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Analytics & Testing
Engagement Is a Lie: Why Your Marketing Metrics Are Leading You Astray
If a guy talks to his girlfriend 83% more this month than last month, is he engaged? What if he left a few comments on her social media posts? Does that make him engaged? No. The definitions of engagement are clear: (1) A formal agreement to get married.(2) An arrangement to do something or go somewhere at a fixed time.…
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Advertising Technology
Publishers Are Letting AdTech Kill Their Advantages
The web is the most dynamic and inventive medium ever to exist. So, when it comes to digital advertising, creativity should be unbounded. A publisher should, in theory, be able to radically differentiate its media kit from other publishers to win direct sales and deliver unparalleled impact and performance to its partners. But they don’t — because they’ve been focused…
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Email Marketing & Automation
Email Acquisition Exchange with ividence
Email continues to be a dominating force in the online marketing industry. While technology has infused itself into virtually every other aspect of online marketing, email seems to be the one that has barely moved in two decades. Recent advances in affordable marketing automation are exciting, but acquisition, permission and SPAM still lead the challenges of the industry. Building great…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Ambassador Marketing Trends to Supercharge Your Marketing Efforts
Brand ambassadors are key to forming strong connections between brands and their audiences. But in a rapidly evolving marketplace, where consumer preferences constantly change, brands must stay ahead of the curve. So, how can brands maintain their competitive edge with the help of brand ambassadors? How else can brands deliver novel and meaningful experiences to their audiences? Key Ambassador Marketing…
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E-commerce and Retail
The Future of Retail: Key Consumer Trends Reshaping Shopping
The latest insights from The Future Shopper 2024 Report, based on a global survey of 31,500 consumers across 20 countries, reveal a retail landscape in flux. Online shopping has matured, physical stores are regaining relevance, and consumer expectations continue to evolve in surprising ways. From the growing demand for seamless omnichannel experiences to a heightened focus on health, wellness, and…
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Advertising Technology
Introducing Creative Factory: Mobile Ads Just Got A Lot Easier
Mobile advertising continues to be one of the fastest growing and most challenging sectors of the global marketing economy. According to the ad-buying agency Magna, digital advertising will surpass traditional TV advertising this year (thanks largely to mobile advertising). By 2021, mobile advertising will have increased to $215 billion, or 72 percent of total digital ad-buy budgets. So how can…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Five Surefire Ways to Boost Your Social Media Conversions
It goes without saying that the most efficient way to reach out and create an emotional connection with potential clients is through social media. One can find billions of users on various social media platforms; it would be such a huge waste not to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. These days it’s all about wanting to be seen, heard,…
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E-commerce and Retail
PolyientX: Web3 and the Future of the Customer Experience With NFT Rewards and Loyalty Programs
Last year, NFTs took the world by storm as enthusiasts, celebrities, and brands rushed in to capture a wave of interest around these curious digital collectibles. In 2022, NFTs have evolved to become much more than expensive JPGs. As the technology and use cases shift, brands and their marketing teams have a unique opportunity to utilize NFTs for customer engagement,…
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Marketing & Sales Videos
Creating an Effective B2B Video: A Guide for Thought Leaders
As we work on our GTM strategy, we’ve identified that incorporating videos with our company’s thought leaders is a perfect medium. We can explain very technical topics while simultaneously establishing our leaders as thought leaders and building awareness for our solution. Video content has become essential for B2B communication, especially when showcasing thought leadership. This article will guide you through…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Thank You, Mr. Jobs
My obsession with Apple started when my friend Bill Dawson and his wife, Carla Ybarra-Dawson bought me an AppleTV. That was the beginning… now my kids have MacBook Pros and iPhones, and my office is filled with Cinema Displays, iPads, another AppleTV, an iMac, and a Mac Mini Server. I’ve also accumulated quite a collection of Apple devices (that still…
