Publicity Is Not Free Advertising. Don’t Destroy Your Efforts to Get Press By Slipping Into Sales Mode.
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Public relations is the most misunderstood function under the marketing-communications umbrella. Even with businesses that have a general understanding of PR, there are still some massive misconceptions. The most troubling one is the idea that it’s all just free advertising. What’s worse is thatRead More
5 Marketing Strategies Business Owners Should Start in 2022
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Though infinitely better than 2020, 2021 had its own unique challenges. With 2022 off to its start, it’s a chance to start fresh and do all the stuff we swore we’d get done every other year. Whether personal or professional, the new yearRead More
Leveraging Video To Close More Contracts
About the show: The Agency Spark Podcast, hosted by Sara Nay, is a collection of short-form interviews from thought leaders in the marketing consultancy and agency space. Each episode focuses on a single topic with actionable insights you can apply today. Check out the new Spark Lab Consulting website here!Read More
Branding Is Indispensable. Are You Using It to Your Advantage?
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the language of the Ancient Norse, “brandr” meant “to burn” — a word that was ultimately adapted to “brand” in English. At that time (and as far back as 2,000 BC at least), it meant marking cattle in a distinctive way,Read More
B2B Marketers: It’s Time to Make Inclusive Language a Priority. Here’s How.
If you’re in the business of marketing, I don’t need to tell you that words have power. They have the power to influence. The power to endear. The power to alienate. If you’re in the business of marketing, I don’t need to tell you how undesirable that last effect is.Read More
8 Ways Financial Planners Can More Effectively Market Themselves
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As a financial advisor, the goal is to see clients’ investments grow, and their word of mouth used to serve as a principal marketing vehicle for those in the field. But what if there are days, weeks, when there are no newRead More
The Business of Harnessing the Power of Social Media
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Social media platforms and channels continue to evolve, challenging businesses to adjust social strategies to capture the attention of target audiences, build brand visibility and generate leads. As business owners and entrepreneurs look to harness the power of social media in aRead More
Delivering Hospitality to Online Audiences
Takeaways from this episode: Obstacles are Opportunities – When Garry plateaued as a CEO he didn’t pout, he pivoted. When COVID hit 45 days after the doors opened to his new passion project, he didn’t close the Kissaki, he brought Kissaki to everyone who wanted it. Do it Yourself –Read More
How to Elevate Your B2B Marketing Career: Advice from Execs at Top B2B Brands
As the talent that drives the B2B marketing world re-evaluates the meaningfulness, purpose and balance of their work and personal life, many B2B brands are also working hard to elevate how they do business. From creating better marketing experiences for customers to improving the employee experience, connecting the work toRead More
Millennials Aren’t Always About the Digital Experience. That’s Good News for Your Marketing Department.
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It turns out that millennials’ digital-first reputation might be getting misinterpreted. And that could be a very good thing for your business’s marketing department. As a generational cohort, the majority of millennials are at the height of their consumption power, according toRead More
