Posts by: Mackenzie Froese 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
When you send an email, specifically one to a large group of recipients, there are many possible outcomes. You might get people opening the email, clicking on it, calling you to follow up, or taking other actions. However, one common outcome that causes some confusion is an “email bounce.” What the heck is an email… Continue reading
In a candidate-driven market, like we’re facing now, letting good candidates slip through the cracks is simply not an option. And when you want to place top candidates in better positions, it makes sense to reach out to your current candidate database. Whether they’re currently employed or actively seeking work, these people are only an… Continue reading
If you haven’t started an email marketing program by now, 2018 is the time to dive in head-first! As we’ve already mentioned, email marketing continues to drive the highest return on investment of any marketing outlet – a reported $38 earned for every $1 spent. So, if you want to tap into this ROI machine,… Continue reading
There’s no denying it; our world now is a controversial one. It’s impossible to watch the news or check our social media feeds without hearing about someone who lost their job – and credibility – because of their actions. And while your company is hopefully far and away from any serious scandal, there’s no way… Continue reading
Now, wait. Before you start asking why you get an invoice from Haley Marketing, I don’t mean that there is no cost to a marketing program. (I know, semantics.) What I’m saying is that a good marketing program provides enough return on investment that you make back not only what you’re spending … but more!… Continue reading
What should we be doing on social media? How should our website function? These are two of the most common questions we receive at Haley Marketing. While we’re happy to cater a custom social media or website strategy for your business, you can use this simple checklist to see if you’re doing enough on your… Continue reading
