If you run a political campaign, then you know reaching voters is key to winning elections. And while digital marketing gets a lot of attention these days, direct mail can be the cornerstone of a successful strategy because of its reach, its ability to target voters and the tangible connection it can create. Kymera has more […]
Marketing for Boomers
Even in a youth-obsessed culture, your business needs to market to boomers. While the younger generation may steal the spotlight in terms of social media visibility, business owners ignore boomer marketing and the purchasing power of America’s 76 million boomers at their own peril. And if you’re a B2B, you should know that close to […]
7 Tips for Franchise Marketing
Whether you sell a product, service, or experience, there are certain marketing tactics a franchise needs to do differently (and often better) than multi-location or standalone businesses. Here are 7 tips to calibrate your franchise marketing strategy to help grow your presence and your bottom line. Maintain control of digital properties (franchisors). Having a […]
How to Develop a Winning Logo
A logo is a graphic representation that’s identified with a business or brand. It can be representational (the bell for Taco Bell), abstract (the Nike swoosh), or it can include the name of the brand as a wordmark (eBay, Facebook). Logos are a critical part of developing your visual branding. A good logo should be: […]
Is Your Business’s Website ADA Compliant?
Is a website considered a “place of public accommodation” just like a brick and mortar building, and as such, subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? The courts have returned mixed decisions on this issue. As a result, the number of web accessibility lawsuits have risen in recent years. Several high-profile (and low-profile) businesses […]
Franchise Marketing: Blogging 101
A business blog can be an effective, low-cost franchise marketing tool that enhances your company by: Building brand awareness Improving search engine rankings Driving sales Engaging with customers Establishing you as an industry thought leader Creating conversations around your brand Increasing web traffic Answering customer questions Sharing behind-the-scenes perspectives As a franchise, however, your […]
Franchise Marketing: Care and Control of Your Content
Imagine this nightmare scenario as a franchisor: You’re excited because you’re about to sign a new national customer. You’re getting the final paperwork ready to sign when your social media manager informs you that a disgruntled franchisee has just posted inappropriate content on their local Facebook page. It’s going viral. Frantic, you try to log […]
Weaponize Your Business Blog to Dominate Your Market
More than half of marketers consider blogging their top inbound marketing priority, according to a recent HubSpot report. Whether you’re aiming to increase sales, expand your audience on social media or establish yourself as an industry expert, blogging can be a powerful weapon in your marketing arsenal. Boost SEO to drive web traffic. Business blogging […]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Ad Agency
Working with a professional marketing agency can be a great way to improve your messaging and extend your reach as a business. A full-service ad agency can help you with website development, online and print advertising, graphic design, social media, blogging and much, much more. Read on for some things you should do, and not […]
Visual Branding 101: Color Palette and Typography
Visual branding applies to all aspects of how your brand appears in public, including your: Website Business cards Correspondence Signage Flyers Product packaging Menus Print and display ads Direct mail Social media Your visual branding extends well beyond your company logo and encompasses many different elements. But in this post, we’re going to focus on […]
