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Every community is unique. As a small business owner in Des Moines, it can be difficult to understand the challenges and opportunities available within your neighborhood for advertising. You're constantly bombarded with options - many of them pushed hard by local media companies. How do you make the right decision for your small business when presented with such an overwhelming selection? Television, radio, print, billboards, social media, digital marketing tools, web design

Every community is unique. As a small business owner in the Quad Cities, it can be difficult to understand the challenges and opportunities available within your neighborhood for advertising. You're constantly bombarded with options - many of them pushed hard by local media companies. How do you make the right decision for your small business when presented with such an overwhelming selection? Television, radio, print, billboards, social media, digital marketing tools, web de

A guide for Iowa businesses ready to turn client stories into conversions Trust Is the Currency of Local Business Here in Iowa, whether you've set up shop in the Quad Cities, are pitching services in Des Moines, or building a client base in Iowa City or Cedar Rapids - trust isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the backbone of every sale, referral, and long-term relationship. At Flanker Media, we work with local businesses that know their value but need help showing it. That’s where te

When you think of auto reliability, Honda is one of the first brands that comes to mind. We've had the great privilege of representing the family ownership at Randy Kuehl Honda since the establishment of our agency. As a business that's always been willing to try bold, new ideas - we've enjoyed being a part of their continued evolution and growth. Humble Beginnings in Cedar Rapids The original location of Randy Kuehl Honda situated on Center Point Road in Cedar Rapids always

In a world where national chains dominate the airwaves and search results, it’s easy for small businesses to feel overshadowed. But here’s the truth: big brands may have budget, but local businesses have something far more powerful — authenticity, agility, and deep community roots. Whether you’re serving customers in the Quad Cities, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, or Des Moines, your local insight and relationships give you a competitive edge that big brands simply can’t replicate.

Des Moines is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a fiercely competitive landscape for small businesses engaging in digital marketing. For most local small to mid sized businesses, simply existing online isn’t enough anymore. Your business needs a clear digital advertising strategy to compete with larger or even national brands. The good news? Businesses right here in the Greater Des Moines area have something those big names can’t buy- local trust and connections. With

It’s no secret that small businesses often struggle to stand out amongst the crowd in online search results. They are competing with large companies who have strong visibility and countless resources to get them to the top. Google Local Service Ads is a solution designed to help local service providers reach prospective customers who are actively seeking their services. Utilizing Google Local Service Ads (LSA) can help with visibility but also provides comprehensive lead tra

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Every community is unique. As a small business owner in Cedar Rapids, it can be difficult to understand the challenges and opportunities...

Small business owners - do you simultaneously feel like there are limitless opportunities to grow your business online while also having...

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Have you ever tried to build and manage your own PPC (Pay-per-click) campaign in Google Ads? If you're inexperienced, the user interface...

Over the last two years or so, Google has added many additional features to their Business profile listings. Formerly known as Google My...