What is Content Marketing and Why Do I Need It?

Content marketing is a vital component of your business’ overall digital marketing strategy. You may have heard the term “Content is King” over that past few years but what power does this “King” actually have when it comes to driving traff
Mar 10, 2014

What ‘House of Cards’ can teach you about blogging

What ‘House of Cards’ can teach you about blogging, according to Ragan.com. The politics of the blogosphere are a lot like the politics of the White House: Hunt or be hunted. It’s a ruthless world out there, teeming with movers and
Mar 6, 2014

Does Mobile Search Really Matter?

From Search Engine Watch: Does mobile search really matter? Search Engine Watch recently covered AdGooroo’s Top 20 list of advertisers in paid mobile search, which found that some of the best marketers in desktop search weren’t ranking ne
Mar 6, 2014

Content is STILL King

Many years ago, I heard an influential digital marketing speaker tell his audience that the most important next hire in automotive dealerships should be a Content Manager. He was right then, and is still correct today. There is no substitute for grea
Mar 4, 2014

Beyond Friends – Learning to Love Facebook (And Use It As a Force For Real Marketing Goodness)

If you’re still stuck in “kill mode” — blasting top-of-mind awareness ads on traditional media shotgun style, keeping up the barrage like you’re in an epic battle, it’s time to put down your weapon, soldier. Today’s marketing warrio
Mar 4, 2014

Takin’ it To The Street – Keep Your Message Moving With Mobile Technology

Mobile technology gives customers the world at their fingertips, no matter where they are. That’s a powerful advantage for dealers who know how to be there. Gone are the days when customers sat in front of a beige box and dutifully started a search
Mar 3, 2014

5 Ways to Make Shareable Images That Drive Traffic

5 ways to make shareable images that drive traffic, according to Social Media Examiner. Are you sharing compelling images across social networks? Do you want more engagement and traffic from your efforts? If you’re not regularly sharing images that
Feb 27, 2014

Avoid an Online Crisis: Four Key Tips to Prevent Social Media Mistakes

Avoid an online crisis: Four key tips to prevent social media mistakes, according to Marketing Profs. If the phrase “social media mishap” were a listing in the dictionary, chances are you’d find these real-life companies included as
Feb 26, 2014

The Importance of Keeping the End Goal in Sight in Social Media Strategic Planning

The importance of keeping the end goal in sight in social media strategic planning, from Socialmedia Today. I read an article by Tom Keene recently titled ‘2014: Social Media Descends to 35 Feet’. I had to read it a couple of times (it’s a
Feb 19, 2014