3 Proven Marketing Tips to Reach and Engage Women Consumers 
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3 Proven Marketing Tips to Reach and Engage Women Consumers 

Women consumers will account for 75% of discretionary global spending by 2028, making them one of the most influential consumer segments in the world. As the primary decision-makers for household purchases and with increasing economic power, women are transforming the marketplace and shaping the future of industries. Marketers who want to effectively engage with this…

Crayons & Marketers’ Brandon Tubbs Earns Google Analytics 4 Certification
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Crayons & Marketers’ Brandon Tubbs Earns Google Analytics 4 Certification

We’ve got some great news to share! Brandon Tubbs, our Paid Advertising Specialist, SEO and analytics expert, has earned his Google 4 Certification, and we couldn’t be prouder. This achievement demonstrates our commitment to staying ahead of the curve in the constantly evolving world of digital marketing. Now Google Analytics 4 certified, we are excited…

Is Age A Part of Your Diversity Marketing Strategy
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Is Age A Part of Your Diversity Marketing Strategy

Diversity is often relegated to race. Some brands think they have checked the diversity box by showing black and brown faces in their brochures or commercial spots, and they’re wrong. Diversity is more than skin color, and there are many more ways in which people are different. Age is just one that is often overlooked….

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Q5: The Most Wonderful Time of Year for Online Advertising

Businesses are accustomed to operating in four quarters throughout the year. For retailers, however, tasked with meeting both in-person and online consumer demand, a fifth quarter has emerged. It’s proving to be a sweet spot for marketers during the holiday season. The fifth quarter or Q5  is powered by the growth of e-commerce. Online sales have experienced a boost in the…

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Are Pay-Per-Click Ads The Right Choice For Your Business?

First let’s answer the question, what is pay-per-click, more commonly referred to as PPC? PPC is a form of internet marketing in which the advertiser pays a fee each time one of their ads is clicked. Think of it as buying visits to your website as opposed to earning those visits organically through search engine…

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Black Business Month Courageous Comebacks Series: Javan Cornelius, Shoeshine Media

Black-owned businesses were hit hard by COVID-19 and the ensuing economic fallout.  But Black founders tapped into a well of resilience to forge a path forward. Some pivoted while others doubled down. The result is a renewed sense of purpose and a fresh perspective on building sustainable, marketable businesses. In celebration of National Black Business…

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Black Business Month Courageous Comebacks Series: Netta Dobbins, Mimconnect

Black-owned businesses were hit hard by COVID-19 and the ensuing economic fallout.  But Black founders tapped into a well of resilience to forge a path forward. Some pivoted while others doubled down. The result is a renewed sense of purpose and a fresh perspective on building sustainable, marketable businesses. In celebration of National Black Business…

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How Changes in iOS App Tracking Affects Marketers and Safeguards Consumer Privacy

When Apple announced plans to release its iOS 14.5 update, widespread panic spread among digital marketers. The upgrade implemented App Tracking Transparency (ATT). This gives users the option to opt-in or out of allowing other apps to “track” their phone usage, including digital behavioral patterns. So essentially, if users opt-in, advertisers can track where they…

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What We Know About The Terms Hispanic, Latino/a, and Latinx

Hispanics are the largest minority group in the U.S. and far from a monolith. Hailing from over 20 countries of origin, U.S. Hispanics represent a rich tapestry of culture and diversity, not to mention over a trillion dollars in purchasing power. As the population of U.S. born Hispanics continues to grow, we see a shift…

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Building Brand Visibility With Social Media Advertising

For many companies and nonprofits, 2020 was a challenging year. Revenue was down, and tension was up. But as we entered the fourth quarter, it became abundantly clear that a rebound was on the horizon. Brands needed to be ready for it. Savvy organizations set in motion plans to improve their visibility to attract new…

How Language Code-Switching Changed Hispanic Marketing
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How Language Code-Switching Changed Hispanic Marketing

Spanglish, a hybrid of English and Spanish, is widely spoken across the U.S. and prominent in bilingual communities. This term can be traced back to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848 and the Gadsden Purchase of 1853. Mexico’s northern lands claimed by the U.S. eventually became today’s Arizona, California, New Mexico, and others. The…

How to Make Your Agency More Attractive to Diverse Suppliers
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How to Make Your Agency More Attractive to Diverse Suppliers

Calls for social justice last year shined a national spotlight on disparities in contracts awarded to diverse suppliers. While this may have been news to the broader community, minority, women, veteran, and LGBT- owned business enterprises have been calling foul for some time now. The federal government has achieved its goal of awarding at least…