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Analytics & Testing
Software as a Service (SaaS) Churn Rate Statistics for 2020
We’ve all heard of Salesforce, HubSpot, or Intuit Mailchimp. They have truly ushered in the era of increasing SaaS growth. Software-as-a-service (SaaS), simply put, is when users avail the software on a subscription basis. With multiple advantages like security, less storage space, flexibility, and accessibility among others, SaaS models have proven extremely fruitful for businesses to grow, improve customer satisfaction and…
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Advertising Technology
How to Register Your Email Address For A Google Account Without a Gmail Address
One of the things that never ceases to amaze me is that businesses both large and small often have a registered Gmail address that owns all of their Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Data Studio, or Optimize accounts. It’s often the {companyname}@gmail.com. Years later, the employee, agency, or contractor that set up the account is gone and no one has the…
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E-commerce and Retail
ROBO: How Today’s Shoppers Research Online and Buy Offline
The phenomenon known as Research Online, Buy Offline (ROBO) has emerged as a significant force shaping consumer behavior. While e-commerce continues to grow, it’s crucial to recognize that 90% of consumer purchases still occur in physical retail outlets. This statistic underscores the enduring importance of brick-and-mortar stores, even as online influences play an increasingly pivotal role in the shopping journey.…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
How to Measure the Impact of Social Media By Marketing Strategy
Social media marketing has become an essential component of any successful business strategy. However, to truly harness its power, it’s crucial to measure the impact of your social media efforts. This comprehensive guide will explore various strategies for measuring social media impact, including acquisition, purchase, awareness, nurturing, community building, and influencer marketing. Table of ContentsAwareness Strategy MeasurementAcquisition Strategy MeasurementPurchase Strategy…
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Sales and Marketing Training
What Is A Marketing Strategy?
A marketing strategy is a detailed plan that outlines how a company will reach its target audience, promote its products or services, and achieve its overall business goals. It’s a roadmap that guides all marketing efforts and ensures they align with the broader company vision. Marketing strategies often don’t get the attention they deserve, causing many downstream issues. A well-crafted…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
How To Search X (Formerly Twitter): Methods and Syntax
Searching on X (formerly Twitter) is a powerful tool for businesses engaged in sales, marketing, and online technology. X offers various options, methods, and syntax for conducting searches effectively. This article will explore how users can search X to enhance their online strategies. Basic Keyword Search Basic Keyword Search: You can start by entering keywords or phrases in the X…
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Customer Data Platforms
What Are Buyer Personas? Why Do You Need Them? And How Do You Create Them?
While marketers often work to produce content that differentiates them and describes the benefits of their products and services, they often miss the mark on producing content for each type of person buying their product or service. For instance, if your prospect seeks a new hosting service, a marketer focused on search and conversions may prioritize performance, while the IT…
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Marketing Infographics
What Roles Are Needed in Today’s Digital Marketing Department?
For some of my clients, I manage all of the talent necessary for their digital marketing efforts. For others, they have a small staff and we augment the skills necessary. For others, they have an incredibly robust team internally and are just needing overall guidance and an external perspective to help them stay innovative and identify gaps. When I first…
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Content Marketing
What is Augmented Reality? How Is AR Being Deployed for Brands?
From a marketer’s point of view, I actually believe augmented reality (AR) has much more potential than virtual reality (VR). While virtual reality will allow us to experience a totally artificial experience, augmented reality will enhance and interact with the world we currently live in. We’ve shared before how AR may impact marketing, but I don’t believe we’ve fully explained…
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Customer Data Platforms
Optimized Marketing: Why You Should Align Brand Segmentation to Activation & Reporting
With high volumes of data created across multiple marketing channels, brands are challenged to organize and activate the right data assets to maximize cross-channel performance. You must align your brand segmentation with digital activation and reporting to understand better your target audience, drive more sales, and reduce marketing waste. You must align the why they purchase with the who that…