CGC Service Offering: Association Management

Survey Suggestions for Your Clients & Your Staff

When it comes to surveys, Callan Group Communications recommends sending them to your clients at the minimum every year. BUT when is the last time you thought about sending surveys to your employees? Or even your vendors? You've heard so many times, "communication is key" but how are you executing that in your business world? We recommend a few quick tips in this five minute YouTube video. If you have any other suggestions, please feel free to comment on the video....

How TOAST Email Campaigns Can Drive Your Restaurant’s Success

Running a successful restaurant is about more than just great food—it’s also about building and maintaining strong relationships with your customers. In today’s digital age, email marketing has become a crucial tool for staying connected with your patrons. If you’re using TOAST, you already have a powerful platform at your fingertips that can help you do just that. But are you leveraging it to its full potential? Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to keep your restaurant...

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” Voltaire

Tears were shed last night at our client's meeting when our creative director was presented with a surprise! The President of the Florida Swimming Pool Association, East Central Chapter and his wife presented Diane with a commemorative brick that will forever be on the new bridge that is being built over Silver Beach. They have a Veteran's Memorial opportunity where individuals can purchase bricks in honor and in memory of Veterans. Diane was awarded for her military service and for her...

Why YouTube’s Massive Audience Reach is a Game-Changer for Your Business

What if your business could be seen by billions of people—without buying a single billboard or TV ad? That’s the reality of YouTube. With over 2.7 billion monthly active users, YouTube isn’t just a video platform—it’s the world’s second-largest search engine (after Google). And your ideal clients are already there searching for answers, solutions, and inspiration. Why Audience Size Matters for Your Business Every business owner knows the struggle: how do you consistently get in front of the right people without wasting...

Video Helps Tell Your Story

Marlon, aka "The Hat Fella", joined the CGC Crew in 2018 when he was introduced to us by Your Restaurant. He is a visual genius that can see angles that others may miss. With drone capabilities and close attention to detail, "The Hat Fella" is ready to make your story come alive! Marlon was born in San Jose, Costa Rica and moved to the United States with the mindset of becoming an entrepreneur. When he started College at Indiana University...

Foundation 37 “Gracious Givers”

Callan Group Communications was introduced to Foundation 37 last year. After learning about the amazing work that they do in our community, CGC decided to be a sponsor for their day of giving at Walmart during the holiday season. They do emotional work that touches our hearts and we are proud to support them once again! If you're looking to to learn more about Foundation 37 please consider attending the "Gracious Givers" Awards Banquet happening on April 7th at Atlantic...

FREE Digital Profile for Your Business

Our team has a wide lens for all things possible for your business. By remembering that even the smallest detail matters, CGC creates unique business cards, rack sleeves, etc., and knows the best placement for them. With our vast local relationships, we will get your brand seen. At CGC we know there is no "one-size-fits-all" marketing package that works for all businesses. That is why, before we even meet, we create a custom digital profile to assess where your digital footprint...

Why Holiday Storytelling Outperforms Sales Posts (And How to Do It Right)

Every holiday season, brands rush to post discounts, promotions, and last‑chance sales. And every year, the brands that truly stand out aren’t the loudest sellers — they’re the best storytellers. A well‑told holiday story consistently outperforms a traditional sales post because it creates connection before conversion. People don’t remember percentages off. They remember how a brand made them feel. Why Stories Win During the Holidays The holidays are an emotional season. People are reflecting, reconnecting, and craving authenticity. When your content taps into...

Introducing Beyond the Boardroom & Webinar Wednesdays

Dear Board Members, We See You.The Story Behind Beyond the Boardroom We see the late nights you spend reviewing contracts, the early mornings answering emails, the weekends filled with walk-throughs, and the hundreds of volunteer hours you give just to keep your community running smoothly. Most people don’t realize how much heart and hustle goes into being a board member—but we do. And that’s why we created Beyond the Boardroom. We’ve spent years working with Associations. We’ve sat at the table with frustrated...

Google Your Business

After sitting back for years concentrating solely on our proprietary email newsletter business, we were approached to become a virtual marketing director for a local hot spot. Part of that role was to manage over a dozen social media sites and boost their new name and digital footprint by redefining their organic search. The results were amazing after a year. Before we began selling these services to other clients we beta-tested each platform to be able to prove that we...