As 2018 commences, there are a number of new marketing trends poised to make a significant impact on go-to-market strategy. Here are some of the most important trends to look for in the coming year. Interactive content Consumers are constantly looking to make deeper connections with the brands they love. Allowing your…

Businesses of all types are successfully using Facebook to market their companies. In September 2016, there were 60 million business pages on Facebook, one-third more than a year prior. Depending on your demographic, Facebook can be a powerful marketing tool. Age 25 to 34, at 22% of users, is the…

Why would you want to read negative reviews of your product or business? New marketing research from Northwestern University’s Spiegel Research Center and Power Reviews found that a few bad reviews actually help boost sales. While this may seem illogical, the reasoning behind it actually makes sense. Seeing a mix…

With warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours on the way, spring is a time to refresh and renew. This applies equally to home projects, wardrobe changes and re-assessing your small business marketing. It’s easy to just let things lie or “hibernate” during the winter months with a functional website and…

Where the top marketing opportunities for 2016? Mobile, Location Marketing, Social Media Search are just some of the important marketing trends for 2016

Snapchat – This fast-growing social network has been mostly the domain of teenagers eager to move beyond Facebook to keep up with their friends’ activities. Now businesses are starting to take notice of this valuable platform to reach the young adult demographic.

Where are marketers’ biggest opportunities this year? Big Data, personalization and precision targeting are trends to watch in 2015. It’s interesting to think just how far marketing has come since I began in the business more than 30 years ago. If I had tried to describe 2015 then, I don’t think…

With 259 million members, LinkedIn is the leading professional networking site. It used to be that the sole way for busy professionals to connect involved hustling at networking events – donning nametags and making forced introductions over brunch buffets and stale coffee. Anyone who’s attended these events, often hosted by…

Mobile marketing is one trend with staying power. The start of a new year is a smart time to reevaluate your marketing strategy, looking back on what proved successful, but also forward to what new trends look promising. Some marketing trends play themselves out in a matter of months, while…

Social media is just that – social. It’s great for keeping up with friends and family, like sharing photos and reviews of the latest hit movie or new restaurant. But as an effective business marketing tool that will generate sales, social media leaves a lot to be desired.