2020 Digital Marketing Survey

Did your 2019 marketing tactics perform to expectation? We’re surveying friends, clients, and associates to better understand what worked, what didn’t, and where you’re taking your marketing strategy in 2020. It’s only 10 questions, takes less than a minute to complete (we actually timed it), can be filled out anonymously, and there’s a chance to win a…

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Marketing: 100% Tax Deductible

One of the most thrilling phrases in the English language is “guilt-free spending,” and the fourth quarter is when it happens for many marketing departments. If you have money left in your advertising budget for 2018, spending it before the end of the year enables you to lay the groundwork for generating strong business results…

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Three ways to get more out of your agency partnership

Three ways to get the most out of your agency partnership

Your marketing agency is an extension of your team. Its professionals bring specialized expertise and experience that you don’t have the time or resources to recruit and manage in-house. As with any critical part of your organization, you want to get the most out of the time and budget you’re investing to achieve your business…

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Jags’ star making plays with video marketing

The Jacksonville Jaguars fielded one of the most dominant defenses in the NFL last season, earning the nickname “Sacksonville” for all the quarterbacks they planted in the backfield (known as a “sack” for you non-football fans). Superstar defensive end Yannick Ngakoue was one of the main reasons for their success, and last month he starred…

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How To Set A Marketing Budget (And What To Include)

How to set a marketing budget

Small and medium-size businesses often wonder how much they should spend on marketing plans. This can be a tough question for seasoned businesses, and even tougher for startups. While there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for calculating how much you should spend, BroadBased can offer you some guidelines. One thing to note is B2C (business-to-consumer) budgets are…

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Required Reading: BroadBased 2018 Digital Marketing Survey Results

Digital Marketing Survey

Last month we invited small business owners, marketers and executives to participate in our first-ever digital marketing survey. They responded by providing useful insights into what’s working, what’s not and where they’re taking their digital strategies in 2018. Some results were expected, but others were surprising, as companies continue to refine their strategies and seek…

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Warning! If your website isn't secured with an HTTPS certificate, you could lose your search rankings

Anyone who’s familiar with search engine optimization (SEO) knows that the only constant in Google’s search algorithm is change. And when a change occurs, it can mean the difference between top rankings and average rankings, which can directly impact your website’s effectiveness. We’re bringing this up because starting October 1 Google will roll out one…

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2017: Our crystal ball says ‘digital’

You’ve no doubt been hearing the term “digital transformation” for the past couple of years, and you probably have a good sense of what it means. But here’s something you might not have thought about: Your company is in the midst of a digital transformation whether you realize it or not. Nearly all strategic planning…

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