Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Marketing tactics and the understanding of how audiences respond to marketing evolve alongside the times. Trends and behavioral patterns all play a part in determining the most effective methods of marketing. Traditional marketers will have you know that the “four Ps” are a tried and tested method…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As more and more ad spend dollars increasingly shift to digital channels, franchisors and franchisees are looking for new avenues to effectively reach their target audiences online. Running campaigns on channels like paid search and paid social are table stakes for any franchise today. But where should…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I was an early adopter of Facebook; I signed up in November 2005 when an .edu address was required for an account. To say Facebook has exploded since then is an understatement. But things have changed dramatically, and now Facebook business pages, groups and personal profiles are…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In today’s digital era, physical printed branding materials are often overlooked. A concerning amount of business owners are dismissing print media as “obsolete” and unnecessary. However, print media could be the most powerful branding tool that companies are missing! Some examples of print media include books, business…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When Tinder first entered the scene, it needed to find a way to stand out in a sea of online dating options. So, it did what any good marketer would do: It created a sales funnel. A sales funnel is a process that leads potential customers through…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Content atomization is the process of breaking down a brand’s narrative into many small pieces of content, each of which convey a small part of the broader story. For example, a brand like Nike might want to tell a big-picture story about the daring athletic feats its…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The development of marketing typically runs alongside technological developments. We’ve seen this with the printed press, television, radio and, of course, the internet. And by all accounts, we’re now on the cusp of the next great marketing leap forward.Much has been said, mostly just speculatively, about the…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Artificial intelligence is the new frontier of marketing. Marketing with AI has been proven to be a successful strategy for many businesses. It’s is a new way to reach customers and is much more personalized, targeted and engaging than traditional methods. AI marketing can be used for…
Memorial Day was first widely observed on May 30, 1868 to mourn and honor the soldiers who lost their lives during the Civil War. Following United States involvement in World War I and World War II, the holiday became the generalized day of remembrance we know today, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.But the…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of the most fun things in the world is to start a business. There is nothing more rewarding than challenging yourself and bringing your idea to life. Seeing my own 7-year-old daughter start her own business selling the eggs from our backyard chickens has confirmed this…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Change is hard, but it is also essential. This is especially true when doing business online. Customer trends and expectations, privacy concerns and world events (to name only a few major issues) often require businesses across the globe to make major changes in very little time.A joint…