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A Year In Review: Advertising Trends of 2018

The year is almost coming to an end, which makes it the perfect time to take a look at some of the most popular advertising trends that caught on in 2018. The following are not only some of the most popular advertising trends of the year, but also some of the most effective ones that….

Stevens and Tate Named Top Ad Agency in 2018 By Clutch.co!

Whether you’re looking for a commercial or a full on marketing campaign, our team at Stevens and Tate has been offering the best solutions to our partners since our start in 1992. As a B2B service company, we recognize that our success stems from the success of our partners, and that is why we aim….

Creating Successful Holiday Marketing Campaigns

Businesses tend to put extra effort into their advertising campaigns during the holiday season. While this is in part because people are buying gifts for one another, which means that there’s a general spike in sales, it’s also because Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become national institutions in themselves, a time when people search….

What’s Trending In Marketing For December 2018

This week in inbound marketing we look at Pinterest’s new carousel ad feature and Foursquare’s new way to measure a tv advertisement’s offline impact on store visits. Read more on the changes and marketing trends for this past month. Noteworthy Marketing News How Small Businesses Can Compete With Amazon This Holiday Season Amazon is convenient for the….

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5 Examples for Great Social Media Branding

Large brands such as Coca-Cola and McDonalds have the necessary budgets to invest in A-list influencers and over-the-top Super Bowl commercials. The same cannot be said for startups and small-business struggling to make ends meet. This, however, won’t stop a smart marketer from taking a note or few from the best. Whether it’s a clever….

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Using Lead Scoring to Identify Your Best Prospects

Although one of your main goals should be to capture as many potential leads as possible, it’s worth mentioning that not all leads are the same. Some leads are more qualified than others–and the last thing you’ll want to do is waste time trying to nurture low-quality leads when there may be other prospects that….

Which Is Best For Me?: Growth Driven Design vs. Traditional Web Design

Both growth-driven design and traditional web design can be successful if you implement them effectively. The biggest difference between them is that a traditional website is built all at once, while growth driven design evolves. This makes a growth driven design more adaptable to the changing needs of your business, your customers, and technology. A….

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What’s Trending in Marketing For November 2018

Businesses that stay up to date with all the latest marketing trends and news are more likely to see success due to the ability to adjust their marketing strategies accordingly as a result. As such, we like to highlight marketing news and trends every month as well as provide a bit of insight on how….

What’s Trending in Marketing For October 2018

There’s a lot going on this October in the marketing world, from the waves Nike has made with its new advertising campaign to the addition of new features to social channels such as Twitter and LinkedIn. Read on to find out more about this month’s marketing trends. Noteworthy Marketing News Nike’s controversial Colin Kaepernick ad….

Mobile Marketing Trends To Keep Track Of In 2018

Mobile marketing has taken its place over the past few years as one of the most important marketing strategies that you can implement. This should be no surprise, considering the fact that mobile devices accounted for almost 50 percent of the world’s web page views last year. Because of this, it’s important that you keep….