Most companies use staff members – administrative assistants, interns, executives, salespeople – to write their websites, blogs, and other digital marketing, as well as their collateral and printed sales pieces. Many business owners get involved and write it themselves. But is this good practice?
A family-owned, St. Louis-based commercial printing company, The Advertisers Printing Company, proves you’re never too old for growth and change. For nearly a century, this business has stayed at the forefront of modern printing and cutting-edge technology. So why did the third- and fourth-generation owners decide to work with Atomic Revenue?
This is a truly remarkable client success story for many reasons, one being that Atomic Revenue, two PR firms, a media buyer, a creative agency, a tableau® building consultant, an internal organization of 10+ employees, and a board of directors all worked together to take Paper & Packaging Board’s marketing and educational campaign strategy to the next level. This collaboration and the objective were very different from the norm, as Paper & Packaging Board does not sell anything. It is an association that exists to influence the global community to use more of the industry’s products, with no revenue or profit to measure and track results.
Traditionally, marketing agencies have been the go-to solution for many companies when they experience slumping sales and inconsistent revenue. A business typically hires a marketing firm to highlight its products and/or services in a new way (website update, printed collateral, social media ads, trade show design, etc.) or to refresh its brand, all in an attempt to get the target audience’s attention, create leads, and ultimately increase sales.
Are you thinking of redesigning your company’s website? Maybe you don’t have one yet because you feel overwhelmed by all the options, leaving you unsure of how much it should cost and which direction to take. Since prices range anywhere from a few hundred dollars for a DIY site to tens of thousands for the most complex and comprehensive websites, I’ve decided to break down the complete cost of website design, simplify the process, and help you understand what to expect.
As a business owner or c-suite executive, you know quarterly business reviews (QBRs) can focus on many different topics (product development, supply chain, recruiting, marketing, financials, workforce development, community, charitable relations, etc.). As a result, it may be challenging to know what you should focus on in a QBR and how to use the information gathered to make a real difference in revenue.
Is this a trick question? Every company needs revenue operations! But what is it exactly? It is the entire process by which a business brings in dollars to fund its existence. Although many consider revenue operations to be a function of sales and marketing, it’s this exact oversimplification that limits profitability and often proves to be detrimental for small to midsize businesses.
Since your business’s digital footprint has never been more important, you took the first step to make sure it’s the best it can be with an audit. At Atomic Revenue we call these Digital Operations Audits. But now what? What did you do with the information gathered from that audit? Now you have all this info, but where do you start?
A common misconception of Facebook advertising is that Facebook ads are a magic machine in which you put $50 and get $500 out. It can work like this; however, as with most things, it is not a one size fits all product. And, while it is well known that Facebook advertising can be an incredibly effective tool for marketing and sales, it is often thought of in the context of only being effective for consumer products and services.
Most consumers understand the value of branding. When asked, people can point to their favorite brands and say why they like them and are loyal to them. With the uncertainty of COVID, people are relying on the brands they trust, not only as sources of information and products that can help them get through these difficult times but also for emotional support.
