Twitter is a great platform to use as a way to engage in conversations with local communities, promote brand awareness and keep tabs on relevant issues and policies which bodes well for nonprofits. And as with nonprofits, it can also be a challenge due to resources and time. If you are struggling with nonprofit Twitter […]
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How to get started with digital advertising
Twenty-five years after the first digital banner ad (thanks, AT&T) you can’t go a day without seeing some type of digital advertising. It’s how we connect with our customers and how brands continue to build awareness. In fact, this year, digital ad spend will surpass advertising on traditional formats like TV and print and is […]
Your guide to keyword research and SEO [free template]
I hear a lot from prospects about the need to bring more traffic to their website and make sure “we are at the top of a Google search”. And while that is a great goal to have, getting there won’t happen overnight. It’s an equation of patience and time that includes keyword research, strategic content […]
Blog strategy checklist [free template]
Just in time for spring, our April template in our #12MonthsOfMarketing program is ready for download! Get your free copy of our blog strategy checklist to help tune-up your blog this year. Blogs are a great way to showcase your brand and create an awareness of expertise that otherwise can be hard to do through other […]
3 content editing tips
As marketers we are constantly writing copy—long-form, short-form, print, digital—it’s a battle to fit it all in each day, right? And we’ve all had our share of mistakes. Whether you’re a novice writer or an experienced wordsmith, here are my ideas for editing content. 1. Set your style Decide what parameters you will use when […]
Influencer marketing best practices
As consumers, we trust our peers. In fact, a Nielsen survey reports that 90% of consumers trust peer recommendations (over just 33% that trust advertisements). So, the case can be made to utilize peers to spread brand awareness and influence others to buy. These connections could also include partnerships between organizations and companies that your […]
Why brands need to start caring about Millennials
Right now, there are 4+ generations in the workforce (read: buying power) which affects businesses and the way they communicate. Why? Because not all generations are created equal and we all have different needs and ways we prefer to be engaged. And now, with anywhere from 70 to 90% of the buyer’s journey complete even […]
New: #12monthsofmarketing templates
I am excited to announce the launch of our new program: #12MonthsOfMarketing templates designed to give you support, guidance and ideas throughout the year as you plan your marketing strategies. Starting with a free template to get your 2019 marketing plan set, our new program is designed to provide ongoing support throughout the year for […]
6 marketing predictions for 2019
You’ve likely read many trends and marketing predictions for 2019 and you may even have a great short (or long) list of ideas for revamping your marketing strategies in the new year. There are numerous pieces of advice out there regarding thoughts on AI, the future of ephemeral messaging and setting budgets for the new […]
Why membership onboarding programs matter to your association
A month or so ago, I was having a conversation with one of our association clients who was struggling to get board members to commit to a solid membership onboarding strategy in relation to a new pricing model. This included a lot of talk around the right timing for communication, where to communicate, how often, […]
How to keep it together when business growing pains are stressing you out
This article originally appeared in the September 2018 Allee Creative newsletter. Want to get helpful information like this sent direct to your inbox? Contact us to be added our e-newsletter list! I don’t always handle stress well, but over the years, I’ve developed some strategies for rolling with the punches when things don’t go exactly […]
Speaker sneak peek: Wellness Workdays Conference presentation
This spring, I am traveling the country (and Canada) speaking at various conferences–from healthcare to flooring to associations–about all things marketing strategy and content. Today, I’m in the Boston area prepping for my afternoon presentation at Wellness Workdays’ 2018 Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference. My topic, “Building a smarter social media strategy to engage your […]
Showing our gratitude
It’s that time! The Allee Creative annual gratitude post. This year, we have experienced some great things as a team both within our company walls and outside of work. And while we can be overwhelmed at times, we also do our best to remember the importance of being grateful. Each week during our team staff […]
Great things are happening at Allee Creative
This time of year, I often find myself reflecting on the things I am thankful for, successes, challenges and goals for the coming year. As a company, we’ve had such an exciting year with so many (fun) changes. New service offerings, new clients and new staff have all been a part of our exciting growth. […]
What we’re thankful for this year
November is my favorite time of year–fall, football, family, friends, food–and really, a great time of year to reflect on things that I am thankful for. I have written thank you posts in the past, but this year I thought it would be fun to expand the post, so I asked my team to share […]
In celebration of 10 years: 10 things they never tell you about starting a business
September is Allee Creative’s official birthday month and even though we have been celebrating all year, the team and I threw a 10-year anniversary party for some of our fabulous friends, colleagues and clients last night at Rojo in St. Louis Park. In preparation for the evening’s event, I spent some time thinking about the […]
What comes first: content strategy or tactic?
“If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” This is one of my favorite Zig Ziglar quotes. It’s true in all areas of life–business included. So many times I find organizations are jumping into content marketing because everyone else is doing it. But if you stop to ask them if it’s working, they […]
Simplified social media management for nonprofits
How is your nonprofit using social media? Do you feel confident in the channels you’re using or the time you’re dedicating to social media (among all the other things you’re doing)? Are you feeling the pressure to “do all” and “be all” to all people? If so, this post is for you. I get it. […]
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