ISSUE: Douglas Stevens, MD is a facial plastic and laser center practicing in Fort Myers for nearly two decades and offering surgical and non-surgical cosmetic solutions for its patients’ facial rejuvenation and reconstruction needs. The practice, while healthy, financially sound and with a steady patient load, was looking to make improvements in 2015. PTE developed a comprehensive marketing strategy for …
What does ‘marketing’ even mean? And how can I use it?
Marketing… It’s a BIG word. The definition of “marketing” is constantly changing and evolving with the times. Social media marketing wasn’t even a blip on anyone’s radar 20 years ago. Now, if you don’t have at least a Facebook page, your business may be looked at as outdated. Marketing is… identifying and utilizing means in which to acquire your company’s …
Holiday Marketing Tips for Your Budding Business
Throughout the year you are working to gain clients, sell products, increase visibility and more for your business. Then, when the holidays kick in, you may be putting your efforts into hyper-drive, attempting to compete with all the other brands seeking attention. Is it really worth it? The key is to work smarter, not harder. Be Your Own “Ghost of …
No, You Can’t Do It All
3 Tips Every Business Owner Should Hear About Trying to do Their Own Marketing By: Samantha Scott, APR If you’re reading this you are likely an entrepreneur or business owner of some sort, and as a result, you probably wear many hats… not necessarily because you want to (more sleep and free time would be nice!), but because that’s what …
Event Marketing: Keeping Attendees Engaged Before, During, and After an Event
Marketing your event is more than just a few social media posts, an invite, and a RSVP. You must communicate with your audience before, during and after to reap all the rewards of a successful event. But, how does one do this effectively? Engagement: Engage with your audience to show that you care that they are coming, and make them …
Pushing the Envelope Wins State-Level Public Relations Award
Pushing the Envelope, Inc. (PTE), a local marketing communication firm was recently honored with a Judges’ Award from the Florida Public Relations Association at the organization’s 79th Annual Golden Image Awards. The Judges’ Award was given for the results PTE generated for Gulf Coast Town Center’s event, ‘Gulf GHOST Town Center’ last fall. This year’s judges consisted of out-of-state, accredited …
Graphic Design Best Practices
In the age of all-things-digital, visual content reigns supreme. While video popularity is on the rise, graphic design still proves to be a key player in compelling readers and viewers to build a relationship with your brand. If you don’t yet have a working knowledge of graphic design basics, here are some simple rules to follow to make sure you’re …
5 Ways to Measure the Success of an Event
Looking for ways to make your event more successful than the last? How do you know if your event succeeded? Event marketers are often tasked with finding the metrics that matter to their clients to prove the value of an event. Before the start of an event, goals must be established – attendee satisfaction, registration numbers vs the actual number …
Show your Fans and Followers Love Year-Round!
Social Media Engagement We can all agree that social media has grown in importance over the years, making it a major factor of business development today. With an array of globally popular channels and more niche/industry-specific mediums, social media changes are inevitable. No matter the space, your goal is to captivate (and retain) your audience. Don’t just create your business …
5 Things To Ask Your PR Firm Before Signing a Contract
What should a prospective client ask their preferred PR firm before doing business with them? There is plenty a PR firm can do for a company and should be viewed as a valuable investment. Like any investment, however, it should be done with careful consideration. The team here at Pushing the Envelope has gathered a few insightful questions to ask …