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The Difference Between In-House Marketing and Hiring an Agency: Why a Full-Service Agency Like LMA is the Smartest Choice for Your Business

Marketing is no longer a simple “one-size-fits-all” effort. Businesses must now navigate a maze of platforms, tools, and strategies to reach their audiences effectively. The question for many companies becomes whether to build an in-house marketing team or partner with a professional agency. While in-house marketing has its place, partnering with a full-service agency like LMA offers an unmatched combination of expertise, creativity, scalability, and cost efficiency. What sets LMA apart is our ability to offer both digital and traditional marketing services. Unlike agencies that specialize in just one medium, we provide integrated solutions spanning social media, digital advertising, print, radio, and TV. More importantly, we prioritize honesty and transparency—recommending the most effective channels for your business instead of pushing one over the other. In this blog, we’ll take an in-depth look at the differences between in-house teams and agencies, explore the benefits of partnering with a full-service agency, and demonstrate why...

December 3, 2024
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Mastering Multi-Platform Campaigns: How to Maximize ROI Across Digital and Traditional Channels

In today’s media-saturated world, consumers are constantly bombarded with content from various sources. From smartphones to televisions, social media feeds to radio ads, brands have more channels than ever to reach potential customers. However, with this abundance of options, a singular approach to marketing is no longer enough. To effectively capture and hold attention, brands need a multi-platform marketing strategy that reaches audiences across both digital and traditional channels. Multi-platform marketing, however, isn’t just about having a presence across various platforms. It’s about creating a cohesive experience that adapts to each platform’s unique strengths, maximizing engagement at every step. When done right, a multi-platform strategy allows brands to amplify their message, reinforce brand recall, and optimize for a high return on investment (ROI) by balancing immediate engagement with sustained recognition. Moreover, a strategic approach to multi-platform marketing provides brands with valuable data. Each channel offers insights that reveal which messages resonate and...

November 5, 2024
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The Future of Marketing: Trends, Tools, and Tactics for 2025

The digital marketing landscape is constantly evolving, driven by technological advances, shifts in consumer behavior, and changing regulations. As we approach 2025, the need for brands to stay ahead of these changes has never been greater. Marketing is no longer just about reaching consumers; it’s about creating a holistic experience across multiple touchpoints while adhering to growing privacy concerns and demands for authenticity. To thrive in the coming years, brands must stay agile and forward-thinking. The ability to anticipate trends and adopt innovative strategies will be critical for success. From leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) to addressing the challenges posed by data privacy regulations in a post-cookie world, the strategies employed today will influence which brands maintain relevance and dominate their markets tomorrow. The marketing landscape is also becoming more integrated. Brands must now provide seamless, omnichannel experiences, blending both digital and physical touchpoints. Consumers increasingly expect personalized, real-time...

October 8, 2024
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10 Essential Marketing Tips to Boost Your Business in 2024

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, businesses must stay ahead with innovative and effective marketing strategies. Adapting to new trends, utilizing advanced technologies, and continuously refining their approach are key to maintaining a competitive edge. Here are ten essential tips to help your business thrive and achieve remarkable success in 2024. Voice Search Optimization With the rise of voice-activated assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant, optimizing your content for voice search is crucial. Focus on natural language and long-tail keywords that people are likely to use in conversation. Why Voice Search Matters Voice search is becoming increasingly popular because it's convenient and fast. Users can simply ask their devices for information without typing. This shift means that businesses need to adapt their SEO strategies to cater to voice search queries. How to Optimize for Voice Search Use Natural Language: Unlike traditional text searches, voice searches are more conversational. Incorporate natural language and long-tail keywords into...

August 20, 2024
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Bill Howe Case Study

Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Restoration & Flood Services is a family-owned and operated business based in San Diego. Established in 1980, Bill Howe provides a wide range of services, including plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and flood restoration. With a focus on customer satisfaction and quality service, Bill Howe has become a trusted name in the San Diego area for both residential and commercial clients. What was their business challenge? LMA is responsible for the entirety of Bill Howe marketing strategy and placement. In this specific case study, Bill Howe was interested in expanding their social media presence and reach. They were looking to incorporate a new perspective of the brand to their social media audience. What did LMA do? After reviewing their social media, LMA wanted to introduce more content that brought humor and entertainment to their target audience, while still honoring the values and boundaries of the brand. LMA decided...

