Creative DSM Marketing Blog
Whether you’re here for DIY marketing tips, or to learn more about what we do as an outsourced marketing agency, you’re in the right place!

What is the Best Email Marketing Platform?
As we approach 2023, email marketing is a smart next step to take as a part of your marketing strategy. With this new goal you need to start thinking about which email platform is the best for your business.
With each software comes different options and user benefits, so we will dive into each and what makes them different.

4 Questions to Ask Your Marketing Agency
You are starting the process of looking into a marketing agency to help you outsource your businesses marketing materials, socials, or website. Let’s say you come across a company that you think will work well with your business style and meets the expectations you had set – what next?

To Follow or Not to Follow | Summer Trends
Each year it seems like trends come and go faster than anyone can keep up with in the summer.
As a local or small business working on your social media, it can be overwhelming to navigate through. Let’s talk about when it’s right for you to hop on those fast pace trends and how to pick which ones are right for your brand.

Making the Most Out of Your Brand Voice
Have you ever been scrolling on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and seen a post by one of your favorite accounts and go "that sounds a lot like them" or "classic 'x' post"?
It's no surprise that we follow different brands because of their unique brand voice, their approach to introducing new products, or their sense of humor.

Social Media Spring Cleaning | Clear the Clutter to Refresh Your Brand
The weather is warming up (the best it knows how), birds are chirping, and Spring is looking like it is right around the corner. Spring cleaning is a big topic that can be applied to pretty much any area - social media included.
Next time you are thinking about dusting that spot in your business that goes untouched, think about sweeping through to clean up your social posts.

How to Keep Posting Through a Social Media Slump
They say that you see growth when you step outside of your comfort zone, but that is much easier said than done, and I think we can all agree.
If posting on your social media is sitting nice and cozy right outside of that comfort zone, your hesitation could be hiding growth in your engagement, followers, and reach.

How to Stand Out in Heavy Marketing Time
With the rush of the holiday season it can seem discouraging to feel like your posts are getting lost in the mix - but don't stop!
Posting consistently for your followers will always be the best move, as it shows you are active with your business and staying engaged!
Keep reading for more tips on how to keep your page front and center for your followers

Your Local Business is Our Business
Local business owners and small businesses owners are some of the strongest people and have had to face countless amounts of challenges. Because of this, our strategic approach is to find our clients right where THEY are. Not only physically, but where they are at in their marketing path as well.

Our Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Looking back to the very start, Creative DSM creates a whole new vision with the growth of our team. We pride ourselves on making sure that each of our clients is taken care of, which is something our team is all too familiar with.
After getting through one of the most challenging years as a company, nothing can stop our team from providing you with the best results.

Getting to Know Our South Dakotan
This summer we’ve been teaching a whole new person about “Iowa nice” here at Creative DSM! Welcoming Macy onto our team has been such a great addition for not just this summer, but into the Fall now too! From South Dakota to tackling her first big city, Des Moines, she’s loving every second of downtown living!

