Content”, I discussed the importance of creating video marketing to stay relevant online. While writing this blog series, I also created my own vlog “Minute of Marketing” as a how to DIY guide, sharing insights and examples of marketing initiatives. Depending on the type … Read more
Per the online site Hubspot, more than 50% of your clients/diners/shoppers want to see videos from your brand over any other type of media you are providing. It is projected that people will consume 100 minutes each day watching online videos in 2021. With the current pandemic, that number might even be higher. But you’re … Read more
Not sure what to post for Social Media Day 2020? Here are some fun post ideas to freshen up your feed as we ring in a decade of celebrating #SocialMediaDay! Since 2010, the internet has celebrated #SocialMediaDay annually on June 30th. Of course, every day is social media day for those of us in the … Read more
During these uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, many brands are choosing to diversify their social media platform use to achieve a broader reach. Communications Strategist, Edan Gelt discusses the tactic for her social media trends blog series! Online orders, curbside pickup and contactless deliveries have become the norm for many brands during the COVID-19 … Read more