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Social Media & SEO
Articles from the team about best practices for SEO, social media, and the like


Why Most Influencer Marketing Can't Prove It Worked
Influencer marketing budgets are growing, but most brands still measure views, likes and reach instead of actual sales. Here’s why proving influencer marketing ROI requires better tracking.

Chris Fischer
Sep 254 min read


Vanity Metrics vs. Sales: Why Knowing Your Audience Matters More Than Reaching a Big One
Big audiences can look impressive, but reach alone does not drive sales. Here’s why the right audience, strong targeting and measurable ROI matter more than follower counts and engagement.

Chris Fischer
Sep 214 min read


Content Half-Life: Why Attention Decays, and What to Build for Each Kind of Audience
Learn why content loses attention at different rates across platforms, and how to build differently for passive and earned audiences throughout the customer journey.

Chris Fischer
Sep 135 min read


Content Creator vs. Filmmaker
What’s the real difference between a content creator and a filmmaker? It’s not the camera or the gear. It’s whether the video starts with a business strategy, a defined audience and a clear plan for how the finished work will drive results.

Chris Fischer
Sep 94 min read


Restaurant Marketing Strategy: Where Social Media Actually Fits in the Dining Decision
Every vertical in this series has found social media sitting late in the decision, as a final check rather than a first exposure. Restaurants are the exception. New data from diners and operators shows social now drives real Discovery for younger, high-frequency guests, and that changes how restaurant marketing budgets should be built.

Chris Fischer
Sep 34 min read


Senior Living Marketing Strategy: Where Social Media Actually Fits in a Family's Decision
Senior living decisions are rarely made from a single ad or social media post. Learn where social media actually fits in a family’s research process and how communities can use it to build trust, stay visible, and support the decision from first impression to final tour.

Chris Fischer
Aug 313 min read


Winery Marketing Strategy: Where Social Media Actually Fits in the Tasting Room Decision
For wineries and tasting rooms, social media matters, but it is rarely the entire marketing strategy. From Google search and local discovery to brand storytelling, reviews and the tasting room experience itself, the strongest winery marketing builds trust before the visit and gives guests a reason to return.

Chris Fischer
Aug 264 min read


Healthcare Marketing Strategy: Why AI and Reviews Now Outrank Referrals and Google Search
Healthcare marketing is changing fast. New research shows AI tools and online reviews are increasingly shaping how patients choose doctors, often ahead of traditional referrals and Google Search. Here’s what practices should prioritize to stay visible, credible and competitive.

Chris Fischer
Aug 244 min read


Why Social Media Ads Don't Work Like They Used To (And What Actually Does)
Social media advertising has changed. As feeds become more crowded and targeting tools become available to everyone, simply putting an ad in front of the right audience is no longer enough. Research shows creative quality plays a much bigger role in advertising performance than most marketers realize. Here’s why better creative, stronger ideas, and smarter budget allocation matter more than ever.

Chris Fischer
Aug 203 min read


Where Do Customers Actually Find Your Business? (Probably Not Social Media)
Customers rarely discover a business through social media first. Learn how search, reviews, websites, and social media work together across the real customer journey.

Chris Fischer
Aug 174 min read


What Is Fractional Marketing Capacity? Getting Specialist Work Done Without a Full-Time Hire
Not every marketing need requires a full-time hire. Fractional marketing capacity gives businesses access to specialized video, design, web, and social media expertise sized to the work they actually need.

Chris Fischer
Aug 105 min read


How to Win Your Local Rankings
Local rankings can make the difference between winning a new customer or losing them to a competitor. Learn how Google Business Profile management, reviews, website strategy, and local SEO help Oregon businesses improve visibility, drive clicks, and turn searches into customers.

Dylan Frederick
Jul 82 min read


How to Tank Your Brand (and Other Lessons to Learn from the Missteps of Others)
Want to learn how not to build your brand? Here’s what failure looks like and how it quietly tanks success.

Jessica Chambers
Feb 284 min read


The Power, Efficiency and Flexibility of Integrated Production
Why do some marketing campaigns run smoothly while others miss the mark? The answer may be integrated production. This blog breaks down how housing creative, production, and post all under one roof leads to faster timelines, budget efficiency, and campaigns that stay true to the original vision—from concept to final cut.

Devon Lyon
Aug 15, 20242 min read


Media Relations 101: Tips for Getting Your Story Published
Getting media coverage takes more than sending a press release—it requires strategy, relevance, and relationships. This blog breaks down how to craft compelling, journalist-friendly press releases and how to pitch stories that actually get picked up in today’s crowded media landscape.

Tayleranne Bray
Jul 23, 20242 min read


Leaving Your Fingerprints: A Brand Story
Your brand is more than a logo—it's your business’s unique fingerprint. This article outlines key steps to building a strong brand identity, from knowing your “why” to crafting your story, connecting with your audience, and staying relevant in a changing market.

Jessica Chambers
May 14, 20243 min read


Marketing Lessons Learned at 2am
Could Aladdin be the ultimate sales pitch? This blog dives into the art of storytelling in marketing, using Seth Godin’s principles and Disney fan theories to show how a compelling narrative builds trust, sparks emotion, and drives customer action.

Jessica Chambers
Oct 3, 20233 min read

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