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Current trends in artificial intelligence are making waves with advanced approaches to consumer engagement, internal productivity, and communication. AI tools…

SEO in 2025 is rapidly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve with SEO trends could be essential to your…

Why Does Local SEO Strategy Feel So Confusing? If you’ve been using a local SEO strategy, but haven’t found yourself…

The Latest Marketing Trends and How to Apply Them to Your Strategy For Midwestern marketing teams, 2025 was a learning…

In 2025, video marketing is more than just a trend; it is an essential tool for businesses looking to foster…

Why Increasing Marketing ROI Matters More When Your Budget Is Tight Most organizations working with limited budgets don’t have the…

What Is a Marketing Competitive Analysis? In the competitive business landscape, no matter how niche a product or service may…

Let’s be honest… social media looks a lot different than it did even a few years ago. Twitter isn’t even…

A strong brand identity is the backbone of how your business is seen, remembered, and trusted. For marketing leaders and…

Great graphic design for marketing is essential. It’s not just about making things look polished; it’s about telling a story…

Marketing is constantly evolving, which can be a double-edged sword for business and marketing leaders. We are always exploring new…

As a business owner or marketing leader, your energy can be divided between growth, branding, and marketing campaigns, while your…

Omnichannel marketing is all about consistency. More than just being present on various platforms, your marketing strategy should ensure personalization…

Google Ads is a widely used digital marketing tool that drives website traffic, brand awareness, and sales. Online advertising allows…

In 2025, video marketing is more than just a trend; it is an essential tool for businesses looking to foster…

Cork Tree Creative is proud to announce its recent certification as a StoryBrand-certified marketing agency. This prestigious recognition positions Cork…

Influencer marketing tactics utilize a digital creator’s audience, credibility, and ability to persuade their audience. Social media influencer marketing helps…

Google processes approximately 8.5 billion searches per day, which translates to about 5.9 million searches every minute or around 99,000…

Cork Tree Creative made waves at the 2024 Midwest Digital Marketing Conference (MDMC) in St. Louis, Missouri. On May 13,…

At Cork Tree Creative, we believe in the power of compelling visuals and storytelling to elevate brands and captivate audiences.…

With social media being one of the biggest marketing platforms for businesses, commercial photography has become an integral part of…

As a public relations professional in the digital age, it’s never too late to add some skills to your resume.…

Cork Tree Creative, co-owned by Laura Reed and Jan Carpenter, was recently featured on St. Louis Lambert International Airport’s website…

The Cork Tree Creative team spread the love on Valentine’s Day 2024 by hand-making and delivering cards to a local…

Developing a media training protocol is one of the best ways for the company to protect its public image. This…

TikTok isn’t just dances and funny skits; it’s the perfect platform to connect personally with your target audience. With 1…

TikTok isn’t just dances and funny skits; it’s the perfect platform to connect personally with your target audience. With 1…

Every website aims to gain visibility and conversions to increase its bottom line. One of the most effective ways to…

SEO is a complex and technical strategy that takes expertise and knowledge to perfect. SEO rank checker tools allow businesses…

SEO writing is not a one-and-done project. To optimize your work, you must continually update your keywords and utilize different…

According to research by WordStream, 86% of people said they wanted to see more videos from companies, and 68% of…

Change is just around the corner in the analytics world. Google officially dissolved Universal Analytics and rolled over to Google…

With competitors and crowded markets, our marketing efforts must stand out. Unfortunately, it is too easy to hit delete, swipe…

As a proud women- and veteran-owned business, Cork Tree Creative continues to champion opportunities for women entrepreneurs. In March 2023,…

Our Cork Tree Creative team recently participated in Rebuilding Together’s volunteer program. We had the opportunity to paint and replace…

At Cork Tree Creative, we consistently try to keep up with the latest trends in marketing. Learning about new ways…

To celebrate and honor Women’s History Month in March, Cork Tree Creative sponsored and participated in Gori Law Firm’s first-ever…

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new office in the Cortex Innovation Community. Located at 4220 Duncan…

As businesses grow and evolve, having a comprehensive marketing plan in place is essential for success. Whether you're launching a…

As part of its Cork Tree Cares program, the Cork Tree Creative team joined the Metro East Literacy Project at…

Press releases aren’t just about getting media coverage anymore—they’re a tool to leverage your search engine optimization and social media…

Cork Tree Creative, Inc., a full-service marketing and public relations firm, today announced we have been certified by the National…

When you are looking for a new place to get a haircut, what do you do? When your friends are…

Oh, the ‘pound’ sign. How far you’ve come. A hashtag is a powerful categorizing tool. More specifically, it is a…

So, you’ve finally taken a look in the mirror and realized it’s time. Time to consider search engine marketing and…

Open fast… or die slow. If you want to hit them where it converts, you’ll have to do it in…

A well-designed website isn’t just about looking good—it’s about creating an experience that’s seamless, engaging, and, most importantly, effective. If…

When people hear the name ‘Cork Tree Creative’, they often think that we are a tree-trimming company or a wine…

So, you’ve got your company’s social media platforms ready to rock, and it's time to start posting. Before you begin,…

Marketing is one of the best ways to ensure your business stands out in the saturated sea of competitor products…

In today’s technology-driven, app-crazy, and influencer frenzy world, it can feel hard to keep up. You’ll want to begin utilizing…

When your business has a Google My Business Profile, people browsing on Google may be easily converted to customers. A…

One of the best ways to capture your audience's attention and keep them scrolling is by producing a landing page.…

Image alt text, which is short for alternative text, describes image details and its purpose on a website. It is…

The first Cork Tree Cares initiative was making fleece tie blankets for Linus Blankets. This organization has donated over 70,000…

Our donation provided 1.1k meals that week, including 800 burritos and 500 sandwiches. Our team also provides marketing support to…

With over 4 billion email accounts worldwide (more than half of Earth’s population), the potential value of growing an effective…

Neglecting the use of promotional products is a huge miss for advertisers and businesses alike. In fact, eighty-eight percent of…

Have you considered franchise marketing? We work with national franchises to provide them with marketing support at a local level.…

Fall has finally arrived! With the brightly colored fall foliage, it really is a beautiful time of year. There are…

Cork Tree Creative, Inc., a marketing and public relations firm located in  Edwardsville, Ill., announced its recognition on St. Louis…

Similar to being certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), Cork Tree Creative is also certified by the…

You're already familiar with the friendly faces at Cork Tree Creative and the work we do, but did you also…

As a business owner or marketing exec, you’ve already created a strategic marketing plan for the New Year. You’ve researched…

Not long ago, when someone asked if you pinned it, you probably thought it was a reference to wrestling. Today,…

Email marketing may strike many as old-fashioned or outdated. However, sometimes the old ways are the best ways. Yes, popular…

When you think of a brand, which companies are the first to come to mind? Do companies like Nike, Google…