Marketing Musings
What We Write
Getting the word out about your company might seem easy at the surface level, but anyone serious about small business marketing knows there are complexities involved in getting it right. A recent report from Constant Contact titled “Small Business Now: The Current State of SMB Marketing,” lays out some revealing insights that speak to the […]
Read More… from Let’s Talk About Outsourcing Your Small Business Marketing
The contestants and the judges on The Great British Baking Show make it look so easy. Pipe some macarons, they say. Add a chocolate collar to that cake. And make sure you’re combining some wacky flavors nobody has ever put together before, but guess what? They’re amazing. Watching too many hours of baking shows can […]
Read More… from Mix It Up: You May Not Be the Paul Hollywood of Marketing, After All
The digital landscape is awash with content, which can overwhelm consumers from all angles. Only the most focused content will find its way to its intended audience. Constantly monitoring your search engine optimization (SEO) strategy is the best way to be sure you’re on track. Unlike ads, that are built around the premise that you’ll […]
Read More… from SEO Strategies Achieve More Than Higher Rankings
Imagine how different life would be if Ruth Wakefield had not dropped a chopped bar of semisweet chocolate into her famous butter cookies at the Toll House Inn to make up for being out of the recipe’s called-for nuts. No chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. No Cookie Crisp cereal. No Famous Amos or Chips […]
Read More… from Mix It Up: Why Your Marketing Might Need a Little Something New for Sweet Success
Your competitor ran an Instagram contest, so you decided to try one. Then, you had a summer promotion, so you sent out a few emails. When your team spent the day volunteering, you posted photos on social media. These are all fantastic ideas, and one or more of them likely gave you a bump in […]
Read More… from Is Your Marketing Puzzle Just a Handful of Disconnected Pieces?
With more than 200 household brands under its company logo, Kraft Heinz is a powerhouse in charge of establishing when and how a rebrand will happen. Recently, Kraft Heinz decided to rebrand one of its most famous products when it gave Jell-O a new logo and look. Rebranding is an important process that can better […]
You might think of them when you’re longing for a new pair of shoes. You appreciate their efforts when you bite into a store-bought cookie. And if you ever had to transport an important piece of jewelry across Middle Earth, you’d be sure to have one or two along. But, by and large, the bulk […]
Let’s talk about some of the classic perfect pairings of our time: Peanut Butter and Jelly: You’ve got to start with the best. The crunchy, salty taste of peanuts is perfectly complemented by the sweet grape flavor and texture of jelly. Each ingredient brings equal value to the sandwich, and ask anyone how they make […]
The time to begin planning your 2024 marketing strategy is now, and while next year may still seem far in the distance, you’re really just a few bites of turkey and a couple of candy canes from looking January dead in the eye. So, with that in mind, here are some trends you’ll want to […]
Read More… from Your 2024 Marketing Strategy: Bigger and Bolder
Getting the word out about your brand fosters business growth, but small business marketing efforts often produce lackluster results because they fail to develop an intentional strategy. Whether it’s not being consistent or neglecting to develop a strategic marketing plan, there are many reasons why small business marketing falls flat, including the following: Failure to […]
Read More… from Is it Time to Rethink Your Small Business Marketing Strategy?