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Advertising Technology
El Toro: Hit the Bullseye with Targeted IP-Based, Cookieless Geographic Advertising
Marketers today face an uphill battle in connecting with real people in a digital world clouded by data privacy shifts, signal loss, and the expected deprecation of cookie usage. Behavioral targeting is becoming unreliable, and walled gardens limit the visibility of campaigns. If you’re tired of guesswork and generic impressions, it’s time to consider targeting technology designed for precision and…
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Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
30+ Technologies That Have Been Eliminated with Smartphones
It wasn’t long ago that our lives were filled with a wide array of specialized gadgets—each one with a singular purpose, each one taking up space in our pockets, purses, or glove compartments. Then came the smartphone, and slowly, almost imperceptibly, it began absorbing those devices one by one. Today, it stands not just as a communications tool, but as…
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Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
The Evolution and Future of Mobile Apps: A Journey from Simple Devices to Business Powerhouses
Smartphones have come a long way since their humble beginnings as basic communication tools. What started with the IBM Simon in 1992—a clunky device with a touchscreen and rudimentary email—has morphed into a pocket-sized powerhouse driving industries, transforming marketing, and revolutionizing sales. Today, mobile apps leverage cutting-edge features like 5G, GPS, AI, and satellite communication to empower businesses in ways…
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E-commerce and Retail
The Digital Transformation of Grocery Shopping: A New Era for Consumers and Retailers
I’m torn about digital grocery shopping. While I appreciate the convenience of having my groceries delivered or picking them up at the store, I seem to get an inconsistent product selection, especially meat, fruits, and vegetables. As a result, my deliveries and pickups often exclude anything but dry goods and drinks. I’m not sure how this issue will be resolved…
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Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
Mobile-First Design: You’re Still Losing Too Many Opportunities Focusing on Desktop
Smartphones have become ubiquitous, yet the mobile-first design is secondary to many companies attempting to engage and retain customers. With most internet users now accessing websites via mobile devices, companies must prioritize mobile optimization to remain competitive and provide seamless user experiences. This article delves into the concept of mobile-first design, discusses Google’s requirements for mobile-optimized websites, and highlights the…
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Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
Proximity Marketing and Advertising: The Technology, Types, and Tactics
As soon as I walk into my local Kroger (supermarket) chain, I look down at my phone, and the app alerts me where I can either pop up my Kroger Savings barcode for checking out or I can open the app to search and find items in the aisles. When I visit a Verizon store, my app alerts me with…
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Marketing Tools
In the Next 25 Years, My Predictions
It’s fun to think about the future and what it might bring. Here’s a collection of my predictions… Computer monitors will be flexible, light, wide, and inexpensive. Primarily made of plastics, the manufacturing processes will get cheaper and cheaper. The convergence of phones, television, and computing will be largely complete. Cars and airplanes will still run on gas. The United…
