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7 Traditional Marketing Tips

The good ol’ days, way back when, simpler times. For some people, these poetic times mean the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. For some young whippersnappers, the days of old are anything on the wrong side of 2010. While we reminisce about what used to be and talk about how much has changed, there are still… Continue reading 7 Traditional Marketing Tips

Common Graphic Design Mistakes

Want to make the right impact with your marketing? Check out our common graphic design mistakes for tips on what not to do! Wrong Typography Be cautious and aware of what fonts you are downloading from free websites. The last thing you’ll want is to get tied up in a legal battle because of a… Continue reading Common Graphic Design Mistakes

We’re in The People Business

I’ve been fascinated with music for as long as my mind can remember. There has always been something about the sound waves coming out of grandpa’s rusty old farm truck radio that connected with me on a deeper level than I ever knew was possible. As grandpa would teach me how to drive we would… Continue reading We’re in The People Business

Find Your Herd

Around the time I was nine years old my family and I packed up our vehicle and drove until we hit this little place known as Custer State Park. Being originally from Minnesota, Custer State Park was somewhat of a mind-blowing experience for me. From the twisting and turning of Needles Highway to the deer,… Continue reading Find Your Herd

Why Facebook Analytics Are Important for Successful Social Media Management

The most common question we as marketers get asked is, “How can I tell if my social media management strategy is working?” Marketing has been notoriously difficult to track progress and overall effectiveness but in recent years the use of analytics has made life much simpler. Analytics for those who may not know, is the… Continue reading Why Facebook Analytics Are Important for Successful Social Media Management

Walking Before You Run

How to Start the Marketing Process Marketing can be a tricky world littered with buzz words, elevator pitches, and different strategies. While some people have this world mastered, others are just starting out. Trying to figure out how to market your specific business can be a daunting task when you are new to the game.… Continue reading Walking Before You Run

Hiring a Marketing Agency is Like Hiring a Contractor

Interested in hiring a marketing agency? The way it works at Midwest Marketing is we first start by having you answer our new client discovery questions. Once we’ve received your questions back and reviewed them, we will meet with you in person to gather more details on what you are looking for in a marketing… Continue reading Hiring a Marketing Agency is Like Hiring a Contractor

GDPR – How does it affect you?

GDPR – the recent buzz topic in the business world. How does it affect you? It depends on the business industry you are in, but it most likely does not affect you. It still doesn’t hurt to take the proper simple precautions to comply. First, what is GDPR? GDPR is the European Union General Data… Continue reading GDPR – How does it affect you?

Reflecting on Memorial Day

It’s Friday in the Midwest Marketing office, and we’re all buzzing with long-weekend plans that feel like the official start of summer. Camping, traveling, yard work – everyone is looking forward to enjoying some extended activities of their own. Which means it’s easy to overlook the true meaning of our extra day off. Memorial Day… Continue reading Reflecting on Memorial Day

Social Media Don’ts

With social media marketing being one of the most effective ways to reach customers in present day, we are often told by others how we should manage our social media accounts. While there is so much focus on what you should be doing on social media there are also some things that you should stay… Continue reading Social Media Don’ts