What You Should Know About Marketing to the Fire Service by Jeff Berend June 15, 2022 Insights The fire service has a rich and storied tradition in America. That tradition is supported by an enduring and distinct culture — one that doesn’t open itself to outside influence easily. Taking the wrong marketing approach — targeting the wrong people or leaning into the wrong message — can keep you on the outside looking […] Read more
Doing Business with Public Safety During Economic Downturns by Jake Knight May 17, 2022 Insights The next economic recession is on its way. That seems to be the consensus opinion among professional and retail investors according to a recentBloomberg Markets Live weekly survey. And that speculation is increasingly being echoed bytop financial analysts andfinancial media. Numerous factors—pandemic spending-induced inflation, a tight labor market, the war raging in Europe and thesubsequentenergy […] Read more
National vs. Regional: What Works Best in Public Safety Marketing? by Rebecca Vogel April 26, 2022 Insights, Communication Strategy, Strategy, Thought Leadership Marketing budgets and resources are limited. As are the time and attention of your public safety customers. So when you do manage to capture the interest of your target audience, it’s important that your marketing campaigns deliver the right message. Public safety leaders are trained to make quick, decisive choices. If your marketing messaging misses […] Read more
What Makes a Great Virtual Event for Public Safety? by Jeff Berend April 20, 2022 Insights There are a few changes brought about from the last two years of the pandemic that are here to stay. One of those is the permanent place for virtual events in public safety. According to a mid-2021 report from ON24, a virtual events platform company, the use of webinars increased 162% in 2020, and attendance nearly quadrupled […] Read more
6 Key Tips to Great Public Safety Marketing by Jeff Berend March 28, 2022 Insights, Leadership, News, Strategy The public safety market isn’t all that big. Spotting the organizations that find marketing success in this sector is easy if you have enough experience. RedFlash has been helping clients understand and reach public safety leaders for more than two decades. We’ve seen our share of fast risers and equally swift disappearance acts. Having the […] Read more