The 10 Most Important Start-ups of 2014
With 2015 knocking, it’s time to reflect on 2014 as a whole and what we marketers can learn from it. This year was significant for start-ups and entrepreneurs, so we’ve singled out the ten that have impressed us the most; be it due to their creativity, innovation or tenacity. Out of our exclusive top ten, some […]
“You talkin’ to me?” The Importance of Tone of Voice
How do you talk to your customers? It’s a difficult question to answer, as we all know that it’s not always just what you say, but how you say it that makes the difference. How you communicate in person, on the web and on your social channels all contribute to your brand identity. But how […]
How Using Bloggers In Your Content Strategy can Help Broaden your Reach
Ten years ago, all of the big brands were using high budget celebrities to market and promote their products. These days, you’re much more likely to see a completely different type of brand ambassador at the helm; and you’ve probably never heard of them.
The Beginner’s Guide to Google’s Algorithm Changes
In recent years, Google has rolled out a number of updates to its search algorithm to provide better and more relevant results to its users. In fact, Google makes hundreds of changes to its algorithm each year, and many pass by rather quietly without having any discernible impact on websites. However, there are a few updates […]
Why and How your SEO and PR Strategies Should be Integrated
Once completely disparate entities, SEO (search engine optimisation) and PR (public relations) strategies have grown closer over recent years. Modern SEO tactics show a focus on building high authority links – which is essentially about getting brands to talk about and work with you. At its heart this is also what PR is all about, making PR a key component of the “new” search engine optimisation method.
Christmas Crackers: The Most Successful Christmas Marketing Campaigns
It’s that time of year again, when the Christmas lights turn on, offices wind down in the run-up to the holidays, and your customers are getting ready for their most expensive time of year. To entice them, retailers and businesses need to get creative and offer seasonal marketing campaigns that not only offer a strong […]
The Importance of A/B Testing to Your Marketing Strategy
Marketing can be expensive but A/B testing is crucial. If you’re a small or medium-sized business, you need to know that your limited budget and resources are being directed into a practice that will deliver the best Return On Investment (ROI).
Five Reasons Why Print Ads are Still Relevant in an Increasingly Digital World
The internet will constantly tell you that print is dead. That newspaper and magazine ads have had their day, and you should focus all of your efforts and budget into your online presence and digital ads. In fact, more and more brands are pulling out of the print arena altogether. Should you, too? Hold On […]
Brand Collaboration: Is it Right for your Business?
Forming strategic alliances with other brands can be a cost-effective and mutually beneficial way to both market your business and produce content. Brand collaboration can take many forms; from actively promoting each other on social media, to co-branding and launching a new product.
The Essential Marketing Toolkit for Small Businesses
In your first few years of business, everything can seem a bit overwhelming. You’ve built your company from the ground up and acquired a small but loyal client base, but now people are telling you that you need to market yourself, too. Where do you start?