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Content Marketing
True Story: Drop Database? Click… Doh!
The following is a true story, dated today at approximately 11:00 AM while on my way out to lunch. This is NOT a paid post, but I have added a HUGE link to the company in appreciation of them saving my butt! Development 101 says that when you mess with your code or your data, you always first do a…
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Content Marketing
Improving Sales Proposal Effectiveness
In a world where there are so many different options and all the information available to us with a quick search and click, the sales cycle has gotten longer over the past decade. In fact, the average sales cycle is 22% longer than it was five years ago. What gives? Our sales proposal automation sponsor, TinderBox, actually did a study…
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Advertising Technology
PPC + Organic = More Clicks
Even though it’s a self-serving piece, Google Research has developed this infographic to provide evidence of how click-through rates change when an organic search result is accompanied by a paid search advertisement. Pairing up the two can help your marketing from two different angles… providing a little more real estate to click on on the search engine results page. The…
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Saving a Dime to Spend a Dollar
Last night I watched the beginning (but missed the rest) of Oprah’s Big Give show. I loved the premise – provide someone with $2,500 and the person who does the best job at raising the most money wins. At the heart of the show was that you had to go and meet the person or people you were helping. As…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Why I don’t like Facebook
Those of you who have seen me speak have often heard me speak out against Facebook. I’m on Facebook, I participate on Facebook… but I don’t like it. There are quite a few things I don’t enjoy on Facebook: The navigation makes no sense to me. There are menus, side menus, navigation that appears… I get lost and don’t believe…
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Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
WPtouch Pro: WordPress Themes Focused on Mobile-First Businesses
The rise of mobile-first browsing is a trend that cannot be ignored. Mobile internet usage has significantly transformed, driven by the widespread adoption of smartphones and tablets. There are over 5.25 billion smartphone users globally, which is especially pronounced in developing markets, where budget-friendly options have democratized digital access. The global mobile connections currently stand at approximately 10.37 billion, surpassing…
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Marketing Books
Mass Behavior: Herd Succumbs To Its Own Theory
My content on the site has been a little light the last couple of weeks – it will pick up soon. I’ve been much more active reading, speaking, and working the previous month, affecting the blog. Though the content is down now, my mind is racing with content for the next few weeks, so be sure to stick with me.…
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E-commerce and Retail
3 Keys to Modernizing In-Store Experiences… and Revenue
This weekend I went shopping at the new Kroger Marketplace. Side note… if only Kroger thought investing in their online presence was as important as their retail presence. I digress. The new marketplace was built across the street from the previous Kroger. One step inside and you can see why. A bakery with fresh Artisan bread, a deli with a…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
The Upper Class of Social Media is Failing Us
In my daughter’s high school they had an area that was sacred to seniors called the “senior rug”. The “senior rug” was a comfortable section built into an area in the main halls of her high school where the upper class could hang out. No freshmen or junior class were allowed on the senior rug. Sounds mean, doesn’t it? In…
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Content Marketing
The Intangible Value of Brand: Beyond Data-Driven Attribution
The allure of data-driven attribution models and performance marketing metrics is undeniable. However, as the recent Nike case study illustrates, an overreliance on these approaches can potentially undermine a brand’s long-term value and market position. This article explores the challenges of quantifying brand value and the importance of balancing data-driven marketing with strategic brand-building efforts. The Challenge of Quantifying Brand…
