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Published on Friday, July 30, 2010 by BrennaYoung
Not too long ago I wrote a blog post on Quick Response (QR) codes, "Are QR Codes the New Social Media?". Since then I have been waiting to see more and more QR codes on print materials, whether it be in advertisements, catalogues, signs, or anything of that nature where you may want the reader to visit a website either to seek more information, make a purchase, or tak... Read More »
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Published on Friday, May 28, 2010 by BrennaYoung
When social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc. arrived on the scene many were quick to brush them off as fads and were unwilling to invest time or money into social media marketing. I think it is safe to say now that these sites have proved they are not just fads and are here to stay. Not only that, but I think social media has proven to be a very power... Read More »
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Published on Friday, February 19, 2010 by BrennaYoung
This year’s Super Bowl drew 95.4 million viewers – a gold mine for any marketer who had the budget for a prime time commercial. With the average commercial spot estimated at $2.6 million, it is safe to say that it’s not a ‘drop in the bucket.’ Why is it, then, that these highly anticipated, widely viewed, and eagerly watched ads were slightly disappointing... Read More »
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Published on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 by BrennaYoung
2010 holds a lot of promise for nonprofit organizations. It seems that now more than ever people are really paying attention to what's important and are becoming more involved in philanthropic efforts. Though people may not be able to give as much per donation as in the past, research has shown that the number of people giving has increased. Being that the economy i... Read More »
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Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by BrennaYoung
The multichannel marketing approach follows the old adage, "don't put all your eggs in one basket." You hear about some companies investing all their money in social media now that this major shift has taken place in how we communicate. That approach may or may not work but the wisest thing to do is to find a balance in your cross channel marketing strategy so that yo... Read More »
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Published on Monday, November 16, 2009 by BrennaYoung
A PURL, or a personalized URL, is a website with content that is dependent upon the visitor. PURLs typically include a person's name in the web address such as www.JohnDoe.BestCompanyInTheWorld.com and they are often used in conjunction with a direct mail campaign to get recipients to visit a company's or organization's website. It also provides the option for recipie... Read More »