Learn to combat the threats posed by made-for-advertising sites, differentiate quality publishers and optimize your digital ad spend. Angelina Eng on August 5, 2024 In digital advertising, a hidden threat is silently draining marketing budgets and undermining the value of online content. “Made for advertising” or “made for arbitrage” (MFA) sites, designed purely … Continue reading Why marketers must combat the hidden threat of MFA sites
Tag Archives: Marketers
67% of marketers say lack of training is primary barrier to AI adoption
99% of marketers say they are personally using AI. However, 36% say it is part of their daily workflow — 7 percentage points more than in 2023. Constantine von Hoffman on July 26, 2024 While 99% of marketers say they’re personally using AI, 67% say a lack of training remains a barrier to its … Continue reading 67% of marketers say lack of training is primary barrier to AI adoption
How behavioral economics can be the marketer’s secret weapon
Uncover how understanding psychological factors behind consumers’ economic decisions can give marketers a competitive edge. Eric Dates on July 25, 2024 In marketing, understanding what drives consumer behavior separates the strategic from the box-checkers. Behavioral economics, which combines insights from psychology and economics, provides the most valuable tools for marketers, second only to understanding … Continue reading How behavioral economics can be the marketer’s secret weapon
How marketers are leveraging Olympics’ focus on women’s sports to drive engagement
Lessons from Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble and Bose on keeping the consumer connection long after the games are over. Chris Wood on July 24, 2024 Coca Gauff and Little Simz in a recent Bose campaign. Image: Bose. The 2024 Summer Olympics open in Paris on Friday. Gender parity was a stated goal, giving women … Continue reading How marketers are leveraging Olympics’ focus on women’s sports to drive engagement
How marketers can break free from decision fatigue
Practical strategies to overcome marketing analysis paralysis, streamline decision-making and boost productivity in your marketing efforts. Ali Schwanke on July 18, 2024 If there’s one sentiment that’s rising to the top among marketers and marketing ops, it’s “I’m tired.” You see it on X, read it on LinkedIn and hear it in communities, … Continue reading How marketers can break free from decision fatigue
Why brand trust is declining and how marketers can earn it back
Dive into the factors behind declining brand trust and strategies to restore trust and build long-term loyalty with your customers. RJ Licata on July 12, 2024 Brand trust is on the decline. The combination of rapidly emerging technologies, an abundance of misinformation and unethical data use have put consumers on edge. The trust metrics … Continue reading Why brand trust is declining and how marketers can earn it back
How intent data leads to B2B marketers getting their signals crossed
Here’s why purchased intent data can be misleading and how to extract valuable insights from your own B2B marketing engagement data. Scott Gillum on July 11, 2024 Did you know you have your own intent data? You don’t need to buy it. If you are executing campaigns, especially in existing accounts, you have data … Continue reading How intent data leads to B2B marketers getting their signals crossed
Why first-party data alone won’t solve marketers’ challenges
Learn why and how to enhance your first-party data strategy with second-party partnerships and third-party enrichment. Angelina Eng on July 9, 2024 First-party data has become the go-to solution for many marketers grappling with increasing privacy regulations, continued loss of data signals and the impending deprecation of third-party cookies. The shift toward data directly … Continue reading Why first-party data alone won’t solve marketers’ challenges
61% of marketers still relying on third-party data
Salesforce’s State of Marketing Report finds marketers struggling to activate data and get a full view of customers. Constantine von Hoffman on July 3, 2024 Some 61% of digital marketers are still using third-party data, according to Salesforce’s latest State of Marketing Report. It also found problems with data activation, personalization and AI optimization. … Continue reading 61% of marketers still relying on third-party data
3 challenges for marketers as retail media networks evolve
Brands should have a clear game plan before entering this fragmented, often confusing space. Chris Wood on July 2, 2024 While retail media networks (RMNs) continue to evolve, they are fragmented and confusing for brands. Two experts in data and marketing — Keen CEO Greg Dolan and Len Ostroff, SVP of sales and partnerships … Continue reading 3 challenges for marketers as retail media networks evolve