Daily Archives: August 7, 2017

Five things retailers must do this summer to prepare for holiday shopping

The summer months are often a slow time for retailers — which is why it’s the best time to prepare for the busy holiday season. Columnist Tom Mucklow discusses how retailers can use this time to get started on their holiday planning. Tom Mucklow on July 27, 2017   For consumers, the holiday shopping season … Continue reading Five things retailers must do this summer to prepare for holiday shopping

Urge to splurge on predictive? Before you risk buyers’ remorse, apply pragmatic thinking to drive real value, now

Before you get caught up in the shiny new thing with all the bells and whistles, contributor John Steinert urges you to consider more accessible approaches. They may not be as trendy, but they’ll perform just as well. John Steinert on July 27, 2017     Predictive Marketing analytics (PMA)… is enjoying piles of VC … Continue reading Urge to splurge on predictive? Before you risk buyers’ remorse, apply pragmatic thinking to drive real value, now

3 reasons SEO belongs at the beginning of a project, not the end

Search engine optimization (SEO) can sometimes be treated as an afterthought, but columnist Nate Dame outlines how keyword research can be instrumental in planning and developing an effective content calendar. Nate Dame on July 27, 2017    Too many marketers still bring SEO in at the end of a content marketing project. They finish a … Continue reading 3 reasons SEO belongs at the beginning of a project, not the end

8 Out of 10 People Forget Branded Content In 3 Days

By Victoria Klochkova July 27th, 2017   Content marketing is, undoubtedly, one of the most important buzzwords among crucial concepts of modern promotional activities. Unfortunately, content marketing isn’t always applied to maximum effect. A good illustration is a recent study by software company Prezi: 8 out of 10 people forget about branded content in no more … Continue reading 8 Out of 10 People Forget Branded Content In 3 Days

How Your Brand Can Benefit From The Continuing Boom In Social Media Micro-Influencers

Sahail Ashraf — July 26, 2017 Follow @Talcontent — July 26, 2017 We are now all fully aware of what Influencer Marketing is and how it is effective for many brands across the planet. All kinds of brands, from large corporations to small businesses, are dipping their toes into the world of the influencer online. … Continue reading How Your Brand Can Benefit From The Continuing Boom In Social Media Micro-Influencers