Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Learn how to use social media marketing and influencer marketing to grow your business. Martech Zone covers everything you need to know about social media marketing and influencer marketing, from the basics of each discipline to the latest trends. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll find valuable insights in these articles.
- Adam SmallTuesday, December 5, 2023
Smartphone vs Desktop Activities: Consumer and Business Statistics in 2023
The use of smartphones and desktops varies significantly between consumers and businesses. This article, backed by recent statistics and sources, delves into how these devices are utilized. Here are some overall key differentiators: Media Consumption: While both smartphones and desktops are used for media consumption, smartphones lead in personal media consumption, whereas desktops are preferred for business-related media consumption. E-commerce:…
- Douglas KarrMonday, December 4, 2023
Aragon: Your Professional Headshots Are Here Using AI
Investing in professional headshots is worthwhile for several reasons, especially in today’s digitally driven world where your image often makes the first impression: Professionalism: Professional headshots convey a sense of professionalism. They show that you take yourself and your career seriously, which can influence how clients, colleagues, and employers perceive you. First Impressions: In the digital age, your headshot is…
- Douglas KarrMonday, December 4, 2023
Measuring the ROI of Social Media: Insights and Approaches
If you asked me a decade ago whether or not companies should invest in social media marketing, I would have resoundingly stated yes. When social media first skyrocketed in popularity, there weren’t complex algorithms and aggressive advertising programs on the platforms. Social media was an equalizer between competitors with massive budgets and small businesses that served their clients well. Social…
- Douglas KarrMonday, December 4, 2023
The Ultimate Guide to Optimizing Social Media Posts for Better Business Results
Social media marketing (SMM) is a powerful strategy for businesses aiming to expand their reach, engage with their audience, and drive tangible results. Whether building brand awareness, nurturing a community, enhancing customer loyalty, or driving sales, each aspect of your social media strategy plays a crucial role. From crafting compelling headlines to leveraging platform-specific strategies, this comprehensive guide delves into…
- Douglas KarrSunday, December 3, 2023
Sprinklr Insights: Transform Unstructured Data Into Actionable Insights With AI
Today’s businesses face unprecedented challenges adapting to customer expectations for personalized, real-time digital experiences on their preferred channels. This challenge is compounded by the vast amount of unstructured and siloed data generated by billions of people across numerous channels. 97% of marketers report their brands are ineffective at turning customer data into actionable insights. CMO Council This creates a gap…
- Douglas KarrSaturday, December 2, 2023
Best WordPress Plugins For Business
This is a list of my recommended WordPress plugins for businesses to enhance and optimize their WordPress site into an inbound conversion site. I keep it up to date as new plugins are released.
- Phil LockhartSaturday, December 2, 2023
How AI Can Improve The Customer Experience: 5 Lessons Learned
Consumers today are becoming more discerning about which brands they trust and support. 71% of surveyed consumers believe that trusting the brands they purchase from or use is now more crucial than it was in the past. Gen Z appears to prioritize this trust even more. The report also reveals that consumers are interested in continuous interactions with brands beyond…
- Douglas KarrFriday, December 1, 2023
Steve Jobs: The Infographic and Insights Beyond the Apple Legacy
I’m an Apple fanboy and believe there are essential lessons that were deployed by Steve Jobs and the amazingly talented people he had working for him. Two lessons stand out for me: Marketing the potential for using your products or using your services is more powerful when marketing than the features you’ve developed. Apple marketing inspired its prospects and customers,…
- Douglas KarrThursday, November 30, 2023
Digital Marketing vs. Traditional Marketing: Definitions, Growth, and Intersection
With my career spanning decades, I’ve enjoyed working in both the traditional and digital marketing industries. My career started at a newspaper, where I caught the Internet bug and began networking and programming. I moved on to database marketing and direct mail and then to MarTech and SaaS platforms. I often share that much of my success was bringing the…
- Douglas KarrThursday, November 30, 2023
How To Increase Your Brand’s Facebook Visibility
Facebook’s original EdgeRank algorithm is no longer in use. The key components of the original EdgeRank algorithm were: Affinity Score: This determined how closely the user was connected to the content source, like a friend or a page. Edge Weight: Different interactions (comments, likes, shares) were weighted differently. Time Decay: The older the post, the less likely it would appear…