When launching an integrated campaign, your website content should be aligned with the messages that your marketing and advertising strategies are communicating. This can be achieved through a main website when campaigns are brand awareness-focused, yet certain promotions – due to focus or size – may require a more unique web experience. Campaign-specific websites can achieve this, and have many benefits for both users and the brands themselves.

• USER EXPERIENCE: A campaign-specific site is tailored to a defined target audience, providing visitors with exactly what they are searching for and educating audiences on the unique message, event or product offering at hand. The design and functionality pinpoints the brand and message essence, allowing for clear communication that evokes an emotional reaction. There are no issues of irrelevant content or clutter, and urgency is established with a specific and direct call to action.

• CONVERSION: A well-thought out, campaign-specific website strategy moves a visitor to DO SOMETHING: sign up, donate, get involved, schedule an appointment, call, etc… When all of the other elements of a main website are removed and the call to action is focused throughout the design and content, the campaign message has a straight-shot to powerful results.

• TRACKING: When a campaign-specific website is implemented as part of an integrated campaign, all media vehicles and creative components drive traffic to a unique destination. All data captured – whether visitors, submissions, conversions, etc.. – can be linked back to the tactics implemented. This provides valuable insight into what does or does not work, allowing for a more strategic analysis and evaluation of results.

• SEO: While all brand, product, service and event information should exist on a company’s main website, a campaign-specific site creates the opportunity for unique, keyword-rich content that can be read and indexed by search engines. Links within the campaign-specific site to the main website also assist with link building, which is an SEO tactic that can increase rankings while improving the quality of traffic.

The implementation of campaign-specific websites can benefit almost any company or organization. Recently, Orange Label client UC San Diego took their donor-focused campaign strategy to the web for maximum impact. The Future of Care site targets donors interested in furthering the cutting-edge health care advancements taking place at UC San Diego. The campaign-specific site captures their interest through educational videos and visual representations of the Jacobs Medical Center, the cornerstone of the university’s fundraising efforts to grow the medical research complexes of UC San Diego. View the campaign’s website at www.futureofcare.com.

To learn how your marketing strategy can benefit from a unique web experience, contact Orange Label today.

Facebook presence is important in today’s advanced, information-seeking society. However, simply signing up for an account does not lead to the immediate growth of engaged followers or a spike in sales. This free space must be powerfully utilized to enhance the image of your brand on the web, and get results. Facebook brings endless opportunities to increase brand awareness and communicate your message on a more personable level, but only if used properly. Here’s how:

Keep your posts relevant and engaging. Facebook allows you to directly communicate with your customers. Use this to your advantage and uncover information about your customers and their preferences through interactive content. Utilize Facebook analytics to see what your followers are responding to and tailor future messages. Not all posts need to be directly branded, as Facebook is meant to be conversational.

Don’t bombard your audience with posts. Facebook is a great tool to promote new products, offer special deals, and to just keep your brand top of mind. However, be aware of the frequency and significance of your posts. Recurring and irrelevant posts can seem intrusive and lead your users to look past your message, or worse “unlike” your page.

Implement useful Facebook applications. Applications appear at the top of your Facebook page, directly beneath the cover photo. There are a multitude of available Facebook applications to enhance your company page. To start off, integrate all of your social media accounts by offering direct links. Other great add-ons include store locators, product catalogs, user contests, online deals and coupons.

Each of these Facebook Fundamentals will improve your company page, yet these tools perform best when thoughtfully integrated as part of a strategic marketing plan. To enhance your business with a results-oriented social media strategy, contact Orange Label today.

Day after day our inboxes are overloaded with emails.  Few are opened while most find their fate in our trash or spam folders. Frustration with email brings into question the effectiveness and reliability of email campaigns. However, with proper visuals, text and a targeted and clean email list, email campaigns have proven to be a highly valuable marketing tool.

What works?
To prevent your message from being deleted or marked as spam, include a relevant subject line and a recognized sender name. This will determine whether or not the reader will open the email. Tricking the reader into opening the email by providing a misleading subject line devalues the credibility and trust in the sender. Once it has been opened, the email should offer appealing visuals and straightforward text that provides consistent branding, a clear message and an actionable call-to-action.

What’s in it for you?
For starters, email campaigns are economical and environmental. It is more cost effective than direct mail because it eliminates paper and mailing costs. Email campaigns also provide timely quantitative results that direct mail does not. Email reports that many servers now offer allow you to track who opened the message and what was clicked on. This provides instantaneous feedback which can be helpful for future email campaigns.

To see how the right email campaign will impact your business, contact Orange Label today.

Have you wondered what those little black and white boxes are on ads these days? Quick Response codes, more commonly known as QR codes, are barcodes that consumers scan with their smartphone to immediately direct them to a web page or a carefully targeted landing page. By leveraging advancements in technology and the popularity of smartphones, QR codes are bridging the gap between offline and online advertising.

