Marketing is perhaps the most misunderstood and often most overlooked element of running a business. Why is this? Because—unless you run a marketing business—it is difficult to know and understand all the nuances that go into marketing a small business. Chances are, you opened a restaurant, health practice, auto repair shop, doggie day care, or…
The decade brought massive changes to marketing via social media AZ Media Maven, a boutique social media marketing and public relations agency in the Phoenix area, celebrates 10 years in business this month. Imagine that when we started, Facebook had yet to acquire Instagram (that takeover occurred in April 2012), Clubhouse didn’t exist, and Twitter…
It’s a new year and time to think about what you should change in your small business media strategy for 2022. One way of reaching your customers that’s becoming increasingly popular is social media ads. As more people and businesses small and large have flocked to social media for staying in touch, regular posts from…
Guest blog by Kristen Klepac Green Flag Digital In the past, the NCAA did not allow college athletes to accept brand sponsorships of any kind. Courts overturned this ruling and now collegiate athletes can profit from their name or image. While this new allowance won’t affect every athlete, it can change the game for a…
If you don’t have a strong social media presence, your business is losing major opportunities to build brand identity, connect with customers, and develop loyalty. Many professionals and small business owners don’t have the time or expertise needed to give their businesses an edge online. Outsourcing social media to a firm like AZ Media Maven…
Many businesses overlook Pinterest when building media marketing strategies. There are a variety of reasons for this, but perhaps the most common is the inability to see how the social media platform can make a tangible impact in their field and among their target audience. A common misconception is that your business has to be…
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…
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…
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…