It happened almost overnight: barcodes made of seemingly random squares started popping up on ads, coupons, mailers, and more. Technology moves quickly, but if you embrace the pace of change and can capitalize on the popularity of QR codes, you can certainly boost your business. We’ll explain a little bit about what they are, how you can make your own, and some QR code marketing basics to get you started.
If you’re like most businesses, you’ve found that utilizing Facebook as a way to reach your targeted audience can be a great form of communication. But how do you reach the people who aren’t following you? Facebook Ads can be an answer. This may seem daunting at first, but we’ll go step-by-step on how to place an ad on Facebook and you’ll be a pro in no time.
It may seem simple to understand your audience, and it can be! With tools like Google Analytics, it is easy to see who you are gaining traction from with your products or services. Ryan, our developer analyst at Evergreen Media, walks us through the steps to find out more.
Each year, the local American Advertising Federation chapter in the Black Hills hosts the AAF Awards — a night to celebrate the talent in marketing throughout the industries represented in our area.
If you’re like most people, you are subconsciously influenced by color. Psychologists have long known that color has a strong impact on mood and is a driving force behind behavioral and decision-making processes. Advertisers are aware of this too, and use color to their advantage when promoting products and services. Opinions vary on just how strongly color influences purchases; some surveys have shown color to be the primary motivator in 85 percent of buying decisions and at least a partial factor 93 percent of the time, though personal reactions are highly subjective. Regardless, color does play a significant role in purchasing decisions and brand perception.
John Edwards’ kids only learned how to ride bikes after moving to the Black Hills. Back in his hometown of London, England, too many buses flew by on the busy and dangerous roads. John and his family decided moved to South Dakota from across the pond, and he is now the advertisement wizard at Evergreen Media.