For those outside of the industry, marketing and advertising may seem like—and are often used as—interchangeable terms. While the two concepts are closely related, they aren’t the same thing. And in order for your business to be successful with either, you need to understand the distinction, as well as when and how each is put […]
Internships are the best way to gain experience and reach goals while meeting people who are in the same career field as you. How can someone achieve those goals and make important connections during an online internship? I’d like to share my experiences and thoughts while being a Social Media intern at Vision Advertising and […]
Privacy policy updates usually aren’t newsworthy, but as marketers, we couldn’t help but tune into the headlines featuring Apple’s latest privacy updates. And as marketers, we had to delve in past the headlines to find out how Apple’s latest privacy updates are shaping our industry. During their annual developer conference, Apple announced a slew of […]
In a digital age where the internet is oversaturated by websites for every niche, competition has never been fiercer. On the internet, your competition isn’t just local. Depending on your industry, you could be competing statewide, nationally, or even globally. With roadmaps leading consumers in every which direction, how do you specifically direct them to […]
Long past are the days where a customer’s referral only extended to their immediate social circle. The internet has immortalized our opinions, fully in view of customers researching your business. However, beyond Amazon, Yelp, and other review platforms, there’s another powerful marketing tool that often goes underutilized: testimonials. Testimonials serve as a vote of confidence […]
With the weather warming up, businesses are more eager now than ever to draw in their seasonal crowds to make up for losses during the pandemic. With vaccinations rolling out at an incredible rate, it may not be much longer until the local economy can breathe a sigh of relief. However, despite the vaccinations, a […]
Massachusetts is making significant progress in the fight against COVID, and as a result, we are being rewarded for our efforts. With drops in daily COVID cases and hospitalizations and vaccination rates continuing to soar, Massachusetts seems to finally be on the path to recovery. With society on the mend, it’s been deemed safe to […]
Social media levels the playing field for companies big and small. While having buying power certainly helps with ad campaigns, a smart approach to strategy and creativity is what truly helps a business shine. But the pressing questions that weigh on the minds of most small business owners and entrepreneurs are: On which platform(s) should I […]
Selling a customer a bar of soap is money earned, but it’s not going to keep a business afloat. You want to encourage customers to spend more. To do so, you need to show them everything else you have to offer. That’s where the two sales tactics – cross-selling and upselling – come into play. […]
Although it may not look like it from our current perspectives, we have reasons to give thanks this Thanksgiving. As Massachusetts residents, we continue to have infection rates that are lower than most of the country. Also, we can appreciate how our community has come together to support local businesses this year. Nevertheless, cases are […]