Social media can make or break a business, and it’s important to stay current with social media trends in order to share the most effective content possible. The first half of 2020 had all social media managers on their toes as businesses shifted their models from storefront to online. At AZ Media Maven, many of our…
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When it comes to promoting your business in an age where digital marketing is a necessity, there are a myriad of different approaches you can take. Many of these will require the help of marketing and graphic design professionals. While those strategies certainly have their place, it’s always a good idea to explore more options…
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Consumer have a wealth of choices at their fingertips. For any given product or service, chances are good that they’ll be able to choose between many different businesses as they research and make a decision. Among the key factors many potential customers take into consideration when looking for the best choice for their needs are…
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Reopening Arizona: Tips for business owners As many businesses prepare to reopen or resume business operations as COVID-19 restrictions ease, small business owners in Arizona and throughout the country are wondering how to go about re-engaging with customers. What should you share with customers and how should you reach out to capture their attention as…
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Here in Phoenix, AZ, the Cactus League is in full bloom with Major League Baseball teams in town for spring training. Media Maven just happens to be managing a Facebook baseball page, too, albeit for a much smaller division: the Laveen Youth Ball Association. Using social media is relatively new for the all-volunteer, nonprofit organization,…
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Happy new year! AZ Media Maven is nearing the one-year anniversary of its creation. We want to wish you and yours a prosperous and successful 2013. We have news to share about social media trends for the coming year, its impact on marketing, and some new services we’ve added here at AZ Media Maven. Social…
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I could have written a blog on this topic, but since WordPress already has a phenomenal tip sheet, I am posting it instead. How to Get More Traffic AZ Media Maven is based in Laveen, AZ, a suburban village in the greater Phoenix area. Owner Rose Tring has 25 years of journalism experience as an…
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Hundreds of marketing companies will tell you that your business cannot possibly succeed without having multiple social media accounts, from Facebook to Vimeo. Social media is the wave of the future, you are told, and companies without social media presence are doomed to failure. Perhaps those are slight exaggerations, but only just a bit unbelievable.…
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AZ Media Maven has been fortunate in gaining several new clients who have requested timely blogs about their companies. In developing their content, I found that many of them already had WordPress pages set up under other administrators. After much gnashing of teeth, I figured out how to transfer a blog from their admin user…
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This week has been an interesting learning experience for AZ Media Maven. I belong to a Facebook group of public relations professionals based in Phoenix, Ariz. One member posed the question of how much of your professional knowledge should you share with a colleague who wants to sit and “pick your brain.” As a former…
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