2024 In Recap
On the final episode of Geekspeak, we share our wins and challenges of the year. Hopefully you'll find this equal parts witty and equal parts informative.
Drop your wins and challenges into the comments below, we'd love to hear what made your list this year!
Next episode Jan 9 with Greg and Rina on the topic of website trends for 2025!
The Keys to Strategic Marketing Planning
Today, Rina & Phelan get into one of the most important aspects of building a thriving business: developing a marketing plan that works!
Here are our key takeaways:
• Align Your Plan with Your Business Goals- An ideal plan directly supports your business goals. What are the things you'd like to achieve in your business in 2025? Start there.
• Break It Down - A solid plan isn’t just a big-picture idea or sales goals. It’s actionable. Break it into steps that are clear, manageable, and trackable.
• Resource Allocation - What do you need to make your plan a reality? Know what resources you have – time, budget, team – and determine how to allocate them effectively to execute your plan.
• Build in Flexibility - Let’s be real: the market and the world are unpredictable. Prepare for surprises and be ready to pivot when needed. A balanced approach includes diversity across five key marketing streams for stability.
• Communication - Is your plan shared with the people who need to know – your team, service providers, or partners? Everyone should be aligned and informed.
• Tracking Metrics That Matter - Are you tracking the Key Performance Indicators that directly relate to your plan? Where are you capturing this data, and is it integrated so your team has visibility? Metrics tell the story of whether your plan is working or needs adjustment.
• Accountability - Finally, one of the biggest challenges is staying focused on working on your business rather than just in it. How do you hold yourself accountable to make real progress?
What's your biggest planning challenge?
#MarketingPlanStrategy #BusinessGoalSetting #ActionableSteps
In this episode of This Month In the World of Marketing, We covered the latest trends, from the impact of AI on marketing strategies to shifts in social media dynamics. Here’s what we discussed:
• Google ordered to spin off Chrome big changes ahead for the tech giant.
• The browser landscape: Exploring Chrome, Opera, Firefox, and Edge.
• Blue Sky's rapid growth as users flee X, and Meta responds with updates.
• AI’s influence on content creation and marketing strategies continues to evolve.
• Mr.Beast faces backlash after branded snack fiasco and new controversies.
Have thoughts? Drop them in the comments!
Don’t miss out on valuable insights, industry trends, and a bit of fun along the way. Whether you’re here to learn, laugh, or stay up-to-date, this conversation has something for everyone.
#TechTalk #GoogleChrome #AIInMarketing #SocialMediaTrends #BlueSky
Brand Consistency Across Platforms: The Role of Graphic Design
In today's Live we talked about Brand Consistency Across Platforms: The Role of Graphic Design.
Find out what you need to know about branding, visual assets, brand guides for your business and more!
We go Live every Thursday in the Business Marketing Mixer (Cyberpunk Geeks Marketing Mixer) group, or come back here and catch the replay!
Hi everyone!
The week’s nearly behind us, which means… it’s time for Happy Hour! Join us for an informal get-together hosted by Rina, where we’ll catch up on weekly wins, talk about any challenges, and connect with collaborators in a fun, relaxed setting.
•Date: Nov. 1, 2024
•Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
Here’s how you can find us:
•Join the Business Marketing Mixer (Cyberpunk Geeks Marketing Mixer) Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessmarketingmixer/
•Find the Zoom link on the Happy Hour Event Page
Grab your favourite drink, kick back, and let’s make the most of our time together. Can’t wait to see you there!
#SmallBusinessSupport #SmallBusinessOwner #VirtualNetworking
This Month in the World of Marketing
We’re covering the latest trends with insights. From the power of AI in marketing strategies to social media's evolving landscape, here's what’s trending:
•Instagram Carousel posts still dominate in reach.
•Reels are bringing fresh eyes to your brand.
•LinkedIn is shifting from job searches to live event ads and expanding its targeting options.
•Google Ads: Big updates in e-commerce and Merchant Center optimization.
Have questions? Drop them in the comments!
Don't miss out on the pieces of advice, industry insights, and a little bit of fun drama along the way! Whether you're here to learn, laugh, or keep up with the latest, this session has something for everyone.
