by Jaimie Siegle | Advertising Systems, Inc. A digital identity can make or break a business, along with the individuals who own or are employed by them. With big corporations like Facebook, Apple and Burger King recently being hacked, we thought it was appropriate to share a few tips on preventing the situation – especially […]
by Jaimie Siegle | Advertising Systems, Inc. 2013 is the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese zodiac. But in the world of marketing, it could be considered Year of the Video. Why? According to a recent article by Brafton, the video market has seen steady growth since 2011, and is projected to be […]
by Jaimie Siegle | Advertising Systems Inc. For me, the first days of 2013 have been about getting back to normal – taking down Christmas decorations, getting back into the routine and thinking about what I’d like to accomplish this year. And despite the recent fiscal cliff deal and the uncertainty that looms above small […]
Despite the ups and downs of the economy over the past year, 2013 is looking up, according to Inc.com. The business magazine released an infographic on its website yesterday touting stats that will not only make you feel proud to be a small business owner, but also get excited for opportunities that lie ahead in […]
by Jaimie Siegle | Advertising Systems, Inc. Yoga isn’t just for the granola-crunching hippies and health nuts. While there are several proven health benefits to the ancient practice (stress relief, weight loss and flexibility, to name a few), there’s also some sage wisdom that can be helpful for entrepreneurs, business owners and managers alike. I […]
by Jaimie Siegle | Advertising Systems, Inc. Even if you’re an award-winning music star, you still have to get creative when it comes to marketing and promoting your product. Take, for example, 22-year-old Taylor Swift. She recently released her fourth album titled Red, which sold 1.2 million copies in the first week. Swift’s label, Big […]
by Jaimie Siegle | Advertising Systems Inc. When Felix Baumgartner fell nearly 24 miles from a space capsule last weekend, more than 8 million people tuned in to YouTube to watch him simultaneously break the sound barrier and two world records. It was one small leap for Baumgartner and one huge marketing leap for Red […]
by Jaimie Siegle | Advertising Systems, Inc. We’ve discussed in previous posts the importance of choosing wisely when it comes to social media networks for your business. As a brand, you can’t please everybody. You can, however, participate in the sites that offer the most benefits for your specific business – whether it’s building sales […]
By Nathan Eddy for www.eweek.com With the official unveiling of Apple’s iPhone 5 on Wednesday, the world, including small-business owners, now has a better idea as to whether or not they should spring for the company’s latest iteration of the popular smartphone. Features like 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network compatibility allow road warriors to surf […]
by Jaimie Siegle | Advertising Systems, Inc. The Digital Marketing Program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) Executive Education, a first annual three-day conference held at the end of August, featured conversations with panelists and experts from all aspects of the digital marketing world: media, technology, and business. Although the first annual event […]