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I’m the Director of Marketing here at Widewail, as well as a husband and new dad outside the office. I'm in Vermont by way of Boston, where I grew the CarGurus YouTube channel from 0 to 100k subscribers. I love the outdoors and hate to be hot, so I’m doing just fine in the arctic Vermont we call home. Fun fact: I met my wife on the shuttle bus at Baltimore airport. Thanks for reading Widewail’s content!

Trust Marketing Framework - Who Owns What? // Local Marketing Insider #075

6 min read | February 14, 2024
The Trust Marketing Framework is a detailed playbook multi-location businesses can use to build positivity surrounding their brand in an era where trust is built...
Jake Hughes Director of Marketing

Do This One Thing When Launching a Newsletter // Local Marketing Insider #074

6 min read | January 24, 2024
A brief guide to newsletter formatting with a tactic you can put to use right away.
Jake Hughes Director of Marketing

Local Marketing Insider #073 // A Low-Risk Way to Work Faster and Save with AI Image Tools

6 min read | January 12, 2024
The simple way Widewail uses AI in marketing imagery
Jake Hughes Director of Marketing

Widewail’s Data-Backed Content Marketing Strategy // Local Marketing Insider #072

7 min read | December 27, 2023
Good data provides instant credibility. It’s the ultimate marketing slingshot. Today’s LMI highlights the data-backed playbook we are employing at Widewail. Use it to guide...
Jake Hughes Director of Marketing

How to Repair Your Company's Online Reputation Performance

9 min read | December 20, 2023
Learn about the metrics that contribute to your company's online reputation performance and use these strategies to manage or repair how you score.
Jake Hughes Director of Marketing

This Email Strategy Skillfully Combats Long Wait Times // Local Marketing Insider #071

4 min read | December 6, 2023
How one shoe company navigates 2 months from purchase to delivery.
Jake Hughes Director of Marketing

15 Strategies to Increase and Get More Google Reviews

33 min read | November 21, 2023
Get more Google reviews: 15 strategies for local reputation management. Tips and tactics on how to increase your Google review volume and star rating.
Jake Hughes Director of Marketing

OpenAI Keynote For Local Marketers // Local Marketing Insider #070

7 min read | November 21, 2023
45 mins distilled, 2 products & 3 features to know
Jake Hughes Director of Marketing

When Are Car Buyers the Happiest? // Local Marketing Insider #069

5 min read | October 25, 2023
Here's how dealers can surface trends in reviews
Jake Hughes Director of Marketing

The Definitive Way to a Higher Google Rating, Backed by 1.6M Reviews // Local Marketing Insider #068

5 min read | September 27, 2023
Discover a proven method for increasing your Google star rating, backed by research on 1.6M reviews.
Jake Hughes Director of Marketing

This Genius Idea Will Fast-Track New Business Local SEO // Local Marketing Insider #067

5 min read | September 13, 2023
A wonderful example of aligned incentives and digital + analog working together in harmony.
Jake Hughes Director of Marketing

How to Increase Your Google Star Rating via Reviews

15 min read | August 31, 2023
How do you increase your business's Google star rating using reviews? These key points will help activate the voice of happy customers while reducing negative commentary.
Jake Hughes Director of Marketing

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