Both email and social media are important parts of your marketing efforts. Your students likely use social media daily, and they check their email daily too. Email has been around for forever and is an established way of communicating with your students. But research has shown that social media is not just a fad—it’s here … Continue reading
How do you turn negative reviews into a positive experience? Bad reviews don’t have to result in loss of business. This is your chance to retain customers. Use it as an opportunity to attract more customers. When life hands you lemons…get ready to whip up a batch of lemonade! Learn how to turn those bad … Continue reading
Social media seems to be the customer’s outlet to the world. People can say anything they want. Do you respond to all the posts on your social media sites? The good, the bad, and the downright ugly? The way you respond is important because it shows how you handle business. And yes, you should always … Continue reading
How to Market to Younger Generations Millennials are probably the most criticized of the generations to date. They were born in the crossroads of the internet vs the baby boomers. They’re always on their phones, live in the digital world, and have different values. But that’s why we love them because we’ve learned a lot … Continue reading
This month we’ve discussed who’s using what social media platforms and what types of content to post on each. Are you ready to start posting? Here’s some of our ideas to help you get started! Have you ever seen a social media post that looked more like a blog post? Perfect for those who have … Continue reading
Oh the wonderful world of social media. It is one of the most affordable forms of marketing available. Social media marketing gives you increased exposure, especially to students who spend a good portion of their day checking social media. According to lyfemarketing.com, “people are spending 20-40% more on companies that are using social media.” And … Continue reading
Though millennials have a reputation for constantly being on their phones, people of all ages use social media. We already know that we can use social media to influence shopping decisions. Learning what generation is using what form of social media will help you cater to your students and other customers. Every time a new … Continue reading
![30 Days of Social Media Content [Infographic]](https://retailconnection.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/thinkstockphotos-500887709.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "30 Days of Social Media Content [Infographic]")
It’s important to keep your content fresh to drive engagement with students. Sometimes it can be a struggle to create a constant stream of relevant content – we get it. That’s why we’ve compiled a lineup of topic ideas to get you through the month. Keep this list handy and use it as a tool … Continue reading
![Tips and Tricks: 6 Ways to Market to Gen Z on Social Media [Infographic]](https://retailconnection.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/thinkstockphotos-537307070.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "Tips and Tricks: 6 Ways to Market to Gen Z on Social Media [Infographic]")
As digital natives, Generation Z is more active on social media than any other generation before them. Gen Z actually enjoys shopping in brick-and-mortar stores, but their purchase decisions are greatly influenced by their online searches. To score the sale, make sure your marketing is prominent on the platforms they are already searching on. Tailor … Continue reading
