Q: Is there a “low hanging fruit” benefit by having a minimal presence/activity, or is tippy-toeing in marketing not a good investment? A: Marketing investment requires your whole team to dive-in, fully submerge and believe in your mission. When there isn’t an...
Think of your company’s brand similar to how you think about the curb appeal of your home. When you want to increase the market value of your home, you have to improve first impressions of your property—update the landscaping, apply fresh coats of paint, choose new...
Absolutely! The reason why marketing can seem so nebulous is because there isn’t a simple, strategic marketing plan set in place. Manufacturers generally think of tactics, not marketing strategies. Having a marketing plan involves executing simple, disciplined, and...
Public Relations (PR) is about cultivating a positive brand image with the public by building relationships with various media outlets. It requires strategic communication and storytelling to engage and entice your target audience. It covers a lot more than just...
Ultimately, the main concern for justifying spending money on marketing is all about the return on investment (ROI). The first thing to look at is the marketing budget. The recommended marketing budget should be around 4% of the revenue coming in. Typically, we find...
