We hit Atlantic City for the 2017 New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association Annual Convention. We unveiled a brand new booth design and concept that pushes the creative design limits (there is nothing else like it in this profession). Ryan gives two keynote presentations and challenges funeral directors to take that next step.
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Take That Step | FUNERAL hustle 013
Nov 9, 2017 9:17:31 AM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in Blog, Social Media Strategy, FUNERAL Hustle
Homesteaders: A Deep Dive | FUNERAL hustle 012
Sep 15, 2017 11:34:31 AM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in Blog, Funeral Homes, FUNERAL Hustle
Ryan heads to Homesteaders Life Company HQ to discuss their future partnership with Homesteaders and why and how this partnership developed. Also, what worked in 2016 doesn't necessarily work in 2017 social media marketing.
Working Your Way Up From The Bottom with Death Care Marketing Mogul, Ryan Thogmartin of Disrupt Media Part 1
Sep 15, 2017 11:28:56 AM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in Blog, Funeral Homes, storytelling
Many of my followers and friends have asked how I got into the death care space. Now is the time to share. This is my story. Definitely, the most open and transparent I have ever been. Would love to read your thoughts below.
The Top 8 Tools We Use for Productivity That Funeral Businesses Can Use Too
Sep 15, 2017 11:26:23 AM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in Blog, Funeral Homes
We are a fast growing creative and marketing agency that needs to be able to operate efficiently and from remote locations with team members who travel frequently. When choosing software, apps and online tools to use we need tools that are cost effective, can be used on mobile and tablets and also can keep all team member connected whether they are in the office or not.
IT WON'T WORK UNLESS YOU ACTUALLY TRY IT | DISRUPTu! 030
Sep 15, 2017 10:40:15 AM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in Blog, DISRUPTu!, Funeral Homes
This episode is pretty straight forward. Ryan talks about the one statistic from NFDA that no one talks about and it is HUGE! He also talks about 3 productivity apps he uses daily and how Facebook custom audiences are a game changer for your funeral home.
Funeral Homes: How to Shoot Video on a Budget
Aug 7, 2017 6:34:25 PM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in Blog, Facebook, Social Media Strategy
Video content is the way to go.
INTIMATE, TRANSPARENT AND RAW, A WEEK INSIDE DISRUPT Media | FUNERAL hustle 010
Aug 2, 2017 8:25:27 PM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in Blog, Facebook, FUNERAL Hustle
It’s just business. No travel, no airports, no Uber rides, just the daily grind. On this episode of FUNERAL hustle follow Ryan through a week at DISRUPT Media’s HQ. See the meetings, hear the conversations. This is our most transparent and intimate episode; a real look at how DISRUPT functions, the team meetings, one-on-ones, client success stories and Ryan shares about how he thinks and processes death. No filters, no sugarcoating, no gloves – this is just business.
8 Facebook Marketing Dos and Don’ts for Funeral Homes
Aug 2, 2017 8:21:08 PM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in Blog, Facebook, Social Media Strategy
Social media has taken every industry and profession by storm. But it’s not like it came quietly, we have been talking about it for years. Everyone saw it coming, but no one in the death care space was prepared.
Facebook Advertising Cost: Everything Funeral Homes Need to Know
Jun 21, 2017 11:59:46 PM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in Blog, Facebook, Funeral Homes
How much does Facebook advertising cost? This is a common question for funeral homes who are just getting started with it. And unfortunately, there really is no cookie cutter, one-size-fits-all answer. But what we do know is Facebook advertising is massively under priced.
The Biggest Misconception That Is Hurting Funeral Homes
Jun 13, 2017 11:36:19 PM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in Blog, Facebook, Funeral Homes, FUNERAL Hustle