Recession, Bankruptcies, and the Explosion of Social Media - StartupNation Marketing Trends Report - 3rd Quarter - 2009

To help you stay ahead of marketing trends and leapfrog ahead of the competition, StartupNation has partnered with Website Marketing NOW in delivering this exclusive, new publication.

Highlights

  • Understand the marketing trends that have an impact on your business right now.
  • Learn about recessionary trends and how to market more effectively in a down economy.
  • See how to leverage the current increase in bankruptcies to your advantage.
  • Capitalize on the explosion in social marketing platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
  • Recognize the changes in the mobile market, and the corresponding opportunities they present.
  • See how authenticity and open customer engagement are so critical to your business now.
  • And much more!

Intro

The publication is a must-read for any small business owner or marketer interested in not only surviving the current economic environment, but also growing their business through the remainder of 2009.

Today’s competitive business landscape is brutal. Market forces and consumer behavior are changing, and keeping up with the constant change is now critical to small business success.

The report includes not only data to understand changing market opportunities, but also the analysis to capitalize on these opportunities. There are six overarching trends and four tactical trends examined in the report.

For example, talk of the down economy is pervasive. StartupNation’s report examines what you can do to protect your business from the consequential downward pricing spiral.

An increase in bankruptcies is another current trend. There have been 156 major bankruptcy filings in just the first half of this year, with a higher number expected in the second half. The report looks at the marketing implications to help you navigate the changing landscape and secure more business.

Another major trend impacting small business is the explosive growth in social media. Facebook now boasts 250 million users, roughly half of whom log in to their Facebook account EVERYDAY! The report highlights ways for you to capitalize on the popularity in social media.

These are merely a few of the trends addressed in the report.

The Quarterly Marketing Trends Report is available for $10, providing you with a simple, easy and affordable way to identify growth strategies to drive your revenue growth.

So, make a decision to GROW your business through the rest of 2009, and purchase the Quarterly Marketing Trends Report—Recession, Bankruptcies and the Explosion of Social Media.