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Here at 5 Star, we understand that owning, managing, or working for a small business requires you to wear many hats. Simply solving problems and completing the necessary tasks on any given day can be considered a learning experience in and of itself. But as an owner, manager, or …

It’s springtime 2021, and we’re feeling optimistic! In-person events are coming back to the Northwoods, and we know it’s going to be a fun and prosperous summer ahead for Northern Wisconsin and UP businesses.

If your business has an upcoming event, let’s work together to create print marketing materials that will …

5 Star Marketing and Distribution, a marketing company based in Tomahawk, is searching for a remote independent contractor to assist with the writing and editing of blog posts, proposals, sales letters, and other company communications. Writing and editing responsibilities will require approximately 10–15 hours per week, and possibly more, …

As we head into the warmer months and start integrating in-person events back into our lives, many businesses and organizations are reconsidering their event promotion strategies. Facebook and other social media channels are excellent, flexible ways to promote your upcoming event, when used strategically to inform your audience, generate excitement, …

When most people hear the term “marketing,” they think of ads that are designed to sell a specific product or service. However, recent reports have shown that 70 percent of people would rather learn about a company and its products through an article, rather than through advertisements. Therefore, if your …

In a world that is increasingly cluttered with sales pitches, the most successful marketing campaigns are targeted to specific demographics and appeal to their values, preferences, and sensitivities rather than casting a wide net. Consider creating campaigns catering to the generation of your ideal customer. The four generations that encompass …

5 Star Marketing & Distribution has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an administrative assistant. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who has strong oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and a high level of comfort with computers.

This position will be 24–30 …

This month, a partnership designed to increase a rural Northwoods school district’s access to high-speed broadband internet is set to take off!

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the technology gaps in rural areas, as students and workers were suddenly tasked to complete their learning and work …

It is no secret that 2020 was a deeply impactful year for the travel and tourism industry. But recent research undertaken by organizations such as Destination Analysts, Capital Vacations, VRBO, and VRM Intel reveals the cloud’s silver lining for rural travel destinations with abundant outdoor activities, like the Northwoods. Here …