Business Inspiration Marketing Photography Education Becoming a Powerhouse in the New Year “If it weren’t for change there’d be no butterflies!” Unknown Author It’s a new year, and most of you are just getting back into the swing of things. But most of us start out the same way – we think about last year; we set a few goals for the new year, mostly in our […] Written by Skip Cohen January 4, 2024December 7, 2023
Business Marketing Photography Education How to Have a Successful Valentine’s Day Special Is it worth doing a Valentine’s Day Promotion? The National Retail Federation reported that in 2023 people spent a total of $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day — the second-highest year on record — and per-person spending was around $193, according to NRF and Prosper Insights and Analytics’ annual Valentines Day survey. Think about it. People […] Written by Mark Weber January 2, 2024August 2, 2023
Business Inspiration Marketing Photography Education How to Boost Final Year Sales with Display Specials Just a reminder that more cash is given as gifts at Christmas time than any other time of year. Planning how you’ll help people spend their money with you is your main priority starting right now. What are some easy things you can do? Have a Gallery Display in your community (or even in your […] Written by Mark Weber December 26, 2023August 11, 2023
Business Marketing Photography Education How to Get Your Marketing Plans Ready for 2024 Get ready to make 2024 your best year ever with these 10 tips that will help you put together a marketing strategy that will take your business to the next level: 1. Conduct a thorough analysis: Evaluate your current marketing efforts, identify successful strategies, and areas for improvement, and set a budget. 2. Set clear […] Written by Mark Weber December 12, 2023July 19, 2023
Business Charities Inspiration Marketing Photography Education One More Key to Success – Cause-Related Marketing So many of you miss the opportunity to tie in cause-related marketing. It’s the perfect ingredient to demonstrate leadership in your community. Here’s the point – Being involved in your community is one of your strongest tools to help build brand awareness. While you need to be directly involved in organizations that give back, you […] Written by Skip Cohen November 16, 2023August 7, 2023
Business Customer Satisfaction Marketing Photography Education Raising the Bar on Your Customer’s Skill Set There’s so much incredible content on Shep Hyken’s blog. Unlike so many websites, there’s no expiration date on the ideas he shares about Customer Service. I chose this post out of his archives because it’s a perfect topic for your target audience – creating an educational experience for your customers. Think about it – we’re one […] Written by Shep Hyken November 14, 2023August 7, 2023
Business Inspiration Marketing Photography Education How to Tap into the Power of Referrals Everyone agrees that referrals are our strongest marketing tool. This time of year you want to make sure you’re asking for a referral from every customer you deal with. The ideal time to do that is right after the sales are finished as the excitement is high. Simply say – “Our business has been built […] Written by Mark Weber November 9, 2023July 12, 2023
Holidays Marketing Photography Education Sales How Extra Holiday Cards Can Add More Profits! We’re getting into the time of year when holiday cards are part of everyone’s sales. And with that, every lab offers specials on these wonderful cards. But are you taking advantage of these special offers by offering extra cards at the time of delivery with your clients? Let me explain. Have you ever noticed that […] Written by Mark Weber October 26, 2023October 20, 2023
Business Marketing Social Media How to Grow Your Business with Effective Social Media Marketing Strategies There are numerous ways to tap into the power of Social Media Marketing. Getting your strategies in place is critical. 1997 marked the start of what would become today’s social media. In 2019, the global average for time spent on social media was 56 minutes. In 2020, it jumped to 145 minutes. In 2023 the average person is spending […] Written by Mark Weber October 17, 2023July 18, 2023
Business Marketing Photography Education How to Design Your Photography Business for Profit Most photographers start in photography because it’s fun. There’s something so satisfying about capturing your adventures in photos. It’s so easy to get started with a phone in your pocket. Add a little curiosity to the mix, and you’re quickly on the road toward photography expertise. For lots of people, photography remains a fun hobby […] Written by Lara Grauer October 12, 2023August 1, 2023
