by Suzanne Ackley | Jun 29, 2017 | BIA, Blog, SAM, SMBs
Yesterday we discussed why some small businesses prefer to DIY. Today we dive into why other small businesses prefer paid assistance, such as working with an agency or paying for someone to manage their digital presence or social media marketing. The top reasons they...
by Suzanne Ackley | Jun 27, 2017 | BIA, Blog, SAM, SMBs
Small businesses in our Local Commerce Monitor™ survey of small businesses (Q3/2016) were split in their digital advertising implementation preferences. Of the small businesses in the full sample of the survey, 48.2% preferred a “Do It Myself” (DIY)...
by BIA Advisory Group | Sep 28, 2016 | BIA, Blog, SMBs
Hibu Inc. has refocused its business on digital SMB and brand marketing. The Yellowbook company announced it’s joining the Facebook Marketing Partner program to deliver bundled advertising targeting and reporting for small businesses in the United States. The...
by Suzanne Ackley | Jul 13, 2016 | BIA, Blog, SAM, SMBs, Verticals
In BIA/Kelsey’s Local Commerce Monitor™ nearly a third of small businesses in the financial services vertical opt for a “do it with/for me” model. This is the largest percent among our vertical categories with most opting for “do it myself”....
by BIA Advisory Group | Jul 5, 2016 | Blog, SMBs, Vantage Point
This is the latest in BIA/Kelsey’s Vantage Points series. On a semi-weekly basis, it will tap the perspectives of various lookout points from around the local media and tech sectors. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect that of BIA/Kelsey. Please contact...