On June 19, LinkedIn announced that companies are now able to send targeted status updates to followers of their company pages. Aiming to increase company engagement on LinkedIn, users can now tailor the way they communicate with followers and help meet their unique needs.
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Advertise with Cablevision This 4th of July
Cablevision is offering a customizable 4th of July greeting commercial that can be tagged to include a voice over, your company logo and contact information. We have put together a recommended package with Cablevision that would give your company 12 spots per week, over a three week period for a total of 108 spots and would air between 9 a.m. and midnight throughout Cablevision’s systems in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Ads that are part of this recommended package would air on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC. Each ad will run for 15 seconds. The total cost of this package is $7,740. Continue reading “Advertise with Cablevision This 4th of July”
How to Measure Social Media ROI
Measuring your business’ social media return on investment (ROI) is essential if you are looking to analyze the value social media can bring to your organization. Social media ROI is notoriously difficult to truly measure because there is the question of whether or not financial return really indicates its true value. Many marketers find more value in social media’s power to promote engagement and interaction between businesses and consumers. Aside from monetary gain, social media can significantly boost brand awareness, identity and online influence. However, it’s still important to show quantifiable results for your time and effort spent on social media. Continue reading “How to Measure Social Media ROI”
How to Use QR Codes to Market Your Business
Quick Response (QR) codes have become increasingly common in the world of marketing and advertising. By simply scanning a QR code with mobile devices or barcode scanning applications, smartphone users can enjoy quick and effortless access to a business’ website or landing page. According to comScore Data Mine, 20.1 million mobile phone owners in the United States used their devices to scan a QR code within a three-month period at the end of 2011 and this number is expected to grow substantially. Continue reading “How to Use QR Codes to Market Your Business”
Spotlight on Advertising: Long Island Business News
Long Island Business News is a weekly publication which covers news about businesses in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties. They will be publishing a special editorial issue focusing on Green/Environmental Consulting on June 29th. This issue will also contain the list of Green Associations and Organizations. Continue reading “Spotlight on Advertising: Long Island Business News”
Advertising Spotlight: Special Child Magazine
Special Child Magazine is a twice-annual publication with about 40,000 readers. Some of these parents have elected to have the magazine sent to their homes, while the rest are distributed in high-traffic community locations, such as therapists’ offices, pediatric offices, libraries, special-needs schools, after-school activities and non-profit agencies. The magazine features editorial content to educate and enrich families throughout Long Island. They also have a New York City edition. Continue reading “Advertising Spotlight: Special Child Magazine”
How to Build Your Business with Engagement Marketing
More than ever before, businesses and marketers are turning to a marketing approach that, unlike traditional brand and direct marketing strategies, encourages consumers to regularly interact and participate with a business. Engagement marketing is based on the idea that consumers should be active participants in the business and its marketing strategies. From social media to email campaigns, the Web has provided multiple venues for marketers to engage their audiences with valuable content, two-way conversations, multimedia and lead-generating calls to action. Continue reading “How to Build Your Business with Engagement Marketing”
What the Facebook IPO Could Mean for Facebook Advertisers
On Friday, Facebook went public in a highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) that valued the company at more than $100 billion. Although the initial price of stock cost $38 a share, Facebook stock plunged to $34.26 as of Monday afternoon, which is 10 percent below IPO price. Up against a falling stock market, many investors are questioning whether Facebook will be able to attract enough advertising revenue to justify this huge public offering.
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Advertise with The New York Times’ “Sophisticated Shopper – Run of Email” program
The New York Times has 17 distinct e-newsletters that are sent out on a weekly or daily basis. These emails cover a wide variety of topics, including politics, health, money, entertainment and headlines. All subscribers opt-in to these lists and can be targeted by county of residence.
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Digital Drive is Looking for Strategic Partnerships
Digital Drive is seeking complementary businesses and individuals to join with our firm in strategic partnerships. Would need to join us on site. Exchange rate for services and referrals. Potential rent-free opportunity. Partnerships sought include: event planning, fundraising, video production, business strategists and executive coaches. Continue reading “Digital Drive is Looking for Strategic Partnerships”