A few years ago, I was head of content at a health insurance company — a role that required a team of full-time employees and freelancers to get the job done. But once ChatGPT hit the scene, I realized I could strike out on my own. Managing people is hard, messy, and expensive. I wasn’t … Read more
This post was sponsored by Cloudways. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Have you ever woken up to a 3 AM client website panic? Did your client’s ecommerce site crash during a flash sale? Has another client asked why their site is slow, “even though we’re paying for premium hosting.” This … Read more
Running a marketing agency used to mean juggling a small army of freelancers, risking missed deadlines, and spending more time managing people than creating content and building strategies. That’s how Barbara Jovanovic of Startup Cookie used to operate. She’s now built a streamlined operation that generates six figures annually with a tech stack that costs … Read more
Effective onboarding of digital marketing talent is key to setting the foundations for a positive employee experience. It’s also vital for accelerating productivity, boosting employee retention, and cultivating a positive company culture. When done right, it leads to more engaged and profitable staff in the long run. Solid and thorough inductions also help new employees … Read more
Prior to launching my own marketing business, I worked at athletic apparel company Gymshark, driving our marketing strategy around community. I knew that bringing people together was powerful. I just had to move that concept out of the fitness space and into business. How hard could it be? So, when I launched my community marketing … Read more
When you hear the word agent, what do you think of? A real estate agent, an insurance agent, or even an FBI agent? Far beyond an assistant following rote instructions, an agent has the power and ability to make things happen on your behalf. Wouldn’t it be great if we had technology that could carry … Read more
Today’s question from Kazi is such an honest and important one for our industry. Kazi asks: “I’m new to this sector. Should I start an agency as an one-man employee? I know it sounds ridiculous, but I am very much in need of work – more specifically, in need of money. So, I think an … Read more
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A lasting relationship with an enterprise client is good for business. It gives you authority, it gives your staff exposure to how large organizations work, and there should be a financial element. But winning the pitch is just the beginning. Many agencies make the grave mistake of misunderstanding their role in the relationship, and it … Read more
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This edited extract is from Data Storytelling in Marketing by Caroline Florence ©2024 and is reproduced and adapted with permission from Kogan Page Ltd. Storytelling is an integral part of the human experience. People have been communicating observations and data to each other for millennia using the same principles of persuasion that are being used … Read more
This week’s Ask An SEO question comes from Mike in New York, who asks: “I have been creating affiliate blogs and niche websites throughout my 10 year career. Had some great successes and setbacks to share. But now I feel tired of it with Google also specifically targeting more of these types of websites in … Read more
This month’s “Ask A PPC” question is particularly significant because the job market has been quite volatile. “How do I get a job with a PPC agency when I have only worked in-house. What experience would they want?” – Karl Toronto It’s understandable that people want to know which skills employers seek when hiring for … Read more
Ever wonder what the most successful agencies did differently than everyone else? Was it luck, skill, hard work, the industry they chose, or something else? Through my consulting work at Revenue Boost, I’ve worked with and taught over 400+ agencies how to scale their business. From this, I’ve seen consistent patterns & traits in the … Read more
Aesthetic clinics are everywhere! They are cropping up like mushrooms, and why wouldn’t they, when people are becoming aware of self-care? Everyone is becoming more conscious about pampering themselves and showing extra TLC to themselves. Aesthetic clinics are elevating the experience for such people by pampering their clients with just the right treatment for them. … Read more
Why do we read books like Traction, Scaling Up, and the E-Myth and still struggle with implementing systems, defining processes, and training people in our agency? Those are incredibly comprehensive methodologies. And yet digital agencies still suffer from feast or famine months, inconsistent results and timelines on projects, quality control, revisions, and much more. It’s … Read more
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Welcome to the first of a two-part (and possibly more in the future) article series. I hope you gain some valuable insights for your brand or organization. I’m writing these articles from my point of view, having been on the agency side for nearly two decades. I’m the first to admit that I’m not perfect, … Read more
As the owner of a marketing agency, it can be tempting to try and handle every aspect of your business single-handedly. After all, your vision and passion are often driving your agency forward. However, attempting to tackle every challenge alone can quickly lead to burnout and stagnation. This is where many agency owners bring in … Read more
