Author Savage BrandsCategories Marketing Metrics & ROI, Social MediaLeave a comment on Bottom Line Social Media Metrics for the C-Suite Bottom Line Social Media Metrics for the C-Suite
Two cups of coffee, a few clicks of the mouse and BAM! – analytics that’ll blow your boss’ socks off, complete with context, emphasis and emotion displayed so you don’t have to add, “you had to be there” to the end of your marketing report.
Ah, yes. If only it was that easy.
Author Stacey PieferCategories Social MediaLeave a comment on It’s Time for B2B Marketing to Get Out of the “Dark Ages” and Do Social Media Well It’s Time for B2B Marketing to Get Out of the “Dark Ages” and Do Social Media Well
In the business-to-business world, there still seems to be a reluctance to take social media seriously enough to make it work as a medium for communicating brand messages. It’s been my experience that many B2B companies handle social media one of two ways: 1.) Somewhat haphazardly, with no formal structure, strategy or guidelines, or 2.) They neglect it all together.
Author Stacey PieferCategories Culture/Employee Engagement, Employer Branding, Social MediaLeave a comment on Even B2B Brands Should Consider Social as Part of the Marketing Mix Even B2B Brands Should Consider Social as Part of the Marketing Mix
Let’s face it, communication channels have multiplied, so numerous touchpoints with your brand are the rule, not the exception. One notable increase has been the proliferation of informal communications, namely social media, which is now an inevitable part of modern day brand communications. More and more potential employees and individuals with buying power are looking to online communities to get a flavor for a company and its brand attributes.
Author Bethany AndellCategories Branding, Culture/Employee Engagement, Social Media, Strategy, Web + Online MarketingLeave a comment on Online Inspiration: Links to Feed the Savage Mind Online Inspiration: Links to Feed the Savage Mind
We asked a handful of Savages (yes, that’s what we call our group of talented employees) to share some of their favorite online resources. What you’ll see here is an eclectic set of links that reflect our interests – branding, design, web, strategy and a bit of fun thrown in. We hope this sparks some new ideas for you.
Author Bethany AndellCategories Branding, Marketing Communications, Social MediaLeave a comment on Storytelling for Branding and Marketing. Links to Read and Follow. Storytelling for Branding and Marketing. Links to Read and Follow.
Stories motivate, inform and inspire. Like campfire stories of old, they are memorable because they invite the audience to “actively participate” and absorb key points by relating to the narrative elements. Because of this, storytelling is a powerful tool for brand communications (and let’s not forget social media too).