How do you successfully track how your online campaigns are influencing consumers’ offline activities? Columnist Mark Traphagen recaps a session at SMX West that explored the answer to this question and more. Mark Traphagen on March 25, 2016 Sooner or later, most marketers come to realize that their analytics software never tells the whole story. Most … Continue reading Beyond clicks: Keys to online-to-offline tracking and attribution discussed at SMX West
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The State Of Cross-Channel Paid Search, Part 1: SEM & Social
Josh Dreller on January 27, 2016 In just about every survey ever conducted on the value of a cross-channel marketing approach, most marketers acknowledge that using coordinated marketing channels has the potential to be more valuable than operating siloed channels individually. Of course, that’s an easy thing for marketers to theoretically agree with… Meanwhile, … Continue reading The State Of Cross-Channel Paid Search, Part 1: SEM & Social
5 Things All Millennial Marketers Should Look For In An Employer
by Nashiha Pervin March 16, 2016March 16, 2016 With spring graduation right around the corner and many students leaving their “college nests,” as a millennial and a recent college grad myself, I thought I’d shed some light on my post-graduation predicaments. I, like many of you, was forced to leave the comfort of Academia and … Continue reading 5 Things All Millennial Marketers Should Look For In An Employer
8 simple tweaks to make your OK product shine online
How do you make a mediocre product take off online? Columnist John Lincoln offers some tips and tricks to increase demand and make a ho-hum product stand out. John Lincoln on March 11, 2016 Maybe you’ve been there. Your product is out there, and it’s okay. It’s not great, and it’s not the best … Continue reading 8 simple tweaks to make your OK product shine online
5 reasons people-based marketing will turn fed-up consumers into brand-loyal fans
It’s time to move beyond “people-based marketing” as a catchphrase and jump on board. Columnist Mike Sands discusses how it will help brands connect with people and create more relevant messages. Mike Sands on March 9, 2016 “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” While this quote was made … Continue reading 5 reasons people-based marketing will turn fed-up consumers into brand-loyal fans
What “human-in-the-loop computing” means for marketers
Don’t let artificial intelligence replace human judgment in your marketing analytics. Columnist Joshua Reynolds discusses why you need a combination of human intuition and intelligent data to make the right decisions. Joshua Reynolds on March 9, 2016 Even in uncertain economic times, marketing technologies continue to flourish. Overworked marketers facing a shortage of hours … Continue reading What “human-in-the-loop computing” means for marketers
Your Micro-Marketing Questions, Answered
by Kaitlyn Kirkaldy March 8, 2016 Follow @KaitlynKirkaldyMarch 8, 2016 You’ve probably heard terms like micro-moments and micro-content. These phrases might sound like buzzwords, but they aren’t. Micro-moments and micro-content stem from the shift to mobile. Two-thirds of people in the United States have smartphones and use multiple devices a day. As a result, how … Continue reading Your Micro-Marketing Questions, Answered
The marketing genius of Louis C.K.
Columnist Patrick Armitage believes Louis C.K. is a great marketer not just because the comic violates every rule in email marketing, but because he knows exactly what his audience needs. Patrick Armitage on March 8, 2016 Debby Wong / Shutterstock.com It started in 2012 with an innocuous subject line: “I’m going on the road.” … Continue reading The marketing genius of Louis C.K.
7 Ways to Sell Fellow Stakeholders on an Explainer Video (Part 2 of 2)
by Claude Harrington February 28, 2016February 28, 2016 In Part 1 of 7 Ways to Sell Fellow Stakeholders on an Explainer Video, we explored what to do when you believe that your business could benefit from an explainer video but–before moving forward–you need to persuade your fellow stakeholders that this is the way to go. … Continue reading 7 Ways to Sell Fellow Stakeholders on an Explainer Video (Part 2 of 2)
Snapchat For Social Good
Snapchat isn’t just for teens. Columnist Laurie Keith explains why it’s time for marketers to jump on board and deliver content in a unique way. Laurie Keith on February 24, 2016 For anyone who works in tech and media, the new year starts with the annual Consumers Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas during … Continue reading Snapchat For Social Good