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Marketing Tango
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This blog was created to help small businesses with their integrated marketing efforts. It covers a wide range of marketing tactics and their place in an integrated marketing strategy. Regular postings will include articles, ideas, tips, and real-world solutions to help companies of all sizes achieve their business objectives.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 703 )
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Three Ways to Grab Attention with Window Graphics
If you think window graphics are reserved only for cliché “Sale, Sale, Sale” or “Going out of Business” messages, then you’re missing out on one of the most... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Five Ways to Meet Mobile Device Users’ Great Expectations
Integrated marketers know that mobile device usage continues to skyrocket—along with consumers’ expectations for a quick, efficient, finger-friendly mobile... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
How Google Authorship Affects Your SEO and Content Marketing
Every business yearns to be found on Page 1 of Google’s search results. That’s the reason for all the interest in local SEO tactics, Pay-Per-Click search... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
When Mailers Sing, Registers Ring: the Checklist
Despite the ascent of social media, blogging, email marketing and other (arguably sexier) channels, direct mail remains one of integrated marketers’ most truste... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Big Data, Big Results for Integrated Marketers
All of those social media posts, viral videos and cell phone GPS signals contribute to the 2.5 quintillion bytes of data created daily, according to IBM. Read more
Posted on 15 May 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
What’s That Pin Worth? Introducing Pinterest Web Analytics
Pinterest no longer is just for brides, fashionistas and chefs searching for inspiration. In March, Pinterest introduced web analytics for business. Read more
Posted on 14 May 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING, SOCIAL MEDIA -
How To Make Your Own Mobile App Without Getting Techy
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve been hearing about various mobile trends in integrated marketing. And maybe you’ve entertained the idea of how a mobile... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Marketing with Signs: Placement is Key
Signs are marketing communication vehicles for identifying a business and promoting products and services. Added to an integrated marketing campaign, they help... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Content Marketing With SlideShare Gives Presentations New Life
How much time do you spend creating and giving presentations? Rather than reinventing your presentation for every meeting, think about how you might be able to... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
The Seven Stages of Effective Social Business Marketing
When Facebook claimed the title as the biggest IPO in Internet history last year, social media officially segued from a consumer fad to a business fact. Read more
Posted on 02 May 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
How to Write a Marketing Sales Letter That Sizzles
A sales letter is one of the most common forms of direct marketing. Writing an effective marketing sales letter one isn’t easy, yet you know the results could... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
The Name Game: Selecting a Memorable Brand Name
You’ve invested in a business plan, scouted for a prime location and honed your target market. Don’t settle for an ineffective, lackluster name. Here are quick... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Choosing a Graphic Designer
Logo Auctions vs. Local Graphic Designers Design can be very personal. Especially when it comes to creating a logo to represent your product or business. Read more
Posted on 25 April 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Complement Integrated Marketing with Promotional Products
Never Underestimate the Power of the Branded Pen We all know that the pen is mightier than the sword, but it also might be mightier than an advertisement when... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
When Should You Outsource Your Social Media Marketing?
Sure, you’ve been told numerous times how your business needs to be on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest. Instagram, and the social network du jour. Read more
Posted on 23 April 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Let Customers Play Games and Win Their Loyalty
One of your earliest childhood memories probably involves playing games. From hopscotch to dodge ball to tag, you learned how to validate your performance by... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Two Fast Ways to Write Better Email Headlines
The next time you’re standing in line at the grocery store, try this experiment. Scan the cover of every magazine displayed. You’ll notice a style of headline... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Mobile Apps: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Don’t Get Too Cozy With One App or Web Service There’s a saying that goes, “What happens online, stays online. Forever.” But in the case of mobile apps and... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Promotional Products Are Still In Style
Attention trade show exhibitors: Swag (aka promotional products) is still in style. The Marketing Tango crew has been sorting through all the swag (stuff we... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
How Vehicle Wraps Rev Up Small-Business Marketing
Savvy marketers are always looking for ways to outpace the competition—without necessarily outspending them. One proven but often overlooked tactic is vehicle... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING