This year,
#GivingTuesday
is popping up earlier than usual in the form of
#GivingTuesdayNow
, a movement to dedicate May 5 as a global day of giving and unity in response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID–19.
Here's what you need to know.
If you run a salon, spa or barbershop, you've probably seen business come to a halt.
But people complying with stay-at-home orders need your expertise now, and services later.
Here's how you can market during this crisis to plan for the future.
Pet supply store owners, groomers, dog daycare businesses, and other pet care professionals are finding themselves scrambling to adapt to light of COVID–19.
Our Action Plan has tips for adapting, marketing during this time, and planning for the future.
"Right now, our museum galleries are empty, but there's still a lot of historical stories to share."
This is The Mob Museum. And they're
#SmallBusinessStrong
.
In this free
@SCOREMentors
webinar on May 27,
@ConstantContact
expert Jenna Shaffer will outline where to focus your efforts, what to communicate, and how to do it so you're not wasting time.
For many artists, musicians, writers, and other arts and culture businesses such as concert halls or theaters, business-as-usual has all but come to a complete halt.
Get your Action Plan today to learn how you can adapt, communicate with clients, and plan for the future.
Your business or organization may be reopening now, or soon, after having been closed or operating at limited capacity for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our guide will help you plan your reopening marketing strategy.
Walmart Marketplace is a curated community of sellers that reaches over 110 million unique visitors each month. Want a piece of that audience? Experts from
@Walmart
and
@ecomdash
by
@ConstantContact
joined us for a webinar to take you through the steps.
Online yoga classes, virtual personal training, emailed daily stretches and more.
Learn how your health club or fitness business can adapt to fill the demand for your services during these uncertain times as well as how to start planning for the future.
While nonprofit work is incredibly rewarding, it can also be high-pressure and demanding… even without a crisis.
Is your organization struggling with what to say right now? We’ve got you covered.
Day 4's gift is one that will help your biz be seen,
Whether you own a spa or nonprofit, sell clothes or caffeine.
Reply with what you think it could be,
And tomorrow a winner shall be filled with glee.
*No Purchase Necessary. Giveaway ends on December 20, 2018 at 11:59 PM EST
We're in awe of the many small businesses who are not only adapting, but finding creative ways to make social distancing less anti-social via online marketing.
See how
@SaratogaChamber
,
@GiffordCats
,
@Sals_Pizza
and more are adapting and giving back.
This is AKA Kitchen. And they’re
#SmallBusinessStrong
.
As a small business owner, Julie is used to thinking on her feet. And that’s exactly what she did when AKA Kitchen was forced to close their doors.
This is the Concord Cheese Shop. And they’re
#SmallBusinessStrong
.
At a time when many of us are experiencing heightened stress and anxiety, the
@ConcordCheese
Shop continues working hard to serve their community with delicious and comforting food.
Whether you're a brand-new business or a misunderstood snowman, we've got the tools you need to refresh your online marketing in 2020.
Happy Holidays and New Year to all!
It's day 2 — and we've only begun to scratch the surface of this quest,
To make sure your marketing is truly its best.
Take a guess – what've you got to lose?
And a winner at random we will soon choose.
*No Purchase Necessary. Giveaway ends on December 18, 2018 at 11:59 PM EST
Our own
@JShafferTrainer
has seen firsthand how this crisis is impacting restaurants. Her family business —A.K.A. Kitchen — has been trying to adapt to the new normal.
Now, she's sharing her marketing tips for other small businesses.
In these uncertain times, we're here for you. We've launched a Small Business Support Kit that includes free resources, tailored to your industry, and new tools to find ways to protect your business.
It's day 3 of 'Unwrap the Possibilities,'
Up next on the list is something to expand your capabilities.
A lot of power and productivity in this prize you may see,
Reply with a guess and yours it could be.
*No Purchase Necessary. Giveaway ends on December 19, 2018 at 11:59 PM EST
Ready to start selling online?
Here's what needs to go into building your e-commerce website — from creating a free business logo to triumphantly clicking the publish button.
For day 1 we've wrapped this gift in a dash,
And despite our hasty job, it'll be gone in a flash.
Reply here and be sure to use your wit!
In order to enter, tell us what you think is in it.
*No Purchase Necessary. Giveaway ends on December 17, 2018 at 11:59 PM EST
As many small businesses continue to adapt in this new retail environment, we’re doing our part to help.
Watch our latest free webinar to see how our website and ecommerce tools can get you online and selling in a few simple steps.
Learn more:
Treat Cupcake Bar had to shift their business — and fast — at the start of the pandemic.
Thanks to our powerful online marketing tools, connecting with their audience has been a piece of cake and
@TreatCupcake
has everything they need to power on this year.
Marathon runners remind us a lot of business owners: strong, disciplined, resilient, adaptable.
So, for those taking on the challenge this week in Boston, here's our advice: Enjoy every mile — you've earned it!
(Oh, and get ready for the 📢 come Mile 12!)
We're so excited to join all the amazing women leaders in media and business at
@mom2summit
this week. Stop by and say hi to the team if you're joining us there!
#Mom2Summit
We spent 2020 working with small businesses to help them make the smartest use of digital marketing tools, so their businesses could thrive in 2020 and beyond. These are our top lessons that small businesses have learned as they navigated an uncertain year.
Small business owners are some of the most resilient people we know.
We sat down with
@smartsimplemktg
,
@TheEnergyBarre
, and
@HomeGuyWaco
to talk about how they are adapting to the challenges of running a business in a pandemic.
Watch the full panel:
Lovin' Spoonfuls (
@LovinFoodRescue
), a nonprofit based in Boston, rescues healthy, perishable food from grocery stores to fight hunger and food waste.
Our tools help them create awareness, boost fundraising efforts, and continue the critical work they do for their community.
"We're so inspired by the many local businesses, elected officials, nonprofit organizations and local residents who have banded together in every City, Town and Village across Saratoga County during the COVID 19 pandemic."
Today is the last day – a prize we hold near and dear,
To help you achieve marketing success next year.
So one last time, reply with your guess,
for our favorite prize, which is sure to impress!
*No Purchase Necessary. Giveaway ends on December 21, 2018 at 11:59 PM EST
Who's ready for a giveaway?!
Next week, from Dec.17-21, we will be giving away 5 prizes to help you improve your digital marketing in the new year!
It’s our ‘Unwrap the Possibilities’
#sweepstakes
!
For info and full contest rules visit:
Stella Scaramangos wants people to eat more plants. Watch her story to get the scoop on Stella's food blog and Constant Contact's role in her nutrition mission.
Visit The Whole Scoop Blog:
Need to sell online more than ever?
@ecomdash
by Constant Contact makes managing your inventory — and selling on leading online marketplaces — easier.
Learn more and try it for free today:
"We are feeling great this week. Getting into our groove and finding our way in this new business landscape. We are feeling the love from our community and we are so grateful."
This is Tempo Bistro. And they're
#SmallBusinessStrong
@darrenhayes
Hey, Darren! It looks like a few people have already tagged us in on this thread. Just wanted to let you know that we are truly, madly, deeply prepared to help you with your online marketing.
(Ok sorry but seriously we're here if you need us!)
Leslie and Jeff of
@AfroFlowYoga
quickly responded to the pandemic, turning their living room into a full yoga studio and inviting supporters into their home virtually. Given the success of this pivot, they're planning for a mix of virtual and in-person classes moving forward.
From taking on more children to serve our frontline workers to cutting back to part-time hours and even coping with school closures, your child daycare service business is constantly adapting.
Our Action Plan helps you assess your business situation and plan for the future.
This is Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine. And they're
#SmallBusinessStrong
For 30 years,
@AldacosStoneOak
has been serving the San Antonio community with delicious, authentic dishes.
Own a tourism or hospitality business?
Here are some actions you should take to protect your business and keep your audience updated, engaged, and ready to resume business with you once this all passes.
#GivingTuesday
is coming!
@DaveCharest
chatted with Karen of
@IGVINC
and Beth, the founder of Whole Latte Love Café, as they share their advice on how to make the most of the holiday:
Work in real estate?
It'll be the busy season before you know it!
Get ahead of the game and up your marketing skills with our free guide developed specifically for you.
Nonprofits depend on emotional appeal. While the current crisis restricts our ability to meet face-to-face, there are still powerful ways to engage communities online by using video.
Running virtual events can be challenging, especially if you’ve never done one before.
Join us on Thursday, May 7 at 2 PM EDT as our expert panel shares their tips to prepare for your virtual event and how to keep people engaged.
When it comes to your real estate work, online marketing is important to your success.
Learn how our tools can help you get more leads, automate lead nurture, increase traffic to your listings, and so much more.
This is The Energy Barre. And they’re
#SmallBusinessStrong
.
If you’re looking for some positive vibes during times like these, Julianna Curtis and
@TheEnergyBarre
have you covered.
This is Sal’s Pizza. And they’re
#SmallBusinessStrong
.
It didn’t take long for the folks at
@Sals_Pizza
to make a game plan on how to keep their employees on staff and their first responders fed.
The best logos in the world look like they were really easy to design: they are relevant for the brand they are used by, they are instantly recognizable, and above all they are simple.
Melony is the lead real estate professional of the Good Boston Living Team with Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty.
To help them power on in 2020, we upgraded their Constant Contact account, giving them access to advanced tools and features to help their efforts.
Time moves differently now, and so should your marketing.
Learn what’s changed in online marketing and how you can make sure you’re handling this new normal with sensitivity and sensibility.
@KFILE
@TeamBeansFund
Hey! We want to set you up with a free Constant Contact account for six months. Send us a DM so we can get some details 😊
#TeamBeans
❤️
This is The Closet Trading Company. And they’re
#SmallBusinessStrong
.
Like many small businesses in Southern California, The Closet Trading Company was temporarily shut down in mid-March.
Interested in going to
@DigitalSummits
#Chicago
on Aug. 28-29?
Get $75 off your registration using the our discount code and don't miss
@davecharest
offering advice on how to get new and repeat business with email marketing!
After releasing The Download, our guide to online marketing, our team was eager to test the concepts in the real world.
So, enter Dawn +
@LaProv
.
Read all about how we worked with Dawn, in this first installment of an ongoing series from
@JakeLink
.
Final day!
To enter, simply fill in the blank:
@ConstantContact
now has all the marketing tools you need to succeed, all in one place. But for 20 years, we've been best known for ___.
See thread for today's prize 👇
*No Purchase Necessary. Giveaway ends 12/16/19 at 9 AM EST
Amidst the “new normal” of social distancing, many businesses are looking to move their in-person events to an online format. If you’re one of those businesses, our latest webinar is a must-watch.
Learn more:
What are some B2B tech marketing trends to keep your eye on this year?
@JohnOrlando
says click segmentation will take your digital communications strategy to the next level.
It's a big day for one of our ⭐️ customers,
@NASA
!
Today, we celebrate
#Apollo50th
and look forward to where humanity will travel next.
Keep up with the future of space exploration by signing up for NASA's newsletter:
#YouveGotUs