Four States Small Business Blog

It's always important for any business to have a solid strategy. That's especially true when the business environment is challenging. While we often talk about the importance of branding for business on this blog, this week, we wanted to take a step back and discuss a more general tool to help you strategize for your whole business. The tool we'll be talking about is the SWOT analysis. And, as you would expect, this tool also helps you to brand successfully. 

Topics: Marketing Strategy

As we move into the holiday season and, ultimately, the new year, now is a great time to take stock of your business and marketing goals. Whether this is your first time marketing your business or you've been at it for many years, annual vision casting and planning is a necessary and rewarding event. To aid in the process, we want to offer some tips to get you started on your marketing strategy creation or renewal. 

Topics: Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing ROI, Branding

New social media platforms enter the scene each year, and the more established ones evolve. In this fast-changing environment, it can be challenging for businesses to stay competitive. However, companies that master social media outreach have a serious marketing advantage. So, how can you successfully use social media as a small business owner?

Topics: Social Media

With the November 2022 midterm election coming up in a month, now is the critical time to make a persuasive appeal to voters. However, getting your campaign's message out can be difficult in this noisy and busy world. That's why Zimmer Marketing is such a great choice to partner with your political campaign. We own six radio stations in the Four States and are a full-fledged marketing company. Radio on its own reaches 90% of voters and costs a fraction of TV advertising. But more than that, Zimmer Marketing integrates radio and digital media to reinforce your consistent messaging to the voters. So, whether your campaign needs 30-second radio spots or a full campaign website, Zimmer Marketing reaches voters with your message.  

Topics: Radio Advertising, Advertising

As shifts away from traditional viewing habits continue, we wanted to check in on recent trends in the streaming market. For small businesses, it's a constant effort to look for advertising platforms that offer the best value for marketing budgets. Ad-based streaming services are some of the more attractive options currently available. So how are ad-based streaming services fairing in 2022?

Topics: Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing

In 2022, Zimmer Marketing's creative team won several awards from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters, including a full sweep of the commercial campaign category! We won first, second and honorable mention for three radio branding campaigns for our clients.

Topics: Radio Advertising, Website Design, Team Zimmer, Branding

In a difficult business environment, it is more essential than ever to have a solid branding plan. Branding allows you, as a small business owner, to take control of your messaging to maintain steady growth even during tight and uncertain economic conditions. That's why Zimmer Marketing is hosting BrandKamp this fall.

Save the Date
Tuesday, October 4th
Time: 11:30 am
Where: Joplin Holiday Inn

Topics: Small Business Resources, Marketing Strategy, BrandsFormation, Digital Marketing, Branding

As a small business owner, you've doubtless felt the crunch of the current labor market. It's hard to find qualified employees right now. Many small businesses have increased their recruitment marketing efforts as an important first step to navigating this difficult business climate. But what comes next after successfully hiring new people? Onboarding can be a taxing process and deserves some consideration and forethought. 

Topics: Small Business Resources

Recently, we've covered the benefits of   integrated marketing plans. One tool that we briefly referenced is OTT marketing. You may have wondered what that is and how it might be useful to your business, so this week we'll dig deeper into over-the-top video ads.

Topics: Digital Marketing

If you're running a small business, there's no doubt that the last few years have been a rollercoaster of unpredictable changes. And that continues now as we've seen consistent inflation highs and a slowing economy. But your business is not merely pushed along by market forces outside your control, or at least it shouldn't be. Differentiating your business from competitors in a thoughtful way will set your company up for stable growth, even through more challenging times.

Topics: Small Business Resources, Joplin Market, BrandsFormation, Branding