Category Archives: Consumer Engagement

How to Improve the Caller Experience With These 3 Key Tips

Gina Botti — March 2, 2017 — March 2, 2017 Consumers expect a seamless experience when engaging with brands throughout the customer journey. This is especially true when consumers take their online experience offline by calling. From acquisition to retention, marketers must create a holistic and efficient experience for their prospects and customers. Otherwise, they … Continue reading How to Improve the Caller Experience With These 3 Key Tips

70% of consumers will leave a review for a business when asked

Want to get inside the minds of potential customers for your local business? Columnist Sherry Bonelli shares insights from BrightLocal’s annual Local Consumer Review Survey. Sherry Bonelli on November 15, 2016 at 1:30 pm A business’s online reputation is more important than ever. In fact, a company’s online reputation is fast becoming one of their … Continue reading 70% of consumers will leave a review for a business when asked

Google Says: Good Luck Getting Consumers’ Attention

by Gavin O’Malley, Staff Writer @mp_gavin, November 10, 2016 Hoping to get consumers’ attention? Good luck. More or less, that’s the conclusion of some fresh findings from Google. Among other challenges, consumers are increasingly splitting their focus between multiple screens. In fact, about half of users now rely on more than one type of gadget … Continue reading Google Says: Good Luck Getting Consumers’ Attention

Micro-moments and beyond: Understanding and optimizing for consumer intent

Want to reach search engine users in their moments of need? Columnist Thomas Stern explains his process for mapping keywords and content to the customer’s path to purchase. Thomas Stern on October 31, 2016   Google introduced the concept of micro-moments over a year ago, and since then, the company has consistently published supporting information as … Continue reading Micro-moments and beyond: Understanding and optimizing for consumer intent

The Evolution of Consumer Behaviour: Webrooming v.s. Showrooming

Alice Chen — October 28, 2016 — October 28, 2016 Consumers shopping habits have evolved over the last few years. Tech-savvy buyers are equipped with mobile devices, and they’re using them to research, purchase, and write online reviews. The modern shopper wants convenience, personalization, and speed. Facilitated by technology, modern consumers are empowered by instant … Continue reading The Evolution of Consumer Behaviour: Webrooming v.s. Showrooming

Consider Cost Per Outcome When Optimizing Audience Buying On Facebook, Instagram

by Laurie Sullivan, Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, July 28, 2016 Marketers strive to understand the interests, needs and expectations of people that use Facebook and Instagram to plan their media spend, but measuring the effectiveness of cross-platform and cross-channel campaigns has been a bit of a challenge. When it comes to cross-platform measurement, 35% of advertisers … Continue reading Consider Cost Per Outcome When Optimizing Audience Buying On Facebook, Instagram

Not just for payments, mobile wallets an underused consumer channel — [survey]

Urban Airship survey showcases broader potential of mobile wallets. Greg Sterling on July 27, 2016   Mobile wallets: they’re not just for payments anymore. That’s according a new Urban Airship survey of 2,000 adults in the US and UK. The study sought to explore the “non-payment capabilities” and adoption of mobile wallets as a communication … Continue reading Not just for payments, mobile wallets an underused consumer channel — [survey]

3 Brands That Dominated Cyber Monday And What They Can Teach Us About Consumer Engagement

Lego, DJI and GoPro are tapping into the power of creating communities. Columnist Jordan Kretchmer discusses what they’re doing right and how you can take a page from their marketing playbooks. Jordan Kretchmer on December 11, 2015 This year, many shoppers skipped the hustle and bustle of Black Friday for the convenience and comfort of … Continue reading 3 Brands That Dominated Cyber Monday And What They Can Teach Us About Consumer Engagement