Marketing for Recovery: Online planner to help Cairns businesses succeed
With the new financial year shaping up to be one of the most challenging in recent history, Forte Marketing has developed a complimentary online planner. By answering a series of questions, Cairns businesses can sharpen their marketing tools to increase
Search trends show signs of promise but also sticking points for Cairns tourism
The phrase ‘I’ll Google it’ has become common place in everyday conversation and is usually used when looking to solve a problem or answer a question but also, when searching with intent such as to buy clothes, find a local
Preparing your marketing content calendar for 2020
Starting the new year with a clear, considered communications plan is one of the most effective steps you can take to ensure your marketing works harder for your business. By aligning your strategy with a plan, you will have a
The 2020 marketing essentials for Cairns businesses
As we enter the new decade, and businesses strive to grab the attention of their customers through an ever-growing toolkit of digital and traditional marketing tactics, we’ve put together our very own list of marketing essentials for Cairns businesses to
Christmas is coming!
As ever, the year seems to have flown by with the customary gasps of disapproval at the likes of Myer for showcasing their festive displays in September, being voiced regularly by the masses. Whilst this may seem a tad early,
Talking about my generation?
Generational marketing is a key tool when segmenting your marketing audience as it provides a useful method of defining marketing strategy, channels and messaging. However, the effectiveness of generational marketing really boils down to how well you know the behaviours
Matching customer expectations with reality
At some point in our lives we will all be drawn in by the lure of powerful marketing, only to be utterly disappointed by reality when a product or service fails to live up to our expectations. Even if you’ve
Like Ps in a pod
Hands up if you think price is the main decision-making factor when it comes to purchasing choices? If so, you may want to think again. With so many businesses focussing on cost to differentiate themselves from their competitors, it is
Sell the benefit, not the comparison
All too often, businesses compare their product or service with their competitors in marketing campaigns which might on the face of it seem logical, but often means they miss out on communicating the value of their offer directly to their
You’ve got the leads, so now what?
You’ve done everything right – your brand is killing it, your digital presence is well balanced, your products and services meet the needs of your customers and your website and brochures are well written, contain beautiful imagery and are up