May 29, 2024
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Driven Brands – CARSTAR Canada Case Study

CARSTAR Canada is the leading auto collision repair franchise in the country. CARSTAR has over 320 locations in Canada, making it one of the largest providers. Their technicians are all certified and highly trained to work on any type of vehicle. Why CARSTAR Canada Came to LMA? LMA has worked closely with CARSTAR Canada on an array of marketing campaigns. Most recently, the company was having difficulty recruiting new employees. Similarly to other blue-collar industries, attracting new applicants to their company was becoming increasingly difficult. What Did LMA Do? LMA designed a comprehensive digital marketing campaign to address CARSTAR Canada’s recruitment challenge. The goal was to target young men, aged 18-34, who had a keen interest in the automotive industry and were actively seeking employment opportunities. The strategy included dynamic creative and targeted messaging across various digital platforms including digital audio and display. Using behavioral and contextual targeting, we customized our approach, tailored to how...

May 29, 2024
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Alpine Fence Case Study

Alpine Fence is a premier fencing expert in San Diego. They have been instrumental in providing top-notch fencing solutions to its customers. Alpine Fence offers an array of fencing products and is the solution to fencing needs. Why Alpine Fence Came to LMA? Like most businesses in the home improvement category, during the pandemic, Alpine Fence had more work than they could service. Therefore, marketing was not a necessity. As the pandemic ended, Alpine Fence quickly realized the importance of marketing strategies to recapture the interest of consumers needing a fence. Their website traffic was minimal, resulting in fewer customer inquiries and declining sales. LMA recognized enhancing online visibility would attract more potential customers and boost business activity. What Did LMA do? LMA utilized targeted Google Ads services to address Alpine Fence’s challenges. By creating and optimizing their SEO and PPC ad campaigns, LMA significantly enhanced their digital presence on Google Search. This strategic...

May 29, 2024
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La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre Case Study

La Jolla Cosmetic is an award winning cosmetic surgery practice in San Diego. A leader in the plastic surgery industry for 30+ years, they are dedicated to high-quality results and education while going above and beyond to ensure patients' comfort and confidentiality. Why La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre Came to LMA La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre hired LMA Marketing and Advertising in 2019 to create a marketing plan which would help them increase market share and revenue. After four years of successful marketing and growth, La Jolla Cosmetic was looking to more finely tune their target market and continue to increase efficiency in reaching their customer base despite the declining demand across the cosmetic surgery industry. What did LMA do? LMA executed market research, identifying the different market segments for La Jolla Cosmetic to target, and creating four (4) patient personas. Utilizing this knowledge, LMA developed a strategy to reach each persona based on...

May 29, 2024
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Restaurant Branding

Branding: The Key to Success in The Restaurant Industry

Branding is the face of your company and is treated as the first impression from the people you're trying to connect with. Anything that the public sees is a part of a company’s brand: logos, graphics, a mission statement, and content related to your company’s vision are effective ways to build a reputable brand image. As a result, your message will be delivered clearly and concisely  Identifying Demographics The Restaurant industry is a very diverse marketplace with different cultures and types of people. Thankfully, branding is a practice that constantly changes to meet the company’s values and style.  It’s essential to identify whom you are talking to. Is it a high-end restaurant that’s looking for adults that want to experience sophisticated food? Or is it a relaxed homey restaurant targeting families and younger people who want quality ingredients at affordable prices? Content that targets a specific group of people while still being in...

June 9, 2022
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Sammy's Food & Wine San Diego

Sammy’s Food & Wine Case Study

Sammy’s Food & Wine has been going strong for thirty years with award winning salads, sharables, and fresh wood-fired pizzas. With 12 locations around San Diego, Palm Springs, and Las Vegas, Sammy’s Food and Wine is a staple restaurant and loved by many local residents who have been going to Sammy’s throughout their lifetime.  Following the success of Sammy’s, they opened two brunch restaurants in San Diego and Las Vegas, Toast and Toasted Gastrobrunch. Why Sammy's Came to LMA Originally, Amy Bulgatz, Chief Financial Officer of Sammy’s restaurant group, came to LMA for help with their social media. She felt that with so many locations, they should have a bigger following and higher engagement on their social media platforms. She didn’t think her previous agency was growing their audience as much as they should be and was looking for more creativity. What Did LMA Do? LMA conducted a social audit for Sammy’s Food & Wine,...

March 1, 2022
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