Posts by: Mackenzie Froese I recently traveled for a conference, and the similarities between traveling and marketing struck me (maybe somewhere around 7 miles up in the air). Here is what I think makes a good trip, and a good content marketing strategy. 1. You Need to Be Prepared You can’t get to a destination without the proper preparation…. Continue reading
Does that title sound like clickbait to you? Good. It was. Many companies try to add titles that “trick” readers into engaging, only to ply them with ads or sales-pitch-ridden content that isn’t what the article promised. This can lead to readers quickly “bouncing” from your site, and may even deter them from returning if… Continue reading
… said no one ever. Having fun relieves stress, brings people closer, and is an important part of our everyday lives. So, Why Don’t Staffing Companies Use Fun in Marketing? That’s a question I don’t have an answer for. Maybe some companies are afraid they won’t be taken seriously. Or that it won’t get their… Continue reading
While content and email marketing are always changing, there remains several proven ways to use them to find real return on investment. Use the following five email marketing tactics to see results from your campaign in 2019 and beyond! 1. Promote Available Talent Many staffing agencies expect companies to come to them when they need… Continue reading
Most people are creative by nature. Whether your creativity shines through your work, family life or out-of-office activities, we all need ways to express ourselves outside of the work we have to do. And while Haley Marketing has, by nature, a culture of creativity, there are many benefits any business could obtain – no matter… Continue reading
Whether you’re an email marketing expert or a beginner, these five terms are incredibly common throughout the industry. Do yourself a favor and either brush up your knowledge or learn these words – if you want to succeed in email marketing, you’ll need these in your vocabulary! Open / View Some people prefer the term… Continue reading
Having a background in English, I am a stickler for grammar rules and spelling conventions. So, when I see people who I know are intelligent businesspeople making common errors in their emails, social media posts, blogs and even in their speech, it leaves me, well, speechless. Everywhere you type – whether it’s a job description,… Continue reading
In the world of content marketing, our main goal is to attract prospects to our business by creating original, engaging content. But one of the biggest things prospects are looking for is your personal knowledge. Are you sharing any of it? No matter your role in a company, you have a wealth of staffing and… Continue reading
Recently, I watched a presentation from marketing and customer service keynote speaker Jay Baer, and two statistics he shared stood out to me. 1. 91% of all B2B purchases are influenced by word of mouth 2. 50% of all word of mouth is online If those stats don’t make you nervous, congrats! You must… Continue reading
“Our job is not to create content. Our job is to change the world of the people who consume it.” – Andrea Fryrear, The Agile Marketer Unlike many forms of media and marketing, content marketing is, fundamentally, NOT about you or your business. I know it’s hard, we all like seeing our name and brand… Continue reading
Too often in staffing, all your time is spent doing the exact same thing in the exact same way it’s always been done. But sometimes, the best way to see new or better results is to try something entirely new. And that “something new” might have nothing to do with staffing… Take Domino’s Pizza for… Continue reading
Many times, we face the question: Can’t I just purchase a list of business owners/HR pros in our area who would be good candidates for email marketing? The answer is: No. A hard no. Like, omg, no, you really cannot do that. Not only could that list be a total bust, but you could land… Continue reading
Many staffing and recruiting agencies are hesitant to use email marketing. “Who reads email? What if it goes to their Junk folder? What if they block me?” Those concerns are valid, but unnecessary with a strong email marketing game plan, and a targeted list of recipients. You can see the efforts and return on investment… Continue reading
Besides good business practice, it’s imperative you know every name on your email marketing list. Not only because you want to build effective business relationships and use your marketing budget wisely, but because each contact you don’t actually know could cost you millions. This is especially true if your clients or candidates live outside the… Continue reading
We’ve all had them. A terrible customer service experience that left us fuming. After a three-day battle with an internet company, I have a few lessons in my back pocket that may benefit the staffing and recruiting industry. While you never want to deal with an upset client, candidate or customer, these tips will help… Continue reading
While many marketing trends will shape the outcome of your 2018 efforts, one of the biggest trends for email marketing is personalization. What Is Personalization, and Why Does It Matter? Personalization is targeting not only the email, but its content, to the reader. For staffing and recruiting agencies, this can offer a lot of opportunities…. Continue reading
