Debunking the Myths of Brand Building: Why Your Business Needs a Brand-Building Agency
Think Brand Building Isn’t for You? Here’s Why That Could Be Costing You Customers When you hear “brand building agency,” do you picture something only big companies need? Or maybe you think brand building is just a fancy term for “branding.” If so, you’re not alone! But here’s the reality: small- and medium-sized businesses need […]
How to Optimize Your Hospitality and Tourism Content for Conversions
Convincing people to get away from the stress and schedules of everyday life should be simple—but in a saturated market of travel apps and countless choices of hotels, restaurants, and attractions, winning the hearts and minds of holiday-makers is no easy feat. Today’s travelers are savvy, and getting them to vote with their dollars means […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Writing an Ad Agency RFP
Looking for a new advertising, marketing, or PR agency? Thinking of issuing an RFP for your organization? RFPs – or, formally known as requests for proposal – are a lot of work for both the brand issuing the RFP and the marketing agency responding. RFPs have earned a bad reputation for being a competitive arena […]
Technology Update: Google FLoCs to Replace Third-Party Cookie
An overview of significant changes that are coming to the digital marketing industry by the end of 2021, . The most troubling of which was the death of the third-party cookie, which is planned to be carried out by Google by the end of the year.
Dating and Marketing – Common Campaign Pitfalls (and how to avoid them): Part II
In our first article, we introduced the concept that launching a marketing campaign is a lot like dating: from knowing who you want to attract (your target audience) to saying the right thing to attract them to your brand (your pick-up line). Here are more pitfalls to avoid in your marketing strategy.
Dating and Marketing – Common Campaign Pitfalls (and how to avoid them): Part I
Are you kicking off a campaign? Ready to mix and mingle in the marketplace and drive some revenue? You might actually know more about launching a campaign than you think because it has a lot in common with dating, including common pitfalls.
Major Changes Coming to the Digital Marketing Industry in 2021
An early 2021 look at changes coming to the digital marketing industry. This article discusses the impact of government regulations and Google’s planned phasing out of third party cookies. These two primary drivers of change are converging in the digital marketing industry and will shape how the industry evolves over the next five to ten years.
Strategic Secret Weapons: Part Three – Storytelling
Understanding your brand and where it fits in the marketplace is a critical component in an effective marketing strategy. This article, the last in a three-part series, explores how companies can uncover and identify their unique brand story.
Strategic Secret Weapons: Part Two – The Competition
Brands seem to fall into two categories when it comes to the competition: “ignorance is bliss” or “analysis paralysis.” Meaning, they either ignore the competition or they overly focus on them. This article provides tips and guidance on the best ways to know your competition and how to utilize that information in your marketing decisions.
Strategic Secret Weapons: Part One – Consumer Insights
So often clients and agencies jump straight to crafting ads based on what the brand has to offer without really understanding what the audience needs, what the competition is doing, and what is the best way to tell the brand’s story. FUEL takes a critical approach in revealing a brand’s best chance to be successful. This first article in a three-part series offers insights on how to really understand your target audience, their journey to purchase your product/service, and emotional and rational needs.