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Find Your Brand, Find Your Voice, Find Your Customers
Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny. – Mahatma Gandhi
Optimize Your Subject Lines for Email Success
Email subject lines are the gatekeepers to a successful email campaign. The amount of click throughs or conversions may hinge on just a few words. So, it’s time to ask yourself, are you maximizing that subject line.
Bookkeeper Fran Herrington Begins a New Chapter
For the last 10+ years, Fran Herrington has meant much more to Geile/Leon than what is in her job description. True, she keeps the numbers in line and business running smoothly — but it’s her cheerful demeanor and personable nature that we’re going to miss most.
Why Your Top Performing Keyword is (Not Provided)
It’s time everyone learns what exactly the keyword “(not provided)” means when looking at your Google Analytics dashboard. On October 18, 2011, Google made an announcement to the public that they would begin making search more secure….for everyone else but the people of Google. Yes, that’s right. I said October 18, 2011…
Turning Buyers into Sellers: How to Effectively Advertise with Advocates
Do you remember that feeling? Blood rushing, heart racing, experiencing emotions that you just can’t put into words? From that moment forward, you know that there’s no substitute for what has just come into your life. Friends may brag about what they have, but you know that yours is far superior. Nothing else could possibly […]
Passion Beyond the Numbers | Meet Anne-Marie Vaughan
There are always times when you know something is a perfect fit. This past month, we welcomed another G/Ler to the team here and the signs of an ideal match couldn’t be more clear.
The Value of Media Training
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to conduct dozens of media training sessions for hundreds of people, from account executives to chief executives of some of the world’s largest companies. Before venturing into public relations, I spent many years as a broadcast journalist on the other side of the microphone, so I know how […]
The Likes and Dislikes of Going Viral
What do kittens, Rick Astley and a Korean pop star all have in common? Virality. This new term has been the holy grail for businesses and marketers ever since a dancing baby caught all of our attention back in 1996. But what is it exactly? Virality is when an ad or video gets liked and […]
Understand People & You’ll Understand Business
A little over a week ago, a couple G/Lers and I attended an event at COCA (Center of Creative Arts) with world-renowned marketing and leadership thought leader, Simon Sinek. To my surprise, the discussion focused on a compelling topic separate from his book Start with Why. Sinek raised the question: What makes great leaders and […]
Trade Show ROI: 7 Keys to Success
It’s 2013 and trade shows aren’t going anywhere, so shouldn’t you start improving your trade show ROI? Get the seven tips you and your company need to start using digital technology and understand how to supplement the trade show experience — ultimately leading to stronger customer relationships, new business opportunities and profitable sales leads.