Every business professional has probably wondered at some point how to achieve more with less–more results, more return on investment, more reach, more scalability, more promotions, more clients, and more success. We all have 24 hours in a day, but some people achieve what seems impossible in a shorter amount of time than most. Have you ever wondered how some people can juggle a never-ending list of tasks while others constantly struggle with their time? We have been on this […]
Will 2023 be the year you finally figure out your personal branding? Next to spending time with my loved ones, the two things I love to do most are helping people with their personal branding and flying an aircraft. At first, these two activities may seem completely different. However, I see them as cosmically linked! In 2020 I introduced an original approach to personal branding based on my experiences as a sport pilot. I called it my Personal Branding Flight […]
If you sell a product or a service, there are very few things you can do that will make you more successful than understanding your target audience. If you understand your target audience it will allow you to.. Position what you have to offer in a more appealing way Develop products/services that are more likely to sell Find more opportunities and inroads to position your products/services Gain ambassadors, fans, and followers who can relate to what you are selling and […]
Isolation from working from home to returning to work and all of the familial and personal difficulties that most individuals face is at an all-time high. Allowing people to suffer in silence can harm their well-being and job performance. Employees want to feel safe in the workplace, and companies must understand that their employees may require additional support. There are several strategies to improve employees’ mental health. It is divided into two categories: Employee Services and Employee Activities. Employee Services These are […]
The evening of Monday, August 22, was a magical night. Jackie Camacho Ruiz, CEO of JJR Marketing and Fig Factor Media, stood on the stage of Judson University in Elgin, Illinois, hosting the World Leaders Form Inspirational Series event with two incredibly inspiring gentlemen. On her right was her friend, Rick Najera, an award-winning screenwriter, actor, director, producer, sketch comedian, author, playwright, coach and national speaker with an expansive portfolio of credits in all forms of entertainment. To her left […]
What to consider when putting together a design piece Everywhere we look, design surrounds us, from the posts we see on our social media accounts to the advertisements and billboards we see when we’re driving down the street. Behind all of those designs is hours of planning and execution to make it happen. We’ve curated a list of the important items to look for in a good design! What are some elements to pay attention to? Check it out! A […]
Connecting with people is an important part of being in business. Pre-COVID, we did so much more in person, didn’t we? Meeting for coffee or lunch was a regular thing. We could communicate and assess someone’s facial expressions and do it unencumbered by glitchy technology, fuzzy camera images, or the need to stay stuck on our chairs in front of the computer screen. We could go to someone’s office, tour their facilities, and meet other members of the staff. Those […]
We are smack dab in the middle of the season of giving, and a time when companies who give back gladly offer their assistance to their favorite charities and nonprofits. At JJR Marketing, generosity is in our DNA, so we support and encourage our clients to make giving back a part of their overall marketing strategy. We firmly believe that companies who give back receive more than they sacrifice in terms of corporate goodwill employee appreciation, and community respect. According […]
There are two very important tools in any marketer’s toolbox that must be understood to be used effectively—the difference between advertising and public relations. While both are effective and have a place in any marketing strategy, there are some unique advantages to each one, depending on your objective. At JJR Marketing, we provide advertising and public relations services. We create and manage ad campaigns for clients, but we are known for putting “your brand in the media,” and have received […]
At JJR Marketing, we love marketing for nonprofit organizations! We appreciate how the values of nonprofit organizations drive decisions, and it is that appreciation that helps us effectively help them reach their audience with innovative programs. Through the years, we have helped numerous nonprofit organizations expand their audience and donor base, and our experience has created a service niche for us within our agency. One of the first nonprofits we helped was the Sheliah Doyle Foundation (for children who have […]