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Here’s a Google Change You’ll Want to Know About

Here’s a Google Change You’ll Want to Know About

Google Chrome is, by far, the most popular web browser. In March of 2020, 49.3% of people going online used Chrome to do so. For that reason, it’s…

What’s the #1 Mistake Most Small Business Owners Make With Their Google Ads?

What’s the #1 Mistake Most Small Business Owners Make With Their Google Ads?

Google Ads are powerful – two-thirds of shoppers click on at least one Google Ad when they’re searching. Clicks on paid links – another way to say…

Mailchimp for Small Business Owners: Live Training Sneak Peek

Mailchimp for Small Business Owners: Live Training Sneak Peek

If you’ve been trying to master Mailchimp and are having a tough time,  take a sneak peek at what you’ll learn during TTG’s Step by…

Terrific Twitter News: Schedule Tweets Without Using a Third-Party Tool 

Terrific Twitter News: Schedule Tweets Without Using a Third-Party Tool 

145 million people use Twitter every day. Two-thirds of these users are male, and the majority of the platforms’ users are between the ages of 35-65….

Instagram: Where to Start?

Instagram: Where to Start?

Instagram is the marketing platform of choice for top fashion, lifestyle and design brands, as well as for retailers in those industries. It’s ideal for discovery, and…

LinkedIn Introduces Seriously Useful Retargeting Tools

LinkedIn Introduces Seriously Useful Retargeting Tools

Almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. When you’re trying to connect with people on LinkedIn, you need a more precise, targeted approach. New retargeting…

Use Your Creativity as a Competitive Advantage – DIY Social Media Marketing

Use Your Creativity as a Competitive Advantage – DIY Social Media Marketing

If you’re like most people, you spend a couple of hours every day on social media. This usually isn’t a couple of hours all at once…

Instagram Challenges YouTube by Taking Steps to Make the Platform Safer

Instagram Challenges YouTube by Taking Steps to Make the Platform Safer

One of the great things about YouTube is that lots and lots of people watch it – especially younger shoppers, including Gen Z and Millennials. One…

Are You Making the Most Out of Your Email Marketing?

Are You Making the Most Out of Your Email Marketing?

Email marketing certainly proved its worth during the pandemic, as smart brands used upbeat, relevant messages to stay connected to their customers. For brands that have either recently…

Here’s How YouTube’s New Chapters Feature Will Impact You – For DIY Digital Marketers

Here’s How YouTube’s New Chapters Feature Will Impact You – For DIY Digital Marketers

If you’re a small business owner who’s taken on the challenge of doing your own digital marketing, there’s no doubt YouTube may be of interest…

Understanding Page Experience: The New Criteria Google is Using to Rank Your Website 

Understanding Page Experience: The New Criteria Google is Using to Rank Your Website 

Google uses a number of factors to determine where your website appears in the results to relevant search queries. Over the past 18 months or so, we’ve…

Why Mentors Are Important – And How To Find One That’s Right For You

Why Mentors Are Important – And How To Find One That’s Right For You

“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” John Crosby’s quote really illuminates the value of…

Learn How to Perfect Your Google My Business Listing to Attract More Local Customers

Learn How to Perfect Your Google My Business Listing to Attract More Local Customers

One thing we’ve all learned during the pandemic is the value of local businesses. Many people didn’t realize how much they valued the businesses and…

If You’re Managing Your Own Google Ads & Have Lots of Questions This Session is For You

If You’re Managing Your Own Google Ads & Have Lots of Questions This Session is For You

The great thing about Google Ads is that they’re very effective. When created, targeted, and deployed appropriately, Google Ads convert frequently. Search Engine Watch reports…

Relationship Building with Data-Driven Communications for Architects, Engineers & Builders

Relationship Building with Data-Driven Communications for Architects, Engineers & Builders

Getting back to work doesn’t mean getting back to normal. The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed the way work gets done. In collaboration with Talisen…

Intimidated by Instagram? You Don’t Have to Be

Intimidated by Instagram? You Don’t Have to Be

Even before the pandemic, Instagram was poised to become the most important digital marketing platform for businesses seeking to reach young, relatively affluent buyers. That’s…

Thinking About a Digital Pop-Up Store? Here’s What You Need to Know

Thinking About a Digital Pop-Up Store? Here’s What You Need to Know

When you can’t see your customers in person, you need to see them online. Whether you’re an established online retailer or you’re new to eCommerce,…

3 Ways Working with a Marketing Mentor Can Help You Grow Your Business

3 Ways Working with a Marketing Mentor Can Help You Grow Your Business

There’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all advice. It doesn’t matter whether you’re talking about fitness, home improvement, or running a company – every individual has…

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Creative Director/Senior Designer

Tom DiGrazia

With over a decade and a half of professional design experience, Tom brings his knowledge of design principles and focus on user experience to every aspect of his contribution to TTG. Paying special attention to each client’s brand, personalized needs and individual interests, he strives to create compelling concepts utilizing intuitive and highly-refined design solutions. In addition to traditional and digital design work and oversight at TTG, Tom also boasts a wide portfolio of web development projects with the company, allowing him to stretch his CSS and HTML skills across multiple platforms and disciplines. He feels that being a designer in the digital landscape of websites, eCommerce solutions, email marketing platforms and social media, it is important to understand the code that goes into these areas as it assists his ability to tailor designs specifically targeted to achieve the best end result and further builds understanding and communication with backend development teams.

In his off hours, Tom is an avid pop culture enthusiast, staying up to date on the latest shows, films, comics and games. He can also typically be found taking part in a whole host of artistic activities that help him further stretch his creative legs. Regardless of the activity, Tom is always accompanied by his dog, Eli, and his cat, Tib.

Specialties:
Design, Photography, Illustration, Digital Imagery Manipulation, Wesbite Development

Platforms/Tools:
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, HTML/CSS, Wordpress

Analyst/Strategist

Courtney Dumont

As Senior Marketing Strategist & Analyst at Technology Therapy Group, Courtney is energized by the ability to flex both her left and right brain daily. Courtney discovered her passion for Marketing at Bryant University, where she spearheaded research on students’ perceptions of Social Media Marketing for her Honors Capstone Project. After graduating Bryant in 2012, she joined the Technology Therapy team, where she’s honed her skills in social media, search and social advertising, email marketing, SEO, and more.

Since joining the team, Courtney has created digital marketing strategies and managed campaigns for clients across the country, ranging from plastic surgery centers, to jewelry stores, to construction companies. With a cohesive, cross-channel approach and a focus on data-driven decision making, she has increased their leads by up to 217%. But Courtney doesn’t leave her zeal for social media at the office; she also runs a local foodie Instagram account with her husband to document their meals across Rhode Island and beyond. Check them out: @hoppilyfed.

Specialties:
Marketing Strategy, Data Analysis, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Social Media

Platforms/Tools:
Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Facebook Creator Studio, Instagram, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Emma Mail, Google Data Studio, WordPress, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Microsoft Office