Who Made the Most of May 2016?
Across the USA May Furniture sales results have been a bit choppy. At R&A Marketing, however, we are pleased to announce a nice sales up-tick for our clients. We credit this success to a steady approach to holiday weekends: create a nice holiday presence. but also let a consistency of targeted media placement throughout the […]
The One Person You Need to Fire ASAP… YOURSELF!
Sam Walton. Bill Gates. Steve Jobs. These giants within the world of commerce and retail have something pretty important in common: they led their businesses to great success. All of them realized at a young age that they were the driving force that determined whether their companies would be a success or a failure. So […]
Get to Know Your Audience
The best marketing campaigns resonate emotionally with a targeted audience. When we plan events for our clients, we know we have to understand the mindset of the consumer who will best identify with our client’s brand in order to craft a message that speaks directly to their needs. To do this, we send information about […]
Marketing Goals for Your Second Quarter
When finalizing events for the upcoming quarter, it’s important to define specific goals that will help you reach the sales that you want and the market penetration that will help you grow your business in the future. These are goals that we are using at R&A to be proactive about next quarter’s marketing efforts Utilize […]
Marketing to Millennials: A Step-by-Step Guide
At roughly a quarter of the US population, millennials represent $1.3 trillion in annual buying power (LeadsCon). So the question on everyone’s mind: how do we market to millennials and garner their brand loyalty for years to come? The biggest mistake that a company can make is lumping all millennials together and assuming that a […]
The Return of the Printed Catalogue
Think about the last time someone in your family made a purchase that wasn’t groceries or a basic essential: clothing, accessories, books, movies, electronics, etc… Now picture the days or hours leading up to that purchase. What inspired them to buy that item? Did the purchase take place online, in store, or over the phone? […]
What Does Your Company Culture Have To Do With Marketing?
One week ago R&A hosted our annual Round Table, and we can honestly say that thanks to Chris Ihrig of Fired! Culture as well as our amazing clients and staff we are definitely Fired Up! This year’s Round Table topics centered around the idea of building a company culture that will help your business to […]
5 Questions Your Marketing Must Address To Succeed In 2016
The economy hasn’t been this good since 2007. The stock market is as high as it has ever been. If you are reading this, you have most likely made more money this year than ever before. It’s time to get serious about growing your business… not just maintaining your business. Is every consumer touch-point […]
We Live In A World Of Mobile Technology… Get Over It!
We’ve all heard it. We read about it every day. We live in a world of mobile technology. However, it’s not the technology that’s mobile, it’s the people using the technology. Consumers now have access to unlimited amounts of information, no matter where they are. So by understanding and embracing the way a consumer shops […]
Integrate Your Online Marketing and Traditional Advertising
Internet marketing is the talk of the industry. How to increase search, be number one on Google, retarget ads, convert social to sales, etc. These are all important practices for any retailer, and consistent effort in these areas will help you improve and reach wider audiences. However, focusing on just one aspect of marketing in […]