QR Code Tips
To be an effective tool, the QR code destination must be compatible for mobile viewing. A common issue today is that companies jump on the QR code band-wagon without understanding the true dynamics of mobile marketing. The QR code must be a convenient and appealing method for users to get more information. There also needs to be a clearly defined incentive to scan the QR code. QR codes should never be used as a stand-alone tool as its purpose within a mobile marketing strategy is to connect the online and offline mediums, provide additional information and incite immediate consumer engagement.

QR Codes in Action
OLAA client St. Francis Medical Center launched a three-month integrated advertising campaign in late June. The campaign promotes the hospital’s Family Life Center and brands the “Sweet Beginnings” experience that St. Francis offers to new mothers and their babies.  Mobile marketing is a key component of the advertising strategy. The campaign includes a QR code as part of the call to action which leads to a mobile website that introduces “moms on the go” to “Sweet Beginnings” with a unique online experience that differs from the hospital’s main website. The mobile site creates an additional benefit to the user by offering a new and convenient means of accessing information. The mobile site also offers moms the option of viewing in English or Spanish.

The mobile site is promoted via a QR code, which can be found on mall banners and print ads. Traffic is also driven to the mobile site through radio and text campaigns. A mobile strategy utilizing a QR code was implemented for this campaign due to the relevancy with the target audience of young mothers. The incentive to use the QR code is clearly defined with a label of “For Moms on the Go,” which reinforces that the destination is optimized for mobile and relays that the site provides key information for expecting moms.

The QR code is synced with Google analytics, which allows for tracking and quantitative results, such as the number of scans the QR code has received. As the campaign moves forward, St. Francis is receiving a positive response and is making a powerful impact on Sweet Beginnings patients.

Want to see how these little boxes can make a big impact on your business? Contact Orange Label today.

Did you know that more than 70% of web users watch online video every week? And that 75% of smartphone owners watch video on their phone, with 26% watching videos on their phone every day?  This level of engagement proves that video is not only attracting audiences, but is also sought out as a key platform for receiving information.

Many brands understand these facts and are taking advantage of this opportunity to visually and verbally share their message. Whether a nonprofit organization, B2C company or a B2B service provider, the benefits of online video are powerful.

• Storytelling: Videos provide a creative outlet to share your brand’s story in a personal and compelling manner. Simple or complex stories can be shared concisely, making it simple for audiences to connect to a brand and become engaged.
• Education: Related to storytelling, the video platform lends itself to demonstrating how a product works or explaining the benefits of a service.
• Website Performance: Videos act as an interactive component of a website that keeps visitors on pages longer, which enhances lead conversion. In addition to users, videos also positively impact SEO as search engines include video listings in search results. The more listings, the higher the traffic and as a result, a greater number of leads.
• Increased Reach: Whether posted on a company’s website or through social media channels, users can share an online video with their own network. When sharing gains traction, a video has the potential to become viral and reach a greater audience than ever anticipated.

 
Orange Label client, Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse and Neglect at University of California, Irvine, understood the power of video and used this as a vehicle to launch “Ageless Alliance,” a social justice movement to eliminate elder abuse in our society. With the assistance of the OLAA team, Ageless Alliance produced two 3-minute videos and three PSA’s.

 
After previewing one of the videos that portrayed the impact of the elder abuse epidemic, the U.S. Administration on Aging asked UC Irvine to launch Ageless Alliance nationally and share the movement’s videos at the White House symposium recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 14, 2012. Since then, the videos have been shared across the nation and the movement has received hundreds of new members online. To view the Ageless Alliance videos, visit www.agelessalliance.org.

 
To learn how your message and website performance can benefit by video, contact Orange Label today.

When searching for a product or service, Google is often the first place a consumer goes to find what they need. And if your website doesn’t appear in the top results, then your business is missing major opportunities to connect with customers and prospects online. The top ranking listing on Google receives 3 times the average click-through-rate (CTR) as the second listing, and listings on the entire first page of Google receive 4 times the CTR as listings on page 2.
So how do you increase the likelihood of a top ranking presence on Google? The answer is search engine optimization (SEO). SEO is the implementation of enhancements to a website’s code, content and inbound links to improve non-paid search engine rankings for targeted keywords extending beyond your company’s name. Over time through a long-term strategy, SEO can drastically grow the amount of consumer traffic and improve the quality of traffic – increasing the number of qualified online leads.  In addition, an SEO strategy works 24 hours a day to help a company remain competitive in their marketplace and increase brand awareness.
SEO can be implemented at varying levels, depending on the objectives of the strategy and the keywords targeted. The more general the keyword, the more difficult rankings will be to achieve. You will also want to review your website to ensure that your site content is optimized (front-end and back-end) to ensure that your site is being read/reviewed by “spiders” accurately. Google spiders continue to get smarter as Google is constantly changing algorithms and evolving search functionality, in efforts of making sure no one is “gaming the system.” To stay up with all of Google latest trends and best-practices, many vendors are becoming Google Certified, a certification that entails training and sharing information that Google makes available for programmers and advertisers.
At Orange Label, we have maintained an aggressive SEO campaign for our own website for more than 5 years and the results have been incredible. Both our  website and landing pages rank in the top two organic search positions for at least 7 major keyword phrases (including “orange county branding” , “Southern California radio advertising”, “Orange County advertising” and “Southern California Advertising”) The result has been and continues to be a steady stream of qualified new business leads.
Are the right audiences finding you online? Contact Orange Label today.

When recruitment efforts are needed to build your team, whether for one position or several, there are many job boards and posting opportunities available. But how do you know which resources will attract the right talent? And how do you know whether your recruiting efforts will make an impact in the market? An integrated approach ensures that your recruiting activities are targeted, reach the top candidates across multiple platforms and result in qualified new employees.

Understanding the value of an integrated advertising strategy, Seton Medical Center recently launched a 3-month integrated recruiting campaign to expand their highly skilled nursing team. The focal point of the campaign is a minisite that clearly communicates the advantages of joining Seton’s nursing team. The site includes a message from the Chief Nursing Executive, quotes from real Seton nurses, information about benefits, and most importantly, the mission and values under which the team operates. Potential candidates that visit the site are able to connect with the Seton nursing community and see how their contributions at Seton make a difference, for patients and for the hospital as a whole. For those that are interested in applying, the site directs them to the careers page on the main Seton website where the individual starts the application process.

Traffic is driven to Seton’s nursing minisite through several media vehicles including local and out of market radio schedules, targeted PPC campaigns, behavioral and geo-targeted ads on Facebook and Linkedin, banner advertising on highly visited industry-specific websites and through direct mail. By leveraging a consistent message across multiple media platforms, Seton is clearly relaying what their nursing team stands for and is making a powerful impact on potential candidates. A larger audience is also reached, ensuring that the right talent applies and is selected. In addition, the RN recruitment campaign builds on the hospital’s existing brand presence, showing all constituencies that the hospital is growing and building an amazing medical team.

Want to learn how an integrated approach can maximize your recruiting activities? Contact Orange Label today.

Orange Label Art + Advertising is committed to our clients’ success. We believe that it is our purpose to empower our clients such that they lead their marketplace and experience a growing demand for their product or service. This month, we recognize Orange Label client Seattle Talent as a THRIVING BRAND LEADER.

Seattle Talent is a premier management, development and placement facility committed to attracting and fostering young, inspiring talent in the acting, modeling and singing industries. By maintaining relationships with top agencies and scouts, Seattle Talent elevates their young stars to the highest level of opportunity in each talent category. Being a thriving brand leader in the fast-paced, highly competitive entertainment industry would be a challenge for any brand, but for Seattle Talent, it’s been an opportunity to be recognized as a top acting and modeling school in the Northwest.

Seattle Talent has combined the power of a brand refresh with the impact of an integrated mobile advertising campaign to achieve thriving brand leadership. By implementing a rebranding strategy that encompassed a sophisticated logo, modern color scheme and font treatments that reflect a high level of reputation, Seattle Talent has positioned themselves as a distinguished leader in their industry.

Using the momentum and excitement created around a new brand identity, Seattle Talent also launched an integrated digital advertising strategy. This includes a consumer-focused mobile site, direct response-driven landing pages and a comprehensive PPC campaign. Since the launch of their mobile site and digital campaign, Seattle Talent has experienced dual success with increased lead generation as well as the elevation of their brand to a level that matches their distinguished reputation as a thriving brand leader.

Want more? Contact Orange Label today to learn how your brand can thrive.

Are you or your customers always “on the go”? Mobile websites provide a valuable opportunity to reach users who are actively seeking out your company and information from any location. Have you launched a mobile-friendly site? If not, you are missing an opportunity to connect with your customers in a powerful way.

Why Mobile?

• Did you know that 60% of mobile phones are SMART phones? This number continues to grow, and its users perform 25% of ALL online searches. Even more, 1 in 3 mobile searches are local, meaning prospects are actively seeking companies near them for a variety of product and service needs.

 
• A customer-focused mobile website creates a competitive advantage when selling products or service. The medium allows for a simplified design with focused content, so that users get what they are looking for in a streamlined manner. The ability to contact customer service directly with mobile forms, place online orders and click-to-call phone numbers also add to the user experience.

