If you’re a small business and you don’t have a marketing strategy that utilizes digital, you are missing out on a golden opportunity to market yourself, and in many instances, it costs nothing but a few minutes of your time to set-up. You can post a video to YouTube for free, and get immediate feedback on exactly how many folks watched your video. And if they subscribe to your channel, you are now building a library of people who are interested specifically in YOUR business.
And then there’s social media…twitter, instagram, snapchat and yes, even facebook. If you are a facebook-hater, then fine, don’t do a personal page. But by all means create a page for your business. The advantages are simply too great NOT to have one.
There will always (at least for the foreseeable future) be a place for TV, radio, print and billboards, which effectively reach a wide audience, and if you have the budget, serve as a great way to enhance your marketing message.
But there is no denying…digital 2.0 advertising is here to stay. It’s effectiveness, ease of use, and cost make it a no-brainer, and it should be a fundamental part of your marketing strategy.
And if you still disagree, then I’d be happy to discuss the pros and cons of 8-track vs cassette, just to make you feel better.