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Search Trends: Improving Your Discovery in Search. Experts Predict Priorities for 2024
At Cascade, we understand that being searched and discovered is key to improving your online presence. Today, to improve search...

Cascade Team
Feb 13, 20241 min read


Paid Media, Guarantees and A Cautionary Tale
Every day our clients hire us to achieve media stories and opportunities for them through, what is called, "Earned" media placements....

Cascade Communications
Feb 10, 20244 min read


This is The One, Top Marketing Strategy You Need for 2024
Top marketing tips and strategy for small businesses in 2024
Jennifer Fortney
Jan 10, 20243 min read


PR Tip: Formula PR is Dead. Custom, Niche is Thriving.
When I started in PR many, many years ago there was barely an Internet, in fact we didn't even have computers in our office for every...

Cascade Communications
Aug 31, 20233 min read


Why PR Works For Startups & Small Business
Small businesses and entrepreneurs understand the value of PR but for different reasons. Startups want to attract customers and investors...

Cascade Communications
Jun 22, 20233 min read


How to Get Your Press Release Seen By Targeting Your Audience
When you're a small business owner you wear every hat from accounts receivable and manager to new business/sales and marketing. It can be...

Cascade Communications
May 25, 20234 min read


PR Strategy: Why You Need to Be Telling Your Story, Not Selling
(As originally posted on NBC5 Chicago "Inc. Well") It’s no surprise that over my years in journalism and public relations I have watched...
Jennifer Fortney
May 11, 20233 min read


Prepping Your Business for Marketing Success & Growth
(As originally written for and published on NBCChicago.com's Inc. Well) So your business is going to be featured on TV or in a print...
Jennifer Fortney
May 3, 20234 min read


How to Rank High in Search: The Best Secrets for DIY SEO
Today, online search is the foundation of our lives. It helps us answer trivia questions, locate a rare collectible and help us discover...

Cascade Team
Apr 27, 20234 min read


Uncovering Your Business' News Story & Generate PR
Generating positive public relations is all about THE STORY. What is your story and why are you unique in the industry or amongst your...

Cascade Communications
Apr 26, 20233 min read
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