Posts in "Inspire"

Ready or not, the time has finally come for Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to replace Universal Analytics. As companies and their respective marketing teams come to terms with this new change, likely rushing to make the switch and asking themselves why they waited so long, our clients at DeanHouston have rest assured, knowing we’ve been […]

“Versatility” and “multitasking” are often used synonymously, though there is one major difference. One is the ability to do many things, and the other points to doing many things at once. Both, however, are innate for Cathy Sutton, and not just because she’s accomplished so much, lived in six states and spent time performing in […]

If you’ve been scrolling through your social media feed, you’ve undoubtedly noticed something interesting: the ability to shop directly from the platform. While social media shopping (or social commerce) is not entirely new, it is considered to be in its early days. As such, there is still some debate about the future of social media […]

Have you ever wondered how your content ends up as the featured snippet of Google’s search engine results page (SERP)? Well, it’s probably not how you think. Think of featured snippets as the winner of a popularity contest among all the content across the internet. Oddly, it’s somehow as simple as it is difficult to […]

BZZZ. BZZZ. BZZZ. BZZZ. BZZZ. BZZZ. BZZZ. BZZZ. Hold up, you only took your eyes off your phone for a few moments, HOW ON EARTH did you get that many notifications!? Between your group chats, your significant other sending you 20 TikToks on their lunch break, and all of your apps’ push notifications, it doesn’t […]

DeanHouston+: “Hi! How can we help you?” You: “Tell me about conversational marketing.” Conversational marketing uses chatbots and messaging platforms, like SMS texting (phone messaging) and Facebook Messenger, to engage with customers in real time. These chats build customer loyalty while providing valuable insight that can help create new ways to improve your marketing strategy […]

Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), algorithms and datasets: I know, it all sounds like it belongs in a sci-fi TV show, but it’s all very real. When these things come together, it creates something called AI-powered automation, which has the potential to help us all … live long and prosper. AI-powered automation can be […]

If you were around anytime in the 80s, you probably remember those Choose Your Own Adventure books where every few pages, you were prompted to make a decision that would impact the plot and ending of the story. While some of you younger folks in the audience may not know the thrill of deciding a […]

When Alex Robinson joined DeanHouston+ as a full-time graphic designer in the summer of 2021, he was looking for a collaborative environment where he could be part of the right team and stretch his creative muscles. Following several stints in different design roles after graduating from Bowling Green State University, Alex knew right away he’d […]

Not long ago, business owners relied on reaching their local customers by paying neighborhood kids to spread promotional flyers around the community. This old-school type of marketing may have worked well in the past (back when most people still believed the internet would only be a fad), but nowadays, there’s a better digital approach. It’s […]

As B2B marketers, is it time we start paying attention to Gen Z? Well, with nearly 42% of Gen Zers now involved in B2B purchasing decisions, it would be crazy not to! Gen Z is quickly becoming the most influential demographic for B2B marketers to target. Often referred to as “digital natives,” they have grown […]

LEGO® Master Tyler Clites Shares His Passion for Working with Companies to Build Memorable Experiences You’ve seen the sets in stores. Maybe you’ve watched movies about them. If you or your kids have them, you probably know the pain of stepping on a piece or two. But how many people could make a successful career […]