Instagram has become a star in the world of social media marketing. Once used primarily as an image-sharing platform, the platform has made great strides toward becoming a valuable tool for businesses. But is it right for your business? Instagram Vs. Facebook There are reasons many producers might prefer a platform like Facebook over Instagram.…
A recent Marketing Corner explored five sales opportunities that you might not have considered in a while. Thanks to your overwhelming response, we decided to post a follow-up article with even more ideas and conversation-starters aimed at helping you make sales. From client engagement to marketing strategies, here are some additional sales opportunities you might…
When was the last time you explored some fresh marketing strategies? If it’s been a while, you may be missing out on a chance to connect with prospects and clients. Here, IAMS has gathered five ways to educate them on common retirement misconceptions while creating new sales opportunities for your business. Show them all income…
Is tax planning part of your practice? Are you discussing the impact of taxes with your clients? Or using the conversation to engage prospects? If not, the time to start is now. You are already aware of the role taxes play in the financial products and solutions you recommend to your clients. Your clients are…
Podcasting is an often-overlooked brand awareness vehicle. Podcasts are of the most portable accessible forms of content available. People listen to them nearly everywhere they go – at home, the office, the gym, in the car. With podcast fans living in an estimated 50% of US homes, the opportunity is there to reach new consumers.…
June 1st marks the start of Annuity Awareness Month. IAMS has been working diligently to advocate for and provide education about the use of annuities as a sustainable retirement vehicle. Those efforts are beginning to pay off in a big way. In conjunction with our partners at NAFA (the National Association for Fixed Annuities), IAMS…
Seminars and workshops have been the cornerstone of new business for many in the financial industry. A room full of engaged prospects, ready and willing to hear how you can help them reach their goals can create multiple opportunities. Then the Covid-19 pandemic pulled the rug out from underneath this valuable marketing tactic. More than…
Content that resonates with your audience is one of the keys to successful marketing. The social media team at the AARP put this Marketing 101 lesson to use recently with a campaign that turned (or banged) a few heads. In early March, the organization took to social media to celebrate the 35th anniversary of “Master…
More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, life insurance activity in the U.S. continues to grow. According to a study published in March of this year by MIB Group, Year-over-Year activity in life insurance applications is up by +7.3% and Year-to-Date activity grew by +5.5%. These figures track with the growth the industry saw…
April and October are traditionally known as CD replacement months, a designation that traces back to the October 19, 1987 “Black Monday” stock market crash. Investors, scrambling to protect their assets from the collapsing market, found safe harbor in Certificates of Deposit. The event left an impact that can still be felt decades later. As…
