Tag Archives: Customers

Why Clicks Don’t Equal Customers: The Metrics That Really Matter in Google Ads

Why Clicks Don’t Equal Customers: The Metrics That Really Matter in Google Ads Ron Hutchison Oct 23, 2025 When most clients or businesses first dive into Google Ads, the first metric they notice is clicks. After all, clicks mean people are visiting your website — so more clicks must mean more customers, right? Well…. not … Continue reading Why Clicks Don’t Equal Customers: The Metrics That Really Matter in Google Ads

When customers move like starlings — and what it means for segmentation

Static models can’t keep pace with fluid consumer behavior. AI makes it possible to follow dynamic shifts and design for the flock. Chris Robson on September 26, 2025      For decades, marketers have relied on segmentation to understand customers. But consumers don’t stay in neat boxes. Behaviors evolve, influences spread, and groups form and dissolve … Continue reading When customers move like starlings — and what it means for segmentation

Time for a ‘Welcome Back’ program for returning customers?

A welcome-back email can turn churned customers into loyal ones by picking up where their last experience left off. Ryan Phelan on September 17, 2025       A good welcome email program can quickly introduce customers to your brand and start the relationship off right. But what about customers who come back after churning? Do they … Continue reading Time for a ‘Welcome Back’ program for returning customers?

Your next marketing challenge may be winning over the AI in charge of the customer’s inbox

An inbox that acts like a personal assistant? AI could turn email into a smart, signal-based system that fits your daily life. Here’s how. Ryan Phelan on April 24, 2025   Imagine your inbox is no longer a hodgepodge of personal messages, replies, announcements, alerts and commercial messages you must scroll through endlessly. Instead, your … Continue reading Your next marketing challenge may be winning over the AI in charge of the customer’s inbox

AI can find your ideal customers, but only humans can build real relationships

Old-school tactics like corporate gifts, swag and snail mail are brand new and effective people who grew up online. Constantine von Hoffman on March 10, 2025   AI personalization is everywhere, but it’s not everything. Only humans can provide the genuine interaction and empathy to build lasting customer relationships. While AI can help identify your … Continue reading AI can find your ideal customers, but only humans can build real relationships