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Google is constantly updating their Ads service to stay competitive and to bring businesses the most value. Their message through all of these changes is clear; they want to make it simple to build, maintain, and be successful in running ads. Google’s goal is to give businesses the best ads experience for their money. Here … Read more
By now, we’ve all heard the phrase, “content is king.” Content is what influences consumers and companies to make decisions on anything from where they buy their groceries to what company will provide their supply chain services. Content is a powerful component in any marketing strategy, and here’s why: 47% of buyers viewed 3-5 pieces … Read more
No matter what business you may be in, your marketing technology stack is a critical part of your success and is a big determining factor in the effectiveness of your advertising and marketing efforts. What is a marketing technology stack and why does it matter? What Is A Marketing Technology Stack? What Are Its Components? … Read more
Pain Points Vs. Products Which are you selling? It may seem like an insignificant difference, but the best sales teams don’t actually aim to “sell products” but rather solve problems. Which sounds more appealing to you? – “Buy my product!” – “Dealing with a headache? This is what’s causing that pain…” Why vs. What One of the biggest … Read more
In the digital age, consumers want to connect with a company as soon as they come across their website. 44% of B2B consumers say the main reason they abandon websites is because there’s no contact info immediately visible. What better way to connect than with a chatbot? 22% (11 out of 50) of the fastest-growing … Read more
If you’re in the B2B marketing industry, you may be wondering what innovations and trends are likely to occur in 2019. We’ve put together a list of the trends that we think will be the most significant in the New Year. 1. An Account-Based Marketing & Sales Approach Account-based marketing (ABM) has been a hot … Read more
One of the most common questions that we’re asked by people new to pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is whether their budget is better spent on advertising on Facebook or on the Google Ads platform. And, most of the time, our answer is the same; “It depends on what your goals are!” Both platforms can be great … Read more
In social media marketing, the hashtag is one of the most powerful tools you have in your marketing arsenal. With a hashtag, you can easily tag photos and posts to make them easier to browse, build buzz, and connect with individuals and businesses all over the world. But how do you use them correctly and … Read more
“Begin with the end in mind” is one of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in the famous Stephen Covey’s bestseller. In its simple form, it refers to always having the image of the end of something (in his case, your life) as your frame of reference to evaluate everything else. It’s about starting … Read more
When we think about increasing our close rates, we often look at new sales techniques, advanced software, or strategies that can help us sell more effectively. But very few of us explore the backend of the process. However, the proposal process is absolutely essential for a quick sale. Negotiations and proposals that drag out too … Read more
Grey Matter was recently recognized by Inc. as one of the most successful companies in America over a 3-year period. Only 5,000 companies make the Inc. 5000 list each year.
Grey Matter was also named the 4th fastest-growing business in the Greater Cincinnati area over a 2-year period across all business size categories by the Cincinnati Business Courier.
