Why Manufacturers Need to Rethink Their Marketing Strategy
by Jenn DePiero on Tue, Jun 30, 2015 @ 08:33
Cold calling is no longer generating any decent sales leads. The last four trade shows we attended delivered zero results. I have a website but I have no idea how it’s performing and I definitely don’t get any leads from it. These are some common difficulties we hear from our manufact …
8 Things Manufacturers Should NOT Do on Social Media
by Jenn DePiero on Tue, May 05, 2015 @ 09:34
Social media may be unknown territory to those in the industrial space. Integrating social media into a marketing plan poses many unique challenges but also immense opportunities. Whether choosing to handle social media in-house or hiring an outside agency to take control, it is imper …
Making YouTube Work for Your Business
by Jenn DePiero on Thu, Mar 12, 2015 @ 08:45
It is no secret that YouTube is the most popular video sharing site online. Some astounding statistics: with more than 1 billion YouTube users, 300 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute, and the number of hours people spend watching on YouTube each month is up 50% year-o …
10 Ways to Know You Need a New Website
by Jenn DePiero on Thu, Jan 08, 2015 @ 01:53
It is becoming more important for businesses to not only have a website, but to have one that works as a marketing tool. In most cases, your website will be a potential customer’s first interaction with you. Your web presence has to be one that reflects accurately who you are, how you …
9 Reasons Why You Should Be Guest Blogging
by Jenn DePiero on Thu, Oct 30, 2014 @ 09:00
As a blogger, you may think that your primary and only focus should be creating compelling and unique content for your own blog. Have you ever considered shifting some of that focus to developing guest posts for other blogs in your niche and/or industry? Believe it or not, some statis …
10 Tips for How to Make Email Marketing Work for Your Company
by Jenn DePiero on Thu, Aug 28, 2014 @ 11:03
Some people may think that email marketing is a tactic that has become dated and obsolete in the world of social media and increasingly intelligent spam filters. However, email marketing is still an important and vital part of any digital marketing plan and should be incorporated into …
Content Creation Tips: How to Write for the Web
by Jenn DePiero on Thu, Jun 26, 2014 @ 08:00
One of the most challenging aspects of building and maintaining a website is creating compelling web content that not only satisfies your visitors’ needs but also helps drive leads and sales. One common misconception is that once your website is launched, your content writing comes to …