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23Jul 2021 by Bob Cargill No Comments

Marketing is Every Employee’s Job

Business, Communications, Marketing, Social Media

I’ve always believed that every employee is a marketer to some extent, especially when it comes to using social media on behalf of his or her employer. Employees need education and empowerment, of course, for which the company’s marketing team should be responsible. But once they’re properly trained, they can help amplify their employer’s messaging, helping to get the word out to an exponentially larger audience. This is collaboration. This is cooperation. This is a coordinated effort between every member of a team. This is any employee of any organization possibly making the difference between the success and failure of a campaign. Does your organization have this every-employee-is-a-marketer mindset? Do you contribute to, support or lead your company’s marketing efforts? P.S. Thanks to Norman Guadagno, CMO at Acoustic, by the…

07Jul 2021 by Bob Cargill No Comments

Five Quick Marketing Tips from My Podcast

Advertising, Branding, Business, Communications, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media

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30Jun 2021 by Bob Cargill No Comments

PR and Corporate Communications with Maura FitzGerald

Boston, Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations

In this episode of Bob Cargill's Marketing Show, Episode 131, I talk to Maura FitzGerald, Co-Founder and Partner at V2 Communications, a Boston-based public relations and digital communications firm. During our conversation, we touch upon the challenges that businesses have faced during the pandemic, the importance of a solid internal communications program, hiring practices, employee empowerment and much more. About Maura FitzGerald Maura is one of Boston’s most seasoned public relations veterans. With decades of experience and not one, but two, high-growth PR agencies under her belt, Maura was the 2019 recipient of Boston PR Club’s John J. Molloy Crystal Bell Lifetime Achievement Award. Over her career, Maura successfully founded and grew one of the premier U.S. brands in strategic technology communications, FitzGerald Communications. Under Maura’s direction, the agency immediately…

12Jun 2021 by Bob Cargill No Comments

3 Ways to Succeed on Social Media

Social Media

1️⃣You want to be much more personable than promotional on social media. 2️⃣You want to be much more inspirational than promotional on social media. 3️⃣You want to be much more educational than promotional on social media. If you want to be successful on social media, you want to be talking much less about yourself and much more about others.

17May 2021 by Bob Cargill

The 2021 American Marketing Association Leadership Summit

Leadership, Marketing

I had such a ridiculously awesome time this past weekend (May 13-15) providing the social media coverage of FLEX, the 2021 American Marketing Association Leadership Summit. It was such an incredibly inspirational virtual event that brought together AMA professional chapter leaders from all over the country for networking, learning, celebrating and so much more. Co-chaired by American Marketing Association Cincinnati's Gina Bonar and AMA Houston's – BJ Gerjes, both of whom were absolutely fantastic in their roles, the Leadership Summit was an energetic, enthusiastic educational experience for countless reasons. Ordinarily, I would have used a good, old-fashioned selfie stick and phone to take pictures of everybody, but this was a virtual event, of course. So instead, here are a few great group screenshots I captured along the way - How…

05May 2021 by Bob Cargill

The Social in Social Media

Branding, Marketing, Social Media

Don’t automate everything you share on social media. Don’t be all business, either. Be all human. Share your feelings and opinions, not just news and information. Show what’s going on in your life and the lives of your colleagues, not just what you have to market and sell. Be there for your audience, those who are following you and supporting you. Give them as much attention as they give you, even more. Listen to them and engage with them. Praise them and thank them. Help them as much as possible. Don’t overlook the importance of the social in social media.

18Apr 2021 by Bob Cargill

What’s What in Social Media with Angela Pitter

Branding, LinkedIn, Marketing, Podcast, Social Media

In this episode of my podcast, episode 123, I talk to Angela Pitter about marketing, social media and more. About Angela Pitter Angela Pitter is Founder and CEO at LiveWire Collaborative, a digital marketing consultancy. LiveWire Collaborative helps business owners and executives to tap into digital marketing solutions that unleash their brand’s full potential and to use social media to connect, collaborate, and convert their target communities. Angela is a highly sought-after speaker who was previously featured on the TV series Chronicle, WCVB, and has personally trained thousands of CEOs, business owners, and consultants worldwide on their signature LinkedIn Influencer system. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds both her M.S. in Administration and B.S. in Computer Engineering from Boston University. Angela currently serves on the Board…

02Apr 2021 by Bob Cargill

The Importance of Networking

Direct Marketing, Marketing, New England Direct Marketing Association

Having worked in the marketing industry for so long, I've learned a lot of lessons - some the hard way - about how to succeed in business. In fact, that's the focus of the book I hope to have published soon, 20 Jobs, 20 Lessons. It's about 70,000 words on my experiences in the job world since 1983 and my perspectives on an industry which has changed dramatically during that time. One of the biggest lessons I've learned is the importance of #networking and getting involved in trade associations. Whenever I'm asked for advice from people new to the field, I always tell them how beneficial it's been to my career to belong to such outstanding organizations as the New England Direct Marketing Association and the American Marketing Association Boston.…

14Mar 2021 by Bob Cargill

Marketing During the Pandemic and Beyond with Helen Pinchanski

Advertising, Branding, Business, Marketing, Social Media

In this episode of my podcast, I talk to Strategy Consultant, Purpose Marketing Strategist and Digital and Customer Experience Advisor, Helen Pinchanski, about marketing and social media during the pandemic and beyond. Helen is a fellow member of the board of directors of AMA Boston, a marketing industry colleague and a good friend. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to her areas of expertise and a great conversationalist, as you will hear. Watch. Listen. Enjoy.