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Social Media Growing at Every Age

social marketing ladySocial media use is rapidly growing across all demographics. Current studies show that 73% of online adults now use a social network of some kind, and 42% are using multiple social networks. 92% of internet users ages 18 to 29 log into a social network daily. Even among seniors 65 and older, social networking use is at 38%. Great social media enhances the response rate of direct mail, and with the huge numbers of consumers interacting on social media platforms, it’s imperative that companies begin to use these as part of their multi-channel marketing campaigns if they haven’t already.

Due to growing demand and a natural extension of service strategy for our clients, BEB has taken on social media in all its many forms! Both established and new companies are benefiting from the use of social media, and growing their customer base through engagement! Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn allow us to reach out to existing customers and prospects in a friendly and informative way, as well as keeping up to date with the latest technologies available!

The Bureau Social Media GraphThe Bureau Social Media Graph

The Bureau: BIG DATA ISSUE is in!

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In Your Mailbox – Fall Seminar Series

This summer we conducted four, one-hour seminars that focused on marketing your business. Each of the four classes “sold out” and each were rated by the attendees as “excellent”. We were asked to offer the classes again, and we listened!

Classes are limited to 8 people to allow for lively interaction and more personalized learning. Cost is only $20/per person, per session or $75/per person for all four classes. Lunch is included.   Look in your mailbox for our latest mailing promoting this series.  These classes are popular and fill quickly!  Click here for details of each class, schedules and registration.

2014-09-17 Fall Classes

FALL SEMINAR SERIES KICKS OFF

FALL VIDEO BUGThis summer we conducted, four, one-hour seminars that focused on marketing your business.  Each of the four classes “Sold-Out” and each were rated by the attendees as “excellent”.  We were asked to offer the classes again, and we listened!

Classes are limited to 8 people to allow for lively interaction and more personalized learning.  Cost is only $20/per person, per session or $75/per person for all four classes.  Lunch is included.  Click here for details and registration.

BLOGGING CLASS BUTTONNEXT CLASS: Tuesday, September 30th

SOCIAL MEDIA BUTTONNEXT CLASS: Tuesday, October 7th

DIRECT MAIL - EMAIL BUTTONNEXT CLASS: Tuesday, October 14th

SEO BUTTONNEXT CLASS: Tuesday, October 21st

SEO Seminar Hits A Home Run

Wow! Thank You!

Once again, 100% of the attendees to our Marketing for Small Business Series completed a survey, and once again, 100% rated the class EXCELLENT!

100% said they would recommend the class to a colleague or friend and 100% rated the interaction as excellent too.

So many great participants in our Series

So many great participants in our Series

Check out the responses to the question; what was good about the seminar?

• Well prepared
• The presentation
• I’m a visual learner so the slide show worked great!
• Very precise info
• Effective, easy to implement ideas
• Information Provided
• In depth education on SEO and key tips to increase rankings

Special Thanks to Jeremiah Mohr and John Horrell of Siteboxpro for guest speaking.  You guys did a fantastic job and they have agreed to guest teach for the upcoming Fall Seminars too!  Check out Siteboxpro by clicking here.

Yesterday’s meeting marked the final of the four Summer Seminar Series. Each of the four classes “sold out” and each were rated “excellent” by the attendees. We have been asked to offer the classes again; and we listened!

Lively interaction was a highlight of the series.  Here's our Ro Royall talking about social media

Lively interaction was a highlight of the series. Here’s our Ro Royall talking about social media

Classes will resume in the fall, the first on Blogging will commence September 30th. We’ll keep you apprised of dates and times for all four classes in the coming week.

Participants asked us to offer further education classes as well. We will construct additional, more in depth classes using the theme of “How To:” (How to Tweet, How to write a blog, etc.) and anticipate execution of the curriculum in the 4th quarter of this year. Again, we’ll keep you posted.

In the meantime, thank you, to all of the wonderful participants and amazing companies for participating in our inaugural Summer Seminar Series and Happy Marketing!

 

Blogging Seminar a Smashing Success

BEB had a great kick off to our 4-part Summer Seminar Series yesterday! Our first class on Blogging sold out!

SEE WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT - BLOGGING

*Quotes taken directly from participant survey of class

71% of our participants completed a survey and 100% rated the class Excellent. Thank you! The class was received so well that we reached capacity for our Summer Seminar on Social Media!

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If you’re interested in attending our next blogging class, it’s on Wednesday, October 29th.  Click here for details and registration.

 

 

 

Response Rates: Direct Mail – e-Mail

2014-04-09 blogTHE NUMBERS

4.4% Response rate for targeted direct mail, compared to e-mail’s rate of 0.12%

79% Consumers who act on direct mail immediately versus 45% who do the same with e-mail

35% Direct Mail’s success rate for new customer acquisition

*an excerpt from the Direct Mail Marketing Essential Guide 2014 published by dmnews