Often, the first thing that I hear from business owners when I mention leveraging Pinterest for business is that they simply cannot add one more social media marketing platform to their current efforts. And then I tell them that they should reconsider, because...
Let's increase our social media presence and engagement! Announcing the April 2020 version of #30DaysofSocial! This 30-day challenge comes with prompts and ideas for you to use. We start April 1, 2020, so put your thinking...
Reviews. Recommendations. Testimonials. Are you monitoring your online reputation? Do you know what’s being said about your business? I'm sure you've heard the phrase "people do business with and refer business to people they...
I was recently asked, "what does a social media manager really do?" Here's my answer. I've been in the industry for 11 years, and let me say it's changed drastically over that time! I remember the days when a large majority of our Facebook audience saw most of the...
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December is here and it’s one of the busiest months for small businesses! It can be a bit overwhelming to juggle your online marketing alongside your personal gatherings during the holiday season, but you’ve got this and you’ve got us! So let’s finish 2019 strong. If...
![[Infographic] November 2019 Marketing & Holiday Planning](https://www.melaniediehl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/November-2019-Themes-Infographic-_1_.png)
Use this list of holidays, month-long themes, and stats to inspire your November email and social media marketing campaigns.
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If you’re looking to end the summer season with a bang, here are some ideas to make your business a hot spot in August.
It's not as glamorous as some may think. It’s not all “playing on Facebook and Instagram” and posting selfies and food pictures. A typical day consists of strategy creation, client calls, and developing KPIs. We curate content, create content, schedule and monitor...
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Summer is here! Beat the heat with this cool infographic of marketing ideas for July. Themes, content ideas, holidays, and more! Make the most of your marketing planning for July. Join our Facebookgroup to get all the latest news on social media marketing, email...
I’m so happy to announce that I’ll be speaking at the nation’s BEST nonprofit communications conference – Create Good! The conference is returning for its fifth year to Durham, N.C., to inspire practical learning with fun, creativity and energy. Mark your calendars...
April’s showers are gone and now it’s time for your business to bloom. Whether you want to grow your list, your sales, or your visibility in the community, the content below can help you plant the seed for a great month in May! Content Ideas for May Mother’s Day Sale...
I teach lots of digital marketing classes and workshops, and Email Marketing is one of my most popular sessions. And without fail, this question is asked at every Email Marketing class I present. So today, I'm going to share with you my best advice on how often to...
As we enter into the second half of the year, July is a perfect time to reflect and reinforce existing relationships, as well as think about how we can grow in the days to come. What’s your plan to prevent existing customer relationships from melting away in the...
It’s important that a business’s information appears—and appears correctly— when people search online. Research shows that 80% of consumers used a search engine when looking for information about local businesses.1 And, businesses that are online grow 40% faster and...
Over the past 9+ years, I've met with countless business owners and entrepreneurs. We've had many conversations about marketing and networking and successful business strategies and making money. The list goes on. But there's one thing I've found in common with every....