Why Selling Sports Cars to Toddlers Doesn’t Work

Target Audience

You’ve probably heard the term “target audience” tossed around before. But do you know what it really means, and why defining it is crucial for your business?  If your answer is somewhere between “sort of” and “not really,” you’re not alone. And that’s where we come in. At Creative Arcade, we help our clients be […]

How Digital Ad Targeting Benefits Local Businesses

Digital ad targeting

Ever scroll through your phone and see an ad that feels weirdly relevant? Like, “Wait, how did they know I was thinking about tacos and new running shoes?” That’s digital ad targeting in action. And for local businesses, it’s kind of a game-changer.   What Is Digital Ad Targeting? Let’s break it down. Digital ad […]

Your Website Refresh FAQs ー Answered

Website Refresh

Let’s take a moment for some honest self-reflection. Now, bear with us—when was the last time you really looked at your website? Does it still represent you? Or is it due for a refresh?  Your website is your digital handshake, your open-for-business sign, and your always-on elevator pitch. It tells people who you are, what […]

DIY Marketing: Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should

DIY Marketing

Look, we get it. You’re scrappy. You’re resourceful. That “how hard could it be?” gene? We’ve got it too.  Just because you watched a 30-minute video on how to fix a leaky pipe in your bathroom doesn’t make you a plumber. You may have the tools and the tips from a 50-year-old YouTuber一but here’s the […]

Never Cut Towards Yourself一Duh, Right?

Creative Arcade

There are some lessons in life we all learn early on: look both ways before crossing the road, don’t talk to strangers, always wash your hands. Simple. Obvious. Non-negotiable.   And yet, here I am—two weeks post- “accident”—eating my healthy dose of humble pie.    I love to cook. I do it daily. I even […]

Takeaways from the 2025 Zenith Digital Marketing Conference

Zenith Digital Marketin

It’s that time of year again! The 12th annual Zenith Digital Marketing Conference is back, and as a seasoned veteran (yes, technically I’ve only attended twice, but we’re rolling with it), I’m here to dish on the insights, the speakers, and my main takeaways from this year’s conference.  Let’s get into it.     What is […]

Is Your Website Up With The Latest Trends?

Website Trends

Whether you’re refreshing your website or starting from scratch, we’ve seen some seriously cool trends that blend creativity and functionality. Let’s break down what’s trending and why it matters.   Mobile-First Design: No Brainer, Right? Since most people browse on their phones, designing with mobile in mind is a must. That means: Easy-to-tap buttons (because […]

Why Blogs are Important for SEO

Blogs and SEO

What is SEO?  SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It is the practice of improving a website’s visibility and ranking in search engine results pages for specific keywords. Basically, SEO helps people find your website when they search for something online. It makes your website show up higher in search results so more people can […]

Super Bowl 2025 Ads: Touchdowns and Fumbles

Super Bowl Ads

Because we are a marketing agency, we are basically required by law to give you our input on this year’s Super Bowl ads. So, grab your leftover wings, settle in, and let’s dive into the ads that made us laugh, cry, and cringe this year. Jeff’s Picks Favorites: OpenAI, “The Intelligence Age” It managed to […]

Inside Look at a Witty Marketing Campaign (and Why It Worked)

marketing

When it comes to marketing, standing out is often the name of the game. Some brands take this to heart with a witty approach—creating campaigns so unconventional that they not only grab attention but become iconic in their own right.  Embracing Cheesy Fingers One of the most recent examples of witty brilliance we stumbled upon […]