Hi, it’s Robin Samora with the Fast Marketing Minute Podcast. I’m your marketing and PR expert on Alexa, and here to help you grow your business and brand. Fast Marketing Minute is about giving you small bite sized marketing and PR tips to help you get more business and media attention — without a m…
If you're wondering how to set up a Google Analytics Account and how it can help with your marketing – here are some simple tips. Setting up a Google Analytics account is important if you want to analyze what's going on behind the scenes at your website. To make it easy, here’s a step-by-step guide: […] The post 6 Marketing Tips to Help You Set Up Google Analytics appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Are you new or not that familiar with using ChatGPT? Here are some marketing tips to help you get started. ChatGPT is an AI tool that's revolutionizing writing, marketing, and research. Here are some ways to make it easier to use for your marketing project. Define how you'll use it. Determine what you want to […] The post First-Time Marketing Tips for ChatGPT Users appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Retail clients ask this question a lot. Which platform should I use in my marketing? NextDoor or Alignable? Here are some thoughts. NextDoor and Alignable are both local social networks designed for businesses, but they differ in their target audience and features. NextDoor is a neighborhood-based social network Residents can connect with one another, and […] The post Is NextDoor or Alignable a Better Marketing Platform appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Want more customers? Ask for more testimonials – they're social proof. Want some marketing tips? Reviews are so important to build your business. Here are 5 marketing tips to get more reviews Timing is key – Wait until you've given excellent service or received a positive experience from your customer. Don't ask in the middle […] The post 5 Marketing Tips to Get More Testimonials appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Looking to generate more leads on LinkedIn? Join the Club. Well, listen in. I've got some ideas for you. Don't overcomplicate getting leads or increasing visibility on LinkedIn. Here are some marketing tips to help you. Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile: Sounds like a no brainer. Just make sure your profile accurately represents you and your […] The post 6 Simple Ways Improve Your LinkedIn Marketing appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Wondering what a mobile marketing tour is all about and how it can promote your brand? Listen in. A mobile marketing tour is a great way to bring your brand directly to your target audience. It’s also a unique way to interact with customers, build brand awareness and create a personal connection. Should you add […] The post Is a Mobile Marketing Tour Right for Your Brand? appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Looking for video marketing ideas on Instagram? Well, here are 7 ideas to start with. 7 Types of Marketing Videos that Perform Well on Instagram Influencer videos: Collaborate with influencers to create videos. It's a great way to reach a new audience and increase engagement. Find an influencer that shares your audience, values, and mission. […] The post 7 Types of Marketing Videos for Instagram appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
If you're wondering what's the difference between digital marketing, digital PR and social PR, stay tuned. Ok let's get some marketing and public relations definitions straight here. Digital Marketing Digital Marketing refers to the promotion of products and services through digital channels, like search engines, websites, social media, email, and mobile apps. These are the […] The post What's the Difference Between Digital Marketing and Digital PR? appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
4 Ways Keyword Research Can Drive Marketing Strategy Want to optimize your search engine ranking? Look at keyword research to improve your marketing strategy. Write a Topical List Begin with a keyword list that describes your business. Say you're a dentist. Start with services you provide like “Cosmetic Dentistry,” “Dental Checkup,” “or “Dental Cleaning.” […] The post 4 Ways Keyword Research Can Drive Marketing Strategy appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Want to know how to build a better marketing plan and win more customers? Look at the marketing framework to see if you're on target. Here are some tips to help you get there. Let's talk about what it takes to improve your marketing plan framework. Market research is more important than ever Research counts […] The post 5 Strategies to Improve Your Marketing Plan Framework appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Smart marketers understand that marketing and PR should be like best friends or sisters. How can you better align your marketing plan with PR? Listen in. PR Complements a Marketing Plan If you've invested the time to create a marketing plan, then PR should be part of it. It's an important part of outreach with […] The post How to Better Align Your Marketing Plan with PR appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
With over two million podcasts, leveraging audio content is one of the fastest-growing new PR strategies. How do you start? Listen in. So how much content do you have? Why not repurpose some of your blogs, articles, and videos and leverage that content to promote your brand. Here are some marketing shortcuts. 1) Edit audio […] The post Audio Content Shortcuts to Market Your Brand appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
