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From the CEO’s Desk: A Look Back on 2025

Many of us, across just about every industry, can agree that 2025 was a unique year. It brought change and even challenge, yet was rewarding and worth celebrating all the same. 2025 closes with a lot to be grateful for. Here at BBG&G, we gained new clients, celebrated personal and professional milestones, and expanded our…

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Leave Some Cookies Out for Santa—and Your Website Visitors

Just like Santa expects his cookies, your website visitors have expectations too. Consisting of a small text file of information generated by a web server and stored in your web browser, web cookies allow websites to remember different kinds of user data-think login status, language settings, behavior tracking, or shopping…

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The KPI Trap: Why Sales Conversions Don’t Tell the Full Story

For many organizations, the logic is simple: if a marketing campaign doesn’t directly drive a sale, it isn’t working. This common belief, however, leads to the “KPI trap”-a narrow focus on sales conversions that overlooks the broader impact of marketing efforts. When success is measured solely by the final transaction,…

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5 Website Features That Make Your Site More Effective and Engaging

Your website is often the first interaction people have with your brand. A great website does more than look nice-it communicates credibility, engages visitors, and drives action. But what makes a website truly effective? In this post, we’ll highlight five essential features every website should have, and why each one…

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Creepy or Creative? How to Use Halloween-Themed Content Without Scaring Away Your Audience

October isn’t just about pumpkins and costumes-it’s prime time for brands to tap into the spooky season. Halloween has a unique way of sparking creativity and engagement, making it a golden opportunity to grab your audience’s attention. But while it’s tempting to go all in on cobwebs, skeletons, and jump…

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From Battlefield to Destination: A Regional Tourism Initiative Rooted in History

When Hudson Valley Tourism approached BBG&G, they sought to develop a comprehensive digital platform showcasing the region’s Revolutionary War heritage ahead of the war’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The goal was to position the Hudson Valley as a premier destination for heritage tourism. Our team partnered with Hudson Valley Tourism…

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Weekend Wonders: An Award-Winning Tourism Campaign for St. Lawrence County

For many destinations, attracting tourists is a constant challenge, especially when competing with bigger names and larger budgets. St. Lawrence County, positioned as the Northern Gateway to New York State, faced this exact scenario. With a goal to boost tourism, the county needed a creative and effective strategy to capture…

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Marketing Automation: Why It Matters for Your Business

Most business owners understand the importance of email marketing and how growing an email list of engaged subscribers can have a significant impact on their business. After all, email has been shown to have a return of $36 to $45 for every dollar spent, depending on the industry. (Statistica) But…

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Branding in 2025: Bold Moves, Local Stories, and the New Rules of Standing Out

In 2025, branding trends are less about playing it safe and more about being instantly recognizable. The strongest brands are embracing bold and brave identities with real community connection, and aren’t shying away from the kinds of conversations that can spark both support and controversy. The lesson for regional marketers…

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Making History Matter: A Data-Driven Tourism Campaign for the Tenement Museum

Making History Matter: A Data-Driven Tourism Campaign for the Tenement Museum

BBG&G designed an award-winning digital advertising campaign for the Tenement Museum that exceeded industry benchmarks and delivered remarkable ROI. Honored with a Gold dotCOMM Award for Digital Advertising, the campaign showcases how cultural institutions can harness digital strategies to thrive in competitive markets. By blending creativity with data-driven insights, the…

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The Ins and Outs of Influencer Marketing: What Every Brand Needs to Know

In 2024, the influencer marketing industry was valued at a staggering $24 billion, and it’s only growing. So what does that mean for your brand? You might be wondering: Is influencer marketing the missing piece in my strategy? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. It depends on your goals, your audience, and…

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