The Secret Weapon Behind Consistent Brands: Your Brand Guide

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If you have done any research into marketing, you may have heard of the 7-touch point rule. This is the idea that it takes at least seven interactions to grab someone’s attention enough to make them convert or purchase your offering.   But how do you make those touches count? The answer is branding.  A consistent brand goes far beyond design. It encompasses your messaging, core values, target audience personas, and more. Unfortunately, many businesses jump into marketing without this crucial foundation […]

Does your Website Pass the Test? QUIZ

Is your website working for your business—or against it? Take our quick 10-question Website Health Check Quiz designed for solo entrepreneurs, startups, and small to mid-sized businesses. Discover if your site meets modern web standards for mobile responsiveness, branding consistency, lead generation, and more. If you score 5 or more, it might be time for a website refresh—and Carlton PR & Marketing is here to help you build a site that converts.

School’s Out Forever

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With moms, dads, kids, dogs, cats, and squirrels working from home, parents are running ragged. Here are a few tips to help you cope with the stress of working, schooling, and living at home.

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It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year…when every young business’ (and some of the older ones) thoughts turn to email marketing. “I’ve got a list” and “I’ve got a sale going on” so “I must send emails.” I’ve already received more than one Dear First-name Placeholder email this year.  And I am sure I will receive several more.  There’s also the Dear ________. I like that one.  It’s second cousin to the Dear (    ). There’s my […]

Escargo-ing Viral

As a firm that specializes in understanding social media, we at CPRM get thrown for a loop sometimes. Recently, with a foot of snow on the ground and newscasters reporting traffic snarls on the roads around Boston, I decided to work from home. My college student daughter was home for spring break and watching TV as I worked in the next room. In the afternoon, I had a conference call. In the middle of the call with my boss, a […]