Contests

Giveaways, photo contests, “I Spy” games, caption contests… do they boost your social presence, increase sales or encourage online engagement with customers? The answer is yes! Not only do they offer a cost-effective marketing strategy, but they can also give you valuable information about your customer base. A contest must be well crafted to excite … Read more

Five Ways to Engage Your Customers Online

If you work in marketing, you probably know the value of meaningful interaction with your customers. It keeps people engaged with your products and your brand. But, interacting authentically online can be tough. Competition is intense for a customer’s attention. And the internet can sometimes feel impersonal. So, here are a few ideas to create … Read more

How Will 2023 Change Marketing for Your Small Business?

Happy New Year from The Octane Agency! We love kicking off the year with our predictions in Digital Marketing. The evolution of the digital space has been changing at an ever-increasing pace. Here are a few things we think you will be seeing in 2023. Creators Marketplace use skyrockets If your business wants to interact … Read more

Should Business Leaders Make Political Statements?

Does it seem like lately more and more companies are publicly taking sides in political debates? We think so too. Many business leaders have been weighing in on their political opinions in very public ways. And often, these public statements have both positive and negative reactions from the public. So, if you are a small … Read more

Should Your Business Use Social Listening Software?

Social Listening is one of the most valuable marketing strategy tools for your business. If your Metro Atlanta business is not using social listening software, this information is for you. We will cover what it is, how to use it, and how to get it.  What is Social Listening? Social listening tracks different social media … Read more

What marketing trends can your business expect for 2022? 

The past two years, 2020 and 2021, have completely reshaped the online marketplace. The global pandemic made people dependent on ecommerce much more quickly than most experts anticipated. But we are only now beginning to get a full picture of what those shifts in behavior mean for customers. Here are a few things we think … Read more

Should Your Small Business Use Affiliate Marketing?

Affiliate Marketing is growing in social media marketing. The truth is, it’s a new spin on an old idea: that ordinary people are the best people to spread the news about your business. In the old days, businesses offered referral discounts to avid customers. The new spin? Social media gives referral marketing new power. And, … Read more