Public Relations is a multi-faceted field, and that means a variety of PR tools, applications and processes are needed in order to make it work at its best. A good PR campaign goes far beyond writing and distributing press releases, and if you’re new to PR it’s difficult to know where to start. In my…
Is PR something MSPs really need to put time and resources into? We discussed why they should in my last post, Why Is a PR Strategy Important for MSPs?, but now you need to decide which type of publication or blog you want to approach, and then improve your chances of getting noticed by them…
Just when you thought you had your marketing efforts under control someone asks you what you have in place for a PR strategy, and you think “do MSPs really need PR?” In short, yes, every company with a marketing strategy (and that should be all of them) should have a PR strategy to go along…
Marketing and sales are vital to the success of any tech company. That’s not news. But let’s face it. Budget matters. Not all companies have the wherewithal to do what some of the biggies do. For instance, Salesforce and Tableau each spent a whopping 53% of their revenue on sales and marketing in 2014, while…
Combining fresh technology and a classic marketing strategy, Digital Word-of-Mouth Marketing is receiving unprecedented uptake among a wide range of markets. Digital Word-of-Mouth Marketing encapsulates a wider audience outside of mainstream social media channels, such as personal blogs and online discussion forums. Word-of-Mouth Marketing: Tried and True Word-of-mouth marketing has been around for centuries. Before…
Many MSPs are able to serve a global market due to the nature of the cloud, but influencing buyer behavior of diverse markets around the globe takes careful planning, research and translation. If not done properly, it can cause some problems or weaknesses in other markets. This is why it’s crucially important to thoroughly research…
If you’ve had the chance to enjoy our ongoing series on MSP digital marketing, then you know that marketing doesn’t need to be scary and you can create a winning MSP marketing plan by addressing a few straightforward considerations. Consider this: channel partners want “faster than market growth.” According to the 2112 Group, a significant number…
You’ve come to read up on how to optimize your referral marketing campaign, but first, let’s start with a few questions: When was the last time you were contacted by a new prospect who said she was referred by one of your existing clients? Do you actively encourage your existing clients to spread the word…
‘Success’ is a funny word. It has different meanings to different people, but, if you’re speaking to a businessperson, success is generally measured by profit. Now, let’s be clear: we’re not trying to be cynical. Money isn’t the only indicator of success; it’s just a useful metric for measuring it, and businesses need money to…
“Ugh, I’ve got too many leads!” said no salesperson…ever! True, but many sales teams do struggle to manage and prioritize their leads. Overwhelmed with a list of leads at various lifecycle stages, a salesperson can quickly end up in a reactionary mode — playing catch-up with lead follow-up. Following some lead scoring best practices can…