Keep it Perpetual

Principle #3: Out-&-Out Marketing is Perpetual or “Marketing Uninterrupted”  A golfer can’t walk up to the tee on the first hole, hit and amazing shot, and say “That was great! See you in the club house!” That great shot has to be followed with shot after shot until an entire 18 holes have been played.…

Keep it Disciplined

Principle #2: Out-&-Out Marketing is Disciplined We’ve all made New Year’s resolutions, only to be back to our old habits and routines by February 1. What keeps us from sticking with our plans year after year? It’s not that our intentions aren’t true – it’s that we lack the discipline to stick to them. With…

What is Out-&-Out Marketing®?

What is “Out-&-Out Marketing®?” For the next several weeks, we’ll explore this exclusive, trademarked DiMalanta Design marketing strategy in detail, providing tips to help any small to midsize business employ it. In a sentence, Out-&-Out Marketing® is implementing simple, disciplined, perpetual marketing strategies that are targeted, relevant and personal. Out-&-Out Marketing® is an approach that…

What is Content Marketing?

Content Marketing 101 You may have heard the term “content marketing” but not been quite sure what it means. Maybe you’ve ignored it, because, as a small business owner, you can’t imagine adding one more thing to your already too long to do list. The good news is, you’ve probably been doing some form or…

The 5 Things That Make A Great Website

People are always asking us what are the must-have items for a great website? The answers are easier than you might think. You’ve probably visited to a not-so-great website before. Maybe a restaurant site without a menu or hours? Or a shopping site with a checkout that never lets you know you’ve completed your order?…

New and Improved

We all love that new car smell; the feeling after we get our hair cut, house cleaned, or car washed.  Things can feel new and improved, even if they really aren’t.  It feels refreshing and energizes us.  Sometimes a minor change does the trick like planting flowers, cutting the lawn, or moving the furniture around.…

Your “Monkey Paw”

One would argue that no matter what you role is in any company, one of your primary responsibilities is to always promote the brand to those on the outside.  Each of us interacts in some what with the public.  From the person who answers the phone, to the person who handles invoices or inventory.  We…

Online Reviews

Online reviews.  We can love them or we can despise them, especially if it has anything to do with our business.  With the advent of social media, the opportunity for people to share information with others has never been easier – from Google and Yelp, to Angie’s List and Foursquare.  But how do we really…

Being Tactical vs Strategic

I was fortunate to find myself at a recent event whose keynote speaker’s topic highlighted the top areas in business to improve our organizations and our roles within them.  The room was filled with not only business owners, but management, sales support, marketing, business development, and directors.  That was a great sign as I knew…

Tips to Maximize a Networking Event

Going to networking events is a part of any business professionals life.  Networking events come in the form of: Business After Hours Referral Marketing Groups Lead Exchanges Chamber Events Trade Shows Luncheons Award Ceremonies But did you know there are ways to more effectively maximize your time at networking events? Ways to better engage with…