some random thoughts

In recent years, online review sites have revolutionized word-of-mouth advertising and the value of a customer referral by infinitely expanding access to provide feedback and input on products and services to customers from all corners of the world. This expansion is...

When you are in the market to buy something, one of the most critical factors to consider is your budget. It doesn’t matter if you’re buying dinner or a home, you need to know what you can afford before you can even get started. However, that basic rule seems to...

Sometimes you need to be truly deprived of something before you understand just how important it is in your life. Since the pandemic hit, the most pronounced shortage we’ve seen isn’t toilet paper, but human contact. While the lack of face-to-face communication isn’t...

As we’re all stuck inside because of COVID-19, digital channels are actively changing the way we research, find and buy things – whether that thing be a good, or service or simply information. One thing that is definitely certain, however, is that contemporary...

The year is 2020, and every small business needs a web presence – and not just as an extra piece of marketing that might draw some business from a few tech-savvy individuals. Today, being online is much more than a way to expand the reach of a business. It’s a matter...

Longtime expert helps expand JFG’s digital efforts David Gardner, a longtime digital sales specialist in Western New York, has joined the team at J. Fitzgerald Group (JFG) in Lockport, to help drive the company’s efforts on behalf of clients locally and around the...

The “big game” is just around the corner, one of the most expensive and creative advertising days of the year. For those of us who work in the world of marketing and advertising, watching the new commercials and unique approaches that are tried are often as fun to...

Every business or organization relies on marketing, whether it’s to gain customers, increase exposure or simply grow awareness about a product or service. While some handle their promotional and advertising work internally, many turn to a marketing and advertising...

The holidays are a time for family, friendships and – of course – a few antics. That’s why, in the weeks leading up, we took to social media to showcase our marketing services and branding expertise – and have a little fun along the way. Our “12 Days of Christmas”...

With so much advertising happening online now, brands are cutting back on some more traditional promotional channels. In fact, according to a study done by the research firm eMarketer, 2019 is expected to be the year that digital ad spending overtakes traditional ad...

Online advertising is becoming more and more relevant to a properly functioning marketing strategy. With the myriad digital platforms increasingly encouraging interactive formats and dynamic graphics, many wonder if there’s still a role for print ads in today’s...