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What’s new and what’s working, in B2B channel partner marketing

Hi, Welcome Welcome back The speed and complexity of business today demands a fresh look at how to make channel partner marketing work. Ruth Stevens on December 26, 2023  Channel partner marketing means efforts to recruit and support third-party partners to expand a vendor’s market access.  Traditional support methods include training, data-sharing, co-marketing campaigns, rebates, … Continue reading What’s new and what’s working, in B2B channel partner marketing →

New Year, New Challenges: Here Are Some The Ad Industry Face

New Year, New Challenges: Here Are Some The Ad Industry Face by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, December 26, 2023 One of the most controversial and notable technologies will become obsolete in 2024. But it seems that most in the advertising industry are ready to move on.   “Please RSVP for the farewell party,” Jack … Continue reading New Year, New Challenges: Here Are Some The Ad Industry Face →

2024 Predictions: Better customer experience is on the way

How marketers will improve customer experience in the new year using personalization and AI, building trust and boosting sales. Chris Wood on December 26, 2023 Marketers will improve customer experience in 2024 so brands can remain competitive and demonstrate to customers that they matter. Every year the bar gets raised. In 2024, keys to customer … Continue reading 2024 Predictions: Better customer experience is on the way →

Beeper says it’s done playing cat and mouse with Apple over its iMessage for Android app

Beeper says it’s done playing cat and mouse with Apple over its iMessage for Android app It issued one last fix for current users. Lawrence Bonk   Thu, Dec 21, 2023 Beeper Beeper versus Apple has been our own little David and Goliath matchup, but it looks like the saga’s coming to a close. The … Continue reading Beeper says it’s done playing cat and mouse with Apple over its iMessage for Android app →

Spotify withdraws festival support in France in response to new streaming tax

Spotify withdraws festival support in France in response to new streaming tax Maxwell William / Last Updated: Dec 23, 2023   Spotify has announced its decision to withdraw support for two major music festivals in France, starting from 2024. This move, according to TechCrunch, comes as a direct response to a new tax imposed on … Continue reading Spotify withdraws festival support in France in response to new streaming tax →

WSJ study highlights youth exposure to conflict content on TikTok

WSJ study highlights youth exposure to conflict content on TikTok Maxwell William / Last Updated: Dec 23, 2023   In a revealing experiment by The Wall Street Journal, automated accounts posing as 13-year-olds on TikTok were inundated with polarizing and often extreme content related to the Israel-Gaza conflict. This investigation highlights the potent influence of … Continue reading WSJ study highlights youth exposure to conflict content on TikTok →

Nigeria’s central bank lifts crypto ban, introduces new regulations

Nigeria’s central bank lifts crypto ban, introduces new regulations Maxwell William / Last Updated: Dec 23, 2023   The Central Bank of Nigeria has lifted its ban on cryptocurrency transactions, acknowledging the global trend towards regulating digital assets, according to a recent Reuters report. This move marks a departure from the bank’s February 2021 decision, … Continue reading Nigeria’s central bank lifts crypto ban, introduces new regulations →