Four States Small Business Blog

Why Procter & Gamble Had to Cut Its Digital Budget: Trendy Tools Don’t Mean Winning Results

Posted by Chad Elliot on September 26, 2017 at 8:00 AM

At the end of Q2 2017, Procter & Gamble, the biggest advertiser in the U.S.A., announced that due in part to the fact that it cut back its digital marketing budget by as much as $140 million, it was able to beat earnings expectations. Specifically, despite a slump in consumer spending, P&G reported a 15% rise in all-in net earnings to $2.3 billion, or a percentage point of profit margin, and at least half that gain is a direct impact of cutting its digital advertising budget.

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Topics: Radio Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing

How Digital Promotions and Radio Go Hand in Hand

Posted by Pam Larimore on July 31, 2017 at 8:00 AM

Digital promotions and radio advertising are two of the most effective marketing tools for generating leads, increasing traffic both to your website and your store, and building your database and collecting valuable analytics. When used together, they provide the opportunity to engage and interact online and on the air with thousands of listeners.

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Topics: Integrated Marketing, Radio Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing

6 Tips for Effectively Using Digital Promotions

Posted by Kylie Davis on July 17, 2017 at 8:00 AM

As a business owner, you understand that digital promotions can be an effective part of your marketing strategy. What may not be as clear is how to make it work. Zimmer is here to help. We’ve put together 6 tips for effectively using digital promotions to grow your business and increase ROI.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy, Marketing ROI, Social Media, Digital Marketing

How to Use Radio to Effectively Boost Your Digital Marketing ROI

Posted by Mark Zimmer on January 6, 2017 at 8:30 AM

Digital marketing is a valuable tool for businesses of all types and sizes. That’s because the internet plays a crucial role in how people make their purchasing decisions. In fact, 81 percent of consumers today conduct online research before buying a product or service.

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Topics: Radio Advertising, Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing