The Benefits of Explainer Videos for Your Business
May 4, 2023
You need explainer videos for your business. Because according to Dr. Gloria Mark’s book—Attention Span: A Ground-breaking Way to…
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The Importance of Mobile Optimization for Your Website
May 4, 2023
Having a mobile-optimized website is no longer a nice-to-have. It is now a must-have. Close to 98.5% of Canadians…
The Power of Digital Ads: A Beginner’s Guide
May 4, 2023
Digital ads can create a ripple effect in your marketing strategy. How? It generates interest and engagement among your…
The Ultimate Guide to SEO for Small Businesses
May 4, 2023
You need search engine optimization (SEO) as a small business owner. And you need it now. Why? You need…
Should You Get On the TikTok Train?
March 22, 2023
Many businesses start each year, exposing yours to cutthroat competition. Therefore, regardless of your industry, you must up your…
How to Get Over Writer’s Block
March 15, 2023
Writer’s block is a dreaded foe among many creatives. It’s like being stuck in traffic with no way out.…
When Setting Up an E-comm Website, What Else Should I Consider?
March 8, 2023
You risk losing sales if you do not set up your e-commerce website properly. This is why in 2022,…
Is SEO Still Important in 2023?
March 1, 2023
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is as relevant today as it was years ago. But what worked in 2010 is…
Pros and Cons of AI Writing Tools
February 22, 2023
Artificial intelligence and machine learning tools have made great strides in the past years. There are tools like Grammarly…
I Have a Brick-and-Mortar Store but Want to Go Online
February 14, 2023
If you do not use a click-and-order business, you are losing sales, but it’s not too late to turn…
Pros and Cons of Google Automated Bidding Strategy
February 6, 2023
Despite your company’s success, you believe there is room for improvement. But, you are short on time and have…
What is a Marketing Channel?
February 1, 2023
What is a Marketing Channel? Marketing products and services to end users is a vital part of any business.…
Advantages of Having Video for SEO
February 1, 2023
Content is king. Yet, as people become more addicted to technology, their attention span decreases. And images and videos…
Microsoft Ads vs. Google Ads: Where Should I Put My Money?
January 27, 2023
Google is the most used search engine. It has become so famous that even ad marketers have supported the…
Where to Focus Your Marketing Budget This Year?
January 23, 2023
2023 will be a fascinating, challenging, and innovative year for marketers. This year, you’ll have to shake up your…
Advantages Of WP Over Other Website Platforms
January 18, 2023
There are plenty of different platforms that allow you to build a website for your business. Of these, WordPress…
How To Get Started With A CRO Video Strategy
January 17, 2023
It’s always exciting when traffic to your website increases. While more footfall is always great, what really matters is…
5 Reasons You Should Work With A Google Partner Agency
January 13, 2023
There are an overwhelming number of digital marketing agencies out there, each claiming expertise in the field. While many…
Most Effective Ad Platforms for Different Businesses
January 9, 2023
One of the most effective ways to reach people and convert them into new customers is by advertising on…
Why Isn’t My Website On Page One Of Google?
December 19, 2022
It can be extremely frustrating to see your competitors ranking high on Google’s search results. Getting to page one…
What are the Types of SEO?
December 16, 2022
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is one of the hottest topics when it comes to developing or fine tuning websites.…
Website Speed: Its Importance and How to Improve it
December 14, 2022
Why is website speed so important? User Experience Everyone navigates and uses the internet differently, but we all know…
3 Ways to Improve Your Digital Marketing Strategy in 2023
December 12, 2022
The digital marketing world is volatile and subject to constant change. Any company that will survive in 2023 in…
Why You Aren’t Reaching Your Ideal Customers
December 9, 2022
Whether you have a brand-new business or have an established one, you need to continuously reach out to customers,…
Digital Marketing Trends for 2023
December 7, 2022
2023 looks set to be an interesting year. Consumers still hold on to their online pandemic shopping habits, Twitter…
How Long Does SEO Take to Show Results?
December 5, 2022
As a leading digital media agency in British Columbia, Agency Media has a strong focus on Search Engine Optimization…
First things first, what is UX Design?
December 1, 2022
UX has been a huge buzzword in the digital sphere for a few years now, but what exactly is…
Digital Marketing During a Recession
November 29, 2022
The World Economic Forum has highlighted ‘gloomy developments in 2022’ with the possibility of a recession just around the…
How To Write A Blog Post That People Actually Want To Read
November 22, 2022
If you’re here, you’re probably wondering why your blogs haven’t reached the people you want them to reach. With…
How to Prep Your Online Store for Christmas
November 21, 2022
If retail stores think the holiday season needs a lot of prep, they have no clue how much an…
7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Digital Agency
November 16, 2022
Before hiring someone to work on your digital project, it is important to ensure that the value you are…
What Social Media Platforms Make Sense for your Business
November 14, 2022
FACT: Brand visibility is the major contributing factor to business success Everyone knows that but what about this? FACT:…
5 Steps To Create A Winning Marketing Plan
November 10, 2022
Most experts agree that marketing is key to success for any business – big or small. Not only does…
Should I hire a marketing coordinator or outsource to an agency?
November 8, 2022
This question is an important one many business owners and leaders will be asking themselves as they strategize how…
Why Agency Changed Our Website
October 28, 2022
As “they” say (does anyone know who “they” are), the shoe shiner’s shoes are always the dirtiest, the cobbler’s…
Why You Hate your Marketing Agency (and how to choose a better one)
October 26, 2022
Ok, let’s agree that hate is a pretty strong word, so let’s just say, “why you weren’t happy with your…
The top three things to think about before your start your Cannabis business
October 24, 2022
There are a lot of steps that need to be taken to start a cannabis business successfully. Just because…
Location Page for SEO: The 6 Step Checklist
May 13, 2021
What does your business need to do to rank well and be discovered on Google? For a lot of…
The Keyword is Keyword
May 13, 2021
What differentiates Agency Media from other Agency’s when it comes to Google pay-per-click (PPC) advertising? It is our ability…
Marketing a Contest with Sky Helicopters and Fluid SPA in Langley
June 9, 2020
When it comes to marketing event-related contests, we’ve grown to utilize a few turn-key strategies to assist in their…
Joey Restaurants- COVID Safety Update
May 25, 2020
With the recent announcement that restaurants are allowed to re-open their establishments and start serving customers in-house and on…
Off-Facebook Activity
May 10, 2020
Recently Facebook introduced a new privacy section where you can see your “Off-Facebook Activity” pixel data. This alarmed many…
How To Increase Your SEO
March 20, 2020
Having a website is important. We all know that. So, how do you get your website to rank on…
Turning Around A Social Media Commercial in 24 hours
December 20, 2019
We know that video content is prioritized on almost all social media platforms both organically and through paid, so…
We’re Hiring a Video Producer!
December 19, 2019
Agency Media is a growing digital agency in Langley looking to add a producer to our video team. You…
How To Get People To Stay On Your Website Longer
December 12, 2019
When it comes to websites, nothing is worse than someone immediately clicking away from your website or having your…
How long should my video be?
November 19, 2019
I have worked in the video industry for a while and one topic dominates most conversations no matter if…
Growing Vs. Scaling Your Business
November 7, 2019
A common misconception about building a business is many think it’s essential to grow your business. While it is,…
What a Digital Marketing Company Can Learn From Amazon Prime’s Value Proposition
September 27, 2019
When Amazon Prime first came to market in 2005 (2013 in Canada) it was much different than it is…
Getting The Most Out Of Your Press Release
September 12, 2019
Quite often when we are discussing Search Engine Optimization and effective brand strategy we discuss media advisories and press…
An Amazing Example Of Authentic Video Content To Increase Engagement
September 6, 2019
Quality Video content is the place to be when it comes to both social media and as a valuable…
This Is How To Market Your Business For $100
August 29, 2019
Any business could use more business, that’s a fact. Capitalizing on your digital marketing niche by expanding into the…
We’re Hiring A Digital Marketing Coordinator
August 28, 2019
Are you passionate about everything digital? Do you love social media, staying organized and working in a fast paced…
Digital Advertising Spend? This Is How Much You Need To Be Successful
August 12, 2019
Have you ever wondered how much you should spend on your digital advertising campaigns? Is $500 enough? Will $1000…
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Vancouver Is The Hottest Office Market In North America
July 14, 2019
In the CBRE’s Canada Q2 Quarterly Statistics Report recent report, it’s stated that the office vacancy rate in Vancouver is…
GET VERTICAL: START DOING STORIES
April 30, 2019
We release a bazillion gigs of content every month on all of the platforms that have ever existed and…
What you really need to know about SEO for your small business
April 4, 2019
From contextual backlinks, to domain authority and from on-page optimization to organic traffic acquisition; SEO is one of the…
We’re Partnering with Duncan Wardle (Former Vice President at Disney) to bring a Masterclass Like No Other To Vancouver!
February 13, 2019
Last year one of our guest speakers at the Canadian Internet Marketing Conference (CIMC) was former Vice President of…
Andrew Westlund Showcases new building in Langley on Motorcycle
January 30, 2019
Our CEO and owner Andrew Westlund has been developing a new workspace and building in Langley, British Columbia. We…
Recruitment Strategies in 2019
January 24, 2019
In 2016 a study was conducted by Career Builder that estimated the average cost of a bad hire was…
Struggling to obtain a ROI with Social Media?
December 29, 2018
Obtaining a Return on Investment (ROI) with social media has been something that companies have been struggling with since…
Profitability, Forever!
December 14, 2018
Profitability, Forever! That might sound like a dirty word; “People and businesses who are driven by profit are just…
Dear Marketing managers: We are Agency. We come in peace.
November 29, 2018
This is an open letter to all marketing managers for small to medium businesses. A common misconception of what…
Vinyl Labs Turns Vancouver Tesla into R2D2
November 22, 2018
I am a huge fan of Star Wars. My cousin put me on to it when I was just…
What To Do With All Those Emails
November 22, 2018
Do you have a large email list but you don’t know what to do with it? One of the…
5 Things To Remember When Launching An Ecommerce Website
November 5, 2018
It has been the season of ecommerce! Whether it was launching an ebook, a new soccer academy in the…
Bridging The Internal Communication Gap With Remote Workers
October 16, 2018
In 2018 IWG reported that there were approximately 70% of professionals work remotely at least once a week. That…
Digital Audio Advertising Is The Future
October 9, 2018
Before I get too deep here, note that there is still value in traditional radio advertising. Especially if your…
Every Company Has An Incredible Story
September 28, 2018
Every company has a story. Founders, CEOs, presidents, and team members are all passionately working towards aligned goals and…
You Should Be Reviewing Your Website’s Data On A Monthly Basis
September 26, 2018
Launching a new website and can be a lengthy process and there can be a significant amount of effort…
The Value of Adding Content To Your Sales Funnel
September 20, 2018
sales funnels have transformed along with technology trends and strategic content integrated into your sales funnel can improve your…
Mobile-First Indexing Enabled Message From Google
September 19, 2018
If you have set up google analytics and the new search console (previously known as google webmaster tools) you…
Digital Video Distribution Can Compete With TV Commercials
September 13, 2018
We know as marketers that video earns more organic reach than any other content on social media. Whether working…
What is in a Digital Strategy?
August 27, 2018
What do executives want to see when you provide your digital strategy? Most organizations, from small businesses and start-ups…
What is Keyword Research?
August 20, 2018
Keyword Research is a fundamental requirement in any digital strategy. Whether you are working on developing a new website,…
Geotargeting Content On Your Website
August 9, 2018
As web developers, website administrators and content marketers we continue to get creative with our ongoing updates and website…
What is Local Search Optimization and why is it so important?
