Launching a new restaurant is an exhilarating journey, but without proper buzz and anticipation, your grand opening could fall flat. This is where strategic public relations (PR) steps in. Effective PR can generate excitement, attract patrons, and set the stage for a successful launch. Here’s how to leverage PR to ensure your restaurant’s grand opening
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Recently I’ve been sharing “comeback” trends we’ve been observing in restaurant marketing that should find a way into your 2024 plans. Now we’re shining a spotlight on sponsored content. Gasp…a paid media tactic coming from a PR professional? Hear me out. Actually, I’ve never been a one-size-fits-all type of marketer. I’m always on the hunt
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The restaurant industry has always been a dynamic and competitive field, but recent years have brought unprecedented challenges. From the COVID-19 pandemic to changing consumer preferences, restaurant owners and operators are facing a new set of hurdles that require innovative solutions. In this blog post, we will explore the top three challenges impacting the restaurant
There are times when businesses face a decline in transactions, and it can be a cause for concern. However, with a well-crafted marketing plan, you can combat declining transactions and get your business back on track. In this blog, we will explore strategies and steps to develop a solid marketing plan that can help you
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In our current business landscape, customers are inundated with choices, and their purchasing decisions often go beyond the tangible benefits of a product. Instead, they seek emotional connections with brands that resonate with their values and aspirations. This is where storytelling comes into play as a powerful tool to tap into these emotional connections and
As social media continues to become an increasingly powerful tool for businesses to connect with their customers, it’s not just about posting content and engaging with your audience. Social listening is a crucial aspect of effective customer recovery and retention. In this blog, we’ll explore how businesses can harness the power of social listening to
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Discover the power of nostalgia marketing as we dive into ‘rosy retrospection’ and how restaurant brands like McDonald’s are reviving memories through innovative approaches, including local store marketing (LSM). Insights from McKeeman Communications, a trusted Raleigh, NC PR firm.
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Charlotte, NC, has an ever-growing food scene. As a restaurant owner, you want to stand out to diners and from other restaurants, but oftentimes, you must go beyond traditional marketing tactics to ‘wow’ the customers you want. Diners get bombarded with an overwhelming amount of advertisements from everywhere, including social media. Enter: grassroots marketing. With
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While there’s no crystal ball, restaurants will, again, need to continue to change how they market to get – and keep – their customers’ attention in 2024. And that probably shouldn’t be a shocker for any of us. I mean, we’re all restaurant customers ourselves. Breaking through the information clutter seems to be a herculean
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If you’re new to social media advertising, there are a few things you should know before you begin: So, what’s the difference between a boosted post and an ad you ask? Let’s dive in! What is a boosted post? A boosted post is a paid promotion of an existing organic post on Facebook or Instagram.
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