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Managing Partner at Ballantine Digital. We help B2B manufacturing and industrial companies grow their online visibility and generate more leads. Est. 1966

Morristown, NJ
Joined September 2009
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Be our podcast guest (+ 1 quick industrial marketing tip) - mailchi.mp/0b5e4bb2f676/sale…
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5 scary mistakes killing your online visibility - mailchi.mp/32e5bb8d5c25/sale…
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Organic Google traffic down? AI answers is grabbing clicks. Meet buyers there...here's how: add a short summary of details and a 3 question FAQ (plus schema code) to your top pages. #industrialmarketing #b2b #seo
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Quick UX win for industrial sites: test a sticky header on industrial product pages with what buyers need mid evaluation. i.e. product finder, request a quote, specs, etc. #IndustrialMarketing #UX #Manufacturing
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Ten minute marketing/sales habit for manufacturers. Each morning comment on five buyer LinkedIn posts with one concrete, relevant note...then request to connect referencing your comment. #ManufacturingMarketing #MFG #LinkedInTips
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Trade show leads fade in days. Run a 3 touch follow up: 24h: thank you note plus brochure 72h: send a case study Day 7: ask for a quick call #IndustrialMarketing #TradeShows
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Manufacturing Day in Freehold, NJ - hosted by @NJMEP is almost here (October 3rd)! We'll be in booth 1024 if you want to say hello.
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Instagram Now Indexed By Google: What To Do - mailchi.mp/c4cead2fb4ac/sale…
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The DOJ vs Google trial shows why SEO has changed: 👉 PageRank matters less 👉 User engagement matters more 👉 Strong content = visibility For manufacturers, the message is clear: help your buyers and Google will reward you.
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Google's DOJ trial takeaway for your website - mailchi.mp/beba71469724/sale…
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🎙️ New podcast episode! I sat down with Makenzie Morrill, Marketing Manager at @spartronics. Key takeaways: • Built a ticketing system as a solo marketer • AI = assistant, not shortcut • "Look for the duct tape" in customer needs Listen here 👉 ballantinedigital.com/podcas…
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20% of Americans are now heavy AI users (10+ times/month). 95% still use search monthly. AI isn’t replacing Google...it’s making people search more. (Source: @sparktoro )
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“Leadership is about solving problems, supporting your people, and preparing the next generation to succeed.” – Dennis Earley from @PremierMagINC 🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: ballantinedigital.com/podcas…
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Trade shows are not for collecting scans. They are for closing. Create a clear offer, a place to sit, and a fast path to yes. Credit to Mike Womack at @NJMEP for the lesson.
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