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Make your marketing “best in class”

by | Sep 3, 2025 | Marketing Strategies

Marketing professionals working together to become best in class

Summer is winding down and school is back in session. For many of us, that also means a return to a busier routine and more multi-tasking. If things in the office got a little loose over the summer, now’s also the perfect time to reset your marketing. Tighten it up. Get organized. And learn what it takes to be best in class.

Let’s take your marketing “back to school” with the right tools, structure and strategies in place.

Updated marketing tools are like the latest school supplies

Just as students are stocking up with the hottest trends in smart notebooks, eco-friendly bottles and ergonomic backpacks, your marketing team needs the latest tools to stay productive and sharp.

  • Make sure your website and content are AI optimized
  • Refresh your content calendar for greater discoverability and higher conversions
  • Review and update your email templates for higher open rates 
  • Audit your brand visuals and messaging for greater engagement
  • Fine tune your CRM and analytics dashboards so they are giving you the right data

Investing a little time in your “supplies” now pays off all year.

Classes = Strategic marketing programs

Students aren’t the only ones enrolling in courses. What new initiatives is your business taking on this fall? Don’t wing it. Plan it.

Whether it’s launching a lead generation campaign, testing new advertising channels or updating your website, a well-structured program with clear objectives and timelines keeps your marketing aligned and measurable.

Textbooks = “The CEO’s Guide to Marketing”

Every good student needs a textbook. For marketing terms and foundational concepts, Lonny Kocina’s “The CEO’s Guide to Marketing is the marketing industry’s go-to manual. It outlines a proven, structured system — Strategically Aimed Marketing — designed to bring order and clarity to your efforts.

Using “The CEO’s Guide to Marketing” as your foundation means you’re making smart decisions to get the most from your budget:

  • You’re not guessing at what to do next
  • Your tactics align with your brand’s core message and goals 
  • You have a repeatable process to follow, not a revolving door of “random acts of marketing”

If you’re ready to get serious about results, “The CEO’s Guide to Marketing” is the book to study.

Ready to advance to the head of the class?

Back-to-school energy isn’t just for kids. Let’s bring fresh organization and clarity to your marketing. If you are ready to go for straight A’s in your marketing this year, call on the experts that have been at this for more than 35 years. We will teach you what it takes. Whether you need help creating and executing your marketing plan, or creating Media-Grade Content® that emphasizes your expertise, we’re here to help. Let’s get in touch. 952-697-5269 We’ll even send you a complimentary copy of our best-selling book, “The CEO’s Guide to Marketing.”

Written by Heather Champine

Written by Heather Champine

Heather is a multi-faceted leader. She’s part marketing strategist, part consumer psychologist and part motivational cheerleader. “I love understanding what drives people to take action, especially when it involves getting the media to run stories about our clients,” she says. With more than 25 years of experience, she has the keen understanding and insight to know how to run an integrated campaign and what it takes for our clients’ stories to become the news. She enjoys leading campaigns for complex industries such as medical devices and technologies, as well as fun industries such as hair salons. She thrives on pursuing creative ways to educate consumers about clients’ products, and ultimately inspiring them to buy. “I appreciate becoming a part of each client’s marketing team. I cherish the long-lasting relationships, and successful marketing programs we have created together.” Heather also finds joy in her daily collaborations as part of our creative team. “I am grateful to work with publicists, writers, designers and other marketing experts, all enjoying what they do because they are using their God-given strengths. Our publicists have great instincts because they all have media backgrounds. When things get hectic, it’s often Heather who cracks the first joke. “We encourage people to be a little goofy and unique. Some of the best ideas and solutions emerge because we know how to have fun,” she grins. “I may say something like, “Remember this is PR not the ER. Now, lighten up and go book a great story idea with the media!”

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