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As 2021 is nearing its end, we want to leave you with one more gift. The gift of knowledge! I know it’s cheesy and probably something my mom would say, but the truth is that knowledge is what powers our ability to grow and advance in both our personal and professional lives. That’s why I’m sharing what’s new with Constant Contact. I know that when life gets busy, and it is busy, we don’t always stop to evaluate how we do things or how we can do them more efficiently. So I encourage you to stop and watch this 2-minute video on what’s new with Constant Contact to make sure you’re taking full advantage of all the tools that will help you be even more successful and efficient in 2022. Not sure where to start with marketing? That’s why we created The Download. The Download is the ultimate practical, step-by-step…
We’ve put together a full year’s worth of marketing ideas for retail that will help you get sales from new and existing customers all year long. Use the list of retail marketing holidays below to plan your 2022 marketing. But first, we’ll review some of the marketing tactics we’ll recommend in the retail marketing calendar. Table of ContentsKey marketing tactics for retailMonthly marketing calendar with ideas for retailYear-round marketing ideas for retailIt’s time to step up your retail marketing Get all the tools you need to quickly find new customers and grow your retail store’s sales. Start a Free Trial of Constant Contact for Retail Key marketing tactics for retail Here are some of the main marketing tactics we’ll recommend below in our retail calendar. Email Sign-Up Tools: Capture customer information both on and offline through Sign-Up Forms on your website and social media pages, as well as using a…
We’ve put together a full year’s worth of marketing ideas, tailored for nonprofit organizations to help keep community members informed, active and engaged all year long. Use the holidays below as a fundraising calendar template to plan your nonprofit’s 2022 marketing. Table of ContentsKey marketing tactics addressed in our nonprofit calendarMonthly nonprofit calendar with content and fundraising ideasYear-round marketing ideasIt’s time to step up your nonprofit marketing Keep your organization growing with expert advice and all the tools you need, all in one place. Start a Free Trial of Constant Contact for Nonprofit Organizations Key marketing tactics addressed in our nonprofit calendar You’ll see us recommend several marketing tactics for nonprofits based on the time of year in our calendar below. Here’s a quick overview of what each tactic means: Newsletter & Holiday Emails: Provide your community members an easy way to stay informed of activities and engage in events…
Marketing for painters can seem like a whole additional job. Whether you’re the owner of a painting business, a partner in one, or a one-person show, you probably give a lot of thought to how to grow your business. In fact, you might be ready to jump onto any marketing strategy that promises to get you new clients. However, choosing your strategies wisely can be much more beneficial in the long run, especially when you’re consistent. Marketing your business can keep a constant flow of new leads — or potential clients — coming your way. This opens the opportunity for you to nurture their interest further and close the deal. Ready to find more leads and get expert home services and construction marketing advice, all in one place? Start a Free Trial of Constant Contact for Home Services and Construction Basic tips for creating a great marketing strategy To grow…
There’s no denying it, between prices skyrocketing and frenzied bidding wars, the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the way real estate business is done. With mass-vaccination efforts still underway and an economy that’s still trying to stabilize, it’s difficult to predict exactly what’s in store for real estate and the housing market in 2022. One thing is for certain, however — you need to have a growing and connected client base in order to stay in the game. To set yourself up for success for the New Year, you need to take some time to plan out marketing activities that will not only keep your existing clients connected and referring you but will also attract new clients. We know this can be tough. After all, it’s difficult to look ahead when you’re busy with your day-to-day. So, to help make reaching your goals a little easier, we’ve put together a full…
Technology moves forward fast. Every year, there are new, hot social media apps, better smartphones, and other tech advances that promise to revolutionize your digital marketing. To help you wade through the hype, I’ve compiled a list of which digital marketing trends should be on your radar in the next year. Not sure where to start with marketing? That’s why we created The Download. The Download is the ultimate practical, step-by-step guide to online marketing. In this free guide, we’ll show you how people find you online and how to set yourself up for success to meet your business or nonprofit goals. Get The Download: Making Sense of Online Marketing The top 10 digital marketing trends of 2022 Here are some up-and-coming 2022 digital marketing trends that can help you better engage with your customers in the new year: 1. Privacy and cookies To improve internet privacy, Google is on…
When it comes to marketing your business or organization online, planning ahead can often make the difference between a good year and a tough one. And while we all know how important it is to plan ahead, sometimes it can be a struggle to plan for tomorrow when you’re in the thick of today. We want to help. That’s why we’ve created this 2022 online marketing calendar. We’ve even compiled a quick list of 2022 marketing holidays by month, included some helpful links to articles and helpful tips for marketing on those holidays, and provided some additional information on how to use the 2022 online marketing calendar template itself. So start at the beginning or skip ahead. Regardless of where you start planning, what’s most important is that you start planning your 2022 marketing now. Table of ContentsDownload the free 2022 marketing calendar template2022 marketing holidays by monthHow to use…
Let’s face it. No matter how hard you try, it’s difficult to ever be completely prepared for the holiday season. Hopefully, you’ve prepared your store or office to make sure you’re providing the best experience to customers. But what about your online marketing? A tool like email marketing makes it quick and easy to promote your business and drive sales during the holiday season. Whether you sell products to customers, offer services to other businesses, or run a nonprofit organization — there are plenty of last-minute emails you can send out before the end of the year. Here are 15 ideas to help you get started Table of ContentsLast minute email ideas for consumer-facing businessesLast minute ideas for business-to-business holiday emailsLast minute nonprofit holiday email ideas5 tips to make your last-minute holiday marketing ideas feel expertly writtenPut these last minute ideas into action Last minute email ideas for consumer-facing businesses…
Movie theaters were hit hard by COVID-19-related lockdowns, suffering losses when major studios bypassed theatrical releases for streaming services. Now that restrictions have been lifted, people are finding their way to the box office. In 2021, Cinemark’s Labor Day weekend ticket sales were higher than those of 2019, signaling that people are ready to see movies in theaters again. Here’s how a movie theater marketing strategy can help you connect with local audiences to bring them back into your auditoriums. This article details: Why you need a movie theater marketing strategyKey tools needed for modern marketingTips on how to use these tools for marketing your theaterHow to get started Get the expert marketing advice and tools you need to increase visits and word of mouth. Start a Free Trial of Constant Contact for Recreation, Sports, and Entertainment Why you need a movie theater marketing strategy Today’s consumer has ample entertainment…
There’s nothing small about holiday marketing when it comes to small business. In 2020, consumers spent over $784 billion during the holiday season. That’s an increase of more than 8 percent, and there’s no reason to believe 2021 will be any different. Hopefully, you’ve already started thinking about some holiday marketing ideas and a plan to make sure you get a piece of all of that holiday spending. But if you haven’t, don’t worry! The goal of this holiday marketing plan is to get you ready for the upcoming holiday season and offer simple strategies to help you be a better marketer and make the most of this important time of year. Table of ContentsDownload our free 2021 holiday marketing planHow to prepare for your holiday marketingSeasonal shopping daysThings to keep in mind as you head into the holiday season4 must-do holiday marketing ideas1. Offer a coupon2. Plan an event (in-person…