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April 28, 2025
Negative reviews can feel like a punch in the gut—but handled correctly, they can actually become one of your biggest marketing tools. Potential clients aren’t just looking at what someone said about you; they’re looking even closer at how you respond . Every response you post speaks volumes about your professionalism, your values, and your commitment to customer care.  At Hive Media, we help businesses like yours take control of their reputation management , crafting smart responses that turn negatives into trust-building opportunities. Here's how you can turn a bad review into a positive outcome:
March 25, 2025
Ringless Voicemail Drops (often called simply Ringless Voicemail) allow businesses to send a pre-recorded voicemail directly to a large group of customers’ cell phones— without their phones actually ringing . Think of it as an “e-blast,” but with voicemails instead of emails. This is an effective and affordable way to get your message or special offer out to a broad audience at once. It’s flexible across many industries and perfect for promotions, reminders, or event announcements. In the automotive industry , for example, we often use Ringless Voicemails to: Remind customers to watch their mailbox before a Direct Mail Campaign Reinforce offers during an ongoing campaign Follow up after a marketing campaign wraps up 
February 12, 2025
Your website is more than just a digital brochure — it’s often the first impression your customers get of your business. In today’s fast-moving world, an outdated, slow, or stale website can quietly kill your credibility and cost you opportunities you don’t even realize you’re missing. If your site looks outdated, takes forever to load, or feels clunky on mobile, potential customers won’t stick around to learn more — they’ll move on to a competitor in seconds.  Here’s why keeping your website modern and updated isn’t optional anymore: