Marketing Strategy
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Belonging to the Brand: The Key to Unlocking Fierce Customer Loyalty
To state that I’m behind on reading my industry’s best marketing books is an understatement. I’ve got a pile of them on my desk that I want to get through. We live in a world of searches and snippets online, and not enough can be said for the thoroughness of a book and how the author researches, helps construct the…
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Choosing the Right Retail Marketing Technology Software Partner: Key Considerations
In the current dynamic digital era, marketing technology has become an essential asset for businesses in different sectors, especially in the competitive and swiftly transforming retail industry. With the constantly changing consumer behavior and the intensifying levels of competition, it has become clear that having the right marketing software in place can truly make or break the success of a…
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Navigating the Shrinking Half-Lives of Technology in Martech
I’m truly blessed to work for a startup at the leading edge of artificial intelligence (AI) in retail. While other industries within the Martech landscape have barely moved in the last decade (eg. email rendering and deliverability), not a day is going by in the AI that there’s no advancement. It’s frightening and exciting simultaneously. I couldn’t imagine working at…
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Visual Quiz Builder: Build Interactive Quizzes to Drive Personalized Product Recommendations and Remarketing on Shopify
When new customers land on your Shopify store, they are often met with a vast array of products. While standard navigation and search functionalities serve their basic needs, they may not effectively guide customers to the products best suited for them. This is where the power of interaction comes into play. Interactive quizzes significantly increase customer engagement and serve as…
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From Harmony to Innovation: The Surprising Impact of Consensus in Marketing
Tomorrow, I’m meeting with my leadership team to reach a consensus on our next campaign strategy focused on attendees at a national retail marketing event. I would have groaned early in my career if I was asked to facilitate such a meeting. As a young, spirited, and talented individual, I wanted to be provided the freedom and accountability to make…
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What Makes Consumers Want to Follow a Brand on Social Media in 2024?
Social media has become more than a platform for social interaction; it’s become a dynamic hub for brands to engage with prospects and customers. The reason behind this transformation is deeply rooted in the behavior and preferences of consumers. Understanding why individuals follow brands on social media can offer valuable insights into crafting strategies that resonate with target audiences. The…
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How to Justify Hiring a Digital Marketing Agency (And Market Your Own)
This week, I came across a post from a digital marketing agency listing all the reasons why you should hire them. Predictably, the first reason cited was digital marketing expertise. That gave me pause—not because agencies don’t have expertise, but because I think it misses the point. Most of the companies we work with already have talented, experienced marketers on…
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What Impact Does Video Have On Your Digital Marketing?
Video has become an indispensable tool in the digital marketing arsenal, offering brands a compelling way to engage with their audience. The statistics are convincing and underscore the necessity of integrating video into marketing strategies. The Impact of Video By Marketing Channel Advertising: Paid campaigns see a significant uplift from video integration. Video ads can boost engagement by 22%, and…
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Planable: Streamlining Content Workflows, Approvals, and Publishing for Marketing Teams
Content creation and management can often become cumbersome and have inefficiencies and miscommunications. This is particularly true for teams relying on traditional spreadsheets or basic task managers for content planning. Specifically, content teams have the following challenges: Time-Consuming Approvals: Getting content approved can be a lengthy, frustrating process, consuming significant work hours. Disjointed Communication: Teams often struggle with miscommunications and…
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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…
