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Corkboard Concepts, a full-service marketing agency headquartered in Pittsburgh, has been named to the Pittsburgh Business Times’ 2026 Fast 50, an annual list recognizing the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Pittsburgh region. This marks the agency’s second appearance on
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What does MER stand for in marketing? MER stands for Marketing Efficiency Ratio. It measures how much total revenue a business generates for every pound or dollar spent on marketing, across every channel combined. Unlike ROAS, which relies on each ad platform’s own attribution, MER uses actual revenue from your order system or finance team. […] Read More
CAC stands for Customer Acquisition Cost: the total amount a business spends to acquire one new customer. It is one of the most useful numbers in marketing because it ties spend directly to growth. If you know your CAC and you know what a customer is worth, you can forecast revenue from a budget rather […] Read More
Understanding SEV, AiV, and LLMSV in 2026 The definition of “being found” has undergone a massive transformation. For over two decades, organic search-based marketing success was measured by a single metric: organic traffic. Today, that metric is insufficient. When Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative Engines act as the primary gatekeepers of information, companies (and […] Read More
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A lot of marketers still preach “hashtag strategy” like it’s a secret growth hack. But things have started to change. Even the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, has weighed in on this question. So are hashtags still relevant or should you completely ignore them? In this article, we’ll break down
SMS marketing delivers impressive results with 98% open rates and higher response rates than email. However, determining how often should you text your customers requires careful strategy to avoid SMS fatigue, when customers become overwhelmed and opt out entirely. Finding the right balance between staying top-of-mind and respecting customer preferences
At Corkboard Concepts, we believe that the key to a successful data-driven marketing strategy lies in smart, informed decision-making. By integrating strategic planning, creativity, and comprehensive data analysis, we craft marketing campaigns that deliver measurable results for our clients. Our approach ensures that every marketing effort is optimized, targeted, and
Let’s be honest — first impressions are everything. And when it comes to your brand, your logo design is often the one making the introduction. It’s the handshake, the elevator pitch, the “Hey, nice to meet you!” all wrapped into one graphic. But a logo isn’t just about looking good
When deciding how to spend your digital advertising budget, understanding the difference between display ads vs search ads is crucial. It may be challenging to decide which route makes the most sense. After examining business goals, knowing your target audience, and determining a budget, the right investment can be made
Paid search advertising is one of the most effective ways to drive traffic and generate leads for your business. However, high traffic alone doesn’t guarantee success, conversions are the ultimate goal. To maximize your return on investment (ROI), it’s essential to focus on how to optimize your paid search ads