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How to create a LinkedIn Profile Video

How to create a LinkedIn Profile Video

Posted Mar 31st, 2022 in Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media

LinkedIn gives you an opportunity to create a cover video to introduce yourself and is added to your profile image. When someone clicks on that image, the video will play.  The video must be at least 3 seconds long and cannot exceed 30 seconds. You need to add or edit the video through your mobile app. However, you can play the video through the desktop version.

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How to create a welcome email series to win over new subscribers

How to create a welcome email series to win over new subscribers

Posted Oct 4th, 2021 in Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Strategic Communications

There are various types of emails to use across your customer's journey. Still, the welcome emails are arguably the most important as it offers the opportunity to provide an excellent first impression to win over new subscribers and set the stage for a long-lasting and profitable business relationship.

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Follow these simple steps to get the most out of your marketing plan this year

Follow these simple steps to get the most out of your marketing plan this year

Posted Jan 15th, 2020 in Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing

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. 

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Get Better Networking Results.  Take your Offline, Online using LinkedIn

Get Better Networking Results. Take your Offline, Online using LinkedIn

Posted Nov 10th, 2019 in Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Content Marketing

Networking is an important part of connecting with the right people to help your business grow. LinkedIn offers a platform to help you take your offline events, online, so you can get the most out of your networking efforts.

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Stock Photography makes sense, sometimes

Stock Photography makes sense, sometimes

Posted Oct 20th, 2019 in Content Marketing, Graphic Design

When does it make sense to use stock photography for business marketing? The answer is sometimes. Whether you are a retail store owner, e-commerce business, wholesaler, professional service provider, or large organization, stock photos can be a valuable asset when designing marketing content.

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Follow these Simple Steps to a Successful Business Blog

Follow these Simple Steps to a Successful Business Blog

Posted Apr 23rd, 2019 in Digital Marketing, Content Marketing

Blogging is a popular way for small business owners to drive traffic to their website and generate leads. It takes time and dedication to write blogs, and because people get the results they want right away, they often give up before they achieve success. If you are ready to give up blogging, wait!  Follow these eight simple steps to creating a successful business blog.

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What is Content Marketing and Why is it Important?

What is Content Marketing and Why is it Important?

Posted Mar 3rd, 2019 in Digital Marketing, Content Marketing

Content marketing is the strategic approach to creating valuable and relevant materials that are shared consistently through the right channels to attract, encourage engagement, and retain clients to grow a profitable business.

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Know your Audience: Steps to Create a Target Audience Persona

Know your Audience: Steps to Create a Target Audience Persona

Posted Feb 20th, 2019 in Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing

When it comes to promoting your business, it is essential to know your ‘target audience’ - who they are, how do they think, and their location. Before deciding on marketing tactics to implement, first spend time understanding your audience, and then create ‘Buyer Personas’ to reference when developing your marketing strategies, including your digital marketing strategy, which includes your plan for developing content and social media engagement. 

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Digital Marketing Strategy - 7 Steps to Getting Started

Digital Marketing Strategy - 7 Steps to Getting Started

Posted Feb 19th, 2019 in Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing

If you are a start-up or an established entrepreneur, there is no question that it is essential to have a digital marketing strategy to stay competitive in today's tech-focused world.  Here is a simple 7-step method to create a digital marketing strategy that is both SMART and agile.  

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Tips on Creating GREAT Marketing Content

Tips on Creating GREAT Marketing Content

Posted Mar 14th, 2014 in Public Relations, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing

A guide and tips on content marketing; best practices, ideas for creating great content, strategic tips on how to build an effective online resource library, and who should be the best person to do the job.

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