Posted By: Ben Fjare on Nov 09, 2021
Small business owners need to consider the return on investment in everything they do. With limited budgets, staff and resources, running a small business takes creativity and understanding of where to put your dollars for the most impact. This is especially true when it comes to how you...
Posted By: Alexa Audet on Nov 02, 2021
So, you’ve found yourself shopping for marketing agencies to partner with. Maybe you want to increase your marketing capacity, but the idea of more staff and overhead costs gives you a headache. Or maybe you need the kind of expertise that can only be found in a specialized...
Posted By: Katie Pierce on Oct 26, 2021
I know what you’re thinking. Designing for a financial institution sounds like a real drag. But it doesn’t have to be. I like to think of it as a fun challenge – using design to make community banking feel easy, personable and attractive. Believe it or not, some...
Posted By: Lindsay Stefan on Oct 19, 2021
A blog is an important feature for any website, but especially for real estate websites. Why is that? Two reasons. One: a blog helps establish you as an expert in the world of real estate. Over time, people will look to your content to understand how the real estate...
Posted By: Ben Fjare on Oct 12, 2021
We get it — SEO is one of those terms that can sound crazy intimidating upfront. The earliest mention that can be found of SEO traces roughly back to 1997. This was the same year that Titanic smashed the box office, Hanson released their debut album, and Biggie...
Posted By: Gregg Alexander on Oct 05, 2021
As you grow your bank to serve more and more customers, your regular marketing tasks can become increasingly laborious and time-consuming. If you find yourself drowning in work, manually sending follow-up emails to every customer who fills out your contact form, you’re doing it wrong. Know that there...
Posted By: Shane Niederklein on Sep 28, 2021
A website is a must-have for any successful business in this era, whether you’re an insurance agency, a barbershop or a fun new game app. And while most people appreciate websites with a trendy, enticing design, they also have to work well functionally. The last thing you want...
Posted By: Meg Sepulveda on Sep 21, 2021
Though email is one of the oldest forms of digital marketing, it is not to be ignored. According to HubSpot, email generates $42 for every $1 spent, which is an astounding 4,200% ROI, making it one of the most effective options available. So while new social media channels...
Posted By: Gregg Alexander on Sep 14, 2021
If you’re a destination marketer, you probably have your trusty set of tools that help you draw visitors to your destination – likely a mix of social advertising, print advertising, billboards, content marketing and more. But in the quickly-evolving world of technology and digital marketing, there are always...
Posted By: Ben Fjare on Sep 07, 2021
A real estate website isn’t like any other business website. It has needs specific to the industry, with property listings that are changing constantly and the need to develop a personal relationship with clients quickly. With more than 25 real estate and development websites under my belt, I’ve...
Posted By: Ben Fjare on Aug 31, 2021
As a business, there are some things that are okay to skimp on. Maybe your office doesn't need to supply employees with some small work necessities such as pens, notebooks, or snacks. Your business might choose not to get certain time-saving programs like Quickbooks and do the accounting...
Posted By: Meg Sepulveda on Aug 24, 2021
Remember the wanderlust you felt while under lockdown in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic? You and everyone else were scrolling through Instagram, gathering inspiration for the day you’d be able to travel again. ...
Posted By: Meg Sepulveda on Aug 17, 2021
Social media marketing can often be a double-edged sword. In one sense, you can reach people in a very personable and authentic way. On the other hand, if done poorly, your social media can dismantle your brand's credibility that you've worked so hard to build. Regardless, social media...
Posted By: Joshua Weir on Aug 10, 2021
So, you’re looking to create a marketing strategy for your financial institution. “Where to start?” you might be thinking. Whether this is the first time you’re executing a full-blown marketing strategy or you want to try a new approach, everyone needs some direction. Our experience at PRIME has...
Posted By: Jason Johnson on Aug 03, 2021
There isn't one, concrete answer when it comes to the right mix of digital and traditional marketing. It's incredibly dependent on the client, the intended outcome, the budget, and the target audience. We take all of these factors into account when it comes to planning a marketing strategy....
Posted By: Ben Fjare on Jul 27, 2021
With an uptick in internet usage over the last year, your website has never been more important as the face of your brand. The modern buyer will often use a company’s website as a first impression – a strong indicator of whether or not he or she will...
Posted By: Gregg Alexander on Jul 20, 2021
When it comes to destination marketing, your product is a place. You’re selling an experience – a place that offers people something different than what they might find in their everyday life. That experience is your brand. ...
Posted By: Joshua Weir on Jul 13, 2021
From listing a home to closing a sale, the process of selling real estate has gone digital. And while digital real estate means fewer in-person meetings with potential buyers and sellers, it still requires the same level of consistent nurturing (if not more) – just on a different platform. ...
Posted By: Jason Johnson on Jul 06, 2021
Trends in finance are evolving rapidly. What started as a digital revolution in banking was then forced to accelerate with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping most people from managing their finances in person. The state of the world has set off a chain of innovations and...
Posted By: Gregg Alexander on Jun 29, 2021
Paid advertising is perhaps the most important tool for letting the world know about your destination. While your organic social channels and website might be pumping out great content, it’s pretty difficult to compete in a digital landscape without dropping some dollars. Whether you’re marketing for an up-and-coming...
Posted By: Joshua Weir on Jun 22, 2021
While marketing was being revolutionized in the 1960s, Bob Dylan sang, "The time's they are a-changin'." It was true at the time, but not more so than today. Some people lament the change brought on by new technologies and new generations, but without it, we'd still be crawling around...
Posted By: Ben Fjare on Jun 15, 2021
If you’ve been working in the real estate industry for long, you’re probably quite familiar with your local MLS (Multiple Listing Service). An MLS is a data feed of property listings in a particular area, generally managed by a real estate association. It’s a way for real estate...
Posted By: Meg Sepulveda on Jun 08, 2021
Many financial institutions suffer from low followership on social media. Think about your own social activity – how many banks and credit unions do you follow? Probably not a lot. Maybe the ones you bank with at most. ...
Posted By: Jason Johnson on Jun 01, 2021
Each brand has a culture that drives its identity. People naturally associate different feelings with the brands we interact with, and that can be used as a marketable tool. Does your credit union have a unique culture that your members keep coming back for? Can you think of...