The Ultimate Social Media Strategy for 2026: What Works

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Social media isn’t optional anymore. It’s not a “nice-to-have.”It’s not just for brand awareness.And it’s definitely not about posting randomly and hoping something sticks. If you want real results in 2026, you need a clear, intentional social media strategy — one built around your audience, your goals, evolving platform algorithms, and long-term growth. Let’s break […]

The New PR Playbook: Every Business Needs a Public Relations Strategy

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Public relations (PR) has come a long way. Once reserved for press releases and newspaper clippings, it’s now a powerful, always-on strategy for shaping your brand’s reputation. Whether you’re running a large company or a one-person show, a modern public relations strategy is no longer optional—it’s essential. Still think PR is just for big corporations […]

The Power of Instagram Threads: The Revolution

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In the ever-evolving world of social media marketing, Instagram has emerged as a dominant platform for businesses to connect with their target audience. One of the latest features making waves in the digital landscape is Instagram Threads, a powerful tool that is transforming marketing strategies. In this blog post, we will explore how Instagram Threads […]

Video Marketing: The Complete Guide to Strategy and Results

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Let’s start with the obvious: If you’re not using video marketing, you’re leaving attention — and revenue — on the table. Video isn’t a trend. It isn’t “nice to have.” It’s how people consume content now. They scroll. They watch. They decide. So if you want your business to compete online, you need a real […]

Hiring an In-House Marketing Team vs an Agency

Business owners can either hire their own employees, or hire an outside agency to handle marketing. You might think that having your own employees that know your specific products and services best is the answer. However, there are many benefits to hiring a marketing agency. If you have an internal marketing team, all they will […]

Instagram Marketing 101

Instagram is the third most popular social media platform among teens, behind YouTube and Tiktok. 85% of teens use YouTube, 67% use Tiktok, and 62% use Instagram. Instagram has a potential advertising reach of 849.3 million people. 53% of those are a youth audience. 73% of teens say Instagram is the best way for brands […]

How To Maximize Your Marketing Dollars

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Maximizing the ROI (Return on investment) on your branding projects is easy if you know what to do. Every time you start a new project, start with these guidelines and you will have a successful outcome every time! Have a clear purpose. What is your goal for this project? What do you want it to […]

When Fear and Panic Effect Overall Consumer Spending

Economic downturns, market fluctuations, and global crises—these challenges aren’t new to seasoned business owners or marketers. Having spent over 25 years navigating the ever-evolving world of marketing, I’ve seen clients through everything from the 2007–2009 subprime mortgage crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic. And one thing remains true: how your business responds to uncertainty from a […]

Print Marketing Essentials for Every Business

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Before delving too quickly into some of the essentials used to help create company branding and awareness, let briefly discuss two common types of printing. Depending upon the collateral specifications, you will need it to be printed digitally or on an offset press. How do you choose? Digital Printing Digital printing now makes full color […]

5 Ways to Avoid Common video Marketing Mistakes

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Top 5 Video Marketing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Video is one of the most powerful tools in content marketing today. When done right, it can engage your audience, build brand trust, and drive conversions. But when done wrong, it can push potential customers away before they even finish watching. At Chatter Marketing Tulsa, […]