August 2, 2018
What exactly is Local Search Engine Optimization and why is it so important? Google has been open about a…
Social Media Tools We Can’t Live Without
April 26, 2018
On an average day at Agency Media, we’re juggling 10–15 social media accounts at a time. That means efficiency…
Algorithmapocalypse: The Great Facebook Update of 2018
April 18, 2018
I remember it well… The air was cold… The waters thick with blood… Yes, the day that Facebook update…
The Marriage Of Digital Marketing And Live Events
February 27, 2018
If you are a small business owner or a marketer of any kind, you may have heard of CIMC.…
Social Media Strategy: Posts Are More Than Just A Pretty Face
December 24, 2017
Everyone is on social media these days… so can it really be that difficult to manage for a business?…
Free vs. Custom Websites (And What’s Best For Your Business)
July 24, 2017
In today’s world of business — no matter the industry — an online presence is essential to gaining traction…
Gen/X Painting: Creating a Brand That Builds Business
April 18, 2017
Gen/X Painting had every excuse to fly under the radar. Building a high-quality brand isn’t the norm in the…
10 Quotes That Perfectly Summarize Real Talk Summit
April 3, 2017
10 Quotes That Perfectly Summarize Real Talk Summit It’s two weeks after Real Talk Summit and our heads are still…
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Amplifying A Brand with SKY Helicopters
March 17, 2017
A company like SKY Helicopters has all the elements needed for a really cool brand — access to beautiful views, adventurous…
WEB TRENDS
March 14, 2017
WEB TRENDS The (Not So Distant) Future of Web Design 5 emerging trends in web development according to Nico Flojo You…
The Power of Story
February 27, 2017
When you want to influence, organize and motivate others, there is no tool more powerful and effective than story.…
Making magic with Enchant
February 17, 2017
Case Study: Enchant Christmas Light Maze When Enchant approached us, they had big dreams of creating the first Christmas light…
5 Common Marketing Mistakes (And How To Fix Them)
February 7, 2017
(And How To Fix Them) An awesome product or service is nothing if no one knows how awesome it is.…
Exponential Growth with CubicFarms
January 17, 2017
Welcome to our first mini-case study. In this monthly series, we highlight an awesome client and the content that’s…
5 tips for responding to negative social media comments
January 10, 2017
An Interview With Our Director of Social, Jason Sanders There’s no getting around it. The internet can be a cruel…
Our Favourite Marketing Stories of 2016
December 13, 2016
It was the year of virtual reality, 360 video, and micro-content distribution. We spend so much time creating campaigns…
Finding Your Brand Voice
December 6, 2016
3 Reasons Your Brand Needs A Personality If you could personify Tesla — give it a name, voice, and clothing — what would…
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The Design Process: Bringing Your Brand to Life
November 7, 2016
Hello, my name is Sid and I’m a designer. No, I don’t think I’m better than you or that…
Use The Online World To Build Offline Connections
October 25, 2016
At a monthly meeting last year, social expert Shane Gibson shared this saying, “Use the internet to get off…
How To Get Your Business Online
October 17, 2016
We’ve seen unprecedented growth and innovation in the digital space over the last ten years that’s left a swath…
The Fourth Phase Premiere with Red Bull
October 7, 2016
We all learn that water has three phases: solid state, liquid state, and vapour state. You can’t explain all…
Productivity strategies for managers and their teams
September 20, 2016
Running a team isn’t like it used to be. You have your personal schedule to manage while communicating with…
Why Your Business Should Be Online
September 12, 2016
Imagine this: you’re driving down the street, let’s say on a motorcycle. You have a helmet on and a…
The Basics of 360 Video
August 5, 2016
I’m standing in the office kitchen with my iPhone in the air. I tilt my head up and then…
The Making of a Video
April 7, 2016
So you decide that video is the right choice for your company. Excellent decision! Now what? The next step is…
The Creative Process
November 17, 2015
Today I'm talking about the creative process, why it's important, and how factors in my life helped me come…
Video. It’s What We Do.
September 4, 2015
September is here. Do any of you feel ready for it? The weather threw us a bit of a…