In the final episode of season three of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Paige Johnson, Digital Operations Coordinator at Pushing the Envelope.

The two dive deep into the world of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), breaking down the ins and outs of creating meaningful KPIs, aligning them with business goals, and using actionable insights to refine marketing efforts for better outcomes. The discussion covers various types of KPIs, including website metrics, social media engagement, email, advertising, and sales.

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Paige Johnson, Digital Operations Coordinator, and Tricia Mullis, Engagement Strategist, both at Pushing the Envelope.

They dive into the world of AI and copywriting, discussing misconceptions about AI, its limitations, and how it can be leveraged for business. Learn about the importance of educating AI tools like ChatGPT to ensure high-quality and authentic content. Explore best practices for using AI in social media captions, ad copy, and email subject lines, and when to avoid using AI for emotionally driven or high-stakes content. Tune in for valuable insights and tips to optimize your marketing strategy with AI.

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Ellie Marchiori, Creative Strategist at Pushing the Envelope.

The episode delves into the growing importance of short-form videos in marketing strategies. Tips on developing a solid strategy, consistency, equipment needs, and engaging with the community are shared, along with the significance of understanding platform demographics. Short form video is here to stay, offering valuable, and the two provide actionable advice for businesses looking to leverage this medium!

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Yliana Vilella, Communication Specialist at Pushing the Envelope.

The episode delves into the essentials of media training. Learn how to prepare for and ace media interviews, the importance of representing your business effectively, and practical tips on planning, preparing, and practicing. Discover best practices for attire, handling unexpected questions, building rapport with journalists, and much more to ensure your media interactions reflect positively on you and your brand.

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Jay Johnson, owner of Bubba’s Roadhouse and Saloon in Cape Coral, Florida.

The episode delves into the importance of networking and community relations for business growth, covering topics like effective networking, community engagement, balancing time commitments, and the impact of charitable involvement. The two also discuss the value of earned media, online networking techniques, and strategies for choosing the right networking opportunities.

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Mark Gordon, Managing Editor of Business Observer and journalist for nearly 30 years.

The episode explores the evolution and future of public relations (PR) and media relations, offers practical tips for working with media, and shares insights into future trends in the PR industry.

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Brian Tietz, a commercial and editorial photographer based in Fort Myers. 

The two dive into the world of visual storytelling, discussing the power of images in marketing and how to use photos and videos to enhance your brand’s story. 

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Bethany Chadwick Cordero, Digital Marketing & Design Coordinator at PTE. The two discuss how using influencer marketing can help grow your business.

The episode explores what influencer marketing actually is, tips and tricks for doing it the right way, and examples of good influencer partnerships.

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Paige Johnson, Marketing Assistant at PTE and a Meta Certified Media Buying Professional. The two discuss why the saying "if you build it, they will come" doesn't necessarily apply to digital marketing.

The episode explores ways to leverage paid strategies to grow your business, including advertising with Meta, LinkedIn campaign management, and Google pay-per-click.

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Ellie Marchiori, Digital Marketing Coordinator at PTE. The two discuss ORM and UGC—not alphabet soup, but two important ways to improve your brand and maintain a strong reputation and presence online.

The episode dives into what online reputation management and user-generated content are, and strategic ways to use both to help your business.

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Hannah Ramsey, Client Relations Specialist at PTE. The two discuss how you can build a high-performing marketing team to help grow your business.

The episode dives into deciding what marketing model works best for your business, determining what you’re looking for out of marketing, questions you should ask yourself or a marketing partner you’re considering, and more.

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Season 2 of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business is here! In this podcast, Samantha Scott, APR, President of Pushing the Envelope (PTE), a strategic marketing communication firm, takes listeners on a journey of all things marketing. She shares tried and true - and some new - marketing strategies that can help any business grow.

In this episode, Scott introduces what listeners can expect in the second season, including building a high-performing marketing team, user-generated content and online reputation management, paid and organic social tips and tools, influencers, leveraging public relations, and more. We'll also be welcoming in some new guests!

Have a question or feedback to share? Visit www.getpushing.com or one of our many social media channels. We look forward to hearing from you.

On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Paige Johnson, Digital Operations Coordinator at Pushing the Envelope.

They delve into the world of Search Engine Marketing (SEM), discussing the fundamental differences between organic SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and paid, best practices for optimizing your website, conducting keyword research, and integrating organic and paid strategies for maximum impact.

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Digital Marketing Specialist Tricia Mullis is back! She and Samantha Scott, APR., dive into the world of social media, and they discuss how it is used for marketing. 

Samantha and Tricia explain each social media platform, effective strategies, and creative execution. Tune in to learn all about social media's role in growing your business, or visit www.getpushing.com to contact the PTE team for help today!

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR., is joined by two PTE team members, Marketing Manager Patricia Crump and Communication Specialist Caitlyn Anderson, APR., to discuss crisis communication. 