What if I told you social media marketing could be done in less time and be twice as fast? Interested? Here are a few tools. Want to save time on your social media marketing and digital PR campaigns? Here are some tools to test-drive. Make sure they're included in your marketing and PR plan. 1) […] The post 3 Social Media Marketing Tools to Test-Drive appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Perfecting copy for social media is challenging. You need to be concise in your messaging but you're so restricted by space. Want some tips to make your social copy better? Stay tuned. Want to make your social media pop? Here are 4 ways to improve your social content. 1) Find the right emojis Emojis will […] The post 4 Marketing Tips for Better Social Media appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Are you on the fence about creating a podcast? Here are three reasons why it can help with your marketing. Open Spotify, Apple Podcasts or any other podcast hosting app and you'll find content on just about any topic. And many are produced by brands that sponsor their own content filling hundreds of hours of […] The post 3 Ways Podcasts Improve Your Marketing appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
If you're an avid Netflix watcher – and who isn't? – some big changes might be coming soon. What could this mean for marketing? Let's explore Netflix with ads. There's talk that Netflix might add a subscription tier that includes ads. This could mean a major shift in the marketing industry. It's still a bit […] The post What Do Netflix Ads Mean for Marketers? appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Hosting an event is still an important part of a company's small business PR strategy. But how do you simplify the event marketing process with so many variables. The Reader's Digest Version of Marketing Your Event 1. List your event Eventbrite, Facebook, Meetup. These are just a few places to list your event to reach […] The post Event Marketing in 4 Easy Steps appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
What should be included in a marketing plan? Stay tuned. A marketing plan is a blueprint to connect your ideal target audience with your products or services, and turn potential prospects into buyers. What should be in your marketing plan? 5 Key Elements of a Marketing Plan 1. Market Research Market research sets the stage […] The post Top 5 Components of a Marketing Plan appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Your reputation is everything in marketing. Building it takes time and care, so it's best to be proactive. How do you do that? Stay tuned. If you’re looking to preserve your brand's reputation and boost sales, here are 3 small business marketing tips you'll want to know. How to Boost Your Online Reputation and Sales […] The post 3 Marketing Tips to Boost Your Online Reputation appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
How can you create better content? Here are some marketing tips to win at LinkedIn's Creator Accelerator Program. Listen in. If you're wondering how to create a buzz for your business and write a lot of content, here's one way to do that. 4 Marketing Tips to Ace LinkedIn's Creator Program 1. Consume as much […] The post How to Maximize LinkedIn's Creator Program appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Want to find out how to create daily email content, without going crazy? Listen in for some tips. Finding inspiration to create daily email content isn't that hard, once you realize what makes your clients open their inbox in the first place. Here are a 3 marketing tips to get you started. What's New in […] The post 3 Ways to Find Daily Email Marketing Inspiration appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Want to create sponsored content that doesn't look salesy? Here's how. While some savvy social media users can smell a sponsored ad a mile away, not every post needs to look so promotional. Here's how to combine exciting sponsored content that's engaging without looking too salesy. Create Value, Not Just Content Before you post anything, […] The post How to Create Engaging Sponsored Marketing Material appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Looking to tap into nostalgia marketing for your next campaign? Tune in for some ideas. With so many challenges today, more people are looking back at simpler times and buying accordingly. So, how do you use nostalgia marketing work to reach new audiences? 1. Reintroduction Through New Media From movies to groceries, there are countless […] The post How to Use Nostalgia Marketing to Reach New Audiences appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Want to master the in-box and win new business? Stay tuned. Email marketing is still one of the most effective ways to connect with prospects and your current customers to build like, know, trust and believability, and also increase sales. Here are 4 email marketing tips to help you get there. 1. Understand Email Segmentation […] The post 4 Email Marketing Strategies that Win Business appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Do you Smile and Dial to bring in business? Here are 5 steps to make phone prospecting more productive. I joke sometimes when I ask a business owner if they ‘”give good phone.” The truth is, telemarketing is still an effective tool to reach new customers, as long as you have a strategy before making […] The post 5 Marketing Tips for Phone Prospecting appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
