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Michael is the Creative Strategist at Active Web Group, where he develops and implements digital marketing strategies. He creates content and implements public relations & link building tactics, while orchestrating paid advertising campaigns, and managing various social media channels to further all brand initiatives. He received his B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising from SUNY Buffalo State.
Behind every great website, every great advertising campaign and any other great piece of marketing material is an idea that sticks. To communicate this idea in a way that resonates is with powerful copy. However, copy that communicates and copy that sells are not the same thing — it takes next-level skills to persuade someone […]
There was a time when social media followers meant… well, pretty much everything for online businesses. More followers meant more potential impressions, which meant more exposure – all without the need for an advertising budget. Until one day, Facebook changed everything and other social media platforms inevitably followed suit. In an act to pivot their […]
When people hear the word “Pinterest”, they think about a lot of things, but for some reason, opportunity isn’t the word that comes to mind. We know… You probably think of crafts and DIY. But that’s actually our point. Pinterest marketing hasn’t become an overly commercialized platform. At least not yet. This gives marketers and […]
So you want to become a better copywriter. We get it, having the ability to write well can transform just about any marketing effort. So without further ado, here are 5 ways you can become a better copywriter. Write Like You Talk Whether it’s in the form of a paid ad, social media post, promotional […]
Small business plays a vital role in both the local community and the overall economy. Contrary to popular belief, small business sales make up nearly half of the US GDP. When main street shows symptoms of success or stress it’s a good indicator as to the economic climate on a national level. Support and understanding […]
Running a local business? We know it’s hard and it may seem like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Among the million other things on your plate is promoting your business. Nobody reads the newspaper anymore and TV ads are overpriced. How about social media? There are nearly 2.5 billion people on Facebook […]
The questions surrounding YouTube Advertising has become a widely debated issue in the world of Digital Marketing. Is it worth it? Before we begin, we’re strictly talking about Video Ads today. The Argument Against YouTube Advertising Users have pretty much come to a consensus that YouTube Ads are annoying. They interrupt the user experience (people […]
Over the years we’ve noticed a few common email marketing pitfalls that new clients tend to experience. These obstacles often leave businesses dazed and confused, so we thought we’d set the record straight. Set Your Goals Arbitrarily sending emails will get you nowhere. As with all other marketing functions, you have to set your goals […]
It’s the digital age and nobody likes to make a bad online purchase. So they check the online reviews. But what happens when your business gets tagged with bad reviews? It could really affect your sales. Even the best businesses get the occasional bad online review. It happens! So what do you do about it? […]
Selling More This Holiday Season Whether they’re looking for ideas or price matching, millions of consumers will use Google to gift shop this holiday season. Sure, Amazon is considered the top dog and you should absolutely list your products on Amazon MarketPlace, but don’t forget Google is still the world’s #1 search engine. Can you […]
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