Four States Small Business Blog

Why Local Radio is Key to Small Business Marketing

Posted by Kylie Davis on November 22, 2022 at 7:00 AM
Year after year, small businesses turn to local radio for their marketing needs. But why is that? Although there are many reasons local radio is so useful for small businesses, some are more prominent than others. Let's discuss some of the chief benefits of radio and how to get the most out of it. 

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Topics: Radio Advertising, Marketing ROI, BrandsFormation

4 Ways to Build a Long-Term Marketing Strategy

Posted by Brett James on October 18, 2022 at 7:00 AM
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. 

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

Ad-Based Streaming Continues to Grow In 2022

Posted by Brett James on September 27, 2022 at 7:00 AM
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?

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Topics: Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing

Blogging V. Paid Search | Build Your Organic Traffic

Posted by Jason Dittmer on July 19, 2022 at 7:00 AM
Continuing with the   series on blogging that we started last week, we'll be digging deeper into organic search versus paid search. Understanding the differences between these two methods for web growth will be key to your company's success online. So, let's compare the differences between them. 

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Topics: Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing

How to Allocate a Marketing Budget

Posted by Pam Larimore on June 14, 2022 at 7:00 AM

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Topics: Marketing ROI, Branding

4 Ways Local Radio is Such a Powerful Branding Tool

Posted by Jeannette Royle on March 1, 2022 at 7:00 AM
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Topics: Radio Advertising, Marketing ROI, Branding

How Will Google's Upcoming Ban On 3rd Party Cookies Effect My Marketing Plan?

Posted by Danielle McCollum on December 21, 2021 at 7:00 AM
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Topics: Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing

Prepare for a Successful 2022 with an Updated Marketing Plan

Posted by Kylie Davis on December 7, 2021 at 7:00 AM
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Topics: Marketing Strategy, Marketing ROI, BrandsFormation

3 Reasons to Use Radio Personality Endorsements in Your Marketing Campaign

Posted by Pam Larimore on September 28, 2021 at 7:00 AM
When it comes to creating an effective marketing plan, employing influencers for brand messaging continues to bring incredible ROI to businesses that use this advertising method. Below we'll explain why you should consider using local radio personality influencers in your marketing strategy. Here are three reasons to use radio personality endorsements in your marketing campaign.

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Topics: Radio Advertising, Marketing ROI, Joplin Market, Advertising

How Can I Grow My Business with Traditional and Digital Marketing? | The BrandsFormation System

Posted by Mark Zimmer on September 21, 2021 at 7:00 AM
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Topics: Marketing ROI, BrandsFormation, Digital Marketing, Branding