Valuable information is shared in this episode, including how to effectively prepare for a crisis and how to respond if it occurs. Tune in to learn more, or visit www.getpushing.com to contact the PTE team for help today!

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR., is joined by Digital Marketing Specialist Tricia Mullis to discuss promoting companies through digital tools.

During this episode, Samantha and Tricia discuss how to use online marketing tools such as email, social media, and search engines to help promote and grow businesses. 

Tune in to learn more, or visit www.getpushing.com to contact the PTE team for help today!

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Samantha Scott, APR., returns for the fifth episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business. Together with Caitlyn Anderson, APR., the two discuss the art of storytelling and how companies can use it to engage their target audiences. 

This episode is filled with valuable intel on how to tell stories through social media, video content, and media relations. Tune in and learn how to leverage storytelling to grow your business!

If you need help, visit www.getpushing.com.

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Samantha Scott, APR., and Hannah Ramsey are back for another episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business. During this episode, the two discuss how to utilize marketing strategies and tactics to really make your business stand out among competitors.

While they focus on restaurants and bars, the two explain how the same concepts are applicable to other industries. Tune in for an inside look into the minds of marketing pros!

If you need help with your marketing, Pushing the Envelope is here for you. Contact us at getpushing.com. 

On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, host Samantha Scott, APR., and Marketing Manager Patricia Crump, discuss how to evaluate and adjust ongoing marketing efforts.

Marketing is an investment, and a return on that investment is important. Samantha and Patricia talk about how proper marketing requires constant evaluation and flexibility for adjustment when tactics aren't working.

Tune in to see how you can measure your current efforts. If you need help, Pushing the Envelope is here for you. 

On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Patricia Crump, Marketing Manager at PTE. The two discuss why reducing marketing efforts in economic uncertainty could harm your brand.

The episode examines marketing as an investment, consistency in tactics, and measuring success to determine a return on investment. Tune in and see for yourself why marketing is so valuable for your brand long-term!

For more information about this topic, see Pushing the Envelope's blog on their website.

Welcome to 1000 Ways to Market Your Business by Pushing the Envelope (PTE). 

In this new podcast, Samantha Scott, APR, President of Pushing the Envelope (PTE), a strategic marketing communication firm, takes listeners on a journey of all things marketing. She'll share tried and true - and some new - marketing strategies that can help any business grow.

In this first episode, Scott is joined by Hannah Ramsey, Client Relations Specialist at PTE. The duo discusses the secret sauce of strategic marketing -- Creativity + Strategy = Success. They dive deep into what this means and how you can use it to help your business grow.

Have a question or feedback to share? Visit GetPushing.com or one of our many social media channels. We look forward to hearing from you.

On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Bethany Chadwick Cordero, Graphic Designer at Pushing the Envelope.

Together, they discuss the art of crafting scroll-stopping content for social media, exploring the importance of visuals, platform-specific designs, and strategies to capture attention quickly. They delve into practical tips for maintaining brand consistency, using high-quality images, and leveraging free design tools.

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Lauren Bernaldo, APR, CPRC, current President of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association.

Together, they delve into the evolving landscape of public relations in the digital age. They discuss the critical role of media relations, the ethics of utilizing AI in PR, the growing influence of micro and nano influencers, and the strategic importance of storytelling.

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Jessica Walker, owner of Jess Lifestyle Marketing.

The two delve into the foundations and execution of successful multi-channel marketing campaigns, covering the importance of understanding your audience, strategic planning using the RPIE and GOST models, the significance of consistent messaging, and the essential practice of measuring impact. 

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Paige Johnson, Digital Operations Coordinator at Pushing the Envelope.

The two discuss how to make a big impact with a small marketing budget, providing valuable tips on setting realistic budgets, the importance of targeting the right audience, and leveraging low-cost strategies such as A/B testing, community engagement, and public relations.

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Ellie Marchiori, Creative Strategist at Pushing the Envelope.

The two discuss the intricacies of creating a successful marketing funnel,  breaking it down into four key stages: awareness, consideration, conversion, and loyalty. They delve into strategies for making each stage effective, share real-life examples, and highlight the importance of relationship nurturing and consistency across channels for achieving meaningful ROI.

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Tricia Mullis, Engagement Strategist at Pushing the Envelope.

The two discuss the essential do's and don'ts of content planning, covering the importance of balancing structured content calendars with the flexibility to adapt to trends and events. The discussion delves into creating a strategy that prioritizes high-quality content, using data to guide decisions, and knowing when to repurpose successful content.

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On this episode of 1000 Ways to Market Your Business, Samantha Scott, APR, is joined by Kinfay Moroti, Storytelling Strategist at Better Together.

Learn why storytelling is crucial for both businesses and nonprofits, how to effectively communicate your "why," and tips on integrating emotion into your marketing strategy. This episode covers everything from creating an engaging brand narrative to the importance of consistent visual storytelling and measuring campaign success. 

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