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 […]
4 steps for consistent content marketing
As we head into winter (it’ll be here before we know it!) when was the last time you took a moment to evaluate some of your business strategies? Have you had a successful year so far? How is your marketing content looking? Sometimes maintaining consistency can be a challenge and feel like an uphill battle. […]
Recognizing the signs: when to invest in content marketing
Anyone in the marketing industry can tell you how important it is to any business to effectively use their online presence to reach their audience and gain new business. But like any goal, businesses must employ a strategy to achieve it. When it comes to building an online presence, your company’s content marketing strategy is […]
4 signs it’s time to cut ties with a social platform
The relationship is no longer going both ways and really, they’re just dragging you down. How do you know it’s time for your brand to cut ties with a certain social platform? Here are a few signs: 1. Your page has been receiving low engagement Social media is supposed to be a fun way for […]
10 Misconceptions about social media content
Whether your business is just getting started on social media or you’ve been hesitant to jump on board with it, we’re covering 10 common misconceptions about social media content in order to help prepare you for smooth sailing. Misconception #1: One size message fits all While it is okay to be posting your most recent […]
5 ways to use Instagram to engage your audience
I have a confession: I’m completely obsessed with Instagram. Facebook is alright, and occasionally I check Twitter, but Instagram is where I spend a large majority of my time on social media. And apparently, I’m not alone—Instagram announced on December 15, 2016 that its community had grown to more than 600 million users, with more […]
How to be a great social media community manager
When I am asked what my daily responsibilities look like at Allee Creative, my reply always includes, “Helping manage my client’s social media accounts.” From those who have not spent much time in marketing or social media, I often get a confused look as they ask, “Oh, so you just post on their social media […]
Say hello to the new LinkedIn pages layout
As of 2015, there are currently over 4 million company pages on LinkedIn. This channel can be a powerful tool for individuals and companies looking to make new connections, generate leads and build their brand. And much like Facebook and Twitter, LinkedIn has rolled out some changes in the past months that are important to […]
One company, multiple Facebook brand pages: Why varied content is a must
In the year 2016, it is rare to see an effective content marketing strategy that doesn’t recommend a company having some sort of Facebook presence. Furthermore, depending on the number of locations, products or messages, many companies today cultivate a strong social community via multiple pages. While chunking up a following among numerous Facebook pages […]
Facebook update: Algorithm changes once again put friends first
Facebook has switched things up again, but this time they are going back to their roots. In late June, Facebook announced their move to prioritize newsfeeds to its original intent: connecting family and friends. In recent years, updates from friends have been peppered with sponsored posts, promotions and news updates from hundreds of sites and […]
Facebook ads: Goodbye 20% text rule, hello confusion
Ok, I have to admit, I despised the Facebook ads text rule. I would have the best ad and then Facebook would shut me down by saying it was more than 20% text. But, as of March 22, 2016, the 20% rule no longer applies. Exciting, right? That’s what I thought until I explored the […]
A walk down memory lane: 10 years of marketing trends
Just like fashion and entertainment, marketing goes through trends quickly; some marketing trends stick and some fade – some even make comebacks. In celebration of Allee Creative’s 10-year anniversary, we’re reflecting on the past decade and experiencing nostalgia for past marketing trends. Take a walk down memory with us to see how quickly some things […]
Social media knows best: Algorithms all around
“I wish my social networks just predicted what I wanted to see.” – said no one ever Unfortunately, no one at Instagram and Twitter got the memo that people dislike when Facebook messes with their algorithm to determine what users see on their newsfeeds because all three channels now have algorithms. Twitter Twitter used to […]
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 […]
6 ways to make your brand stand out in 2016
It’s time for your brand to stand out in a sea of content and competition, and good news – it can be pretty simple. If you are already working hard on your content marketing and branding, it could take just one of the simple branding tips below to move your brand from good to great. […]
10 reasons you need content marketing training to succeed in 2016
We all know it. We all know we should open those emails with “online marketing training” or “content marketing workshop” in the subject line. We all know it is only an hour or two of our time to learn tricks that could save us time and money and increase ROI. But, we often put those […]
Top marketing tactics to implement in 2016
One thing is constant in today’s world: change. Technology advances and budgets change. Customers have high expectations. They want unique and personal. They know what to tune out. They are skilled at ignoring the noise of online content to get to what they want. Are you the noise? To stay in front of your audience, think experience. 2016 marketing trends will go […]
5 reasons your Facebook content isn’t working
How many times do you post links to your website on Facebook? Probably more than you can count, but do you know how many people have actually clicked those links? Posting a link to your website isn’t enough to get people to click. You have to engage them and give them a worthwhile reason to […]
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