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(7) --- [![Proforma Durkee Logo](https://www.proformadurkee.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Proforma_Durkee_2016/Images/Proforma-Durkee-logo.png?width=139&name=Proforma-Durkee-logo.png "Proforma Durkee Logo")](https://www.proformadurkee.com/) [704.655.2511](tel:+17046552511) | [![](https://www.proformadurkee.com/hubfs/send-proforma-durkee-an-email-icon.svg)](mailto:info.durkee@proforma.com) [Speak with Us](https://offers.proformadurkee.com/marketing-agency-contact) ![PROportal_DigitalPrint.jpg](https://www.proformadurkee.com/hs-fs/file-644025291-jpg/images/PROportal_DigitalPrint.jpg?width=980&name=PROportal_DigitalPrint.jpg "PROportal_DigitalPrint.jpg") # Proforma Blog [![Promotional Pens.jpeg](https://www.proformadurkee.com/hubfs/Promotional%20Pens.jpeg) ](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/our-favorite-trade-show-promotional-items-for-2017) #### [Our Favorite Trade Show Promotional Items for 2017](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/our-favorite-trade-show-promotional-items-for-2017) By [Proforma Durkee](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/author/proforma-durkee) on May 25, 2017 It’s tradeshow season again, and whether it’s a stress ball or a ballpoint pen, visitors to your booth will expect to receive.. 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[Read More](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/6-thoughtful-ideas-for-corporate-gifts-with-a-personal-touch) [![presentation.jpg](https://www.proformadurkee.com/hubfs/presentation.jpg) ](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/make-the-case-for-company-promo-store-with-6-incredible-business-benefits) #### [Make The Case For Company Promo Store With 6 Incredible Business Benefits](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/make-the-case-for-company-promo-store-with-6-incredible-business-benefits) By [Proforma Durkee](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/author/proforma-durkee) on April 19, 2017 So, you know that opening an online promo store is a good idea. You’ve done the research, and are sure that it’s the best move.. [Read More](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/make-the-case-for-company-promo-store-with-6-incredible-business-benefits) [![outbound marketing strategies.jpg](https://www.proformadurkee.com/hubfs/outbound%20marketing%20strategies.jpg) ](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/outbound-marketing-strategies-do-they-still-make-sense-for-2017) #### [Outbound Marketing Strategies: Do They Still Make Sense for 2017?](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/outbound-marketing-strategies-do-they-still-make-sense-for-2017) By [Proforma Durkee](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/author/proforma-durkee) on January 12, 2017 The debate between [inbound vs. outbound](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/inbound-vs-outbound-what-you-need-to-know) won't die. So, do outbound marketing strategies make sense for 2017? The short answer.. [Read More](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/outbound-marketing-strategies-do-they-still-make-sense-for-2017) [![content marketing strategy.jpg](https://www.proformadurkee.com/hubfs/content%20marketing%20strategy.jpg) ](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/how-to-create-a-content-marketing-strategy-youll-stick-to) #### [How to Create a Content Marketing Strategy You'll Stick To](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/how-to-create-a-content-marketing-strategy-youll-stick-to) By [Proforma Durkee](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/author/proforma-durkee) on January 3, 2017 A new year, a new content marketing strategy. But here's the burning question: how do you create one that you'll *stick* to long.. 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[Read More](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/5-ways-to-come-up-with-good-marketing-ideas-for-2017) [![developing a marketing plan template marketing plan template.jpg](https://www.proformadurkee.com/hubfs/developing%20a%20marketing%20plan%20template%20marketing%20plan%20template.jpg) ](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/developing-a-marketing-plan-template-that-works-5-tips) #### [Developing a Marketing Plan Template that Works: 5 Tips](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/developing-a-marketing-plan-template-that-works-5-tips) By [Proforma Durkee](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/author/proforma-durkee) on December 19, 2016 One of the things many businesses struggle with is coming up with a marketing plan template that makes sense to the company, is.. [Read More](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/developing-a-marketing-plan-template-that-works-5-tips) [![marketing agency.jpg](https://www.proformadurkee.com/hubfs/marketing%20agency.jpg) ](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/7-tips-for-choosing-a-marketing-agency) #### [7 Tips for Choosing a Marketing Agency](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/7-tips-for-choosing-a-marketing-agency) By [Proforma Durkee](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/author/proforma-durkee) on November 17, 2016 You've decided your company could benefit from [working with a marketing agency](https://www.proformadurkee.com/marketing-products-marketing-services-case-studies). So now what? How do you find the *right* agency.. [Read More](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/7-tips-for-choosing-a-marketing-agency) [![](https://www.proformadurkee.com/hubfs/tablet.jpg) ](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/inbound-vs-outbound-what-you-need-to-know) #### [Inbound vs Outbound: What You Need To Know](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/inbound-vs-outbound-what-you-need-to-know) By [Proforma Durkee](https://www.proformadurkee.com/durkee/proforma-blog/author/proforma-durkee) on May 6, 2015 Inbound vs. outbound. Does it need to be an "either/or" thing? The short answer is no. But the longer answer involves taking a.. 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