If you own a business, you are often confronted with the twin questions of whether you should be on social media and what social media network is best for your company. While there is not one stock answer to this question, there are some pathways you can follow to determine if a social media presence […]
Social media is ever-changing. Almost every day, we’re introduced to new features, emerging trends, and even new social media platforms. It can be an exciting challenge for marketers to tackle and learn, but it can be quite overwhelming for small businesses to keep up with. For example, take a look at Instagram. Once just a […]
Thinking of hiring a digital marketing agency in Arlington, VA? Or just want to know what an agency can do for your business? Let’s talk. Digital marketing is more than just posting on social media. From content and search engine optimization (SEO) to email and display advertising, effective digital marketing is complex, time-consuming, and expensive, […]
Whether you are looking to hire a marketing agency in Arlington, VA, or keep it in-house, there are pros and cons to both and many variables to consider. The benefits of hiring a marketing agency versus an internal marketing team are: 1. An outside agency brings in an entire team of experts with a broader range […]
Working from home has brought to light a few new trouble areas to navigate, including learning how to shoot great videos with your phone. Between constant video conference calls, video interviewing, and the ongoing hesitancy to gather in large groups still present, we’ve shifted to a very digital world. Although we may no longer see […]
You’ve read our blog post, Decoding & Improving Your Social Media Metrics, and now you want to start diving into paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram. A good choice as they are essentially the same ad and can be easily created. But now you’ve logged into Ads Manager for the first time and are thinking, […]
Are you looking at your social media metrics and scratching your head on ways to improve your numbers? First, it’s important to make sure you understand what you are looking at. Key Social Media Metrics Impressions: The number of times your post was displayed on someone’s newsfeed. This doesn’t mean that a person has interacted […]
Tired of staring at a blank spreadsheet struggling to figure out how best to organize your brand’s social media calendar? Planning months ahead is of course ideal but it isn’t always as easy as it seems. At Arlington Strategy, we have developed and tested multiple spreadsheet layouts and scheduling platforms over the years that have […]
It’s 2021, and while not much has really changed since 2020, there are some marketing trends that brands should have on their radar and be ready to tackle as we continue to work remotely and creep back to a new normal. Virtual Events/Hybrid Events Virtual events are most likely here to stay for 2021 and […]
Are you scrolling through your photo library wishing you could capture better images for your small business’ social media channels? Using stock photos and graphics for every post can make it harder for your audience to connect with your brand. However, professional photography can be expensive and with most people working remotely, it’s even harder […]