Four States Small Business Blog

How Joplin Radio Can Drive Foot Traffic to Your Urgent Care Clinic

Posted by Chad Elliot on January 18, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Urgent care clinics play a critical role in local communities. They allow individuals to receive quick access to care during hours that their family doctor may be unavailable or when they don't have time to make an appointment. Urgent care has helped reduce the strain on emergency rooms throughout the country and alleviate the high costs of healthcare for millions of American families.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy, Joplin Market, Health/Medical

How to Market Your Lawn Business During the Winter Months

Posted by Mark Zimmer on January 16, 2019 at 8:00 AM

The temperature has dipped, the mittens have emerged from storage, and the rush of business has dwindled considerably. Winter can feel particularly chilly for a seasonal business that relies on warmer weather. While lawn care may seem to be tied to those higher temperatures by default, smart lawn care marketing ensures that your brand is the first one that "springs" to mind once the thaw rolls around. Here's how to keep your leads warm no matter how cold it gets outside:

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Topics: Marketing Strategy

Why Radio is a Perfect Fit for Your Legal Marketing Campaign

Posted by Pam Larimore on January 15, 2019 at 8:00 AM

When it comes to legal marketing campaigns, leads are the driving force behind their success. Think about this - more leads usually mean more potential clients for your law firm. One way to reach a large pool of prospects is by using tools that have an expansive reach. That’s where radio comes in.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy, Legal

Why You Should Be Marketing Your Roofing Company Year-Round (Even in the Winter)

Posted by Mark Zimmer on January 10, 2019 at 8:00 AM

In all but the warmest climates, roofing jobs are typically done during the spring and summer months. This is partly due to customer demand, but it is also because it's much harder to do the work in colder temperatures or when the roof is covered with snow, for example. Because of these things, business for roofers tend to lag during the winter, and it is often tempting to stop marketing during this off-season. However, it is a mistake to do this. People look for roofers all year round, and often decide who to call long before they actually pick up their phones.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy, Home Improvement

Connecting with the Next Generation (4 Recruitment Marketing Tips)

Posted by Pam Larimore on December 23, 2018 at 8:00 AM

Every generation gets a name, and the one that is just starting to enter the workforce is Generation Z. Born between 1995 and 2010, this generation includes 61 million people under the age of 23. It is estimated that by 2020, they will make up 20% of the workforce.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy

Tis' The Season for Creating A Marketing Plan-Are You Ready?

Posted by Mark Zimmer on December 14, 2018 at 8:00 AM

The end of the year is the ideal time to build your marketing plan for the year ahead. After all, having an annual marketing plan offers a high-level view of your marketing program, keeps your marketing team accountable, ensures your budget stays on track and identifies any gaps in your existing strategy.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy

The Huge Value of Jingles

Posted by Mark Zimmer on December 4, 2018 at 11:58 AM

While the popularity of jingles might have peaked in the 1950s, the radio jingle is still an invaluable marketing tool. Advertisers have not given up on this clever tool by a long shot. Brands like McDonald’s and Nationwide still work to generate the goodwill and nostalgia that jingles, at their very best, have done so well for nearly a century.

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Topics: Radio Advertising, Marketing Strategy

You Can Advertise Effectively WITHOUT Discounting

Posted by Chad Elliot on September 27, 2018 at 8:00 AM

If you’re used to relying on discounts to drum up business and customer interest, we’ve got good news — you don’t have to use discounts! While discounts can be useful, there are different tactics that you can build into your strategy that are effective at building sales and loyalty. Even better, these methods don’t force you to cut profit margins in order to make the sale.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy

4 Things You Should Do Before You Advertise

Posted by Pam Larimore on September 25, 2018 at 8:00 AM

When it comes down to it, advertising is simply the most effective way to communicate to today’s customers. Thoughtful, high-quality advertising offers customers insights into various brands  and the variety of products available to them. Giving customers the information they need allows them to make the best decisions for themselves, in terms of finding the best quality products and services at prices they can afford.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy

The Value of Jingles

Posted by Mark Zimmer on September 11, 2018 at 8:00 AM

While the popularity of jingles might have peaked in the 1950s, the radio jingle is still an invaluable marketing tool. Advertisers have not given up on this clever tool by a long shot. Brands like McDonald’s and Nationwide still work to generate the goodwill and nostalgia that jingles, at their very best, have done so well for nearly a century.

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Topics: Radio Advertising, Marketing Strategy