Contributor Adam Weiss reviews affiliate marketing trends that arose in 2014 and discusses how to prepare for what lies ahead in the new year. Adam Weiss on December 26, 2014 The affiliate marketing industry marked its milestone 20th year in 2014, and it’s clear to see that it has traveled a long path since … Continue reading Planning For Success: 5 Affiliate Marketing Resolutions For 2015
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10 Most Popular Marketing Strategies Columns For 2014
What marketing strategies piqued our readers’ interests this year? Read on for the highest-trafficked columns. Pamela Parker on December 24, 2014 Tactical tips are well and good for folks with their boots on the ground, but CMOs and other marketing leaders need to think more strategically about how to deploy their resources. That’s … Continue reading 10 Most Popular Marketing Strategies Columns For 2014
The Marketing Analytics Practice Is Evolving: How Can You Adapt?
As the digital marketing industry matures, marketing analysts may find themselves at a crossroads. Columnist Kohki Yamaguchi discusses what lies ahead for those in this position. Kohki Yamaguchi on December 23, 2014 As the saying goes, the only thing that is constant is change. But in digital marketing today, change is not only constant … Continue reading The Marketing Analytics Practice Is Evolving: How Can You Adapt?
Video RTB Misses The Mark Over Half The Time
Clearstream study finds 63 of video impressions won in November did not meet advertiser criteria. Ginny Marvin on December 23, 2014 Clearstream, a platform that helps advertisers increase online viewability of their videos, released data this week showing wide gaps in the impressions advertisers think they’re buying and the impression that actually gets served. … Continue reading Video RTB Misses The Mark Over Half The Time
8 Reasons Why Loyalty Programs Are Imperative For Marketers
If you’re on the fence about loyalty programs, columnist Steve Olenski is here to explain why you ought to seriously consider implementing one. Steve Olenski on December 22, 2014 Companies throughout the nation are now utilizing loyalty programs more often than ever before. These organizations understand the importance of retaining existing customers and choose to … Continue reading 8 Reasons Why Loyalty Programs Are Imperative For Marketers
7 Challenges Facing Google With The Rise Of Native Mobile Advertising
Can Google’s search and display businesses compete as native in-stream advertising takes hold on mobile? Ginny Marvin on December 22, 2014 Google still holds the lion’s share of mobile ad dollars, but that grip has been slipping. Google is set to lose 13 percent of its mobile ad market share globally this year, according to … Continue reading 7 Challenges Facing Google With The Rise Of Native Mobile Advertising
In PR Tailspin, Sony Hires Real-Life Olivia Pope
Judy Smith’s list of Scandal-esque clients include Monica Lewsinky, NFL quarterback Michael Vick, and the World Health Organization. By Chris Gayomali Sony Entertainment is still reeling from cyber-attacks that leaked hundreds of gigabytes of private emails and other internal documents for the public to comb through. Now to deal with its PR nightmare, The Hollywood … Continue reading In PR Tailspin, Sony Hires Real-Life Olivia Pope
The Psychology Behind A Mysteriously Fluctuating Holiday Sweater Sale
When J.Crew emailed the author with 50% off on one day, 80% off on another, he wondered: Was this dynamic pricing or a force beyond data? By Chris Chafin Check your inbox right now, and you’ll likely have an email about a big sale waiting for you. Chances are, you received one the day … Continue reading The Psychology Behind A Mysteriously Fluctuating Holiday Sweater Sale
The Opposite Of Omni-Channel: Target’s Ecommerce And Customer Service Failure
Gap between CMO rhetoric and actual consumer experience on full display. Greg Sterling on December 22, 2014 One of the major buzzwords in retail is “omni-channel.” The notion behind that overused term is the delivery of a consistent brand and shopping experience across channels: online, mobile or in store. According to the omni-philosophy, traditional retailers are supposed to be breaking down the … Continue reading The Opposite Of Omni-Channel: Target’s Ecommerce And Customer Service Failure
The Death Of The Keyword (As We Know It)
Search marketing has long had an emphasis on keywords, but columnist Benjamin Spiegel believes the future will be more about conversations. Benjamin Spiegel on December 19, 2014 Google is changing the way it thinks about keywords. Search is no longer about the phrase you type into a box; it’s about creating a natural conversation … Continue reading The Death Of The Keyword (As We Know It)