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- Douglas KarrFeb 20, 2013
How to Get More Shares on Facebook
Companies who market via Facebook often don’t realize the damage that they do by not making each and every update a compelling one. There’s so much activity happening around each user that Facebook can’t possibly display every update. As a result, they often only display posts that are shared and/or discussed to a great extent. Shares have more weight in…
- Douglas KarrDec 9, 2009
It’s Time for Your Year-End Marketing Review
It’s that time of year again… when you must put time aside to review your annual marketing plan. Next year may be more important than any year previous with the rapid adoption of social media strategies. Here’s what I recommend collecting: Marketing Spend by Medium – this is actual money paid for external marketing and advertising efforts. Breaking this down…
- Douglas KarrAug 23, 2024
The Hidden Value of Marketing: Navigating Challenges and Proving Worth in a Complex Landscape
Marketing departments are finding themselves in a precarious position. Despite their critical role in driving sales and brand awareness, marketing teams are frequently undervalued and misunderstood. This misconception can lead to budget cuts, unrealistic expectations, and unfair judgments about the effort and expertise required to execute effective marketing strategies. The Evolving Marketing Landscape The marketing landscape has undergone a seismic…
- Douglas KarrSep 6, 2015
How to Create Shareable Content
According to The New York Times Customer Insight Group in a new whitepaper, The Psychology of Sharing, there are 5 key reasons why people share online: Value – To bring valuable and educating content to others Identity – To define ourselves to others Network – To grow and nourish our relationships Involvement – Self-fulfillment, value and involvement in the world…
- Douglas KarrJun 25, 2017
If Your Content Team Just Did This, You’d Be Winning
There’s plenty of articles out there already on how terrible most content is. And there are millions of articles on how to write great content. However, I don’t believe either type of article is especially helpful. I believe the root of poor content that doesn’t perform is just one factor – poor research. Poorly researching the topic, the audience, the…
- Douglas KarrJan 7, 2021
Publicfast: Find Influencers, Build Campaigns, and Measure Results
My firm is working with a manufacturer right now that is looking to develop a brand, build their e-commerce site, and market their products for consumers with home delivery. It’s a technology that we’ve deployed in the past and one key factor in expanding their reach was identifying micro-influencers, geographically targeted influencers, and industry influencers to help build awareness and…
- Douglas KarrAug 28, 2024
ShopWP: Transform Your WordPress Site into a Shopify Powerhouse Shop
Running an online store can be challenging, especially when you’re trying to leverage the strengths of multiple platforms. Many entrepreneurs find themselves torn between the robust e-commerce capabilities of Shopify and the flexibility and content management prowess of WordPress. What if you could have the best of both worlds? In addition to Shopify’s native features that help you sell via…
- Jonathan TomekJan 11, 2023
Location Data’s Next Big Thing: Fighting Ad Fraud And Knocking Out the Bots
This year, US advertisers will spend close to $240 billion on digital advertising in an effort to reach and engage consumers who are new to their brand, as well as re-engage existing customers. The budget size speaks to the important role that digital advertising plays in growing businesses. Unfortunately, the sizable pot of money also attracts a host of nefarious…
- Douglas KarrAug 11, 2014
The World of Social Media Monitoring and Analytics
The first bit of data on this infographic is pretty fascinating… the growth of the analytics tool market. In my opinion, it points to a couple issues. First is that we’re all still seeking better tools to report and monitor on our marketing strategies and second is that we’re willing to apply a larger percentage of our marketing budget to…
- Douglas KarrDec 4, 2023
The Ultimate Guide to Optimizing Social Media Posts for Better Business Results
Social media marketing (SMM) is a powerful strategy for businesses aiming to expand their reach, engage with their audience, and drive tangible results. Whether building brand awareness, nurturing a community, enhancing customer loyalty, or driving sales, each aspect of your social media strategy plays a crucial role. From crafting compelling headlines to leveraging platform-specific strategies, this comprehensive guide delves into…