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As a digital advertiser, there are a number of tools and tactics you can use to get your business in front of the right audience. The key is to understand all of these tools and choose which types of digital advertising will drive the best results for your specific needs. Below are some of the best options to help you decide what to incorporate into your marketing strategy.

A well-designed and functional website serves as the backbone of your business, allowing you to take your marketing efforts to great heights. Websites give target customers a place to land and interact with your brand as they move through the buyer’s journey. So, without an updated, optimized, and professional website in place, you could miss out on the chance to connect with your target audience and convert visitors into leads.

Have you ever been driving or sitting in a car and you start singing along with the commercial? How about talking to your friends or colleagues and everyone starts singing the words to the latest catchy jingle? That’s the power of jingles that have a lasting impact.

Allocating your marketing budget to increase value and maximize your return on investment (ROI) is key to achieving marketing success. Why? It enables you to prioritize campaigns, invest in the most effective channels and tactics and build a marketing strategy that delivers clear results.

At Zimmer, we recognize the hard work and passion non-profit organizations invest into the local community. They work tirelessly to serve others and to improve the lives of those in need. Through our Zimmer Cares program, we aim to highlight their efforts and help further their mission by donating $50,000 of free radio advertising to a nonprofit organization each quarter. 

Like most marketers, you likely invest a lot of time and money into running effective advertising campaigns. And if you hire a media partner to manage and execute those campaigns, it’s important to choose one that will protect your advertising investment. 

Before you start building a winning digital branding strategy, let’s start with the basics – what is a digital branding strategy, and why is it important?

Although revisiting your marketing strategy regularly is a smart approach, your company can greatly benefit from having a long-term plan as well. With a long-term marketing strategy, you can drive the success of your company and ensure it remains sustainable through the years. 

If your marketing plan doesn’t seem to be working well, it may be time for outside help. Many businesses turn to outside marketing agencies to help build new marketing plans or update their existing ones. If you are looking for help, a full-service agency is a better choice over one that specializes in a particular channel or tactic. A full-service marketing agency can handle everything from digital marketing and content creation to website development and advertising. This ensures your marketing message is cohesive and avoids problems with mixed signals.

Businesses with a brick-and-mortar location need an effective way to reach a specific geographic area, and local advertising provides that venue. Through local advertising, businesses can reach new customers in a local community and increase their brand awareness. Yet sometimes getting started in local advertising feels overwhelming. What are the best channels to use? How can you most effectively spend your marketing dollars? Here are some tips to help you get started with local advertising.