Arik HansonJanuary 24, 2015 In case you missed it, Facebook rolled out “call to action” buttons last February. It was hardly a revolutionary move. Advertisers wanted to bolster results. They needed clearer calls to action. More advertisers were joining the fray. It was time for something like this. Since then, we’ve seen more and more … Continue reading More Brands Are Using Facebook CTA Buttons (But More Still Should)
by Laurie Sullivan, January 21, 2015 Consumer product goods companies and retailers have an interesting opportunity to cross-sell products online. While baby-related items like wipes and diapers typically are shipped to homes in bulk, an increasing number of consumers now add coffee, creamer, mascara, and candy to the online order. It has become more of … Continue reading CPG Brands Getting Better At Building Cross-Category Relationships With Online Shoppers
The field of marketers shooting for the next Oreo moment is crowded, so we asked the experts how best to prepare real-time marketing plans for the big game. Martin Beck on January 20, 2015 The lights going out during halftime of the 2013 Super Bowl was unexpected, but even more surprising was how one quickly … Continue reading How Brands & Agencies Are Ramping Up To Score The Next Super Bowl Touchdown On Social Media
Ruxandra MindrutaJanuary 19, 2015 Every day, customers turn to social media to post about brand recommendations, tap into the latest product research and make complaints when they’re unsatisfied and in need of quick assistance. At virtually every point in their experience with your business, customers become more informed by what is being shared online without … Continue reading Five Ways Social Media Can Add Value To Retail Brands
Ranking brands based on consumer perception, Amazon won the No. 1 spot, while Apple and Google failed to break the top five. Amy Gesenhues on January 16, 2015 According to the online market research firm YouGov’s BrandIndex annual brand rankings report, Amazon won the No. 1 spot for “best perceived brand” in the U.S. last … Continue reading 2014 Top 10 “Best Perceived” Brands: Amazon & YouTube Take The Lead
by Erik Sass, January 17, 2015 While “social search” — meaning the practice of surfacing content from your social media contacts in search results — may or may not be consigned to the great digital trash can of history, there are clearly still a lot of places where search and social media overlap, at least … Continue reading Google Search Results Now Show Social Profiles For Brands
Multiple data sources show how mobile is now central to consumer shopping. Greg Sterling on January 8, 2015 If nothing else holiday 2014 drove home the importance of mobile as a shopping tool. Mobile traffic numbers and even mobile e-commerce sales beat expectations, according to data from multiple sources. As one example, IBM reported … Continue reading Brands And Retailers: If You Don’t Get Mobile Right Soon, You’re Screwed
Among the brands getting positive mentions on social media are Apple and Amazon. Those getting negative mentions include Twitter and Facebook. Marketing Land Infographics on December 24, Which social media brands have been naughty and which have been nice this year? Santa might not know, but the folks at Hootsuite have tried to figure … Continue reading Infographic: Brands That Have Been Naughty & Nice On Social Media
Annum Munir December 21, 2014 It seems like only yesterday you were launching your first full-blown website, bursting into a toothy smile when you ranked on Google, and glowing with pride as you turned your site into the heart of your digital marketing efforts. Now, as you look ahead to 2015, it’s time to … Continue reading Lessons From Leaders: 5 Brands That are Prepared for the App-Driven New Year (And What They Can Teach You!)
Megan Biondi December 20, 2014 Tis’ the season for pinning! Whether you are looking for a DIY ornament project or need the recipe to your favorite treat, Pinterest is one social media platform that allows you to easily find both. Beyond crafting and cooking, Pinterest is also one of the top resources for shopping … Continue reading 4 Brands Using Holiday Pinterest Gift Ideas To Create Sales
