Marketing
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- Event Marketing
I Took A Year Off From Speaking At Conferences, Here’s What Happened
The last twelve months have been the busiest in our business history. We rebranded our Martech publication, moved our offices after 7 years, and honestly rebuilt our services from the ground up. I decided to skip conferences during the year to focus on the business. In fact, I didn’t even make a trip to Florida in the entire time, where I…
- Social Media & Influencer Marketing
How To Not Fail at Snapchat
Snapchat is a multimedia messaging app that thrives on ephemeral content, augmented reality (AR), and a predominantly young user base. It offers a unique blend of disappearing messages, stories, and AR filters that encourage frequent interaction and creativity among users. Beyond personal communication, Snapchat has evolved into a dynamic platform for creators and brands to connect with audiences in innovative…
- Marketing Infographics
Modern Marketing: Eight Core Pillars
Modern marketing has transformed dramatically in recent years, shaped by technological advances and changing consumer behaviors. Here are the essential pillars that define successful marketing strategies in today’s landscape: Customer-Centric Brand Experience: Today’s marketing focuses on creating meaningful customer experiences at every touchpoint. With 80% of companies competing primarily on customer experience, successful brands understand that each interaction must be…
- Sales and Marketing Training
From Personalization to High-Definition Emotional Intelligence
People with high emotional intelligence (EI) are well-liked, show strong performance, and are generally more successful. They are emphatic and have good social skills: they show an awareness of the feelings of others and manifest this awareness in their words and actions. They can find common ground with a wide range of people and nurture relationships beyond friendliness and the ability to…
- Analytics & Testing
Understanding Inbound Marketing Metrics: A Four-Level Framework for Smarter Analytics
Inbound marketing is rooted in attracting, engaging, and delighting customers through the delivery of valuable content and experiences. As marketing tools become more sophisticated, so too must our ability to measure the effectiveness of our efforts. For inbound marketers, the ability to assess performance accurately is not just a technical necessity—it’s a strategic imperative. The goal is to build a…
- Customer Data Platforms
Please Stop Comparing NSA Spying with Marketing
One of the conversations I continue to see rising to the top of the NSA spying controversy is that companies are already collecting this kind of data on Americans for marketing efforts. For those outside the United States, the Constitution is quite clear with the Fourth Amendment to our Bill of Rights as citizens. The Fourth Amendment to the Bill…
- Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Could a Snap Be The Next Step In Your Buyer’s Journey?
In many ways, this all depends on who your customer is and what their journey is. Everyone knows about Snapchat at this point, right? Anyone still in the dark on this one? If so, here’s all you need to know… It’s one of the most popular social networks among 16 – 25 year olds, it’s worth a rumored $5 Billion,…
- Sales and Marketing Training
Unlocking the Power of Metaphor in Business Communication
In the noisy, fast-moving world of modern business, the ability to capture attention, build understanding, and drive action is more valuable than ever. Yet many marketers, salespeople, and leaders still struggle to connect with their audiences in ways that stick. One tool—often overlooked but immensely powerful—is the metaphor. A metaphor is more than a clever turn of phrase. It is…
- Content Marketing
Here’s Why People Hate Your Content
The web is undeniably a key resource of information for all audiences and it’s important to ensure it’s both effective and impactful in order for people and businesses to strive. The digital revolution is demanding. Websites need to be unique, relevant and fresh and content immediately needs to engage the reader. Content needs to be sharp, it needs to be…
- Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
If You’re in Sales or Marketing, Get Refresh Now!
It happens every week. I get an email from a vendor or prospect and we work together a date to talk. I check out their site and see whether or not it’s a fit. I might even connect with them on LinkedIn to learn a bit more about them. The date is set, the calendar invite is accepted and I…
