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Traditional and Digital Together Improves Purchase Intent
It is a well-known fact that digital platforms have transformed how people do business these days.  The influence of digital on the shopping journey is impacting how people shop and make decisions about products and services in which they are interested
Megan Malone
April 17, 2017
Warmer Weather = Digital Opportunity
Now is the time to market to consumers thinking about home repairs!The IAB’s Digital Influence on Home Improvement Plans analysis showed that 22% of consumers who were working on home improvement projects were influenced by ads on mobile, social media and desktop.That is a huge opportunity for advertisers looking to showcase how they might meet all the home improvement and repair needs of their potential consumers
Dana Bojcic
April 10, 2017
Online Products for Offline Buyers
There are many media buyers out there that are devouring as much information as they can about digital advertising, given that the marketing landscape has changed so drastically.  A media mix used to include placing a television, radio, direct mail, newspaper, phone book, or a billboard buy
Megan Malone
April 4, 2017
Desktop Ads Are Still Holding Strong In A Mobile World
Mobile usage is absolutely exploding, but that does not mean that we should ignore the steady performance of desktop.  A smart marketing strategy will leverage the strengths of each device and maximize their unique contributions to the campaign
Dana Bojcic
March 21, 2017
To Boost Or Not To Boost?
By now you’ve probably heard or realized that spending a lot of time posting organically to your Facebook page and trying to generate “likes” is no longer going to help spread your organic reach onto customers’ Facebook pages.Facebook defines organic reach as "how many people you can reach for free on Facebook by posting to your Business Page
Leslye Schumacher
March 17, 2017
Pay-Per-Click Advertising vs Impression Based Digital Ads
At first glance Pay-Per-Click ads (or Google AdWords) seem more efficient because they average a much higher click through rate than impression based advertising. So if you are solely looking at the cost per click, it would seem that PPC is cheaper and more effective
Leslye Schumacher
February 22, 2017
How to Improve Local Marketing? Use Facebook Local Awareness Ads
In an effort to help local businesses connect with people in their area, Facebook launched Local Awareness mobile ads. Local Awareness ads are a great way to find new customers by showing ads to people who are around your business location
Megan Malone
February 14, 2017
2017 SEO Trends for Small Businesses
As reliable as New Year’s Resolutions, so are the articles about 2017 trends.  This year is no exception with entries from all walks of life, from catering to Social Media and all points in between
Megan Malone
February 1, 2017
Is IP Targeting Digital Ads Right For My Business?
Maybe…Maybe not.  How do you know?  First let’s start with what IP Targeting is
Leslye Schumacher
January 31, 2017
Why Are Frequency Caps and Conversions So Important?
Retargeting, also sometimes referred to as remarketing, is a form of digital advertising that can help you keep your brand in front of bounced traffic after they leave your website. A visitor goes to your website, you drop a cookie on the person, and then follow that person around the web and show your ad to that  person until they come back to your website and convert
Megan Malone
January 23, 2017
Why digital advertising in 2017?
Digital advertising allows you to craft an extremely targeted and measurable campaign. If you are not already implementing digital into your overall marketing plan, it’s time to explore the possibilities!Don’t make the mistake of thinking that digital is only for large corporations
Dana Bojcic
January 10, 2017
A Look Inside Vici: How We Stay Organized
We pride ourselves in over the top customer service, lightning fast communications, and superior campaign management.  This is quite the feat when every campaign launched has a minimum of 25 steps to go live, coupled with the challenge of team members spread throughout the country
Megan Malone
January 3, 2017
Top 5 Reasons You Should Be Using Facebook For Advertising
For small businesses, posting on Facebook just isn’t enough anymore. On average, only 2% of your fans will see one of your posts on their Facebook page (socialbakers
Megan Malone
December 28, 2016
Using Mobile Conquesting™ for Holiday Marketing
Year after year, Christmas is one of the biggest seasons for consumer engagement campaigns. Holiday promotions and interactive content are an excellent way to get a piece of the warm holiday feeling during this time of year! Also important during the season is being able to reach people on their smartphone while they are out and about
Dana Bojcic
December 13, 2016
2017 Planning: Marketing Budgets Have Gone Up (Again!)
Not every small business has the luxury of having a full-time Marketing Director on payroll, leaving those without a lot of marketing experience scratching their heads when planning for 2017.  With the pressure to have every dollar spent promoting the business coming back as a positive return on investment it can be tricky to balance how much to spend to steadily grow the business
Megan Malone
December 6, 2016
Facebook Still King Of All Media
What’s the #1 social network among people 18-29 years old? Instagram? Twitter? Nope, Facebook. The common misconception is that millennials – especially young millennials and Gen Z, no longer use Facebook
Leslye Schumacher
December 5, 2016
What Does The Local Ad Revenue Forecast For 2017 Mean For You?
According to a recent article published by by Ad Age, the latest local ad revenue forecast from BIA/Kelsey confirms that revenue from local-focused online ads will exceed that of traditional ads aimed at local audiences by 2018.“BIA/Kelsey forecasts that in local markets, digital advertising, including mobile, will grow from $44
Megan Malone
November 22, 2016
When It Comes To Your Business Reputation - Online Matters!
Election day has me thinking about the important role online presence and opinions have played this year. Just like our candidates, local brands and companies are living their lives online and consumers are sometimes left weary and wondering what is true and what is just “a bad review
Dana Bojcic
November 8, 2016
Household IP Targeting: Direct Mail For The Internet
The mail arrives daily in the usual way, but the mail that makes it into my house depends solely on who brings the mail from the mailbox.  While everyone usually brings in the bills, the rest is dependent on who physically carries the mail from the box to the counter
Dana Bojcic
October 25, 2016
How Does Facebook Know What Ads to Show You? (Example)
The way Facebook determines what ads to show you is based a lot around the information you provide by your online activity. By using things such as your age, location, page likes, app use, and even data from the mobile websites you browse, Facebook profiles you into categories that advertisers can then use to target ads to you on Facebook
Megan Malone
October 18, 2016
Why Don't I See My Digital Ads – And Other FAQs
Advertisers are used to seeing their ads on TV or in the newspaper. They are used to hearing their spots on the radio or driving by their billboard
Dana Bojcic
October 11, 2016
Are Phone Calls Important To Your Business?
If phone calls are imperative to your business, click to call digital ads are an excellent way to drive results.Mobile advertising should now be an essential part of your marketing efforts
Dana Bojcic
October 3, 2016