Business Website Design Trends for 2025

Creativity comes in waves, and right now that wave is visiting the positively electric and inspiring world of website design trends. As 2025 continues to unfold, Tarkenton is busy identifying and implementing changes that can propel businesses forward, helping them stand out in their industry and effectively showcase their products and services to the right…

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Leading Through Mergers

 The ink’s dry on the contracts, and everyone’s signed off on due diligence and finance. Two companies are set to become one—and you’re at the helm of one of them. Your strategy during mergers and acquisitions plays a huge role in defining the future combined entity.  As you navigate the bumpy road and the…

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Is Your Website UX Helping or Hurting Your Business?

 For many businesses, their website is their “front door” to the world. The way prospective clients and customers perceive and interact with your website, therefore, can have an enormous impact on lead conversion, customer retention and sustainable growth.  Whether your website’s purpose is to build brand awareness, generate leads, service existing clients – or…

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Building Trust in B2B: How Influencer Marketing is Changing the Game

 There’s a reason the Kardashians aren’t out there shilling for the next great CRM system. The B2B sales cycle—long-term, complex, costly—doesn’t exactly lend itself to the kind of rapid-fire sales bubbles that social media influencers are known for in the B2C world. But unlikely as it seems, influencer marketing does have a place in…

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Cancel All Meetings, or Transform Them?

 How much money are you wasting on meetings? Employers and employees alike regard too many of those meetings as a waste of time. According to a 2023 study, the average company invests more than $80,000 per year in staff and team meetings. Judging by the number of meetings employees feel comfortable skipping, at least…

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Does Your Brand Need a New Look?

 “New Year, new you” is not just a popular slogan for fitness centers. Many businesses choose to unveil a new look at the start of the year, too. But how do you decide if a visual make-over really makes sense, and how do you ensure that your new look will translate into higher sales…

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Leveraging Your Brand for a New Product Launch

 As a business leader, you have a vital role in safeguarding the unique personality and promise of your company (aka, your brand). After all, your company’s immediate and recognizable identity sets you apart from your competition, builds trust with your customers and potential customers, and leaves a lasting impression. But how do you preserve…

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How to Align Marketing and Internal Communications: The Secret to Brand Success

 Every day, your customers are bombarded with messages from multiple brands – including yours. And if your company’s marketing and internal communications messaging aren’t consistent and aligned, it can create a sizable hole in your revenue bucket. Most business leaders know that effective “brand messaging” leads to success in attracting new customers and retaining…

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The Power of A/B Testing in Creating Effective Digital Ads

In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing advertising, one strategy has proven to be a game-changer: A/B testing. This powerful tool can transform your digital ads from good to great, driving engagement and conversion rates through the roof. But what exactly is A/B testing, and how does it contribute to crafting effective marketing ads?  …

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