Over a long weekend, I knew I’d probably end up on some Minnesota lake with a cold beverage in hand, wishing I had something to read. So, Friday at 5 PM I went through my SFL (save for later) folder to check out my options.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed a growing trend in businesses struggling with recruiting. They’re on the lookout for skilled, qualified employees to join their company, but applications aren’t coming in fast enough, applicants are not good f…
The Internet is brimming with company blogs, podcasts, videos, and other content. Businesses and strategic marketers are engaging their customers online through various platforms with content marketing and are seeing great results. But what is conten…
Marketing strategy. The thing everyone says you need. But what does it mean?
If you are taking the time to read this blog, chances are you’ve contemplated starting one on your own, but you have your doubts. I’m here to tell you that any business can and should have a blog. Content on your website is arguably one of the most i…
Last week I was on my way to Minneapolis when I decided to tune into my current obsession: Michael Stelzner’s Social Media Marketing podcast. It’s one of my favorites because it covers a wide range of topics in the marketing industry – everything fro…
Chances are, even if you’re not 'doing' inbound marketing, you’re likely using several pieces of it. Do you blog? Post on social media? Send emails, have a website, design brand-related information, provide downloadable content, or ask contacts and c…
The proliferation of the internet has changed the marketing sector in various ways. The most crucial impact is the rise of personal communication channels. The current generation of consumers are looking for a brand they genuinely connect with. They …
Wouldn’t it be great if there were something out there that could save your marketing department time, resources, and money? There is – and it’s called marketing automation. It comes in the form of a genius product – marketing automation software – w…
How many Google (or other search engine) searches have you done today? I’ve done several! Sometimes, I search for really important things like: “What was the worst flavor of Oreo that Nabisco introduced?” (I didn’t actually have to search this one: i…
The methodology of inbound marketing includes attracting strangers on the Internet, converting them into leads, and eventually into delighted customers. But how do you attract these strangers, earn their trust, and form long-term customer relationshi…
Traditional methods of recruitment have long been declining. Don't get me wrong, attending career fairs and networking are still a great way to source applicants, but if you haven't jumped on the online recruiting train, you're missing out.
It's your first discovery session with the agency you've decided to work with. You're looking for a web design proposal that will turn your brand around. The agency is starting to dig in and ask a lot of questions, and they want to help identify and …
Benefits. They’re great. Whether you’re talking about health, wealth, or business, people love benefits. So, I’m going to talk about them here too. The benefits of content marketing that is. This is the first dish of our three-course meal explaining …
Looking for a way to generate leads online and see a return on your marketing spend? Hiring an inbound marketing agency can help you do just that. Inbound marketing helps companies strengthen their digital efforts. More specifically, it helps attract…