Loud & Clear Marketing, LLC

🌟 Exciting News from Loud & Clear Marketing! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Sharon Wright, Owner and President of Loud & Clear Marketing, has been appointed to the 2025 Executive Committee of the Public Relations Society of America Counselors Academy (CAPRSA)! This prestigious honor reflects Sharon's unwavering commitment and expertise in the PR industry.

Joining a group of distinguished leaders, Sharon is set to bring her innovative vision and collaborative spirit to help advance the field of public relations. At Loud & Clear Marketing, we believe in the power of leadership and the impact of community, and we're excited to see how Sharon's contributions will help shape the future of our industry.

Here’s to fostering innovation and building meaningful professional relationships. Congratulations, Sharon, on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉

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🚀 Elevate Your Holiday Sales with Strategic Expertise! 🚀

In Q4, the stakes are higher for small businesses. A 2024 Constant Contact Marketing Survey shows that inflation is squeezing nearly 90% of small businesses, and 52% of consumers planning spending cuts around Holiday shopping. But did you know that some emerging trends make marketing even more critical? The real opportunity is the week after Christmas, as identified by Think with Google, when consumer spending peaks!

If you're stretched thin and unsure how to maximize your marketing dollars during these peak times, we're here to help. As seasoned strategists, we specialize in optimizing limited resources to deliver impactful results. Let us guide you through crafting a holiday strategy that not only survives but thrives.

Ready to stretch your dollars further and elevate your sales? Contact us today to get started!

Yesterday we got word that we had lost one of our own. Katy Tyrrell Reed was a true community builder. Her time and her talents were dedicated to her family and to helping others. She spent countless hours volunteering for causes close to her heart, and she fit like a warm glove on the Loud & Clear team because of her big heart for service. She was a delight of a person, lighting up the room with her smile and positive affirmations. For those of us who had the pleasure of knowing her, the world has indeed lost a shining light, making today dimmer in every way.

We send our deepest condolences to her family and dear friends. Katy certainly made an impact with the life that she lived. Today, we honor that life of service and the positive force for good that was Katy. She will be missed.

We are honored to share that Loud & Clear Marketing has been recognized with the Innovation Award at the Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference!

This prestigious award, presented alongside the Virginia Housing and Community Development Officials (VAHCDO), celebrates our collaborative efforts in developing the Landlord Outreach Toolkit, empowering housing stakeholders across Virginia.

Thank you to our incredible team, partners, and clients who continuously help to drive our mission to innovate and make an impact!

Loud & Clear Marketing receives Innovation Award at Governor's Housing Conference Ashburn-based Loud & Clear Marketing, together with the Virginia Housing and Community Development Officials, received an Innovation Award at the Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference on Nov. 14, according to a

To all who served, to all who sacrificed, to all who stood on the front lines, we thank you. America would not be what it is without you. 🇺🇸

Business Owners: What Is Your Biggest Marketing Challenge?

Managing a small business comes with many responsibilities, and marketing often presents its own set of unique challenges. We’d like to know, which aspect of marketing do you find most difficult? Let us know in the comments!

A. Creating social media content
B. Keeping up with email communications
C. Figuring out advertising
D. Leads. Period.
E. Other

You're never too old to do big, scary things! Lorraine Gerson had a wish for her 80th birthday - to make her long-held dream to skydive come true! Our client, Cadence Olney partnered with AARP's Wish of a Lifetime to grant Lorraine's wish. Lorraine was understandably a little nervous, so Cadence at Olney brought a busload of her friends from their community to cheer her on!

Lorraine's story originally aired on ABC7 earlier this week, but her story has brought a smile to audiences throughout the country, and has been picked up by multiple media outlets. This morning, Lorraine even made it on Good Morning America!

It was a privilege to partner with Cadence at Olney and Cogir Senior Living to celebrate Lorraine. Sometimes we all need a reminder that it's OK to do it afraid.

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/video/80-year-woman-skydives-1st-time-113655340

In a heartfelt tribute to the heroes of 9/11, our client Cadence Olney, a senior living community, delivered lunches to local first responders to show appreciation for their ongoing service and dedication to their community. Staff and residents, some of whom were present at the Pentagon, came together to recognize the brave men and women who protect us every day, marking the anniversary with gratitude and compassion.

NBC 4 Washington Brand Studio covered this special event, spotlighting the meaningful contributions Cadence at Olney continues to make within the community. At & Clear Marketing, we are proud to help share stories like these, showcasing how our clients give back and create positive change.

Thank you to our first responders for your unwavering commitment—you inspire us all.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/a-frightening-day-seniors-honor-first-responders-on-9-11/3715296/

Your brand is how you present your business to the world coupled with how the world perceives it. Clear, concise, consistent visuals and messaging tell a story about you, your business, and how you impact the lives of your prospective customers. Combine this with an effective strategy, and the conversions will flow.

