Advertising

Comparing Outbound vs Inbound Digital Marketing Strategies
The term “digital marketing” covers a wide variety of purposes, tactics, and channels. Often we see the historical understanding of traditional “advertising” clouding the understanding of what the purpose of…

SEO Content vs. SEM Cost-per-Click Value Comparison
Let’s be honest. When it comes to marketing, there is always an upfront cost to strategy, creative, and management of campaign efforts. Beyond that realization is the real question, what…

SEM Performance Metrics: Long-Term vs. Short-Term Comparisons
From the outside looking in, Search Engine Marketing (SEM) can appear complicated and mystical in nature. However, there are a few high-level SEM performance metrics that, with a little understanding,…

Luminus Snagged Six Silver Awards At This Year’s AAF Buffalo ADDYs
This year’s ADDYs was brought out of the underground and held outside for the first time – at the Transit Drive-In. The “Adfamous” AAF Buffalo ADDYs brought a bit of…

The Value of Branding ROI vs. Advertising ROI
The value of branding constantly comes up in conversations we have with potential clients that are looking for a better way to chart a path forward for their marketing, sales,…

Taking Risks in Digital Marketing Doesn’t Always Work & That’s OK
As children we were all encouraged by our parents, coaches and teachers to “learn from our mistakes” and “get back on the horse after you fall.” No this isn’t quite…

How To Support Building Materials Distributor Marketing
The ability to support building materials distributor marketing efforts is often overlooked despite many product manufacturers taking the time and effort to improve their own branding and marketing strategies. (more…)…

What’s Included in a Strategic Marketing Plan Process
Defining and documenting critical elements included in a strategic marketing plan sets the stage for a truly differentiated approach to success within your market. (more…)…

Building Materials B2B Marketing & B2C Marketing’s Funny Relationship
In building materials B2B marketing and B2C marketing, two different persona audiences are attracted to products in the same way, but buy them completely differently. So let’s take a look…

3 Simple Ways to Use Video to Promote Your Business
This morning, before getting out of bed or even fully opening my eyes, I found myself reaching for my iPhone to clear away all of the little red notifications. I…