Are you familiar with the Bernick’s inbound tale? If not, then you’re in for a treat. Bernick’s is a family-owned distributor located right here in Central Minnesota; established in 1916, they have over a century of experience in the industry.
When we say extreme, we mean it in the best possible way — a website design change that exceeded the needs of our client, Audio Video Extremes (AVX) — a company pushing the envelope for every audiophile, every smart home fanatic, and every business p…
According to HubSpot's State of Inbound report, when asked about the respondents' top marketing challenge, 40 percent listed proving the ROI of their marketing activities. And how do you prove ROI? Reporting. No matter what you are working on, having…
Even though social media is a huge opportunity for companies looking to up their marketing efforts, a lot of them still aren't taking advantage. Most companies want to drive sales and make a profit. And a social media strategy has the power to contri…
Your relationship with a client is no different from any other relationship you may have, whether it’s that with your spouse, friend, doctor, or mailman. They can vary in importance to you, but they all require many of the same actions. By nature, hu…
Marco isn’t even close to being a new client of ours. In fact, this year marks five years of inbound bliss together. During those years, our inbound marketing partnership has led to thousands of blogs, numerous website designs and updates, a drool-wo…
Everyone loves a good referral, right? We're always particularly flattered when a client values our work and the results we're getting enough to pass on our name to others. And that's how Achieve Clean was introduced to our agency - through another c…
In case we haven’t had the chance to meet yet, I’m Jacob Lundy. Though most of my friends call me Juan Carlos. Those are my two middle names - and yes, I love the nickname. It’s cool. Anyway, you’re probably reading this and wondering what this guy’s…
You know they’ve grabbed your attention. A few may even have made you smile. They’ve worked on you, and now you can make them work for your business. Facebook’s Carousel Ads are an excellent and fun way to promote your business. Not only do they offe…
In recent years, it's become increasingly obvious that long form content is king. Website visitors and search engines (looking at you and your algorithms, Google) have grown to associate longer content with higher value. This has had the unintended e…
Small shop owners, big brands, ad gurus, and non-marketers all have something in common: They all know video is important. What does that mean? It means that video is not an innovative marketing technique anymore. Sorry. I know that might be hard to …
Are you having troubles getting your Twitter followers to engage with you? This is a very common problem; just try searching “How to increase engagement on Twitter” and you’re sure to get about a million different answers (O.K. – so maybe a couple th…
You’re in a beautifully designed reception area, about to interview for your dream job. You’re fidgeting and nervous. You’re wiping your hands on your pants because they’re sweaty, and it’s making you even more nervous. Why? Because slightly damp, qu…
You know the feeling. You just finished a great blog or case study. You’ve put in the time and the work, writing clearly and concisely with your persona in mind. You’re ready to publish, share, share, and share some more. And then, you’re ready to do…
Did you know America’s top two New Year’s resolutions are to eat less and exercise more? In marketing, I think you’ll agree that the big two are likely to spend less and earn more. Keep that in mind as you contemplate your marketing strategy for 2019…