In the market for a new logo or want to rebrand? Here's a checklist of what you need to know. Want to create an attention-grabbing logo, one that speaks to your brand and your customer? 1. Make a Lasting First Impression A logo is your company's first impression, so make it visually striking, legible, and […] The post Marketing Checklist for Logo Designers appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Want to know the best ways to maximize media placement? Start with these three marketing strategies. With so much access to internet media, customers need 28 – 62 touchpoints before they're ready to buy. And with so much noise in the marketplace, you need to maximize media placement. What are the best ways? 1. Pitch […] The post 3 Marketing Tips to Maximize Media Placement appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Do kids say the craziest things? Maybe we should celebrate their creativity! Here's a marketing idea from a 7 year-old that turned a few heads. Listen in. Here's a Business Idea that Got My Attention. Today, I'm going to not give you marketing tips, but talk about marketing inspiration from a 7-year old boy, whose […] The post Marketing Ideas from a 7 Year-Old appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Are you marketing to Gen Z? Here's some insight you should know. A recent marketing study revealed 85% of Generation Z participants believe corporations should be making an effort to create a better world. If you're under 30, you probably fall in the Gen Z category. Whether you agree with their sentiments or not, corporations […] The post The 3 B's to Marketing Generation Z appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Want to stay on top of the latest trends in SEO? Listen to these 3 SEO Marketing tips to improve your website's ranking. The latest marketing trends in SEO can enhance your content marketing strategy, but not if you aren't open to finding out what they are or taking action. Let's dive in to see […] The post 3 SEO Marketing Tactics for Better Ranking appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
If you've ever been in the midst of a PR scandal, you know that there's a right way and a wrong way to handle it. Here's what to do. Communication is key especially in a PR crisis. What you have to remember is that you have to react order strategically and soundly, and follow these […] The post 4 Steps to Handle a PR Scandal appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Ready to email a pitch to a busy journalist? Here are 3 marketing tips that can help you stand out before you hit “send.” If you've spent the time writing a PR pitch, you want to make sure it's perfect. Double check that you've included these three key elements: 1. Write Eye-Catching Subject Lines A […] The post 3 PR Tips Before You Hit Send appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Struggling to come up with topics for your next writing piece? Here are some tips to get your creative juices flowing. If you're a marketer, sometimes you come up empty handed in the idea department, especially if you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed or just blah. Here are 3 strategies to keep ideas flowing: 1. Write What […] The post 3 Marketing Tips to Brainstorm Writing Ideas appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
How do find out if your business idea is marketable? Here's some insight to help you decide. Although businesses are facing unprecedented challenges and adapting to survive, the ways to identify a great business idea remain the same. Ask yourself these 4 key questions to see whether your idea is worth investing your time, money […] The post 4 Ways to Know if Your Business Idea is Marketable appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
On Instagram and want to hide your number of likes? Here's how to do it and some insight why they're making the change. Why Instagram is Hiding Likes and How to Do it It's official. Instagram is now giving you the ability to hide “likes” so users can concentrate on feeling good about creating content […] The post Marketing Insight – How to Hide Instagram Likes appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Buzzfeed is synonymous with the “listicle” blog, a hybrid of a blog and easy-to-read list. Want to master their formula? Listen in. You can learn so much from mastering Buzzfeed's formula for breaking down practically any topic into fun bullet points. Here's how they do it. 5 Buzzfeed Marketing Tips for Easy Reading 1. The […] The post 5 Buzzfeed Marketing Tips for Easy Reading appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Is your device overloaded with clutter, making you feel unorganized and overwhelmed? I know the feeling! Here are some tips that will help you improve productivity and give you some marketing time back. 5 Tips to Improve Marketing Productivity 1. Delete old files. If you think you might need them again, store them on an […] The post 5 Tips to Improve Marketing Productivity appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Your “About Us” page can be a customer's first impression of your business. Here are some marketing tips to make it great. 1. It's not “about” you, it's about your customers. This might seem ironic, but it's key. People want to know how they can benefit from your business. So, tell them about the great […] The post 5 Marketing Tips for an Awesome “About Us” Page appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
