Marketing Mirage: Illusion or Reality?
Kenner and Marc discuss marketing strategies for small business owners, particularly real estate investors and agents. Marc emphasizes the importance of properly tracking leads and understanding where every dollar is coming from. He explains that his company, Loudmouse, provides fractional CMO services, where they come in and manage all aspects of a company's marketing. They focus on tracking, ensuring the right people are in place, and then developing a strategy based on data and results. He shares a case study where they turned around a client's marketing, increasing their return on ad spend and reducing their marketing spend.
In this conversation, Kenner from VastSolutionsGroup.com interviews Marc Ensign about his expertise in marketing and how it can help businesses grow. They discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in content writing and research, as well as its impact on marketing strategies. They also explore the importance of targeted ad buys and optimizing marketing budgets. Marc emphasizes the need for a human touch in marketing, even as AI becomes more prevalent. He suggests that businesses should focus on telling their story and connecting with customers on a personal level.
The conversation concludes with a discussion on the benefits of working with a marketing agency and the potential for automation in the future.
Takeaways
• Properly tracking leads is crucial for making smart marketing decisions and understanding where every dollar is coming from.
• Loudmouse provides fractional CMO services, managing all aspects of a company's marketing and focusing on tracking, people, and strategy.
• They aim to increase revenue and reduce wasted marketing spend by identifying and addressing issues with agencies and optimizing marketing efforts.
• A case study showcased how Loudmouse turned around a client's marketing, increasing their return on ad spend and reducing their marketing spend. Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in content writing and research to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Targeted ad buys and optimizing marketing budgets can help businesses maximize their return on investment.
• Maintaining a human touch in marketing, such as telling a compelling story, can set businesses apart in an increasingly automated world.
• Working with a marketing agency can provide expertise and support in developing effective marketing strategies.
• The future of marketing may involve increased automation, but businesses should still prioritize human connection and personalization.
Sound Bites
• The biggest thing I find is they're not properly tracking leads.
• Loudmouse is a fractional CMO agency that manages all aspects of a company's marketing.
• We bring all the marketing data together into one place, so there's one source of truth.
• AI has obviously taken a strong hold now.
• One of the ways that we can trim the fat is by focusing on specific markets.
• Get specific about what taking it to the next level means.
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