It’s tempting to say “oh, we can handle marketing ourselves,” especially for growing companies. That’s admirable, truly, but it could end up hurting your results in the long run. After all, there’s a lot that goes into a marketing campaign. For example, let’s talk about a website. We’ve created many websites for a wide variety […]
My husband and I recently took a road trip to my home state of Minnesota to visit family and friends, covering five states and logging just under 2,000 miles in seven days. Along the way I was struck by how effectively relatively simple marketing grabbed my attention as co-pilot, from interesting roadside signage and […]
In today’s day and age, there are many ways to measure success. Accurately measuring success is something that can make or break a company. Digital marketing has become an essential means for businesses to target their audiences, boost awareness and drive sales. The digital marketing sector offers endless ways to be successful while thinking […]
In the business world, “disruptors” are innovators who are applauded for their visionary thinking. In real life, disruption is downright annoying, or even devastating as it has been for our Kentucky neighbors and many other Americans due to recent natural disasters. However, it’s something all business development professionals need to plan for as we’re developing […]
From innumerable gifs suddenly dancing across the screen to the black background contrasted wildly with the neon-colored text, Myspace used to be cool. While I am by no means saying to model your website after Myspace (I said “used to be cool”), many lessons stand to be learned from the storied evolution of web design […]
Earning media coverage is among the top goals of any good public relations professional. But getting a news outlet to cover your story is far easier said than done. I should know. As a former newspaper reporter, I’ve probably received hundreds, if not thousands, of media pitches in my career. I can say with […]
Amy Clay, Senior Account Executive Recently my daughter returned home after spending a weekend with her nana. She walked into the kitchen and deposited a small box on the table. “Nana says this stuff needs to live here,” she announced, leaving it for me to peruse. The box held a treasure trove of my […]
By Lynn Corbitt, Account Executive Like it or not, social media is an important part of business – of marketing. Yes, it can be a headache and a place where people like to complain from behind the anonymity of their computer screens, but it can also be a way to connect with customers, stakeholders […]
By Emily Rogers, Digital Account Executive We all know the marketing buzzwords and phrases such as “target market,” “demographic” and “know your audience.” But when it comes to a marketing strategy, it’s easy to assume that you had your audience figured out a long time ago. In fact, businesses usually begin with a specific […]
Victoria Knepp, Consultant Recently, the Rasor team got an email from Lynn Corbitt about another – yes another – Facebook algorithm update. Three things: One, Lynn is awesome. She keeps us all up to date on the latest industry and client news. In case you’re wondering, she’s also kind, funny, and super cool. (Go […]
