Four States Small Business Blog

How to Build an Integrated Marketing Strategy

Posted by Kylie Davis on June 19, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Businesses who have an integrated marketing strategy have an opportunity to expand their reach, achieve greater brand visibility and deliver clear and consistent messaging. Despite those benefits, nearly 40% of marketers have limited or no integration strategy at all.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy

What is an Integrated Marketing Strategy?

Posted by Danielle McCollum on June 17, 2019 at 8:00 AM
In the past, it was typical to consider each marketing channel as a completely separate entity. Today, however, businesses have access to a wide range of traditional and digital marketing channels. And to be successful, each channel must be unified and work together cohesively to create a seamless experience for consumers. This requires an integrated marketing strategy.

Not surprising, more marketers are realizing the benefits of an integrated marketing approach. In fact, 36 percent of marketers are now actively working to integrate traditional and digital marketing efforts. To begin using this tactic, start by learning the basics of an integrated marketing strategy.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy

The Best Digital Advertising Agencies Have These 7 Things in Common

Posted by Kylie Davis on June 13, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Choosing the right digital advertising agency to manage and execute your company’s digital ad strategy is not a simple task. You must carefully consider each option to find a partner that can help you achieve your marketing goals. Hire an effective, skilled agency, and your marketing efforts will be successful, driving new customers to your company. Select an ineffective agency, and you will likely waste time, money, and effort on your digital marketing goals.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing

Zimmer Cares: Community Spotlight - Children's Haven of Southwest Missouri

Posted by Chad Elliot on June 5, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Zimmer Cares has one central purpose: Helping nonprofits committed to serving the local community. Each quarter, the program gives $50,000 of free radio advertising to a nonprofit organization that make a positive difference in the area.

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Topics: Team Zimmer, Zimmer Cares

Elevating Your Brand with BrandsFormation 2019

Posted by Pam Larimore on May 31, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Another BrandsFormation is in the books, with local businesses now better equipped to foster successful brands and achieve their marketing objectives.

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Topics: BrandsFormation

What is Geotargeting and How Does It Work

Posted by Kylie Davis on May 29, 2019 at 8:00 AM

In today’s buying landscape, there is always something new and exciting to catch a customer’s attention. Therefore, for long-term success, marketers must leverage new, innovative tactics to reach and connect with their audience. That’s where geotargeting comes in.

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Topics: Digital Marketing

Pros and Cons of Working with a Digital Advertising Agency

Posted by Chad Elliot on May 24, 2019 at 8:00 AM

When it comes to digital advertising for your business, you have two main options: You can manage it in-house or hire an outside agency. In many cases, it can be hard to determine which option is the right one for your business. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve put together the pros and cons of working with an external digital advertising agency. With this information, you will have a better idea of what to expect when working with such a firm and you can decide if this is the right solution for your business.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing

How Joplin Radio Can Drive Your Company's Bottom-Line Growth

Posted by Mark Zimmer on May 24, 2019 at 8:00 AM

When designing a marketing strategy, your target is to drive more sales and increase your net revenue. This requires careful planning and balancing, as businesses do not necessarily want to increase their investment in marketing, they want to invest smarter. They want to maximize their marketing dollars and see bottom-line movement.

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Topics: Radio Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing ROI

What to Look For in a Digital Advertising Agency

Posted by Pam Larimore on May 21, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Digital advertising agencies come in various shapes and sizes, possessing particular areas of expertise or specializations. Finding the right fit for your company and its specific advertising needs is integral to maximizing your marketing dollars and positively shaping your brand, now and into the future.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing

5 Ways Mixing Radio and Digital Advertising Will Boost Results

Posted by Kylie Davis on May 8, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Considering that 93 percent of Americans over the age of 18 listen to the radio each week and that 90 percent of Americans use the internet, the potential power of radio and digital advertising becomes clear. Although each strategy can independently help you reach your marketing goals, bringing them together allows you to accelerate your success and boost your ROI. If you want to reach new heights in your marketing, see what you can accomplish when you bring these two powerful advertising platforms together.

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Topics: Radio Advertising, Digital Marketing