Running a business involves a host of responsibilities to make the company a success, including managing money, customers, technology and marketing. However, what goes into your website and your email outreach to your customers are probably among the most crucial areas, which also may be one of the most commonly overlooked or dismissed. Following a…
In today’s online world, blogging has taken on increased importance as everyone from Fortune 500 companies to small-town mom-and-pop shops seek to expand their digital reach and ultimately improve their bottom line. After initially serving as an online venue for folks to share their feelings, thoughts and opinions to their followers, blogging has grown immensely…
Industry-specific jargon can hinder successful and productive communication. As a graphic and web designer, I find myself explaining similar concepts over and over. What is apparent to me, is not always obvious to clients so here are a few tips to help you better communicate with your designer. And who knows? Maybe you know more…
As a business owner, especially one looking to expand your brand, it can be exciting to receive messages that “you’ve been shortlisted for an article of top companies” or that “you’ve been chosen to be featured in an article.” As a PR executive, I receive emails like this for my clients on a daily basis.…
Ever heard the phrase “purpose is the new digital?” It’s the idea that purpose will fundamentally change the dynamics of brands in the marketplace, just as digital has transformed the way brands and consumers interact, purchase and sell. Purpose-driven marketing is nothing new. According to the Nielsen 2015 Global Sustainability Report, two out of three…
Who needs media training? Talking to the media seems simple enough, right? You may have an expert opinion on a hot topic in the news and the media wants your perspective. But you open your mouth and talk over the reporter’s (and audience’s) head, you keep babbling and never get to the point or your…
In the wake of data breaches affecting millions of users at Facebook and Equifax, data protection and privacy is a growing concern for consumers, businesses and legislators. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, will be the first piece of legislation to impact data protection on a global scale…
This spring is an exciting season for new growth at MAPRagency. While we have a 27-year history in Boulder, as well as offices in Denver since 2016, this spring we opened an office in Fort Collins!
Break it down. Whether it’s an analysis, a set of instructions, terminology, tips and tricks, a “how-to” or even company values, how are you going to deliver the information to your audience? As time progresses, the human attention span lessens.
Oh, the typos you’ll see — even on the best websites. While advances in technology have opened the door to a number of improvements that make our lives easier and more simple, some of these technological breakthroughs have made us lazier.