Our team of brand experts will help you gather, organize, create, and implement a solid brand identity and strategy. Get started today by taking our FREE Brand Assessment Quiz. Our experts will look at your assessment and give you tips on how you can strengthen your brand TODAY.

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Guess what: the press doesn't automatically tell your story. YOU have to tell your story. And you have to tell a story that's compelling enough for the press to want to pick it up.

We helped position Cogir of Folsom's completion of their extensive renovation. It was gorgeous, it was important to the community, and we knew the press needed to SEE it to appreciate it.

The resulting press coverage was absolutely glowing! It resulted in a well-attended grand opening and a very happy client. Mission: Accomplished.

Cogir Memory Care Of Folsom Unveils $2M Renovation To Community  – Folsom Times Members of the Folsom community, city dignitaries and leaders from Choose Folsom and the Folsom Chamber of Commerce came together Wednesday evening to

Hot off the presses: you CAN wear white after Labor Day now, but you CAN'T eat hot dogs! Well, you can eat them, but you'll be far less likely to. Labor Day marks the end of hot dog season, which lasts from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Did you know our company started as Loudoun Clear Marketing? Founded in 2012 by Sharon L. Wright, Loudoun Clear Marketing was named after Loudoun (pronounced Loud-UN) County as a play on words that describe what we deliver for each one of our clients: marketing campaigns that get the right message to the right people at the right time.

As we expanded into other areas - and as people questioned how to say Loudoun - we realized it was time to change to a name that would make sense to businesses across the country. So, in 2020, we made it official, and changed our name to Loud & Clear Marketing.

No matter how far we expand, Loudoun County, VA will always be home! We have so much gratitude for the many Loudoun County businesses and nonprofits that have entrusted us with their marketing needs over the years.

Whether or not you should rebrand can be a difficult decision. As your business grows and changes, it's essential to pivot and modify your brand effectively and intentionally, as needed. Do you need help creating a strategy for brand expansion or rebranding? Schedule a call with us to learn how we can help you grow.

Social Media Tip of the Day: According to the Sprout Social Index™, the number one thing consumers say they don't see enough of from brands on social is non-promotional content - i.e., content that's not selling something, but instead conveys authenticity, like something about your company values. Brands that feature authentic voices, such as creators and employees, stand out among their competition.

Flywire Social Media Manager, Sam Mackowitz, thinks AI is ushering in a new era of social media that desires more authenticity.

“The content that performs the best for us is always when it’s showcasing our employees. We’ve had great success showcasing the people behind the payments! Authenticity will soar in 2024.”

Try this out in your own social media marketing and see how this works in your own business. We'd love to hear your results!

As digital storytellers, our job is to learn everything we can about the people involved in your business, as well as the products and services you offer, so we can craft exciting ways to generate attention for your business in the media.

Recently, our team was honored to be a part of sharing the story of the last living member of the 509th Composite Group, the squadron that was hand-picked to drop the atomic bomb on August 6, 1945. In an interview with ABC 30 Action News, Norris Jernigan looks back on the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Jernigan believes that, although devastating, dropping the bomb brought about the end of WWII much sooner and with fewer casualties than would have resulted without that action. He hopes that people will remember what was done was not done sadistically, but to bring a horrible war to completion.

Norris now enjoys living at Quail Park on Cypress in Visalia, CA, where he serves in leadership positions and works hard to enrich the lives of the residents.

Your stories are waiting to be told. Learn more about how to craft media-worthy pitches by scheduling a PR strategy session with us.

Local WWII Veteran remembers mission 79 years after atomic bomb was dropped Tuesday marks 79 years since the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan.

Let us help your business GROW! From expertise in branding and public relations to graphic design and analytics, we can take all things marketing off your plate. Power your business growth with a team of marketing experts!

Generative Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Google’s search engine updates are revolutionizing search optimization marketing. Can your search engine optimization strategy adapt to stay ahead of your competition?

You don’t have to do it alone. Check out our blog to learn how SEO and keyword research can elevate you above your competition!

The Evolution of Keyword Research: Navigating SEO Dynamics in 2024 The Evolution of Keyword Research: Navigating SEO Dynamics in 2024

We love the ads for the viral "Assume That I Can" campaign.

➡️ There's a catchy hook to immediately grab attention.

➡️ It's fast-paced, entertaining, and concise.

➡️ Most importantly, the message is POWERFUL: change your assumptions, and you might change the world.

What do you think of this ad? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

ASSUME THAT I CAN | World Down Syndrome Day 2024 Our negative assumptions about people with Down syndrome can lead us to treat them in such a way that these assumptions become reality. In sociology, this is...