tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:49:47 +0000HPTwitterOnline MarketingVideo BlogSocial Networking 101ISA Sign ExpoISAWebinarMarketingVCG ProductsSmall BusinessVCG StoresEmail MarketingSpecial OffersProductsVideoDigital DeckEducationFacebookNewsBlogPress ReleaseSocial Networkinghttp://blog.vcgcorporate.com/noreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)Blogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-325921596540438366Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:16:00 +00002011-07-26T16:29:10.784-05:00NewsAnother social media fire drill for Domino's? What are your thoughts?Read it here.http://mashable.com/2011/07/25/dominos-comments-times-square/Watch it here.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5Q2Y2ZQ-4Yhttp://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/07/dominos-pizza-runs-unfiltered-customer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-3809439852251429382Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:52:00 +00002011-06-24T10:13:38.485-05:00I start my mornings with a quick b-line to the coffee machine for a much needed caffeine boost, check my emails and lastly read the latest headlines from Mashable. Today I came across an interesting article about display or banner ads and their significant rise in market share (as predicted for 2015 by eMarketer) as the top online ad segment despite their historically low click-through rate. (http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/06/click-this-why-banner-ads-are-having.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-3158993081890310521Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:07:00 +00002011-07-08T14:38:50.521-05:00There still might be a bit of confusion about one of my favorite marketing tools, QR Codes. LinkedIn reposted an article from Search Engine Watch titled, Top 14 Things Marketers Need to Know About QR Codes, which immediately caught my interest. Yes, I've posted my fair share of articles about this hot marketing tool. I'm sure at least half of my regular audience is tired of me talking about QR http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/06/top-14-things-marketers-need-to-know.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-6803430954456002133Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:33:00 +00002011-06-06T08:45:36.352-05:00<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/06/announcement-from-visual-communications.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-2752134377707658582Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:27:00 +00002011-06-03T10:28:48.835-05:00Press Release<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/06/visual-communications-group-unveils-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-6688180638730815554Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:14:00 +00002011-06-02T13:45:44.763-05:00I received my weekly ISA SmartBrief in my inbox this afternoon and thought to myself, "how many sign owners get this great publication." I hope a vast majority of sign owners reading this blog post said, "well, of course I subscribe to SmartBrief. I can't believe you're even asking."Why do I like this publication? I find this digital publication to be quite informative and comprehensive on the http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/06/opportunities-in-your-inbox.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-7125160628894475814Wed, 25 May 2011 13:42:00 +00002011-05-31T09:54:55.044-05:00NewsI had the privilege of being asked to co-present at the 2011 ISA Sign Expo for a second year in a row with Sarah Singleton, marketing director at ISA and Peter Beenen, vp of business development at VCG.For our presentation, we explored online strategies to help sign shop owners connect with more customers online. Our presentation was specifically focused on finding new business opportunities by http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/05/8-brands-that-have-found-success-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-9203120578012747850Mon, 16 May 2011 21:03:00 +00002011-05-17T08:00:58.643-05:00NewsLarry Obermann, a Fastsigns owner, located in Ashwaubenon, WI, recently posted a wonderful article on the VCG Facebook wall about his experience utilizing and incorporating new marketing technologies into signage.This particular article demonstrates one of the many ways Quick Response (QR) codes can be used in signage.Below is an excerpt from article. To read the entire article, click on the linkhttp://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/05/qr-codes-were-made-for-this-industry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-7678286552416392678Mon, 16 May 2011 14:35:00 +00002011-05-16T12:25:21.676-05:00Mashable recently posted an article on Facebook's newest feature, brand tagging. You can find the URL to the article cited below. Facebook recently launched a new feature where people can tag brands or public figures in their photos. All photos tagged will appear on the photo tab of the page.It comes as no surprise that Facebook found another way to take the "Like" feature a step further, in http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/05/what-are-your-thoughts-on-brand-tagging.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-7665550960486816342Fri, 13 May 2011 22:04:00 +00002011-05-13T17:11:29.084-05:00Video BlogLearn how to properly search for opportunities in your local area on Twitter. Don't forget to leave a question about social networking on the Visual Communications Group Facebook wall. If we answer your question in our new video segment, we’ll send you a $25 Target gift card for your participation. http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/05/video-blog-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-8594080398830437901Fri, 06 May 2011 18:17:00 +00002011-05-13T15:49:46.850-05:00ISA Sign ExpoOne word to describe this year's ISA Sign Expo...WOW! The VCG team was in full force over the past week at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the largest sign and graphics trade show. It was great to see all of the new technology and exhibits covering every inch of the Convention Center. I've personally never done so much walking in my life. It took me all three days to walk to the entire http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/05/2011-isa-sign-expo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-416582671605099889Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:28:00 +00002011-04-22T10:04:19.091-05:00Video BlogHow can I use LinkedIn to find more customers and business opportunity?Don't forget to leave a question about social networking on the Visual Communications Group Facebook wall. If we answer your question in our new video segment, we’ll send you a $25 Target gift card for your participation. http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/04/video-blog-post-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-3797736107518975435Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +00002011-04-12T12:07:31.647-05:00Got questions about social networking? Need advice on how sign and graphics companies can use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to create revenue? Ask us in our new video blog series and win a $25 Target Gift Card!Just submit a question on our Facebook wall or in the comments section. If your question gets answered in our next video blog, you’re a winner! It’s that simple!http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/04/got-questions-ask-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-229531757309736897Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:22:00 +00002011-04-11T14:04:42.739-05:00It comes as no surprise that mobile technology is the major trend to watch in 2011. Thanks to the rise and growing popularity of mobile devices (smartphones, iPads, tablets, and netbooks) we're seeing companies make a shift in their development and marketing efforts in order to take advantage and fully utilize this new landscape.Get prepared, even on a budget. There are a few things you can http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/04/its-all-mobile-in-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-7045699916817544556Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:03:00 +00002011-02-17T14:06:00.069-06:00News<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/02/viva-las-vegas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-8537594219646608913Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:09:00 +00002011-02-08T09:37:58.699-06:00Versatile in any industry.Wide-ranging Elliott HiReach telescoping aerial workplatforms and cranes allow you to do more with just a single machine. From material handling and digging, to welding and washing from the platform, the HiReach does the work of a fleet of trucks. • HiReach working heights range from 35' to 153' • Oversized baskets and platforms up to 14' wide • Highest http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/02/do-more-with-elliott-equipment-company.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-2750158468374404914Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:59:00 +00002011-01-13T12:45:02.595-06:00Check out our featured product from SignQuarters! With ScoreRestore you can offer customers an easy, cost-effective way to restore old, tired looking scoreboards.Learn more!Watch the demo!SignQuarters offers a diverse array of messaging, scoring, and signage solutions. http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2011/01/featured-product-score-big-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-1348822614945072446Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:19:00 +00002010-10-19T13:32:41.722-05:00NewsAccording to Mashable, Google has rolled out a new change in its interface to accommodate for the growing popularity and rise of location-based searches.Read more here!Will you be found? Building an online presence can be a time-consuming and often complicated process. When it’s done right though, the rewards can be great. Signsearch offers a line of Marketing Solution Products to help youhttp://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2010/10/location-location-location.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-7747768097652410684Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:43:00 +00002010-10-07T16:53:17.861-05:00Social Networking 101Thank you to everyone for following my blog series on Social Networking 101. This week we are going to discuss the importance of blogs as a supportive tool to help drive website traffic/further your online exposure, increase sales, and position your business as a leader in the industry.Does your business have a blog? If you answered no, you should consider integrating a corporate blog into your http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2010/10/social-networking-101-part-10-blogs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kalika)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-5679833382254868260Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:23:00 +00002010-09-30T13:46:31.294-05:00Social Networking 101Here are a few of my favorite things: beautiful Minnesota days (perfect for jeans, flip flop and a light sweatshirt), Thursday's (a.k.a. weekend eve), and Dunkin' Donuts!As much as I love those jelly filled/glazed munchkins, this blog post isn’t about my obsession with Dunkin Donuts. It’s about Dunkin’ Donuts using social media in a creative way to promote their brand.I recently stumbled upon an http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2010/09/i-love-dunkin-donuts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-5729179520724233795Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:01:00 +00002010-09-30T09:21:45.340-05:00NewsThere's more to look forward to at ISA International Sign Expo 2011. IRgA will co-locate with the largest sign and graphics trade show at Mandalay Bay next year. With two major industry powerhouses in one central location, it's sure to be quite the event. This join effort will offer a ISA and IRgA attendees and vendors the opportunity to expand their network by attending both shows at a http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2010/09/irga-co-locates-with-isa-international.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Visual Communications Group)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-8975091747105674377Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:31:00 +00002010-09-23T16:34:10.994-05:00Social Networking 101We’re now officially two months into our blog series on Social Networking 101! We’ve covered a lot of ground over the past few weeks. (Phew!) The goal of this blog series is to help you gain a stronger grasp on the overall functionality of these social networking sites and learn how to utilize them for your business. I hope you’re at least walking away each week with a few valuable nuggets of http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2010/09/social-networking-101-part-8-local.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kalika)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-6204762559707993370Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:30:00 +00002010-09-22T10:12:08.264-05:00Social Networking 101Thanks for joining me for another week of Social Networking 101 Part 7: YouTube. Last week, we finished up our segment on LinkedIn and discussed numerous ways to enhance your profile.You LinkedIn profile should include the following: 1. Professional photo of yourself 2. Professional headline that accurate and engaging 3. All past and current positions 4. Key words for SEO 5. Personal http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2010/09/social-networking-101-part-7-youtube.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kalika)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-7966160063674190321Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:24:00 +00002010-09-09T13:11:17.418-05:00Social Networking 101Welcome back to our sixth segment on Social Networking 101. Last week, we discussed the benefits of joining the LinkedIn network.Just to recap: 1) Business Networking Tool – Unlike other social media sites, LinkedIn was the first social networking site designed as a business tool to help you leverage your network to connect with other industry professionals and find untapped potential business http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2010/09/social-networking-101-part-6-linkedin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kalika)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738476054490134849.post-2537147642942110145Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:13:00 +00002010-09-02T13:13:49.806-05:00Social Networking 101Welcome back to our fifth segment on Social Networking 101. Let’s quickly recap the second half of our Twitter segment. • Post content in a timely manner • The content should be relevant to the audience • Give your audience an incentive to follow you • Keep your content diverse, light and fun • Don’t forget to market your social media platforms • Use Twitter to keep a pulse http://blog.vcgcorporate.com/2010/09/social-networking-101-part-5-linkedin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kalika)0