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Google’s Big Changes for 2019

The world did not stop spinning for the past year and Google did not stop making changes to their paid search (SEM) advertising platform. Some of Google’s changes for 2019 were seismic, others less noteworthy. However, it is important for marketers to watch Google’s changes as they often signal an evolution in digital advertising. Average Position Probably the most noteworthy change for the year was the end of “average position”. Average position was a metric that reported where an ad placed relative to other ads on the Search Engine Results Page (SERP). As one of the oldest metrics on its’ [...]

By John Sadowski|2019-12-18T01:14:00+00:0012/18/19|Advertising|

Create Your 2020 Marketing Plan

Most business people have heard the old adage that a failure to plan is a plan to fail. Nothing could be more true when it comes to a marketing plan. An effective plan should be a carefully thought out document that allows for flexibility during the year. Whether working on this with an advertising agency or on your own, there are a few things you should keep in mind as you create your 2020 marketing plan. Where Is Your Business Start with now, where is your business today? What have you achieved in 2019? Look at your successes and failures and [...]

By John Sadowski|2019-12-11T00:12:23+00:0012/11/19|Advertising, Advertising Agency|

Every Business Must Know These Two Metrics

When starting an advertising campaign, a business should begin with a clear objective. If any part of the long-range plan is to increase revenue, then every business must know these two metrics: Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) and Lifetime Value of a Customer (LVC). Without knowing Customer Acquisition Cost it is almost impossible to accurately optimize an advertising campaign. Without having the Lifetime Value of a Customer, it is very hard to intelligently calculate an advertising budget. Every business must know these two metrics. What is CAC For businesses working with a Lead Generation Advertising Agency, these metrics should be discussed [...]

By John Sadowski|2019-11-20T00:35:15+00:0011/20/19|Advertising, Advertising Agency|

Do Your KPI’s Tell The Whole Story

Every business should have a set of KPI’s, Key Performing Indicators. KPI’s differ from metrics in that they demonstrate how a company is achieving key business objectives. The most obvious KPI is revenue. Increasing revenue is one of the top KPI’s for most companies. KPI’s are critical to the success of a company. But do your KPI’s Tell The Whole Story? Why KPI's As a quick reminder, KPI's are statistics of metrics, but not all metrics are KPI's. KPI’s have many benefits. They inform a company on its progress and influence business decisions. KPI’s become company objectives, fostering teamwork and [...]

By John Sadowski|2019-10-28T19:53:08+00:0010/28/19|Advertising, Advertising Agency|

The Revolution In TV Advertising

TV advertising has long been considered the most valuable and consistent advertising vehicle. It may have been the greatest advertising medium ever. So why is there a revolution in TV advertising and how can you benefit? CTV TV advertising was first transmitted over the airwaves and received by antennae on the set. Then came cable, delivering sharper pictures and a greater variety of channels. We now have Connected TV(CTV), TV that can be connected to the internet and access content beyond what is available via the normal offering from a cable provider. In other words, a Smart TV that is [...]

By John Sadowski|2019-10-24T17:28:43+00:0010/22/19|Advertising, Advertising Agency, TV Advertising|

How is a Brand Different Than a Logo?

By Lara Kisielewska Optimum Design & Consulting https://optimumdc.com/ The word “branding” means different things to different people. In fact, it is probably one of the most misunderstood pieces of jargon among small businesses that don’t employ their own Advertising Agency. Many people assume that a brand means a logo, and a logo is definitely the most immediately visible part of a brand. But a brand is also composed of other visual aspects, like your fonts and colors, and maybe a set of icons. It is also your messaging, as conveyed in your marketing collateral such as your website and brochure, [...]

By John Sadowski|2019-10-15T20:50:54+00:0010/15/19|Advertising, Advertising Agency|

Micro-Influencer Marketing… Buzz-Worthy Trend, or Game-Changer?

By Petia Abdur-Razzaaq Principal The Stylista Group The concept of influencer marketing isn’t a new one. Back in the day before social media, we had celebrities endorsing products on product packaging and via all forms of traditional media, and it worked! The equation was a simple one...Americans, in general, tend to love their favorite actor, baseball player, singer, etc. As a result, if that person took a picture and said that they enjoyed a particular product or service, their fans believed them and ran in droves to purchase whatever it was. Fast-forward to 2019 and while celebrity endorsements still [...]

By John Sadowski|2019-10-01T20:56:23+00:0010/01/19|Advertising, Advertising Agency|

Rank Higher For Less

Every business wants to be at the top of the search engine results page for their business category. But how do you rank higher for less money on Google? With some time and diligence anyone can improve their Google Rank. To be clear, we are talking about organic search or SEO. Businesses who rank highly in SEO do not get there by accident. While some might argue that improving your ranking is all about ego it is really all about business. 97% of all clicks take place on the first page and 55% of all clicks go to the first [...]

By John Sadowski|2019-10-24T17:29:50+00:0010/01/19|Advertising, Backlinks, Content Marketing, SEO|

SEO Tools

In last weeks blog we discussed some of the terms necessary to conduct a thorough SEO (Organic Search) campaign. As we noted, there are a number of components to successful SEO. Fortunately, there are also some very powerful SEO tools that can help in your efforts. Some of these tools are completely free. Others have free versions and more robust paid platforms. If SEO is part of your marketing, whether as an in-house effort or if you are outsourcing to a Digital Agency, you should be utilizing some of these platforms. Google Search Console Another free site from Google that [...]

By John Sadowski|2019-09-17T00:33:59+00:0009/17/19|Advertising, Backlinks, Digital Advertising, SEO|

SEO Terms You Need To Know

For many businesses, SEO (Search Engine Optimization) or organic search is the first building block in their marketing strategy. And for good reason. SEO can be very cost-effective advertising. SEO is always “on”, it does not need to be scheduled. Even if you are out of money it still works. So what do all of those SEO Terms mean and how do they apply to a good strategy? Many SEO experts break organic search into 3 components, On-Site Optimization, Content and Off-Site Authority. The following are some of the terms you need to know in order to develop your SEO [...]

By John Sadowski|2019-09-10T00:14:43+00:0009/10/19|Advertising, Advertising Agency, Backlinks, Digital Advertising, SEO|

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