The Power of Visual Storytelling: Why Your Brand Needs Professional Photos and Videos

With today’s technology, consumers are exposed to advertisements on multiple platforms all day long. According to Forbes, the average person encounters between 4,000 and 10,000 ads each day. One of the biggest challenges for companies is breaking through the “noise” and standing out from the competition. To stay consistent, maintain positive customer experience and keep their brand top of mind, …

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Customer Testimonials: Letting Your Customers Tell Your Story

In our office, we constantly stress the power of storytelling. To paraphrase our company president, Jeff Ryznar, it’s why people watch movies, read books, and is one of the most powerful marketing tools you can use. Simply put, customers enjoy hearing stories about your company, rather than the price of your product or service and what it can do for …

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How to Make Personal Connections Through Video Marketing

Any business owner, salesperson, or marketer will tell you that the best way to sell your product or service is to connect with your customers. Building strong customer relationships founded on personal connection and trust leads to greater customer retention and referral for your business. But how do you effectively build relationships with customers in a time where there is …

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The Power of Connected TV (CTV) Advertising

Connected TV (CTV) has gained much traction nationally in the digital marketing landscape, allowing advertisers to reach their audience with video content on Smart TVs and Over-the-Top Television (OTT) devices such as Amazon FireSticks, gaming consoles, and more. CTV is used for pre-recorded shows and live events. This leads to the question: is there a ceiling with CTV? We can …

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Writing Press Releases 101

As Media & Communications Manager, one of the biggest responsibilities of my job is writing press releases for not only our clients but also for 898 Marketing. From opening our new office to hiring new employees to gaining new clients, the news never stops around here.  One of the challenges many businesses face is spreading the word about events, sales, …

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Canfield’s 898 Marketing Named to 2023 Best Employers in Ohio List

The only advertising/marketing firm on the list placed 27th among 60 honored employers Canfield, Ohio (June 12, 2023) – 898 Marketing, a full-service strategic and integrated marketing agency based in the Mahoning Valley, was named among the 2023 Best Employers in Ohio, as determined by Crain’s Cleveland Business, placing 27th on the list of 60 employers. It was the only …

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898 Marketing Named to Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agencies List

National Marketing Industry Trade Publication Lists 898 as 26th in the U.S., 1st in Ohio in 2024 Adweek is one of the largest and most authoritative advertising and marketing industry news organizations, reaching more than 2.7 million industry professionals. Out of 5,000 companies, 898 Marketing’s 3-year growth rate earned the following rankings among Adweek magazine’s “Fastest Growing Agencies” list published …

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