Amid the COVID-19 pandemic large global brands and small, local businesses alike have temporarily paused advertising campaigns. In fact, according to the Interactive Advertising Bureau, 74% of media buyers, planners, and brands indicated that the Coronavirus will have a bigger impact on advertising than the 2008 financial crisis. This is understandable, particularly as it applies to small businesses that may …
3 Post-COVID-19 Digital Communication Tips Plus Example Content
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic decline has forced businesses and individual professionals to operate in ways never imagined. Now, as we enter the initial phases of opening the nation’s economy, it’s crucial to be thinking about how to reopen and market your business effectively using these digital communication tips. While acclimating to this “new normal,” it’s also very important …
5 Tips for “Going Live” to Stay Connected with Your Customers
The world is in a strange spot right now. The situation surrounding COVID-19 changes every day, and it’s hard to say when things may go back to “normal.” Many businesses are struggling to find ways to stay connected to their customers, even while their doors remain closed. Maybe you can relate. Good news! The doors of social media are always …
Crisis Communication: 5 Tips for Communicating Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic sweeps across the world, many businesses and individuals alike are faced with an unprecedented crisis to which they must respond. Nationwide, business owners and other professionals are focused on how to sustain revenue flow while also working to develop and implement plans for working remotely and communicating details to their consumers. Right now, it’s …
COVID-19 – Business Resources to Help During the Pandemic
Nationwide, the ongoing Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has left businesses, both big and small, grappling with how to run a business, implement remote work plans, and communicate to their consumers. Read on to explore various business resources and tips that can help you and your business navigate COVID-19. Take Advantage of Slow Times Everyone is struggling to deal with Coronavirus COVID-19 …
Filtered Reviews? We’re Here to Yelp!
Online Reputation Management & Yelp Online reputation management is a significant facet of digital PR and must be monitored and maintained accordingly. In the modern digital age, many consumers turn to online resources and websites to search for local businesses to accommodate their needs and wants. This is why having a positive online reputation is essential as it increases your …
Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Setting and articulating S.M.A.R.T. goals is an integral part of building and maintaining any business. In fact, business success can be attributed to the ability to set and achieve goals. Further, it’s a helpful way to motivate yourself and your employees to remain strategically aligned with the company’s objectives. You and your team might be setting goals, but are you …
Staying Up to Date on Social Media
Social media can mean many things to many people, but it’s without a doubt an important tool for your business. It’s inexpensive, engaging, and can be fun if done in the right way. Staying up to date on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other platforms allows you the opportunity to build a relationship and connect with …
Putting Fun in Your Marketing
When it comes time to think about how to position your next marketing campaign, you have lots of options. You could go with something short, simple and sweet, or lots of complex images and intense messaging, or go the serious route. Have you ever considered, though, having a little bit of fun? Inserting humor is a powerful way to engage …
Consistency and Brand Standards
What are your goals for your business? If you’re like many others, you might want to sell more products, or you want a loyal audience, or you want your company to stand out. Reaching these goals can be difficult already, but especially so if your brand is lacking. In this blog post, we’ll talk a little bit about what branding …