You can't even get out of bed without being bombarded by social media. Mobile phones, iPads, retargeting and all those notifications… So how can you make the most of it, listen in. 1. Connect with your audience. Social media is a great place for people to connect, which is why it's so popular. Like, react, […] The post How to Make the Most of Social Media Marketing appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Bet you didn't know July is “Wild about Wildlife” month! Here are some ways your marketing team can take advantage of it! 1. Pets are good for business. Really! They make employees happier, and customers love it when you welcome their furry friends. You can allow pets inside, offer pet-safe snacks (like Starbuck's “pup […] The post 4 Ways Animals Can Boost Your Marketing Campaign appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
The pandemic has changed well, just about everything, including what customers want and value. Here are 3 marketing tips to keep them happy. 1. Make it convenient. The pandemic has been hard, but it's made some things easier. People work, shop, and attend events from the comfort of their homes. As things return to normal, […] The post 3 Marketing Tips to Keep Customers Happy in 2021 appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Want more people to see you as an expert? Up your brand and credibility with these marketing tips. 1. Stay on Top of Business Trends. If you don't live in Hawaii, you probably have to change your wardrobe based on the season. Same thing with your business. You may need to adapt your business based […] The post 4 Marketing Strategies to Increase Brand Authority appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Want to know how to make the most out of online conferences? Listen to these 5 tips. 1. Set a clear goal. If you know what you want tolearnyou're more likely to leave the conference feeling Otherwise, you'll wonder why you spent all that time and effort to attend. Your time is valuable! 2. Make asolid plan. Did you check out […] The post 5 Marketing Tips to Maximize Online Conferences appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Want some SEO marketing tips you can use today? Listen in. Many small business owners don't have a SEO marketer on their teams. They're doing SEO marketing themselves getting decent traffic at a price they can afford, unless they're hiring a SEO marketing specialist. If you're looking to improve your SEO and keep things in-house, consider the EAT strategy. Build Your Expertise. Google perceives you as an expert […] The post Improve Your SEO Marketing with the EAT Strategy appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Email marketing is alive and well and bringing in lots of money if you do it right. So, here are some tips to freshen things up, especially your newsletters. You know how much time and effort it takes to write a newsletter or blog. If you're watching your numbers and the numbers are moving in the wrong direction, here are four […] The post 4 Marketing Tips to Refresh Your Newsletters appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Want to be successful in sales? Learn the Art of Prospecting and how to overcome prospecting challenges. Here are some tips to up your game. 3 Marketing Tips to Overcome Sales Challenges 1. What are you looking to do? Sounds like a no-brainer but clarity is key – know what you want and it will be easier to get. And forget about you in the get-to-know-you agenda, it’s […] The post 3 Marketing Tips to Overcome Sales Challenges appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Want to be a guest expert on radio, TV or a podcast show? Listen to these 4 tips. Free publicity can save you tens of thousands of dollars, so it’s in your best interest to learn how to pitch a producer or blogger the right way. 4 Key Elements of a Publicity Pitch 1. Use […] The post Marketing Tip: 4 Key Elements of a Publicity Pitch appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Tired of posting articles on LinkedIn? Why not try video ads to capture your target audience’s attention? Here are some tips. 3 Video Marketing Tips for Better LinkedIn Ads 1. Create a video demo with an offer. People are searching LinkedIn for new ideas and are always interested to see how a product or service […] The post 3 Video Marketing Tips for Better LinkedIn Ads appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Want to be a better marketer and get more earned media? Here are three marketing tips to help you get more free press. If you’re looking to get more free publicity and be a better marketer you have to understand what’s going on in the mind of a busy reporter. Hint: They never have enough […] The post 4 PR Tips to Get More Earned Media appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Want to write a press release that gets attention? First make sure your marketing efforts are supporting you, and have a consistent message and common goal. Other tips? Listen in. 4 Tips to Write Press Release That Gets Attention 1. A press release is a press release. Nothing more. Not a pitch. Not a bio. […] The post How to Write Press Release That Gets Attention appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.
Have a virtual event coming up and not sure what to do? Listen in for a few tips. Zoom, Google Meet, Facetime, one thing we all have in common today is that we’re forced to get over being camera shy. With everyone in front of screens, how do you create a virtual event that will […] The post 3 Marketing Tips to Create an Awesome Virtual Event appeared first on Fast Marketing Minute.