If coming up with what to post on social media feels harder than running your business—you're not alone. Whether you're a solopreneur, managing a small team, or juggling marketing on top of everything else, content creation shouldn't be a full-time job. You need posts that connect, convert, and
What I Learned Judging a National Communications Contest
This month, I had the privilege of judging a national communications contest. While I can’t share the names of the organizations involved, I can tell you this: reviewing dozens of campaigns gave me a bird’s-eye view of what’s working in communications today—and what still needs work. If you’re in
Flex Your Marketing: 7 Strategies to Adapt and Thrive in 2025
*This post is an excerpt from my book, Flex Your Marketing: Scalable Strategies for Freelancers, Fractionals, and Growing Businesses. If you’re looking for practical, flexible marketing advice tailored to today, this is just a taste of what you’ll find inside! At its core, marketing is any
5 Marketing Tips for 2025
1. Build a strong employer brandEmployers in Wisconsin and around the U.S. still struggle to find the right talent. How can you compete in this global marketplace? Be transparent about your company’s values and work environment. Update your careers page, share real employee stories, and highlight
Terra helps NEW Manufacturing Alliance flex their marketing
"Flex Your Marketing" author Terra L. Fletcher was a recent guest on NEW Manufacturing Insights the official podcast of the NEW Manufacturing Alliance and Insight on Manufacturing magazine, co-hosted by Ann Franz and Kate Bruns. Terra stopped by the studio to discuss some of the biggest marketing
Where to do your Marketing
People ask me daily how I choose where to spend my marketing dollars. So, let’s start with the non-negotiables and the most affordable. Get a Website A website legitimizes you and provides a place to store your content, direct your customers, and sell stuff. A website is the only digital space
Marketing Tips for Retail
How can you ensure your retail marketing is effective? Be there physically, be there digitally, invest in your employees, try influencer marketing, partner with other businesses, and offer free Wi-Fi. Retail shoppers seek convenience, hours, product availability, and customer service. The perennial
How to do Marketing During a Merger
Is your company going through a rebrand, merger, acquisition, or other brand transition? How do you know where to start? Having helped ten companies in the last five years go through successful rebrands, I’ve got some ideas to make your transition smooth. Here’s a marketing and communication