Four States Small Business Blog

Long-Term Marketing Strategy: 5 Things You Need to Know

Posted by Chad Elliot on July 23, 2019 at 8:00 AM

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. 

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Topics: Marketing Strategy

7 Things to Expect From a Full-Service Marketing Agency

Posted by Pam Larimore on July 19, 2019 at 8:00 AM

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.

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How to Get Started with Local Advertising

Posted by Melanie Gaudette on July 16, 2019 at 8:00 AM

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.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy

5 Things You Need to Know About Media Buying

Posted by Chad Elliot on June 27, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Not all advertising is created equal. The right placement is crucial, and many marketers purchase media real estate in order to find the best venues for ad placement. This is called media buying, and the goal is to get your ad in front of your target audience during optimum times.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy

The 6 Secrets to Branding Your Business

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

A business, no matter its size, needs proper branding to find marketing success. Branding your business helps increase the value of your business in the mind of your target audience, ensures people recognize your brand, and keeps your brand top of mind. For small business owners, building a brand often feels like a challenge, but with the right tools you can do this effectively. Here are six secrets you can use to brand your business.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy

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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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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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

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