“Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” Voltaire

Tears were shed last night at our client's meeting when our creative director was presented with a surprise! The President of the Florida Swimming Pool Association, East Central Chapter and his wife presented Diane with a commemorative brick that will forever be on the new bridge that is being built over Silver Beach. They have a Veteran's Memorial opportunity where individuals can purchase bricks in honor and in memory of Veterans. Diane was awarded for her military service and for her...

Do You Really Have The Time & Expertise?

Being an entrepreneur or business owner may often seem like you have to tackle every aspect of your business on your own (especially if you are a small business), but chances are high that you don't have the time to excel at everything your business requires you to. Take marketing and content creation as an example. You know these are essential to your business growth, but are they your forte? You love your field or your industry, and you're both...

Callan Group Communications Celebrates 10 Years in Business

When Diane Michael got a call from her father asking for her to fly to Port Orange to take care of him post-op from having all arteries to his heart replaced, she dropped everything left San Diego the following day. After spending a week cooking and cleaning while taking care of her dad, this energetic entrepreneur decided to contact the local Humane Society and host a fundraiser while she was in town. In San Diego, Michael ran a successful business where...

A Google Alert A Day Keeps the Negativity at Bay

It is important to be constantly monitoring how your brand and business show up online. However, you're also super busy - scheduling meetings, designing product, networking, and trying to live your life outside of your business. Trying to monitor all social networks, blogs, online newsletters, discussion groups, and more is just too time-consuming. How can you monitor your brand more efficiently? Besides hiring a marketing agency (like Callan Group!) to take care of your online reputation for you, you...

Expanding Service Offering: Surveys

With the growing theme of opinion-based feedback, Callan Group Communications (CGC) is expanding their survey offerings. We hear a ton of comments in our industry. Everything from, people don't give their email addresses out to their customers feelings on sales and hours of operation. The question is always the same, when have you last surveyed them? With detailed technology at our fingertips it is easier than ever to gain information. Callan Group Communications has always administered surveys and suggested to clients...

Foundation 37 “Gracious Givers”

Callan Group Communications was introduced to Foundation 37 last year. After learning about the amazing work that they do in our community, CGC decided to be a sponsor for their day of giving at Walmart during the holiday season. They do emotional work that touches our hearts and we are proud to support them once again! If you're looking to to learn more about Foundation 37 please consider attending the "Gracious Givers" Awards Banquet happening on April 7th at Atlantic...

Client Highlight – The Flower Market

What a perfect time to highlight our dear friend and client for over a year now – Sandy with The Flower Market. There is still time to order for Valentine’s Day for all you last minute shoppers! These hearts will start a conversation, but the right bouquet of flowers will leave her speechless! Contact our friend Sandy at (386) 677-2191 or stop by 52 S Atlantic Avenue in beautiful Ormond Beach.

Serving Acorn Ridge Cabin Rentals Since 2010

Planning on visiting the Gatlinburg area in 2018? May we suggest checking out Acorn Ridge Cabin Rentals for your cabin/housing needs? We have been working with the amazing team at Acorn Ridge Cabin Rentals since 2010! We have the privilege to write their monthly newsletter and manage their digital broadcasting. This 5 star rated cabin rental firm has a long history of providing excellent customer service. They really care about their guests who most make a tradition to stay with them...

Too busy to respond to online reviews?

Too busy to respond to online reviews both positive & negative…then you may be a “digital dinosaur” If your friends and patrons believe in your business, ask them to leave you a comment on popular review sites that are relevant for your industry. Review sites are the place many turn to when traveling, looking for a new restaurant, new doctors or simply where to go for entertainment! If you are someone who likes to support local businesses or simply loves sharing...

Google Your Business

After sitting back for years concentrating solely on our proprietary email newsletter business, we were approached to become a virtual marketing director for a local hot spot. Part of that role was to manage over a dozen social media sites and boost their new name and digital footprint by redefining their organic search. The results were amazing after a year. Before we began selling these services to other clients we beta-tested each platform to be able to prove that we...