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Content Marketing
Don’t Pay for Direct Mail Duplicates
Many of you know that I came from a direct mail background. While direct mail has proven more expensive with diminished returns when compared to online marketing, it’s still a viable channel. We’re seeing some nice return rates in the B2B industry – which has largely abandoned direct mail. Consumer-related direct mail is still a huge industry, though. Today, I…
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Content Marketing
Worksheet: Inbound Marketing Made Simple
Just when you think you have a handle on this internet marketing stuff, a new buzz surfaces. Right now, Inbound Marketing is making the rounds. Everyone is talking about it, but what is it, how do you get started, and what tools do you need? Inbound marketing starts with free information, offered through social channels, search, or paid advertising. The…
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Marketing Infographics
Is Your Business Making Any of These Common Social Media Mistakes?
Since social media strategies continue to evolve, the analysis tools are improving, and I continue to be surprised by what works and what doesn’t work – I often don’t tell people they’re doing something wrong on social media. What may be a mistake on my timeline may be a great strategy on yours. It depends largely on what your audience…
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Artificial Intelligence
Tools Don’t Make The Marketer… Including Artificial Intelligence
Tools have always been the pillars supporting strategies and execution. When I consulted clients on SEO years ago, I’d often have prospects who’d ask: Why don’t we license SEO software and do it ourselves? My response was simple: You can buy a Gibson Les Paul, but it won’t turn you into Eric Clapton. You can buy a Snap-On Tools master…
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E-commerce and Retail
One-Click Cancellation: End Unused Business Subscriptions Fast with Virtual Credit Cards
Subscription Creep: A Quiet Drain on B2B Budgets SaaS tools promised to streamline work. They did—until every team bought its own stack. A design app here, an email-finder there, three A/B testing platforms quietly charging different cards. Finance looks up at quarter-close and discovers 70 recurring vendors—ten of which no one has opened in months. Those forgotten renewals rarely cost…
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Customer Data Platforms
CRMOne: Boost Sales With This Sales-Driven AI-First CRM
For startups and growing businesses, managing customer relationships, tracking sales, and scaling marketing efforts can become overwhelming quickly. Disconnected tools, limited automation, and high subscription costs often hinder progress. Leaders need solutions that don’t just support their teams — they need platforms that accelerate them. CRMOne CRMOne is an all-in-one, AI-powered CRM designed specifically for startups and fast-growing businesses. With…
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Customer Data Platforms
Akamai Identity Cloud: Where Identity Management Meets Marketing Intelligence
Businesses are under pressure to deliver seamless, secure, and personalized customer experiences across every device and touchpoint. As consumer expectations rise, so do the complexities of managing identity, consent, and data in a compliant and scalable manner. Akamai Identity Cloud Akamai’s Identity Cloud steps into this critical intersection, offering a powerful Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) solution that not…
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Artificial Intelligence
Originality.ai: Ensure Human-Quality Content with Unmatched AI Detection
Trust is everything. Whether you’re an agency producing search-optimized articles, a publisher safeguarding editorial integrity, or a business defending your brand’s voice, the threat of undetected AI-generated or plagiarized content poses a real risk. While generative AI (GenAI) tools empower creators, organizations need a transparent and accurate way to verify what’s truly original. Originality.ai Originality.ai is a purpose-built platform for…
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Sales and Marketing Training
Why Accessibility Training is Crucial for Businesses to Meet Legal and Ethical Standards
In today’s increasingly digital world, accessibility is no longer just a compliance issue but a fundamental part of how businesses engage with their customers and clients. Whether you’re running a website, providing online services, or offering products, it’s important to ensure that all users, including those with disabilities, can access your content and services without barriers. This is where accessibility…
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Analytics & Testing
The Rise of the Multidimensional Marketer
This afternoon, I had a great visit with the New Media Club at IU Kokomo. The club is made up of students, both new and graduating, as well as the professors that are leading the charge. The discussion was the business of new media. I remember when I first started DK New Media, a well-known colleague told me to forget…
