When it comes to building a brand, the story behind your business is just as important as the brand itself. Storytelling offers your selling proposition in a more discrete manner than previous branding models and provides a less invasive means of promotion to the modern consumer. According to marketing agency Contentworks, Gen Z’s interest is… Read More
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One of the biggest positives (yes, we said positives…) of the 2020 pandemic is that many companies have become more environmentally friendly. From reducing office space and single-use products to the new hybrid workforce that commutes far less, companies are reducing their impact on the environment across the board. It’s not only great for the… Read More
Nothing takes the joy out of gift programs more than the stress of bringing it all together! There are selecting products, designing artwork and packaging, creating personalized cards, collecting orders, managing proofs, and shipping and fulfillment. Add in the hybrid work environment and supply disruptions around the industry, and it’s enough to give anyone a… Read More
Building Relationships through Just the Right Gift at Just the Right Time Some days are just hard. It doesn’t matter what you try, nothing seems to work. Your task list keeps growing instead of getting shorter. You find no joy in what you do. But other days it all comes together. You love what you’re… Read More
There is magic in the perfect gift. Think back to a time when you received a special gift from someone. You probably went through a range of emotions like surprise, excitement, and appreciation. That’s because the perfect gift creates a lasting memory and forges a stronger relationship between the recipient and the gift giver. This… Read More
Studies show that it only takes .05 seconds for someone to form an opinion about your website and ultimately, your business. That’s why having a great online presence is so crucial to your business’s success. But how do you know if your website is doing well? Here are the three biggest questions your visitors will… Read More
This blog was originally published in February 2018 but has been updated with more recent content Video marketing has become such a powerful force in online marketing that it may be a good time to revisit your video marketing campaigns and determine if there are better ways to produce your videos and get better results.… Read More
It seems like every six months, there’s a new marketing platform, medium or strategy we need to familiarize ourselves with if we want to stay on top of digital marketing. While this fast-paced environment is fine for businesses that specialize in digital marketing, the average small business owner doesn’t have the time or resources to… Read More
Your creative team is an integral part of your company. A workhorse that drives new ideas, creative products, gorgeous websites and most importantly, your branding. Whatever makes your company attractive to your clients, your creative team has probably had a hand in. So how do you keep them motivated to give it their all? First,… Read More
Around this time three weeks ago, I was eagerly standing in line with my boxed lunch waiting for the next session to start on the first day of the Content Marketing World conference. To kill time, I began inspecting my name badge hanging around my neck, examining the sticker that is somehow capable of tracking… Read More
Inbound marketing is a very popular (76% of marketers use inbound strategies according to HubSpot) and cost-effective (61% cheaper than outbound strategies according to SearchEngine Journal) method for getting your brand noticed. But what is it? Inbound marketing is a strategy for attracting customers to your products and services via content marketing, social media, search… Read More
Email marketing is a highly effective tactic to gain attention to your brand. But without an engaging subject line, your email marketing campaign won’t get your very far. Proforma offers these tips to help you craft a subject line that will capture an audience and hopefully increase your open rates. 5 Tips for Email Marketing… Read More