Small Business Marketing
Innovation in the Classic Marketing Medium of Direct Mail Receiving “junk mail” is a professional curiosity for me. Usually, the direct mail I get is uninspiring, but lately, I’ve noticed some distinct innovations. As will all innovation, sometimes the execution…
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5 Designs Work Together for Important Customer Groups The John M. Lytell Agency, LLC hired Zoo in a Jungle Marketing to design a suite of logos that show the personalized attention clients receive from this Midwest insurance agency. Each of…
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Amazon’s Marketing Campaign too Clever by Half For three days, the Amazon 2020 toy catalog sat on my dining room table unopened. Finally, at dinner, I ask the kids, “Don’t you want to look at the toy catalog?” “What toy…
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New Website, Logo and Design Details Welcome Library Patrons The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library recently launched an updated website, complete with a new name and beautiful visual brand. The effort is a great example of infusing an organization’s…
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The #1 Priority for Redesigning Your Business Website is Hiring the Right Web Design Firm Lately, I’ve managed website redesigns for several clients. Some projects went more smoothly than others, and the major determining success factor was how much consideration…
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The Rule of “First Impressions” Definitely Applies When Marketing with Direct Mail Receiving a direct mail piece is like meeting a new person. You’re either instantly attracted to it, or you forget about it immediately. Direct mail needs to be…
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Investing in billboard advertising requires significant budget. Here’s one estimate of what a billboard may cost small businesses: The cost of billboard advertising depends on format, circulation, demographics, and impressions. Physical billboard costs average $250 per month in rural areas,…
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Web Design Fashions Change for Better or Worse, but Small Business Websites Need to Change with Them It’s critically important to have an easy-to-use website that visitors find intuitive. But it’s just as important that visitors feel your website is…
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Invest in Graphic Design that Tells Your Brand’s Story Recently, I worked with Tailored Automation to craft brand strategy and represent the company at DevOpsDays Indy. The company was being launched just weeks before the event, and owner Garrett Honeycutt…
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“Beautiful, free-to-use stock photography for my business?” you may be thinking, “Why not just promise me a unicorn?” But it’s true! Photographers contribute to a few free stock photography websites, and the licenses are very expansive. Businesses can use these…
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