by Ashley Kennedy | Jan 17, 2013 | Marketing
One of the most common questions I receive from agents is, “How do you find content every day?” The issues they are experiencing come from both a lack of ideas as well as precious time. While social media is becoming increasingly important to many agents, most wear...
by Lem Purcell | Dec 20, 2012 | Marketing
I know. “Holiday downtime?” Yeah right. Nonetheless, all the travel (and its inevitable delays) along with the occasional need to retreat from the holiday circus provides a few opportunities to catch up on a little reading. Here are three exceptional reads for the...
by Ashley Kennedy | Nov 29, 2012 | Marketing
In Part 1 of this Listening series we discussed how to find conversations about your brand and industry on the web using Google Alerts. This week we’ll discuss listening on social networks, where millions of conversations occur every day. To pick up on relevant...
by Steve Shepherd | Nov 13, 2012 | Marketing, Sales
During my latest agent visits around the state, I was approached by strangers in restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, and even as I was coming out of an elevator. Their reason for chatting with me? Brand recognition. You see, the Tower Hill Insurance logo is...
by Lem Purcell | Nov 2, 2012 | Marketing
Last week, we talked about the DOs of PPC advertising, but the DON’Ts are just as important to maximize the likelihood of success in the world of sponsored search. DON’T . . . set it and forget it. A campaign that performs well one week can completely tank the next....
by Lem Purcell | Oct 26, 2012 | Marketing
Sponsored search, or PPC (pay-per-click) advertising as an agency marketing tool offers a number of attractive benefits: performance-based spend, low barriers to entry, and substantial targeting opportunities. Here are a few essentials to keep in mind whether you’re...