How Do I Get Out of a Marketing Rut?
It happens to the best of us: we fall into a rut and can't find inspiration for our next marketing strategy or communication. In this week's marketing tip, Craig and Brandon share their personal experiences with ruts and how to get out of one. We love to share what we’ve learned from the…
How Can I Use Whitepapers to Boost My Content Marketing?
If content is the king of marketing, whitepapers are the crown. Whitepapers, which also can be called eBooks, are longer pieces of content that provide in-depth information on a specific topic. Typically ranging between five and 20 pages, whitepapers are typically gated content, so they offer a…
What Are Some Free Apps I Can Use to Speed Up My Marketing?
There are more than two million apps, with new ones hitting the Google Play and Apple stores every day. One of the best things about apps is the price tag. Many apps are free of charge to download and use and are designed for marketers and to help boost productivity. At FMG Suite, we frequently use…
I’m Rebranding My Business. Where Do I Start?
There may come a time when you want or need to rebrand your business. You may change broker-dealers, start a new firm, combine practices with another advisor, or change your services or clientele focus. If you do change your business' focus or value proposition, you may need to rebrand to reflect…
How Do I Access My FMG Suite Account?
In our series "FMG Suite Quick Tips," we answer your questions and show you step-by-step instructions to use your FMG Suite tools. In this segment, you'll learn two ways to easily access your FMG Suite dashboard at any time. Have questions you'd like us to answer? Email us at…
I Want to Advertise, But I’m On a Budget. Help!
The words "budget" and "advertising" rarely go hand-in-hand. Traditional advertising (print ads and billboards) is expensive and rarely within budget for a small business or sole proprietor, like an independent financial advisor. However, digital advertising offers a number of opportunities for…
What Does Brand Engagement Actually Mean?
We love decoding marketing terms for financial advisors and sharing how they can or can't benefit their business. One such term is "brand engagement." A lot of marketing resources talk about the importance of improving your brand engagement and how to measure it. But what does this actually mean…
Do I Really Need a Professional Headshot on My Website?
Costs can add up when you're first building your marketing, from launching a website to building campaigns. As a result, some advisors try to cut costs by using a selfie or a picture their spouse took on their website. Is this okay or a marketing no-no? In this week's marketing tip, we share our…
What is Account-Based Marketing?
For the past few years, content marketing was the big industry buzzword. While content marketing is still critical to growing your business, a new term and strategy has hit the scene: account-based marketing. In this week's marketing tip video, Brandon and Marina address what exactly account-based…
How Often Should I Email My Clients and Prospects?
Just as advisors wonder how often they should post on social media, we're often asked how often they should send email communications, such as newsletters, to their contacts. You want to consistently communicate with them so you stay top of mind, but you don't want to inundate their inbox. In this…