#DigitalMarketing #SocialMediaMarketing #ContentMarketing #SEO #LeadGeneration
Inbox Zero & Marketing Power Tools
Today's Geekspeak topic: Inbox Zero for Business Owners
Master email management by implementing a few tools and steps that Rina used herself to get to zero inbox on the daily (mostly).
Get your time back so that you can do what you're meant to do, rather than constantly checking your email and getting lost in your inbox.
The benefits? More time to focus and less distractions and stress.
We cover our favourite apps, our approach and privacy issues - especially if you have responsibiities to manage other people's information. Read: LIABILITY and insurance.
Do you have a favourite a favourite app? Share it in the comments below!
And mark your calendars for every Thursday to join the Livestream here at 11 PT or come back on your time for the replay for more tips and tricks for marketers and those who love marketing.
#InboxZero #EmailOrganization #InboxZero #Productivitytips #EmailManagement
Comparing the Top 4 Course Platforms: Which One is Right for You?
In this episode of This Month In the World of Marketing, we dive into great topics, including:
• The evolving role of AI and automation in marketing
• SEO and Google Ads insights
• Social media updates and trends
• WordPress drama and community news
• Key legal considerations in digital marketing
And so much more!
Don't miss out on the pieces of advice, industry insights, and a little bit of fun drama along the way! Whether you're here to learn, laugh, or keep up with the latest, this session has something for everyone.
#DigitalMarketing #AIlinMarketing #WordPress #GoogleAds #SEOUpdates #SocialMediaMarketing #AITrends #MarketingNews #WebsiteOptimization #AutomationInMarketing #ContentStrategy #TechUpdates #MarketingTrends
Comparing the Top 4 Course Platforms: Which One is Right for You?
You want to start an online course because you've got something awesome to share with your audience, of course you do!
Where do you start?
Most people go directly to choosing their course platform and then hit walls afterwards because they didn't consider marketing, scaling, automations or community engagement aspects of running a course.
Pip and Rina unpack some of the fundamentals to think about when chooseing a course platform.
Do you have a favourite as a course creator, or use? We'd love to hear!
#VancouverWomenInBusiness
#OnlineCourseCreation #OnlineCourseCreationTips
#OnlineCourseCreator #OnlineCourseTips
#OnlineCoursePlatform
Happy Hour
Hi everyone! 🎉
Another week is almost behind us, so it’s time for Happy Hour!
This is an informal networking event hosted by Rina where we catch up on our weekly wins and struggles, meet and get to know collaborators, all while having fun together.
Here’s the scoop:
Join the Cyberpunk Geeks Marketing Mixer
Find the link on the Event page
Topic: Rina's Happy Hour
Date: Sept. 13, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
Join Zoom Meeting
Bring your favourite drink, and let’s chill! Looking forward to hanging out with you all.
This Month in the World Of Marketing
Exploring AI, Marketing, and Echoes in the Digital World: This Month’s Marketing Trends and Insights
In today's live session, we dive into:
•Social media updates
•Evolving role of AI in the industry
•SEO
•Power of Automation
•WordPress development,
•Meta's ad algorithm changes
Don't miss out on the laughs, insights, and practical advice on how to stay ahead in a rapidly changing digital world. Whether you're curious about the latest trends or just here for the laughs, this episode has something for everyone
#DigitalMarketing #SEO #AIinMarketing #SearchEngineOptimization #SocialMediaMarketing #MarketingTrends #GoogleSEO #AIAutomation #WordPress #MetaAds #MarketingStrategy #ContentMarketing #MarketingPodcast #TechUpdates #SEOTips #DigitalStrategy #OnlineMarketing #MarketingInsights #AITrends #marketingtips
What Is Accessible and Inclusive Design
What Is Accessible and Inclusive Design?
Accessible and Inclusive Design is more important than ever, not just for inclusivity, but also for SEO, not to mention is the law in BC and ON!
Today Greg and Rina point out the top things you can do to improve your site's accessibility score. Including:
• What to consider for clean, easy to read design.
• Which technical things you can be doing when blogging to keep the electronic readers happy.
• What to ask your deverloper to add/check for.
• How to test your site.
Join Phelan and Rina here next Thursday for "The Most Helpful Tools for Your Digital Journey: Search & Social"