 
• A mobile website creates opportunity to run Mobile Advertising Campaigns. Google Adwords and Facebook Advertising provide cost effective PPC models that specifically target mobile or tablet devices. Most advertisers don’t realize that the PPC ads that they see on their phones are in fact different than what they see on their desktop computer…completely different competitive field as well as a different PPC bidding range.

Want more? Contact Orange Label today for more tips and tactics to enhance your mobile presence.

Orange Label Art + Advertising is committed to the success of our clients. We believe that it is our purpose to empower our clients such that they lead their marketplace and experience a growing demand for their product or service. To us, this defines a THRIVING BRAND LEADER…

 Orange Label client, Saint Louise Regional Hospital is dedicated to delivering quality, compassionate health care to South Santa Clara County, now and in the future. With this commitment to the local community, Saint Louise Regional Hospital truly embodies their positioning statement – Your Neighbor for Life. To communicate their mission and build brand awareness, Saint Louise recently launched an integrated advertising campaign.

 The Saint Louise “Neighbor for Life” campaign includes a media mix of radio, print and online, and focuses on 6 key service lines over an 8 month marketing calendar. Promoted over a 4 week period, each service line features a physician or staff member of the Saint Louise team, representing both the individual and high level commitment to the local community.

 “Saint Louise Regional Hospital’s ‘Neighbor for Life’ campaign furthers their commitment to growing with the community. Their dedication to advanced, quality care is combined with a passion for serving members of their community, and demonstrates their role as a THRIVING BRAND LEADER.”

- Michelle Torr,  Junior Integrated Advertising Executive

Facebook Advertising is a hot topic and a tactic that is on the radar of many businesses, large and small. With 750 million members, and 225 million in the U.S. alone, it is undeniable that there is a large audience to reach. It may be true that there are plenty of fish in the figurative Facebook “Sea”, but the question is, are Facebook Ads right for you?

For those of you who may be unfamiliar, let us give you the lay-of-the-land. Facebook Ads appear in the middle-to-lower portion of the right-hand column of user-pages throughout Facebook’s network. Ads are eligible to appear on several types of pages including Apps, Photos, Groups, Walls, Profiles, Friends and the Homepage (News Feed). Static in nature, uniform in structure and centrally located, Facebook Ads are relatively neat and boast an organized layout. The Facebook Ad template contains up to six components, which are specified by the advertiser, including ad headline, text, image, page “likes” and destination link.

There is a high level of attraction to the Facebook Ad model, and for good reason. With its straight-forward and user-friendly set-up, a campaign could be created in seconds (make sure you have your Facebook business page established first). Besides the easy setup, the real attention-grabber is the ability to target ads by location, age, interest, etc., ensuring you are reaching your target demographic and captivating your audiences in a unique online environment. Your next question, is it expensive? Ads can either be based on a PPC (pay-per-click) model, meaning that you only pay when your ad is clicked by a user OR on a CPM (cost-per-thousand) model, meaning that you pay for per thousand impressions. Regardless, you set your budget at the onset of the campaign and you have the ability to modify or shut off the campaign whenever you’d like. Lastly, Facebook ads offer comprehensive analytics to assist in tracking and measuring the effectives of your campaign through data on the number of clicks and connections, frequency, reach, bid price and total spend.      

Common campaign objectives can include the following:

-  Build Brand Awareness: Reach an extensive audience and target your key demographic

-  Drive Sales: Offer discounts, deals or giveaways to stimulate sales activity

-  Expand Fan Base: Encourage users to “like” your page by offering benefits for engaging

If you are looking to increase your exposure through a targeted, measureable and cost-effective strategy, we encourage you to consider a Facebook Ad campaign for your business. From our experience, we have seen the response to be well worth the investment…

1. With a campaign goal of increasing its Facebook fan base, Orange Label client Greenwell Farms nearly doubled their new “Likes” in the first two weeks of running their campaign with a modest daily budget.
2. Orange Label client, Recovery Now TV had an objective of increasing their website traffic through their Facebook Ad campaign. After running a brief Facebook ad campaign, the client decided to pause the campaign and found that their normally consistent website traffic dropped off by 18%. This was largely due to the decrease in traffic from Facebook.

There is no denying that the economy has placed a damper on the budgets of individuals and business alike. Yet, it is perhaps more important than ever to keep up on educating employees, clients, prospects and partners. With continuously advancing technology and decreasing degree of difficulty and cost, webinars provide a powerful tool for conducting presentations of all sorts.

Webinars provide the following:

• Cost-effective option for a meeting or presentation
• Powerful tool for presenting informative content
• Availability of turn-key resources that make it simple to conduct a webinar
• Ability to easily tailor content for your audience
• Less commitment for attendee than in-person event
• Broader reach than in-person events
• Positions company as industry leader
• Offers features such as slide show presentations, streaming video, VoIP, text and chat (for live question and answering), polls and surveys, screen sharing and meeting recording (to document meetings)