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Companies are constantly seeking ways to optimize operations and reduce costs as the business scene gets more competitive by the day. For many, the marketing department is a critical area where efficiency and cost-effectiveness are key factors, especially when resources are limited or when economic pressures demand budget cuts. Outsourcing becomes a compelling solution in such situations, offering flexibility, access to specialized expertise, and significant cost savings.

Here’s why outsourcing your marketing efforts can be a strategic move if you are looking to reduce costs without compromising on quality.

Published in Expert Marketing Blog
Monday, 09 November 2020 11:36

Building a Marketing Budget

Building a marketing budget is a crucial step in establishing your marketing needs, especially when so many companies are more reluctant to spend money right now. By implementing a marketing budget, your organization will be able to plan and strategize financially like never before. A comprehensive marketing budget will allow your team to set realistic and attainable goals for all of your marketing efforts. Below, we have some things to consider while you are building your next marketing budget. 

 

Published in Marketing
Thursday, 31 October 2019 15:06

How to Keep Up in the Age of Video

Video marketing is a distinct niche in the content marketing world, one that seemingly requires a bunch of work and expertise to effectively pull off. The good news is that this isn’t necessarily true! No matter what your company is doing the video realm or how you feel about video in general, there’s no denying the power and impact that video marketing can have for your business. Recently, Marketing Eye engaged Robotic Marketer in a discussion on LinkedIn Live, delving into the nature of video marketing. A 2018 study from Wyzowl reports that “81% of businesses use video as a marketing tool,” which is up from 63% in 2017. Going into 2020, it’s more important than ever to integrate video into your marketing efforts.

Published in Marketing
You might feel as if implementing a marketing strategy is more of a guideline than a rule, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. You wouldn’t play chess without a strategy, so you shouldn’t market your company without one. Sure, budgets may be tight, and it could be hard to justify implementing a strategy that would require time and, especially if it’s outsourced, money. But the truth is, you can’t afford to not have a marketing strategy. Here's why:
Published in Marketing
Planning a wedding is very stressful. Everyone you know has an opinion, anyone you talk to will give you advice, and your family, well… you know them, they fall into a category all on their own. There are so many things you need to get together, a venue, dress, photographer, food, cake, DJ or band, etc. Then you have to consider the wedding invitations. In putting together mine I approached it in a similar way I would approach an email campaign.
Published in Marketing
Tuesday, 05 July 2016 09:54

4 Unusual Marketing Strategies

Marketing and Advertising have long been known for being exciting, innovative, clever, and plenty of other things that help businesses and brands get outside the box and engage consumers in unique and memorable ways. On the flipside, Marketing and Advertising have also occasionally been guilty of making some disastrous decisions that either hurt a brand or demolish the marketing or advertising budget of the business. I will leave the verdict up to you, but here are some interesting marketing and advertising strategies that make for a good water cooler debate in the office.
Published in Marketing