The L. Dunkley Communications blog offers insights on the latest trends and best practices for communicating effectively in our fast-paced digital environment.
Doing business in today's digital-first economy means it is essential to build your online brand to promote and sell your products and services. Whether you do it yourself or hire someone, digital marketing is a critical part of doing business.
Year over year business owners are increasing the amount of money they spend on digital advertising including social media ad campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and more. Here are some tips on how to set up a Social Media Ad - Start with a clear goal.
A S.W.O.T. analysis is included as part of the competitive advantage in your business plan, and outlines the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for your company. For your marketing plan, also create a S.W.O.T. analysis as it will assist with goal setting, resource planning, and deciding on what marketing tactics to use.
The business plan overview includes essential background information and a summary of your business. Writing the overview first gives you the key points to create an actionable business plan and will help you get started.
The global crisis we find ourselves in has upended our economy and forced brands to pivot their marketing plans to meet the needs of their audiences. Marketing during a crisis means that planned content business owners had on their calendars, required a ‘hold-stop’ or needed updating to meet the new needs of their audiences. There are steps to take to make sure you as a business owner know how to create the right content during a crisis.
During a time of crisis, communication is critical for any business. Use your digital marketing channels to share current content and vital messaging that informs your customers how to do business with you during this time.
The roadmap to a successful social media strategy begins with research. Research helps identify what social media tactics are right for your business. Conducting research will help you choose the right social media channels, know what type of content you need to create, and give you ideas now how to engage with your community.
Business leaders around the world are taking a stand for our environment. They’re changing the way they run their businesses through sustainability strategies. These strategies help business leaders define their organization's values and vision, set goals, and make decisions. For both internal and external audiences, communication plays a key role in the strategy’s success. They need clear expectations, an opportunity to make suggestions, and a chance to give feedback.
If you are an existing business, it is time to review and update your marketing plan! Here are a few steps to prepare for your planning session and create a marketing plan that gets results. If you are a start-up, use the second half of the guiding questions to get started.
Value, Trust and Experience are the three most important words to know when building a successful business and developing a winning marketing strategy. Know them, live them, and promote them!
