Most of us have been listening to the same, tired, generic advice coming from almost every “marketing expert” out there. And you may have tried some (or all) of their suggestions with little improvement. Almost 100% of that generic marketing advice lacks the contextual information that make it work. Content may be king, but without context it’s a king without…
Having a solid content marketing strategy and program is crucial to your marketing success. There is a reason the cliché “Content is King” has lasted for decades. Content drives engagement and sales, but only if you master the three types that drive conversions. Most companies create a variety of blogs, social media posts, videos, white papers, and other content forms.…
TLDR? Expertise is worth paying for Getting more lead sand customers doesn't always mean your company will grow The "pain point" you are feeling may not be the issue that's holding your growth back I have a lot of respect for accountants and CFOs. They are great at making sure that the revenue that comes into your company helps you…
Many SMBs are not getting the results they need from their marketing efforts already this year. I often hear SMB leaders say things like "our marketing doesn't work," or "we don't have the budget." These beliefs become obstacles to getting better results. There are several common challenges SMBs face, regardless of industry vertical, but they can all be overcome. You…
I've recently read a few articles that claim companies don't need a Chief Marketing Officer, that they can substitute a "Head of Marketing." I don’t believe that this is correct. The main point in these articles is that some companies are too small for a CMO – and I totally agree. But a direct substitution? That’s overreaching and bad advice.…
As a small or mid-size business owner, you have limited time, and you need as much of that time as possible to grow and improve your business. But you also have limited financial resources, which you need to invest wisely, so hiring staff may not be possible. Many small business owners try to keep their expenses in check by taking…
Sounds great, right? We're all looking for the best marketing moves to make. Only it's not reality. More importantly, it's likely to cost you thousands, or even tens of thousands, more than bringing in someone who can address the actual issues for you. That's because those three (or fifteen) "easy marketing moves" are just suggestions that you've already heard, and…
Here’s an IDEA for improving your content performance. That’s the acronym for our systematic methodology for content marketing that performs. You might say it’s our IDEA of a funnel changer (see what I did there? And no, funnels are not dead – yet). The method focuses on the strategy for creating content that attracts and converts best. In order to…
The importance of the Buyer’s Journey and the Customer Experience cannot be understated. It’s hard to believe so many companies are still allowing their prospects to wander around instead of guiding them. If you’re not providing an engineered Buyer’s Journey you really cannot ensure you’re creating a great Customer Experience from the start. First impressions last, and allowing a prospective…
Is this the year your marketing outperforms your expectations, or are you resigned to disappointing results? Is your program calculated to be effective and efficient? Were your primary selection criteria based on keeping the budget low, something a colleague suggested, or something new and exciting, but the excitement never materialized? Was your program reasonably calculated to deliver the results you…