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Advertising Technology
Why “Made in America” Is More Than a Label—It’s a Strategic Marketing Advantage
Made in America is having a marketing moment in the U.S., and it’s not just about waving the flag. With shifting tariff policies under President Donald Trump reshaping global trade and supply chains, brands are rethinking how they source products and how they tell their stories. At Market Mentors, LLC, a fully integrated marketing, advertising, and public relations (PR) agency…
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E-commerce and Retail
Where’s the Next Button?
Usability is a science, but some of it is instinctual. I remember having many an argument with people about usability when I worked as a Product Manager. There are some things that are a given – such as how eyes track across a screen (left to right), how they skim downward, and how they expect an action on the bottom…
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Content Marketing
Brand Perfection is Dead
In the past few weeks I’ve spoken with quite a few companies who are trying to deploy strategies to overcome negative search engine results regarding their companies, products or services. It used to be possible to maintain a perfect brand years ago. If bad things happened, you could pay to get rid of the problems or sweep them under the…
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Sales Enablement, Automation, and Performance
WebinarJam: The Ultimate Live or Recorded Webinar Platform
Traditional marketing tactics like cold emails and static content struggle to capture interest. Webinars offer a dynamic alternative, allowing businesses to engage potential customers in real-time, answer objections on the spot, and build trust through direct interaction. They are particularly effective for high-ticket sales, product demonstrations, and expert-led discussions, where buyers need deeper insights before making a decision. Unlike blog…
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The Evolution of a Social Network – Colts Fan Network
My good friend, Pat Coyle has re-branded his blog to Sports Marketing 2.0 and is now writing about the evolution of the Colts Fan Network. This is the Perfect Storm (in a good way) … a captive loyal audience (that can’t be stolen), an online outlet for them to share their loyalty and love for a great team, and the…
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Email Marketing & Automation
Increase Email CTRs with Social Sharing
GetResponse has put together an infographic on the overall impact of social sharing on email click-through rates… and the results are quite striking. The number of users who include social sharing buttons in their emails increased from 18.3% to 29.4%. Compared to last year’s results, that’s an increase of 61%. What’s even more striking is the exceptionally high performance results…
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Analytics & Testing
The State of Mobile in the US
Mobile usage among consumers continues to skyrocket. 74% of growth was in smartphones with 79% of US Shoppers browsing and shopping on sites and apps. By 2016 mobile app revenues will hit $46 billion. To quantify what this dramatic shift means for brands the folks at Usablenet put together an infographic that demonstrates just how much mobile Internet usage is…
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E-commerce and Retail
COVID-19: Consumers and #StayAtHome Purchase Statistics
Things are not looking too good for anyone’s economic future, given the pandemic and subsequent lockdown orders from governments around the world. I believe this is going to be a historic event that will have a massive, lasting impact on our world, from rising business bankruptcies and unemployment to food production and logistics. If nothing else, this pandemic has shown…
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E-commerce and Retail
jSignature: How to Accept Esignatures in an Online Web Form Using jQuery
Electronic signature (Esignature) capture is essential for many web applications, including contracts, agreements, and consent forms. While many companies opt for costly document management solutions, it’s pretty simple to implement your own signature field within your web page. jSignature jSignature is an open-source JavaScript library that provides a simple and efficient way to capture, store, and manage digital signatures within…
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Advertising Technology
Bike Advertising: Pedaling the Future of Outdoor Marketing
As spring arrives and people step out to enjoy warmer weather, city streets, parks, and neighborhoods come alive with activity. It’s the perfect time for brands to take their message outdoors (OOH) — directly where their audiences are. Among the most engaging and eco-friendly strategies is bike advertising, a mobile, eye-level approach that moves with the crowd. Whether launching a…
