plus marketing tips & trends for restaurants, franchises and entertainment venues
When a potential customer searches for your business online, what’s one of the very first things they’ll see? Your reviews. Like it or not, in the modern era, people are conditioned to look at reviews before visiting a new business or making a purchase. Need more...
We’ve all been trying to figure out millennials for years now. And there’s a good reason for that. As of July 2019, millennials finally surpassed baby boomers as the largest living generation, according to the Pew Research Center. As we head into 2021, restaurateurs...
In the world of marketing, branding is everything. How your brand is perceived can impact whether your business lives or dies. It’s serious stuff. That’s why your brand needs to be taken care of. And you actively need to invest in making sure it’s as strong as...
Marketing on social media is a fickle business. It’s one of the most beneficial methods your brand can leverage to engage an audience. Yet for every potential benefit, there’s a potential challenge to overcome. It’s not always easy. To make sure your social media...
2020 is almost behind us – finally. Considering the virus is spiking again after all, we’re not quite out of the woods yet. If you want to keep your doors open, you need to remain vigilant. So make sure to check out our overview of what restaurants need to know in...
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We live in a mobile world. And like it or not, that world is here to stay. Our lives are run through smartphones and tablets. We work, play, learn, and socialize using these devices. To succeed in 2021 and beyond, your business needs to plan with a mobile approach....
When you think of subscription services, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t a restaurant subscription service. Names like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Spotify usually spring to mind. But there are all kinds of subscriptions spanning many industries, many...
2021 is nearly here. That means it's time to look ahead toward a new year in the restaurant industry. And a new year means new trends. As to which trends will reign supreme this year? That remains to be seen. But rest assured that with CoGoBuzz, our state-of-the-art...
Did you know 80% of profits come from 20% of customers? (CustomerThermometer) For most businesses, it’s simply just how it is: repeat customers are more valuable than new ones. They’re the regulars you’ll see day in and day out. Did you know repeat customers spend a...
Restaurants everywhere need to start paying attention to Gen Z. (That is, if they already haven’t!) Whether or not you think Gen Z is worth worrying about it, consider the following. Gen Z Insights reports that Gen Z is set to account for 40% of all consumers in the...
In 2020, marketing on a budget isn’t just a good idea. It can mean the difference between staying open and going out of business. With CoGoBuzz, we’re here to jumpstart your marketing efforts at just a fraction of the cost. When you get started with our service,...
Communication is key. Whether you’re dealing with friends, coworkers, or even customers, communication is how you manage relationships effectively. And in order to make those relationships flourish, you need to communicate consistently. Brands build customer...
With a third wave of the pandemic in full swing, lockdowns are an unfortunate reality that many restaurants are inevitably going to face – if they haven’t done so already. As of this publication (reported via Restaurant Business), restaurants in Illinois, Michigan,...
Heading into the heart of the holiday season, you can be sure customers everywhere will be watching their inboxes for festive promotions and deals. (I know I am!) As your holiday marketing efforts continue, don’t overlook the value email can bring to your efforts....
If you’re marketing a business, you’re probably investing in a variety of marketing channels. Staples like email, direct mail, social media. Mediums proven time and time again to be effective for promoting your business. But smart businesses are always looking for new...
Restaurants across the country have had to overhaul their off-premises offerings. If you’re running a restaurant, you know better than most how massive a shift it's been for the entire industry. Entire business models have been disrupted all because of the pandemic....
Sales starting to slow? You can’t go wrong with a good LTO. Offering a mouthwatering set of limited-time offers can be exactly what your restaurant needs to get its customer base interested. LTOs motivate your customers to eat because they don’t want to miss out. It’s...
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