QR codes are convenient, easy to create, and even easier to share. Many PR firms throughout the Charlotte area recommend them to clients as a way to route customers to app downloads, landing pages, or special offers. However, QR codes can do so much more. The QR code dates back to the mid-1990s in Japan …
If it seems like a new social media site or trend is popping up every day, it’s because they are. There are many good reasons for this, and the fact that consumers prefer social media over many “traditional” marketing and communication platforms is perhaps the most important for your business. You can talk to a …
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Tips On Establishing An Effective Community Relations Campaign Community relations is a crucial component of your PR strategy. By doing positive things for your community and those who support your business, you create rapport and trust with your customer while also improving the public’s perception of your business. Today, we present a few tips …
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We’ve gone back to in-person events, but things aren’t the same as they once were. Before 2020, in-person events were the norm. Only a handful of conferences or other types of gatherings were handled online. The pandemic changed things, and event planners and PR firms in Charlotte were forced to pivot and switch to a …
Kim McKeeman here! I read an article in the Harvard Business Review this morning that really hit home for me. It said we must remain committed to maintaining the trust our businesses have built during the pandemic. Coincidently, I’ve been hyper-focused on trust because my PR firm’s team is reading Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team (my fourth time reading it, and …
Digital marketing encompasses all marketing efforts that utilize a device or the internet. Organizations use channels such as email, social media platforms, search engines, and websites to build relationships with potential and current customers. How does digital marketing benefit your business? Raleigh, NC PR Firm McKeeman Communications dives into 5 of these benefits. 1. Digital …
McKeeman Communications spoke to Tyler Krause, Founder and CEO of Conversion First Marketing. For the last six years Tyler and his team have been helping business owners maximize their online leads through a variety of strategies, among which is search engine optimization (SEO). Tyler talks about what SEO is and its role in an …
Once upon a time, brands relied mainly on big-name celebrities to serve as brand ambassadors and signed them on for multi-million-dollar endorsement deals. While this is still happening, brand endorsements are no longer dominated by superstars. The growth of social media gave rise to influencers: passionate content creators who create beautiful content to engage …
The restaurant industry is still reeling from the effects of COVID-19. Many establishments remain closed while some are still trying to make ends meet; potential health risks are preventing customers from dining out. Charlotte NC restaurant chain Showmars felt it had to evolve, and fast. “We learned quickly that we needed to be …
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How can a non-profit organization contribute to thrive and remain relevant amidst the challenges brought about by COVID-19? For Curamericas Global, a non-profit committed to making a difference in the lives of women and children through access to healthcare, they had to pivot, fast. “We’ve been through this before. We’ve dealt with Ebola in Liberia,” …