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- Advertising Technology
Steve Jobs: The Infographic and Insights Beyond the Apple Legacy
I’m an Apple fanboy and believe there are essential lessons that were deployed by Steve Jobs and the amazingly talented people he had working for him. Two lessons stand out for me: Marketing the potential for using your products or using your services is more powerful when marketing than the features you’ve developed. Apple marketing inspired its prospects and customers,…
- Marketing Books
Telling, Showing, Versus Involving: A Guide for Marketing Professional Development
I’ve been writing about professional development of new marketing professionals recently because I believe: Job opportunities are declining because traditional marketing education cannot keep up with the latest technological advancements in our industry. Job opportunities will decline as fundamental jobs are enhanced or replaced by AI. Developing professional skills is paramount for staying competitive and innovative in marketing. Understanding the…
- Analytics & Testing
Alterian: Unlocking the Power of Customer Journey Orchestration (CJO)
Customer Journey Orchestration (CJO) is the strategic process of designing, managing, and optimizing individualized customer experiences across various touchpoints. It’s about delivering the right message at the right time through the right channel while aligning with your business objectives. Here, we’ll delve into the significance of CJO and how Alterian’s Real-Time Customer Experience (CX) Platform can revolutionize this crucial aspect…
- E-commerce and Retail
How to Craft Content That Converts: 5 Proven Principles for E-Commerce Success
In the crowded world of online stores, content can make the difference between a casual browser and a paying customer. High-converting e-commerce content isn’t just about describing a product – it’s about structuring information to match how users scan, read, and engage with pages. From product descriptions to blog articles, effective content uses smart structure, psychological cues, targeted messaging, clear…
- Content Marketing
How To Increase Website Reliability with Multi-CDN
A content delivery network (CDN) is a group of servers that are geographically distributed and help in the process of delivering website content to users. This content could be JavaScript files, sheets, videos, HTML pages, etc. With the increasing popularity of CDNs, more companies and websites are starting to utilize them, but this doesn’t mean they can’t still have flaws.…
- Social Media & Influencer Marketing
How Social Media Apps Use Location-Based Data… and Why It Matters For Your Business
For years, many business owners have encouraged customers to check in at their physical locations, tag themselves on social media, share photos, or use branded hashtags as a form of digital word-of-mouth (WOM). These tactics are still valid in many cases, but what most businesses fail to realize is that location-based data in social media goes far beyond public check-ins.…
- Content Marketing
You’re Probably Spending More Time Managing Data Than Marketing
Yesterday, I shared how we batch loaded an entire year of social updates. While quite a bit of work went into the research, our team spent quite a few hours just massaging the data and making it a file that could be uploaded. Even after we passed all validation checks, we had to then manually go through and select or…
- Artificial Intelligence
Google Vertex AI: Your AI Powerhouse for Every Business Need
In a recent article, I explained why I left the agency business behind and accepted a CMO position at a retail AI platform, OpenINSIGHTS. In full disclosure, the company is a Google partner and has designed and engineered a platform in the retail DTC industry that’s exceeding everyone’s expectations… especially Google’s. Google’s Multifaceted Approach To AI Regarding AI, Google isn’t…
- Sales and Marketing Training
CMO MarTech Investments in 2025: AI, Automation, and Customer Experience
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, the marketing technology (MarTech) landscape continues to evolve at a breakneck pace. For businesses, marketers, and sales leaders, understanding where Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) are directing their technology budgets offers a valuable signal of broader strategic shifts. From the mainstreaming of Generative AI (GenAI) to the rise of secure data collaboration environments, investment…
- E-commerce and Retail
Beyond The Screen: How Blockchain Will Impact Influencer Marketing
When Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web over three decades ago, he couldn’t have foreseen that the Internet would evolve to be the ubiquitous phenomenon it is today, fundamentally changing the way the world functions across all spheres of life. Before the Internet, children aspired to be astronauts or doctors, and the job title of influencer or content creator…
