Productivity tools can help both individuals and teams stay on track. However, introducing a new productivity tool into your existing workflows can be challenging. Try to convince your team to adopt yet another digital tool, and you’ll likely be met with some resistance. That said, introducing a new tool that can help save time, resources, and provide a productivity boost doesn’t have to result in confusion or confrontation if you plan properly. Here are four…
Companies that align marketing and sales teams produce incredible results. Businesses that have strong “smarketing” teams established generate 208% more revenue from marketing efforts. Whereas a misalignment between the sales and marketing teams can cost B2B companies 10% or more of revenue each year. One way marketing and sales teams can work together is through content along the sales funnel. And marketers, particularly, can help make sure this copy converts prospects. 75% of buyers want…
Managing client expectations is one of the most important aspects to maintaining a long-lasting and rewarding client-agency relationship. However, understanding and meeting client expectations can be challenging, particularly when workloads and needs vary significantly from one client project to the next. Thankfully, there are some things your team can do to outline and manage expectations from the start. Here are five tips for managing client expectations so that everyone stays on the same page. 1.…
Missing a project deadline can hurt your client relationships and your business. Unfortunately, it’s happened to all of us. Either we take on more than we can handle or life simply gets in the way. However, there are ways to communicate any delays without damaging client relationships or losing your clients’ trust. If your team misses a deadline, follow these steps to reassure your clients that they can trust you and that you are doing…
Whether it’s a new name, new team members, new pricing, or a new service, changes at an agency are inevitable. And most of the time, your agency will need to communicate any significant changes to your clients. Regardless of whether the change is positive or negative, it’s important to follow certain steps when communicating anything that affects your clients so that they aren’t caught off guard or become confused or worried. A well-planned communication strategy…
New clients sometimes come into content meetings excited to get posts online fast. And while this is wonderful energy, you always have to take a step back first to develop the content marketing strategy. It can be difficult to remember all of the questions to ask a new client, and you may find yourself sending numerous follow-up emails to get everything you need. To make it easier, we’ve organized a content marketing checklist. You should…
If you work in marketing, then you probably either write a blog, contribute to a blog, or help a client promote a blog. You might even do all three. Blogging is such an integral part of any marketing campaign, and with new easy-to-use platforms, this tactic will likely only grow. If you’re starting a blog, you might wonder where to host. Which platform is best to reach my audience? Which platform is easy to use?…
As data privacy concerns heighten, most companies are tightening control over their data. Your clients may have restricted your agency’s access or not provided access at all. However, as a marketer, you need this data to create high-performing campaigns. It’s understandable that clients may be concerned about sharing data, especially if its data collected about their customers. And while marketing agencies might not get access to everything, there are safe ways to share data. If…
While it’s great to offer clients many different services, trying to be everything to everyone isn’t always the best approach if you are trying to grow your business. Especially in the digital marketing world, it’s crucial that your agency changes with the times. It’s important that you find a way to stand out among the thousands of other agencies offering similar services. Picking a niche is one way to help your agency stand apart from…
Mindfulness has become a trendy word used in and out of the workplace. While each person may define and practice it differently, it generally refers to focusing attention on the present moment. You may be thinking how can I be mindful at work when my job is so stressful? That’s a problem many have. But mindfulness, and mindfulness practices, can help reduce this stress. Being mindful at work means you are consciously present and notice…
