Capturing attention by stirring emotions: The impact of imagery in marketing and social media
Capturing attention by stirring emotions: The impact of imagery in marketing and social media
Continue ReadingFor B2B brands, it’s time to get serious about fun and games.
Gaming is one brand-building opportunity quickly moving to the forefront of marketing strategies and B2B marketers need to pay attention.
Continue ReadingWant to maximize trade show ROI? Think outside the booth!
You invest a lot when exhibiting at a trade show. But, how can you be sure your brand will be seen and your sales message received?
Continue ReadingUse data to overcome conflicts: What affordable housing research can teach communicators
If you’re a community relations specialist, marketing director or PR professional, you’re used to dealing with conflict. This is particularly true if you work with cities or municipalities. One tool in your arsenal that’s often underutilized is market research data.
Continue ReadingMaximizing trade show ROI. What do your customers think?
Exhibiting at trade shows can be extremely effective. But it can also be a big investment. Upfront costs include renting floor space, designing and building the booth, and, of course, shipping expenses. Equally high costs include the time and effort...
Continue ReadingPodcasting: A modern cornerstone in marketing or an unnecessary time-sink?
Podcasts have steadily become mainstream in the past decades–and for good reason. The medium allows for anyone who has the necessary equipment to speak on virtually any topic.
Continue ReadingMarketing bi-directional charging
Every year, Earth Day reminds us that the planet we live on is worth protecting. Many companies are taking up greener initiatives and developing technologies that will protect the planet. A key focus is transportation, including electric vehicles (EVs) and...
Continue ReadingWhat can we learn from the emotional ride of electric vehicle advertising?
Despite what anyone may say, the future of electric vehicles (EVs) is going to be bold. Volvo announced that from 2030 onward it will only produce EVs. Volkswagen set the same goal for 2033, GM for 2035, Toyota for 2040....
Continue ReadingGetting a charge out of EV battery problem solving
Marketers excel at problem solving. That skill is more valuable than ever in the electric vehicle market, where nagging problems such as the need for more batteries, the high cost and the challenge to keep them charged affect everyone. The...
Continue ReadingCulture wars put marketing in the crosshairs: Four tips to guide your decision-making
Note: The intent of this post isn’t to criticize the hard-working, talented marketing teams who have fallen victim to the current political landscape. Its intent is to offer guidance through these challenging times. It seemed like a great idea. Little...
Continue ReadingWhat can B2B marketers pull from the recent 2023 industry survey?
The results are in. HubSpot just released its 2023 State of Marketing report that surveyed 1,200 + global B2B and B2C marketers across industries. While many of the results speak more to B2C marketers, there are significant takeaways for B2B...
Continue ReadingIn the EV revolution, can we afford to leave anyone behind?
While new electric vehicles are grabbing headlines, a looming question behind the EV movement is: are they for everyone? Is the decarbonization of transportation only for the privileged or will all people have access to electric vehicles – and cleaner...
Continue ReadingHow to leverage your ESG efforts to communicate value
While it’s come under fire in recent days, the ESG movement has already succeeded in one respect: It’s changed the game in how companies communicate their values, forcing them to replace platitudes with hard facts and figures. As a result,...
Continue ReadingGet ahead today. Go local with your marketing.
You’ve probably heard the old adage “all politics is local.” But have you ever thought of applying that idea to your content strategy? In business as in politics, making something local means you’re identifying and addressing the issues that matter...
Continue ReadingShhh, the Competition is Listening!
While communicating your company’s accomplishments is crucial to your company’s reputation and value, you want to steer clear of exposing sensitive or proprietary information. Spend some time to analyze your external communications to make sure you’re not divulging information that...
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