Marketing analytics, by definition, is the study of data to evaluate the performance of marketing activity. Marketing a business takes more than creative flair; it is a data-driven process that should be based on research about your target audience, what they want and need, and how to reach them. Analytics or performance data is the basis of solid marketing. How …
Staying Up to Date on Social Media
Social media can mean many things to many people, but it’s without a doubt an important tool for your business. It’s inexpensive, engaging, and can be fun if done in the right way. Staying up to date on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other platforms allows you the opportunity to build a relationship and connect with …
Making Mobile Communication Pay Off
ISSUE: Pushing the Envelope, Inc. (PTE) began providing mobile communication service (texting) to Sloan’s Motorcycles and ATV (Sloan’s), a Power Sports Business Power 50 motorsport dealer in Murfreesboro, TN. Sloan’s had previously employed texting with a different vendor (only as a sales/marketing tool), however, stopped due to a very low return on investment. After meeting with PTE to discuss goals …
Pushing the Envelope Honored with Regional Award
Pushing the Envelope, Inc. (PTE), a local marketing communication firm in Fort Myers, FL, won an Award of Distinction at the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Southwest Florida Chapter Image Awards ceremony earlier this month. This is the eleventh year in a row that the firm has been honored for outstanding communications campaigns.PTE won an Award of Distinction for its …
What does ‘marketing’ even mean? And how can I use it?
Marketing… It’s a BIG word. The definition of “marketing” is constantly changing and evolving with the times. Social media marketing wasn’t even a blip on anyone’s radar 20 years ago. Now, if you don’t have at least a Facebook page, your business may be looked at as outdated. Marketing is… identifying and utilizing means in which to acquire your company’s …
We’re Thankful and We Show it…
Remember the childhood song, “if you’re happy and you know it”? A simple song, it goes about telling the listener that if they are happy and if they know it, then they should do something to show it – clap their hands, stomp their feet, yell “hurray”, or do all three! Maybe we should take this advice as adults and …
No, You Can’t Do It All
3 Tips Every Business Owner Should Hear About Trying to do Their Own Marketing By: Samantha Scott, APR If you’re reading this you are likely an entrepreneur or business owner of some sort, and as a result, you probably wear many hats… not necessarily because you want to (more sleep and free time would be nice!), but because that’s what …
Event Marketing: Keeping Attendees Engaged Before, During, and After an Event
Marketing your event is more than just a few social media posts, an invite, and a RSVP. You must communicate with your audience before, during and after to reap all the rewards of a successful event. But, how does one do this effectively? Engagement: Engage with your audience to show that you care that they are coming, and make them …
Samantha Scott, APR Named Apex Award Recipient
Pushing the Envelope, Inc. President Samantha Scott, APR has been selected as one of two recipients of the 12th Annual Apex Awards. Barbara Dell of Dress for Success SW Florida is the other 2017 honoree. Produced by the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, this annual honor is awarded to women in Southwest Florida who excel in the areas of …
Meet A Local Reporter
Do you want more people to know about your business? Are you interested in having a story written about your product or services, but aren’t sure how to get the ink? Strategic public relations can help – if you employ proper media relations. While all journalists and local reporters follow the same ethical rules and best practices for presenting news, …