This year, I have read countless articles about consumer privacy. I’ve watched our government bring big tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai in for hearings with questions centered around trust and privacy. Most digital ad industry news is dedicated to privacy issues.It’s not a surprise that the government and consumers in general do […]
Businesses have never had as much access to data as they do today. In the age of digital marketing, a massive amount of information is collected on everyone and everything connected to the Internet. The ease and scale with which a marketer can conduct research, track user behavior and connect the dots between dollars spent […]
Years ago I managed PR for a multi-national CPG company. One product in my portfolio was a popular morning beverage many people take with cream and sugar. I was invited to join the team on a three day immersion into their current consumers’ habits, needs, and lifestyle. I was assigned to shadow a woman who […]
Done correctly, inbound marketing is a strong driver of lead generation. But we all know what isn’t measured doesn’t matter so it’s critical that B2B marketers clarify how their team’s work makes an impact on the company’s bottom line. Staying focused on the tactics that drive sales benefits the entire organization’s growth and, in turn, […]
If you’re thinking of how to leverage content marketing to grow your prospect pipeline and deliver solid leads, taking one early action can make all the difference in how that content is received by your target audience. That action — align your content directly to their pain points. Aligning content to your prospects most pressing […]
Technology has changed and largely improved every function within our businesses. Marketing has arguably been affected the most and the quickest. It started modestly with digital advertising using banner ads and email blasts back in the late 90s. Just 20 years later, digital marketing technology provides capabilities that marketers never dreamed of. One of the […]
For brick-and-mortar retailers, real estate has always been a very important factor in their success. I remember learning in a college marketing course that the three most important decisions that any retail business will make are “location, location, and location.” This passed as humor in an otherwise dull marketing class. Today, most businesses have a […]
Before you begin developing a content marketing plan, it’s important to clearly define the target audience. We do this by developing personas. These personas go beyond the basic demographic information that we use when we target audiences with advertising. We dig much deeper to define what makes the person tick. You need to understand the […]
According to research conducted by Google, 69% of shoppers use search engines when they want to figure out where to go. Even more important, 48% of purchasers were influenced by a relevant search. For retail marketers, it’s imperative that your stores appear on the search engine results page (SERP) when a potential customer searches for […]
As the digital advertising landscape continues to change on a daily basis, food and beverage brands are constantly looking for unique ways to engage with their target audiences. Innovative brands are turning to less intrusive advertising avenues to reach customers in new ways. Enter influencers. Brands are leveraging influencers as the modern day, digital version […]
It’s no secret that expanding your business through organic growth is infinitely easier than acquiring new customers. Developing and executing a retention-focused content marketing strategy can help your company increase revenue from current customers. Engaging your customers with strong content that speaks to their pain points, industry challenges, and current events maximizes their lifetime value […]
For B2B marketers, the end goal is lead generation and, ultimately increased sales. Content marketing provides a wealth of strategic options to increase prospect revenue, build upon customer loyalty, and position your company for the future. It’s often challenging to decide how to start a winning content marketing program. There’s many elements to consider including […]
