What’s the Difference Between PR and Marketing? 

By Ben Kulis, Simplicity Lone Beacon’s Operations Manager  For years, companies had to have multiple agencies each handling various tasks (e.g., digital, ads, public relations). But, as time has progressed and the tools and technologies have evolved, the lines between them have become blurred, and full-service integrated firms have taken [...]

The StoryBrand Framework: The Secret to Marketing Success for Financial Advisors

Written by Marcus Roth, Senior Director of Email Marketing, Automation, and Content at Simplicity Lone Beacon.   In today’s competitive financial advisory landscape, it is crucial to stand out by building meaningful connections with potential clients. One powerful method is leveraging the StoryBrand framework by Donald Miller. The core philosophy [...]

8 Lessons On Creativity Financial Advisories Can Learn From

By: Kirby G Mack (Vice President of Digital Media at Simplicity Lone Beacon) I know what you’re thinking. “Why does a financial advisor have to be creative? Technical knowledge and dedication to clients is paramount. Where does creativity fit into that?” Well, the truth is, advisors who can think outside [...]

2024-09-23T20:06:12+00:00September 6, 2024|Advertising, Blogs, Creativity, Design, Digital Marketing, Marketing|

Financial Advisors: Is It Time To Change? 

 By Mike Schaffman, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Simplicity Lone Beacon   If you desire change, then know that you’re responsible and should feel empowered to make that happen. Remember, change is not just about doing something different; it’s about a well-calculated approach toward modifying your perception, behavior, and [...]

Crafting an Effective Press Release: Best Practices for Independent Financial Advisors

By Graeme Mills, Content Manager for Simplicity Lone Beacon. In the world of financial advisors, making improvements to your business, personnel, or self, creating institutional partnerships, and engaging in your community can be effective ways to stand out from the crowd. But who will know unless you tell people? One [...]

Thoughts on Modern Advertisements – Part 3: 7 Tactical Tips To Brainstorming Killer Ad Concepts That Actually Work

Written by Marcus Roth, Senior Director of Email Marketing, Automation, and Content at Simplicity Lone Beacon.   My last two articles in this series covered the heady strategy and history of advertisement, where this article will attempt to tactically deliver ways to generate novel and exciting new advertisement concepts for [...]

How Financial Advisors Can Refresh and Reuse Great Marketing Content

By Graeme Mills, Content Manager for Simplicity Lone Beacon. In my last article, I covered what makes great content for your advisory’s marketing efforts, and why it matters. In this article, we’ll cover how to take that content and maximize its impact for marketing purposes by repackaging, reworking, refreshing, and [...]

Utilizing the Power of Volunteerism for Your Advisory

By Ben Kulis, Simplicity Lone Beacon’s Operations Manager  The term “Marketing” has evolved over the years and now encompasses a wide variety of strategies all geared towards two main goals, creating awareness of your brand and ultimately driving leads. We have also seen an increase in corporate social responsibility (CSR), [...]

Selecting the “Right” Marketing Metrics

By Ben Kulis, Simplicity Lone Beacon’s Operations Manager  The term “Data-Driven” can be an intimidating term for anyone in the marketing community. As a financial advisor, understanding and selecting the right marketing metrics to track can significantly enhance your client acquisition efforts and influence your overall business growth. It can [...]

Thoughts on Modern Advertisements – Part 2: 6 Reasons Why the Look of Ads Have Changed

Written by Marcus Roth, Senior Director of Email Marketing, Automation, and Content at Simplicity Lone Beacon. As detailed in the first article of this series, advertising has undergone a significant transformation from complex visual and verbal compositions to a more minimalist and engaging approach. This second installment explores the reasons [...]

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