It’s almost 2026 — no, we’re not ready either — which means the year of America’s 250th birthday is upon us. The American semiquincentennial will be on the minds of a significant portion of your customers next year, and it stands to reason that your marketing campaigns should reflect that. Here are a few tips to make it happen.
Lean into history.
This is a no-brainer for destination marketing organizations — of course you should focus on how your destination connects to the American Revolution we’re going to be celebrating! But no matter what your sector, little sidenotes of history can be a great way to get a customer’s eyes to linger on your site or email campaign. Did Washington sleep ...
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Wilmington University is a private, nonprofit, open-access and accredited institution that serves traditional students starting their college careers, non-traditional students and working adults seeking advancement through higher education. The university offers more than 200 academic programs and a student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1.
TMCC works with Wilmington University to publish its WilmU Magazine, which highlights the stories of exceptional alumni, offers news on the university’s academic programs, and honors the work of faculty and staff.
TMCC provides copy-editing services, graphic design and printing/shipping support for the publication.
Here is a selection of some pages from the most recent issue:
Are you interested in publishing a magazine for your business or organization? We can help! Start the conversation at newbusiness@todaymediacustom.com. ...
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If you’ve been online in any way, shape or form recently, chances are high you’ve stumbled across an AI search engine. From ChatGPT to Claude to Perplexity and beyond, AI tools have become seemingly omnipresent — and for good reason. With such a wealth of information, these platforms can serve as valuable tools for business owners and entrepreneurs hoping to improve workflows and save time.
Now that AI has become so integrated into search engines (Google’s AI overviews, anyone?), those good ol’ SEO practices you’re likely familiar with won’t always cut it. So, what’s a business professional to do? Adapt, of course! After all, it is possible to show up in AI search. You just need to get familiar with ...
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So, you’ve mastered Facebook, conquered Instagram, and even freshened up your Google Business Profile. But what about TikTok?
If you’re like many business owners, you’ve probably been curious about how to use TikTok to help promote your offerings. You may even have a personal TikTok account that you use for fun. When it comes to TikTok for businesses, however, there are a few things entrepreneurs should keep in mind before creating a new account.
1 | You can’t set it and forget it
Like any social media platform, TikTok necessitates regular posting for it to be most effective. This could be as little as once a week or more often, such as once a day, but the key here is consistency. Posting ...
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Creating brand loyalty is a tricky business when potential and existing customers are constantly bombarded by messages from competitors. One way to get and keep people engaged is to offer regular bursts of valuable content that will keep them coming back to your site again and again. In other words: start a blog.
It’s easier said than done, of course, but it’s also not as hard as you think! And it’s worth the effort for the many benefits you can realize if you do it right. Here are just a few tips you should keep in mind:
1 | Improve your search results ranking
Websites that regularly update their content will do better than those that haven’t updated in years. Even adding ...
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Established in 1911, the North Carolina Forestry Association (NCFA) is the state’s oldest forest conservation organization. Today, it is a private, non-profit partnership of approximately 4,000 forest managers, landowners, forest products manufacturers, loggers, educators, students, and others concerned about the long-term health and productivity of the state’s forest resources and the industries they support.
TMCC works with the NCFA to publish TreeLine, a quarterly magazine. It features Q&As with association members, updates on important legislative issues and professional development, and long-form articles about the past, present and future of North Carolina forestry.
TMCC provides editorial services, graphic design, advertising sales and printing/shipping support for the publication.
Here is a selection of some pages from the most recent issue:
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Visit Baltimore is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for Baltimore. Its mission is to positively impact the quality of life of the people who live and work in the city by attracting visitor spending that creates jobs, supports local businesses and attractions, and generates revenue for the city and state. Learn more at Baltimore.org.
TMCC works with Visit Baltimore to publish its twice-annual visitor guide. The guide features articles about Baltimore’s diverse shopping and dining scenes, fun interactive features like quizzes, and in-depth features introducing Baltimore’s diverse entrepreneurs and change-makers.
TMCC provides editorial services, graphic design, advertising sales and printing/shipping support for the publication.
Here is a selection of some pages from the Spring/Summer 2025 guide:
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When it comes to marketing today, there are more than a few options for businesses to choose. Sure, they can promote their business on social media, whether through organic or paid initiatives, or send out emails to their distribution lists. They can work with influencers, promote their messaging on audio platforms, or even distribute through local channels in the community. While there are certainly several outlets to pursue, one that stands out from the crowd is content marketing.
What is content marketing?
Content marketing is just what it sounds like, in that it’s all about marketing through content. For businesses trying to get the word out about their products or services, content marketing can not only describe the offerings but also ...
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A magazine can be an incredibly valuable piece of collateral to help market your organization, industry or service. But it’s also a big investment, so before you commit the funds for a magazine launch, make sure you ask yourself these key questions.
Who Is My Audience?
Before you can even decide on an editorial concept or a name for the magazine, it’s important to put some thought into who it’s all for. Is it to keep current members of your organization or association engaged? Do you want to reach new audiences who haven’t previously heard of you? A little bit of both?
What Are the Demographics of That Audience?
Depending on the age, education, wealth bracket and other demographic variables of your audience, ...
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The beginning of a new year is a prime time for year-end reviews. For many businesses, it’s the time to review annual budgets, expenditures, goals and traffic, and for good reason. There’s nothing like looking back to look forward, since it helps business owners reflect on strengths and weaknesses and figure out where to lean in or pivot for the year ahead.
Where some businesses go wrong, however, is making the start of a new year the only time they do a check-in. When it comes to their digital presence in particular, business owners would do well to make dedicated time for review sessions not once a year, but every single quarter (at a minimum). The digital space is changing ...
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