by Laurie Sullivan, November 26, 2014 Carnival, the world’s largest cruise line, rolled out its first multi-brand marketing initiative this week. The strategy supports all nine of its global brands through search engine marketing, a newly designed Web site, contests, social media and television spots. The marketing program aims to educate consumers on the … Continue reading Carnival Sails With Multibrand Marketing Campaign, From Digital Content To Television
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Marketing Technology Innovation Thrives In The Intersections
Looking for the business disciplines seeing the most rapid change and innovation? Contributor Scott Brinker examines where traditional departments are crossing each others’ boundaries. Scott Brinker on December 3, 2014 The most exciting developments in marketing today are happening at intersections. For instance, a growing profession of marketing technologists have emerged from the intersection of … Continue reading Marketing Technology Innovation Thrives In The Intersections
The State Of Digital Marketing In 2015
Planning ahead for 2015? Don’t miss these key trends in digital marketing, as examined by columnist James Green. James Green on December 1, 2014 The digital marketing industry is experiencing a major transformation. The current state of digital is directly tied to data. Data are everywhere, informing marketers about audience interests, consumer intent, and … Continue reading The State Of Digital Marketing In 2015
I Hated Keeping A Gratitude Journal–Here’s What Worked Instead
Keeping a gratitude journal is a nice idea, but it can actually backfire and make things worse. Here’s what to do instead. By Allison Jones I profoundly believe in the importance and power of gratitude. I love sending “Thinking of You” emails to friends, slowly walking through my neighborhood and appreciating … Continue reading I Hated Keeping A Gratitude Journal–Here’s What Worked Instead
Consumers Still Waiting For Personalized Videos To Drive Intent
by Laurie Sullivan, November 27, 2014 Online video ads are far more effective than other platforms — aside from search engine marketing — at driving purchase intent, but data from a recent survey identifies specific features that make these ads most influential. One feature that is lacking is personalization, to help consumers make better … Continue reading Consumers Still Waiting For Personalized Videos To Drive Intent
8 Reasons Why Digital Advertising Works For Brands
Dubious about the impact of digital on your brand marketing efforts? Columnist Peter Minnium provides some hard data to help convince the skeptics out there. Peter Minnium on November 26, 2014 I received a text the other day from the CEO of a leading U.S. advertising agency asking me a simple question: “Peter, can you … Continue reading 8 Reasons Why Digital Advertising Works For Brands
Web Companies Create Marketing Hubs for Indie Writers, Artists
Bernadette Tansey November 27, 2014 Bernadette Tansey The Bay area is a hotbed for creative types, and it’s also home to a number of Web-based companies that connect writers, book authors, and photographers with potential readers and customers. A flurry of news came out about these companies early this week. San Francisco-based Scripted … Continue reading Web Companies Create Marketing Hubs for Indie Writers, Artists
4 Google Chrome Extensions For Digital Marketers
Hey digital marketers, do you use Google Chrome? Then check out contributor Steve Olenski’s list of useful Chrome extensions. Steve Olenski on November 24, 2014 Google Chrome extensions offer some great tools to help with digital marketing. These extensions can do anything from speeding up your outreach efforts to checking for broken links. Following are my top … Continue reading 4 Google Chrome Extensions For Digital Marketers
How to Create a Sense of Urgency in Digital Marketing
Ishita Ganguly November 25, 2014 “Fear of loss is greater than the desire for gain.” For any business, customers are the focal point. The faster you convert your potential customers, the sooner you grow. But to convert a possible customer into a real one, there lies the main task. You also can call it an … Continue reading How to Create a Sense of Urgency in Digital Marketing
5 Things CMOs Need To Know About APIs
Columnist Denise Persson explains what APIs are and how CMOs can tap into the power of APIs to grow their businesses. Denise Persson on November 21, 2014 Perhaps you’ve heard developers and techies refer to “APIs,” but you’re not quite sure why anything with such a technological acronym has any impact on marketing. Well, … Continue reading 5 Things CMOs Need To Know About APIs