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Analytics & Testing
Social Media + Analytics = Inaccurate
If I were to ask you which source provided more traffic to your site, Twitter or Facebook… how would you determine that? The majority of web analytics users would log in and look at their referring sources and come up with the value. That’s a problem. Some companies simply add “twitter.com” as a referring source and think that it does…
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Email Marketing & Automation
Filter Out Your Social Noise with Cloze
If your inbox is as terrifying as mine, you find that key messages simply seem to fade away as the onslaught of new messages hit. I have come to terms with the fact that my social and email network has become unmanageable and I look forward to great tools that help me to filter and identify the connections that are…
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Artificial Intelligence
The Rise of Distributed Computing: AI’s Future Beyond Centralized Giants
As tech giants invest billions into building sprawling data centers and even constructing power plants to sustain them, an opposing force in the AI landscape is emerging that could render these centralized models obsolete. Distributed computing – a paradigm where global networks of personal and corporate devices collaborate to power AI – already possesses more potential than any corporate data…
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Analytics & Testing
Observation: Top 5 Online Marketing Mistakes in 2025
Marketers have more data, more channels, and more tools than ever before; yet, many still fall into critical traps that prevent campaigns from reaching their full potential. The landscape has undergone a fundamental shift over the past decade—organic reach is in steep decline, AI-generated content is raising audience expectations, and customer journeys are becoming increasingly complex and non-linear. Below are…
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10 Keys to Success for Businesses adopting Social Media
This morning I met with a company and shared as much as I could on how and why businesses are adopting social media technologies. Too many companies have been diving first and then trying to sort out the issues later but I believe this could severely handicap a company’s success. Too often, we don’t get a second chance to implement…
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E-commerce and Retail
Ratings, Reviews and Buyer Intent
Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Jeff Quipp of Search Engine People, an SEO and Internet Marketing firm. Jeff moderated a panel on ratings, reviews and social media that I was on at the Search Marketing Expo and eMetrics Conference in Toronto with Gil Reich, VP of Product Management at Answers.com. Jeff brought up one…
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Email Marketing & Automation
Planning Your Holiday Email Strategy
Did you know that you’re under 100 days until Christmas? This holiday is rapidly approaching – and since marketers are already squeezed for time and resources, you best get an email marketing strategy together now so that you can capitalize on the season. Design, test, segmenting and scheduling your email strategy needs to be done today if you hope to…
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Analytics & Testing
Is Your Marketing is Suffering from Fragmentation, Disappointment and Lack of Organization?
You probably answered yes… and ours is a challenge as well. Lack of organization, fragmentation and disappointment are key themes stemming from the findings of the Cross-Channel Marketing and Technology Survey, released by Signal (formerly BrightTag). The results of the study highlight the fact that marketers largely do not feel that ad tech is helping them achieve the seamless cross-channel…
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Marketing Infographics
LinkedIn Usage and Statistics: A Comprehensive Overview for 2024
Since its launch, LinkedIn has evolved into a powerhouse platform with over 810 million members in over 200 countries. It’s the world’s largest professional networking site, helping businesses, recruiters, and job seekers connect, engage, and grow. In 2023, LinkedIn continues to generate impressive revenue—over $13 billion yearly—and shows no signs of slowing down. Below is a comprehensive look at the…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
I’m Testing Twitter’s New Amplification
Twitter is testing a beta advertising program where they amplify your tweets. It’s $99 a month and you select the geography as well as some target categories. I’m still a fan of Twitter and I’m intrigued by this offering, so when I received the email asking me to join the beta I had to say yes. I wanted to share…
