Makin' It Marketing

We live in a world full of curated content, so if you want to stand out, you'll have to be authentic. Being real in your posts is essential to build trust, create emotional connections, and attract the right clients who resonate with your values. If you want to build deeper relationships with your audience and boost engagement, it’s time to embrace authenticity in your marketing. Ready to make your posts more genuine? Read the article below!

This March, we’re kicking off our very own?Marketing Madness?bracket! We’ve taken the most powerful strategies, tactics, and platforms from the marketing world and pitted them against each other to determine which will reign supreme. In the spirit of competition, will it be?Content Creation?or?Paid Ads??Long-form or Short-Form Content? ? Content Marketing — Built on trust and prioritized educating your audience, and delivering value through through blogs, videos, social media posts and infographics. ? Paid Ads?—?Boosting your reach instantly with targeted ads on social media, search engines, and more. ? Long-Form Content — Creating in-depth blog posts, structured website content, email marketing with detailed information on a topic to establish authority. ? Short-Form Content — Bite-sized content, such as social media posts, tweets, or quick videos, to capture attention and drive engagement. We love a little competition but the right marketing strategy will include all four! What is your most used content strategy? #MakinItMarketing #MarketingServices #MarketingFirm #SocialMediaMarketing #SocialMedia #SocialMediaExpert #ServiceBusiness #MarketingTrends #SocialMediaBehavior #MarketingBehavior #SmallBusiness #MarketingMadness #MarchMadness #PaidAds #ContentMarketing

Wishing our MIM employees a very HAPPY Employee Appreciation Day! ?? They are the ones who work their magic every day to help our clients achieve their vision of success ? We’re so grateful to have a team full of creatives - Tara, Ivy, Kevin, Dylan, Justin #EmployeeAppreciationDay #TeamAppreciation #MeetTheTeam #MarketingTeam

The best version of you is when you’re in the zone. That’s why we’ve compiled our short list of tips to help you maintain your Monday focus: ?? DND — Don’t fall victim to distractions. Set your phone to “Do Not Disturb” during focused work periods. ? Clean desk, focused mind — Organize your workspace to minimize clutter and distractions. ?? Press play — That’s right! A good workplace music playlist will help you block out distractions and improve your mood, especially when you’re feeling fatigued or uninspired. Consider fitting these mindful tasks into your daily routine to optimize your productivity long-term. #MakinItMarketing #MarketingServices #MarketingFirm #SocialMediaMarketing #SocialMedia #SocialMediaExpert #ServiceBusiness #MarketingTrends #SocialMediaBehavior #MarketingBehavior #MarketingNews #SocialMediaIdeas

Loyalty points and rewards—everyone’s doing it! When it comes to ways to keep customers coming back—don’t forget about these loyalty methods that have stood the test of time. ? Consider issuing an immediate gratification boost to encourage customers to engage and shop regularly. ?? Everyone likes to feel special—treat your VIP customers right and in return, drive urgency to your brand. ?? Word of mouth marketing is still one of the most powerful and fastest spreading marketing tools with the opportunity to grow your customer base through your existing customers. Most importantly, if you are starting a new rewards program or enhancing an existing one, make sure it's easy to use and personalized based on your customers’ information. Tune-in for more marketing tips! #MakinItMarketing #MarketingServices #MarketingFirm #SocialMediaMarketing #SocialMedia #SocialMediaExpert #ServiceBusiness #MarketingTrends #SocialMediaBehavior #MarketingBehavior #MarketingNews #SocialMediaIdeas #CustomerRewards

If you’re like us, Marketing e-cards are our love language! ?? This Valentine's Day, ditch the “will you be my Valentine” sameness for something more personalized! Now that’s something to swipe right on! ?? #MakinItMarketing #MarketingFirm #SmallBusiness #MarketingCreator #MarketingServices #SocialMedia #SocialMediaMarketing #MarketingStrategy #ServiceBusiness #ValentinesDay #ValentinesDayCards #ValentinesDayMeme

Your spark of creativity, or what we like to call “The Idea Jar”, does have its dry spells. When you find yourself hitting a creative-block, consider these tips for maintaining a steady flow of fresh content! ? ?? Embrace the Power of Curiosity - Don’t be afraid to challenge the status quo. Ask yourself, “What if we turned this idea on its head.” Let yourself explore wild topics that sometimes lead to unexpected brilliance. ?? Collect Ideas Everywhere - If you like something tangible, keep an idea jar or journal! Keep track of your ideas on sticky notes — stick them everywhere! (Just remember where you stuck them to!) ?? Categorize Topics & Themes - Pull ideas from themes and topics you’ve already covered. Brainstorm content based on topics that performed well on your feed. Take inspiration from similar content that is discoverable by hashtags or your social media feeds. ?? Draw Inspiration from Everyday - Focus on everyday life or what is relatable to your users. Be mindful of your day-to-day surroundings and observe what other people are doing. Inspiration is everywhere, so long as you set aside some time to discover it! ?? Ask Yourself “What’s Missing?” — Entrepreneurs are successful at discovering a problem and delivering a solution. If you take the same approach and ask yourself the common problems or pain points your audience faces, you might surprise yourself with the ideas that you come up with. To you creative geniuses, your creativity never goes away, sometimes you need to let yourself become inspired again! Follow for more social media tips! #MakinItMarketing #MarketingServices #MarketingFirm #SocialMediaMarketing #SocialMedia #SocialMediaExpert #ServiceBusiness #MarketingTrends #SocialMediaBehavior #MarketingBehavior #MarketingNews #SocialMediaIdeas #ContentCreation

According to a 2024 report,?almost 90% of Americans check their phones within 10 minutes of waking up ? What platform is it for you? — Instagram? Facebook? Or is TikTok still part of your routine? Swipe through to find out which social media platform you check in the morning says about you! #MakinItMarketing #MarketingServices #MarketingFirm #SocialMediaMarketing #SocialMedia #ServiceBusiness #MarketingTrends #SocialMediaBehavior #MarketingBehavior #MarketingNews

Were you caught off guard by the Instagram feed changes? We can’t lie, we were too! But, don’t worry - we’ll get through all of these new changes together! Swipe through our?visual guide to Instagram’s new sizing?and make sure your content is always looking its best ?? If you're tired of keeping up with all of these changes on your own, schedule your complimentary consultation at https://lnkd.in/gWdP6DyH to see how we can help! #SocialMediaUpdate?#InstagramChanges #MarketingStrategy?#ContentCreators?#DigitalMarketing #SocialMediaTips?#InstagramFeed?#VideoEditing #MarketingTips?#BusinessGrowth?#MakinItMarketing

We all started at zero, just like every successful business. The most important step is just starting ?? If you’re waiting for the "perfect" time or all the pieces to fall into place to start the business you’ve been dreaming of, you might be missing out. Take that first step, and reach out when you need us. #StartToday #BusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy #EntrepreneurMindset #MakinItMarketing