Getting Started with Instagram Explore Ads

People go to Instagram’s Explore page when they’re looking to discover something new. They’re usually trying to find new and interesting content from people and brands that they aren’t already following. The bottom line is that it’s an engaged audience of people interested in having new experiences and connecting with new brands. Why You Should… Continue reading Getting Started with Instagram Explore Ads

Should I Still Use Hashtags on My Instagram Account?

Hashtags on Instagram are still an effective way to get your posts found on Instagram. A hashtag is a word or short phrase with a pound (#) sign in front of it. They’re used on Instagram and other platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to group posts by topics. On Instagram, they can be added… Continue reading Should I Still Use Hashtags on My Instagram Account?

Account Based Marketing: The Key to More Qualified B2B Leads

If you’re spending a lot of time trying to sell to unqualified leads, it may be time to implement account based marketing (ABM). It’s one of the most effective B2B marketing and sales strategies. This approach combines targeted marketing with sales, which can help you communicate effectively with high-value accounts.  As higher quality prospects are… Continue reading Account Based Marketing: The Key to More Qualified B2B Leads

Things to Consider Before Hiring a Marketing Firm

Thinking about outsourcing your marketing? It’s a decision that makes sense for many businesses because it frees you up to do the things that you’re good at. If you hire a marketing agency, you’re trusting them to build your brand for you, so it’s not a decision that can be rushed. Before you hire a… Continue reading Things to Consider Before Hiring a Marketing Firm

Reasons Small Businesses Should Hire a Marketing Agency

Many small businesses struggle with whether to do their own marketing or hire outside help. While you understand that marketing is needed if you want to attract customers, you may not fully grasp what’s involved in creating and following a strategic marketing plan. A marketing agency can help you create a marketing plan that generates… Continue reading Reasons Small Businesses Should Hire a Marketing Agency

How to Prepare Your Email Marketing Strategy for Apple’s Mail Privacy Protection

Apple’s June 7th announcement on mail privacy protection is giving marketers a heads up that changes to the effectiveness of email marketing may be ahead. A “Mail Privacy Protection” tab is a new feature to be added within the mail app of iOS15 and iPadOS 15 as well as watchOS8 and macOS Monterey. It will… Continue reading How to Prepare Your Email Marketing Strategy for Apple’s Mail Privacy Protection

Why Corporate Brands Should Partner with Softline Solutions

We Know the Complexities of Building Brands Whether your company is just getting started building a brand from the ground up or you’re an established national enterprise brand, Softline Solutions can help. We can show you how to build a bridge between the product or service you have to offer and the audience you’re trying… Continue reading Why Corporate Brands Should Partner with Softline Solutions

How Small Businesses Can Benefit from Outsourcing

When you are running a small business, at some point you realize that you just can’t do it all. You don’t have the time or the talent to do every task that’s required to run a business, and the solution is outsourcing. If you don’t outsource, your business may not grow as quickly as it… Continue reading How Small Businesses Can Benefit from Outsourcing

5 Signs It’s Time to Outsource Your Marketing

You and your team know your company better than anyone, but does that mean you should take care of marketing your business? Think about the many possible strategies that you could pursue to market your business along with the time and money you’d have to invest to master them. It’s not realistic that you can… Continue reading 5 Signs It’s Time to Outsource Your Marketing