2021 Golden Thimble Award

The Golden Thimble Award is an annual award, voted on by the membership and given by the Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild, to recognize a member who has given extraordinary service to the guild during the last fiscal year. The 2021 award was presented at the June 2021 general membership meeting to me! I have donated many hours and expended a …

Thanks for Stopping By!

It’s Spring 2021 in the Ozarks—flowers are blooming, business is great, thankfully, masks are a thing of the past and I finally carved out time to think about a new website. For an advertising and marketing person, trying to decide how to create a website for your own business can be difficult. It’s a lot easier to know what to …

The Power of Content

Do not underestimate the power of good content to engage customers. Stripped of photos and graphics, your business website, social media channels or services brochure is actually built on a foundation of words (content). Remember, you’re telling a story. If your story is weak, your customers will know it. Provide value by providing credible information in an easy-to-understand and engaging …

Google Grants for Nonprofit Organizations

DDC offers nonprofit organizations a Google Grants program package starting at $495 per month with a one-year contract. We’ll complete or help with the Google Grants application. Approval not only means up to $10,000 per month in free advertising but also free access to Google’s GSuite of services at no charge. Grants can be used for fundraising, recruit volunteers and …

Media Vision

Can you see through these glasses? I definitely can because I look at business communication and messaging (both social and traditional media) through the eyes of a marketer. This means I’m going to analyze your current and past advertising content and make recommendations to move your brand forward. I pride myself on being a storyteller. I know what you’re thinking, …

Ten Reasons to Publish a Company Press Release

Make no mistake–self-promotion is good, especially when you’re successful in your business and a value to your clients or customers. In addition, self-promotion can be used to garner more business, create more opportunities for success and boost your ranking in organic search results on Google and Bing. One of the easiest ways to promote your business and talk about your …

Five Benefits of Publishing a Press Release

We understand reputation management. We know how to craft a press release in proper industry format, include just the right details and distribute it to the appropriate network. A successful press release goes a long way in protecting and enhancing your brand. Let us help you build a positive online reputation. Here are five benefits of publishing a press release: …