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Content Marketing
How to Write a B2B Case Study That Builds Trust and Drives Action
In B2B marketing, case studies are among the most powerful tools for building credibility, establishing expertise, and influencing buying decisions. Yet, many companies sabotage their efforts by stretching the truth, cherry-picking exceptional results, or focusing too much on themselves. The result? A piece that reads more like an infomercial than a business proof point. A great case study isn’t about…
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Content Marketing
Podcast in a Box™ Solves Remote Recording Challenges for Marketing Teams
The Problem: Why Most Marketing Podcasts Fail Podcasts have become a powerful way for brands to build authority and connect with audiences on a deeper level. Marketing teams understand this, which explains why so many companies launch podcasts with enthusiasm and big plans. Yet the marketing podcast graveyard continues to grow. A quick glance at industry research reveals most podcasts…
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Email Marketing & Automation
Changing Consumer Behavior Impacts Marketing: Takeaway from Email Benchmark Report
Consumers are rapidly changing in response to the daily technological and economic advancements. Marketers must adapt their strategies to stay ahead and keep digital campaigns relevant. The 2024 Email Marketing Benchmarks Report from GetResponse provides valuable insights to help marketers understand how the consumer mindset has shifted. In this article, we’ll explore the report’s key findings and offer actionable takeaways…
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Artificial Intelligence
Common Mistakes When Integrating a Voice API for Developers and How to Avoid Them
I’ve been in the trenches with voice tech for years now, and let me tell you – implementing a voice API for developers can be a real headache if you don’t know what you’re getting into. After watching countless projects go sideways (including a few of my own), I thought I’d share some hard-earned wisdom about the pitfalls that seem to…
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E-commerce and Retail
8 Insights Into Today’s Online Shopping Behavior… That Brands Must Deliver On
The dynamics of online shopping continue to evolve as consumer expectations shift rapidly in response to convenience, pricing, and technological enablement. While marketers often focus on trends in automation or AI personalization, the behavioral patterns of everyday buyers reveal the most immediate opportunities for growth. Source: Fit Small Business A detailed look at recent commerce studies highlights several critical consumer…
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Content Marketing
Wix: The All-in-One Platform to Create, Manage, and Grow Your Online Presence
Creating a website today comes with unique challenges for businesses, creators, and entrepreneurs alike. People expect professional design, fast load times, seamless mobile experiences, and built-in tools for marketing, commerce, and customer engagement—all without having to hire a developer or learn to code. Yet, assembling these capabilities often means stitching together multiple platforms, navigating technical complexity, or facing costly development…
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E-commerce and Retail
AfterSell: Unlock Post-Purchase Upsell Revenue on Shopify That You’re Missing
Making a sale isn’t the finish line — it’s the starting line for your next opportunity. Psychologically, once customers have decided to purchase, their resistance to spending lowers dramatically. This is called the commitment-consistency principle — people naturally want to stay consistent with a decision they’ve already made. Combine that with the dopamine rush of making a purchase and the…
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Customer Data Platforms
Top 7 Signs Your Business Needs a Custom Software Solution (And Not Off-the-Shelf)
In a fast-paced digital world, businesses need the right tools to stay competitive. While off-the-shelf software solutions may work for some, many companies find that they simply don’t meet their unique needs. Custom software development offers tailored solutions that scale with your business. But how do you know if it’s time to make the switch? Let’s dive into the seven…
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Customer Data Platforms
Oracle Sales Cloud: Drive Predictable Growth with Smarter Selling
Modern sales teams face unprecedented challenges. Buyers are more informed, sales cycles are more complex, and expectations for personalized engagement have never been higher. Sellers spend too much time on manual CRM tasks and too little on what actually drives revenue—meaningful customer conversations. Oracle Sales Cloud Oracle Sales Cloud is an enterprise-grade CRM platform built to guide sellers toward smarter,…
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Marketing Infographics
The History of Automobile Logos: A Century of Design, Identity, and Cultural Influence
Automobile logos represent far more than simple brand marks — they are distilled symbols of engineering prowess, luxury, innovation, and national identity. Over the past century, the evolution of automobile logos has been driven by changes in design trends, manufacturing capabilities, marketing strategies, and global media influence. Each decade reflects distinct patterns in the transformation of automotive branding, often paralleling…
