Tag: strategy

Social media has become a major marketing platform for many businesses in 2024. With it, the importance of influencer marketing has grown immeasurably. Previously hiring influencers meant enlisting celebrities for TV advertisements. Today, influencers span across all social media platforms varying in followers, size, and audience. According to Influencer Marketing Hub’s 2024 benchmark report, influencer marketing is projected to reach $24 billion by the end of 2024, more than tripling since 2019.

In a world that's inevitably changing, one thing remains steadfast: the essential role of marketing. As businesses consistently go through these turbulent waters, some will sail smoothly towards success, while others may find themselves struggling against the tide. It's a stark reality, but one that brings with it a message of hope and resilience. I've always believed in the power of never giving up, staying informed, and keeping focused on what truly matters - our customers.

In a world that's inevitably changing, one thing remains steadfast: the essential role of marketing. As businesses consistently go through these turbulent waters, some will sail smoothly towards success, while others may find themselves struggling against the tide. It's a stark reality, but one that brings with it a message of hope and resilience. I've always believed in the power of never giving up, staying informed, and keeping focused on what truly matters - our customers.

The world is ever-evolving. Humans are no longer in the place we used to be five years ago. And marketers must hop on that train towards the unknown future. Every day, a new device, a new technology, or a new social media platform comes into being. But does that mean modern marketing is turning fully digital? The answer is no. No matter how advanced we are with our tech, there is always a place for the non-digital world.

Public Relations (PR) is a term all of us have heard of. We have seen it come into play when marketing agencies use it as a strategic communication tool to attract audiences. It is ultimately the forefront of marketing, forming businesses a path towards the construction of marketing approaches. However, it seems that marketing agencies do not prioritize PR, and they in fact neglect it. Even though PR focuses more on traditional media rather than new media, it still is crucial in this contemporary day and age. PR helps to set a foundation for brands to express their unique selling point and encapsulate brand stories to appeal to consumers. This is to not be confused for advertising, as they are two different things. Overall, PR is the best for brands to stand out and optimize your marketing strategy to the fullest.

The marketing industry has been abuzz with “digital marketing” in recent years. Everyone is talking about it but what exactly is digital marketing? Digital marketing is a tool that marketers use to reach the target audience via digital mediums in a more effective and cost saving manner.

Design thinking is a method used to solve human-related problems. It’s not about making a brand or a product look good in the eyes of the audience. Instead, it is a systematic approach to problem-solving that allows marketers to develop new and exciting ideas that speak to customers. 

You're probably reading this right now because you are not sure how effective your marketing strategy is, or you might simply want to know how to maximize your marketing efforts.

Either way, by reading this article, you’ve already placed yourself in a better position to take action to drive growth for your business. In a modern, golden age of technology with declining attention spans, businesses that are not willing to adopt a constant improvement for their marketing strategy, will inevitably fall behind. It cannot be emphasized just how important it is for businesses to adjust to such dynamic times. 

If you don’t know if you are one of these businesses falling behind, here are some signs you should be looking out for when analyzing your current marketing strategy.