The Pricing Game

Hiring a Marketing Firm?

It’s important to check out a business that you want to hire. I know when I do, I check them out on Google. I listen closely to their story of how they started. I ask them about their goals. And I listen to see if they are truly practicing what they preach. For example if someone is looking for a pool builder, is that builder involved in an association specialized in their industry? Does this pool company respond to...

Instagram For Your Business

If you’re not using a business Instagram page to increase your profits, you may be a digital dinosaur. Instagram has quickly turned into a revenue generating machine for businesses in just six years! As of June 2016, the mobile photo sharing platform reached 500 million monthly active users (Source: Statista). If your business isn’t posting daily, at the minimum, you are definitely a digital dinosaur! Creating a business page is simple and free! But it’s not one of those sites where...

Websites That Work

Diane Michael of Callan Group Communications goes over why you should be updating your website on a regular basis and talks about some quick website tips to keep in mind. Check out this quick video to learn why clients all over the country hire Callan Group's webmasters to create amazing websites that get results. Content Ghost Writer Updates are behind-the-scenes writing which takes place hourly at Callan Group Communication headquarters located in Ormond Beach. Our content queens have mastered the gift...

ASSOCIATION & NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT

Our team partners with associations and non-profits to execute an array of services as small as consulting to as large as a full production fundraising event. Cause marketing and event management are also key components to our mission and company goals. ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT Too often associations fall behind because of the lack of volunteer support and follow through. That’s where Callan Group Communications comes in. We are currently hired by multiple local associations as their marketing & membership director and their...

Do You Really Have The Time & Expertise?

Being an entrepreneur or business owner may often seem like you have to tackle every aspect of your business on your own (especially if you are a small business), but chances are high that you don't have the time to excel at everything your business requires you to. Take marketing and content creation as an example. You know these are essential to your business growth, but are they your forte? You love your field or your industry, and you're both...

Office Away From Home – Daytona Beach

When you're a traveling marketer, finding the right place to set up shop is key! The right amount of space, positive energy, strong drinks and great service are a must to settle in to begin typing. Recently we chose Halifax Yacht Club for our office away from home. What a gorgeous venue located in the heart of downtown Daytona Beach. Bavarian soft pretzel with Yuengling infused cheese dip. Delicious snack for an afternoon pick me up. The pot stickers were great,...

Blueberry Festival of Greater Orlando – April 22

Browsing through Facebook last weekend we came across Southern Hill Farm's Blueberry Picking Weekend which made me pause. The fact that they had two food trucks participating made me even more interested. With over 400 people interested/going I wondered where Clermont was and proceeded to Google maps to find out. An hour and some change from Port Orange, not too bad. I contacted my sweetheart and asked if he wanted to go blueberry picking. We both were raised up...

Newsletters Still Work

With our nine year anniversary of delivering professional email newsletters approaching next month, we want to remind you of the continued importance sending regular campaigns is for your business, non-profit or association! Newsletters are a vehicle to drive traffic to your website, social platforms and through your door. When done correctly, newsletters prove to be one of your most valuable marketing tools! HOW OFTEN? We recommend sending a minimum of once a month! Most of our clients send weekly because numbers don’t...

Effective Gratitude – Universe Nudge

Callan Group Communications Creative Director, Diane Michael, aka "Digital Di", wrote "After Mom" in 2018. During this pandemic, she offers a suggestion of practicing "effective gratitude". Listen to part of Insight 10 which goes over a "gratitude shift". If this video touched you and you want more information on the account, Universe Nudge, follow on Instagram!

TIS the Season of GIVING!

TIS the Season of GIVING! By Callan Group Client, Nita Schmellick, Pres/CEO with Community Foundation of East Central Florida WE have all heard many stories of nonprofits, some very big and well known, being involved in a scandal or financial mismanagement. How can we trust that when we make a donation to a nonprofit it will be used for good and the agency is fiscally responsible with our money? About 40% of all individual nonprofit donations are made in December. Charity Navigator...