When it comes to funeral homes engaging on social media - there is no more tomorrow. You MUST get involved now. Stop waiting.
NO. MORE. TOMORROW. | FUNERAL Hustle 004
Mar 13, 2017 5:52:07 PM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in Blog, storytelling, FUNERAL Hustle
The Ultimate Instagram Cheat Sheet for Funeral Homes
Mar 9, 2017 3:45:52 PM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in Blog, Funeral Homes, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, storytelling
To win you need attention and trust. It's a circle. Attention…trust, they feed each other, and without one, you don't get the other. You've got to be able to capture attention, but you also need your audience to trust you. The marketing element in which the funeral profession has been terribly lacking is in building trust. All of what we hear mainstream about the funeral profession is negativity. Being able to capture somebody's attention while building trust is extremely, extremely valuable when it comes to engaging with the consumer and securing business for now and for the future.
We Said This Would Happen, It's All About Attention
Mar 7, 2017 10:18:51 AM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in Blog, Instagram, Social Media Strategy
2017 is the year of Instagram for funeral professionals - I called it last year and it is more valuable then ever before. Why? Simple: ATTENTION
BATESVILLE to DETROIT | FUNERAL Nation 003
Feb 17, 2017 11:50:45 AM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in social media, Blog, storytelling, FUNERAL Hustle
48 hrs. - Ohio to Indiana - Back to Ohio - To Detroit - Back to Ohio
The Social Digital Age Is Making These Marketing Tactics Obsolete
Feb 14, 2017 9:33:23 PM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in social media, Blog, Facebook, Social Media Strategy
I’m going to name them right at the beginning of this article. If you use Yellow Pages, television or radio commercials, direct mail, billboards, or telemarketing to promote your funeral business you should dump them right along with your flip phone. I realize this may hurt your tender feelings or step on your toes, but sometimes it’s necessary to straight up tell the truth even if it makes you angry.
4 Can't Ignore Facebook Features and Tips for Funeral Professionals
Feb 5, 2017 5:55:02 PM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in social media, Blog, Facebook, Funeral Homes
Facebook is a constantly evolving platform, and it’s important for businesses that utilize the channel for marketing purposes to stay on top of what’s new. In this article we will review some of the latest features funeral business professionals can’t afford to miss.
Vitalboards®/Vital ICE Selects DISRUPT Media for New Marketing Program
Feb 5, 2017 5:11:07 PM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in Blog, Facebook
Agency hired to help promote Vital ICE lifesaving application to funeral profession
Looking for digital marketing help to introduce its new Vital ICE app, Vitalboards® has selected DISRUPT Media to coordinate its social media strategy and content management. Using their proprietary FUNERAL Social Design Process, DISRUPT Media has helped Vitalboards successfully introduce their mobile Vital ICE app to the funeral profession.
5 Lead Generating Facebook Contests Funeral Homes Should Run in 2017
Jan 31, 2017 12:54:42 AM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in social media, Blog, Facebook, Funeral Homes, Social Media Strategy
Lead generation lacking for your funeral home? Ramp up your efforts this year simply through running a few Facebook contests. Increase engagement on your Facebook page and recognize deserving individuals in your local communities all while capturing email and phone numbers that you can add to your CRM.
SOLO GRINDING WITH HOMESTEADERS - FUNERAL Hustle | 002
Jan 31, 2017 12:22:02 AM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in social media, Blog, FUNERAL Hustle
Back to the West! One could say it is going to be busy for the next 24hrs. A demo with the Homesteaders Sales team, explaining how Social Media marketing can and WILL work for Funeral Homes in 2017, FN team-up with The Funeral Commander - Also, why you should jump on the Instagram train NOW!!!
Funeral Home Marketing: What the Numbers Indicate
Jan 31, 2017 12:13:22 AM / by Ryan Thogmartin posted in social media, Blog, Facebook, Funeral Homes
When making marketing decisions, it’s critical to pay attention to the statistics that are out there. Otherwise you are basing decisions on what might have worked in the past without giving consideration to a rapidly changing marketplace. Recent survey data has indicated the following: