The convergence of technology and time-pressed consumers has spurred tremendous growth for local search and its multitude of applications. The Internet has become a critical research and shopping tool for many U.S. consumers, who now move comfortably and freely between a wide variety of media channels. Yet whether due to a lack of resources or expertise, most national advertisers have not integrated local search into their online marketing strategies.
This report explores the marketing opportunities that local search offers to national advertisers, including current trends in consumer buying behavior, and provides five proven strategies that national brands can use to successfully integrate local search into their online marketing plans.
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15miles is a full-service interactive division of TMP Directional Marketing (TMPDM), the largest local search marketing agency that provides digital solutions for clients with a focus on local search marketing. The division develops digital marketing programs that help businesses connect with their target consumers online, resulting in more highly qualified leads and online sales.