Category: Advertising & Marketing

September 29, 2023

In commerce worldwide, there’s a complicated and evolving debate about diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). Brands are criticized regularly for doing too little, doing too much, or doing DE&I the wrong way or for the wrong reasons. DE&I wins and […]

September 22, 2023

Despite the world largely returning to normal since the height of the pandemic, social media usage has continued to climb. In fact, 53% of consumers report higher social media usage over the last two years than the previous two. As […]

September 21, 2023

Navigating the campaign process has always been a maze of fragmentation, bureaucracy and intricate steps. I remember being in an organization where the campaign procedure spanned a whopping 16 pages from start to finish. Depending on the size and charter […]

September 18, 2023

Today’s customers have endless choices and aren’t hesitant to switch brands if they’re not getting what they need. A customer’s perception of a brand is not just influenced by product quality or price — the overall customer experience, the personalization […]

September 11, 2023

“Begin with the end in mind, with a vision and blueprint of the desired result,” as emphasized in the timeless wisdom of Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” has resonated with me for years. This principle holds […]

September 8, 2023

Andrew Faris is the former CEO of 4×400, an ecommerce aggregator. He left that job in 2021 and now consults with merchants and manages their advertising campaigns, mostly on Meta. I asked him for his keys to successful Meta ads, […]

September 7, 2023

Meta has published a new guide to its various automation and generative AI ad tools in order to help marketers prepare for the upcoming holiday season. The 16-page guide covers all of Meta’s evolving AI ad tools, including its Advantage+ […]

September 6, 2023

Influencer marketing is now a major consideration within most digital marketing plans. But did you know that influencer marketing spend is actually growing faster than investment into regular social ad spending? That’s one of the many findings in Insider Intelligence’s […]

August 29, 2023

People have started to turn to AI tools as frequently as they do Google for search queries. Much of the online buzz focuses on content, a key component of SEO strategy. However, marketers are beginning to ask whether they can […]

August 25, 2023

While online advertising and marketing mediums have considerably evolved, traditional radio remains a relevant and effective advertising medium for businesses today. A July 2023 Statista report revealed that radio is still one of the most powerful mediums in the United […]

August 23, 2023

Let’s say some significant portion of your customers are complaining about the length of the wait at a certain store. Your analysis of the VoC data suggests that the waiting time is the single most important factor resulting in customer […]

August 21, 2023

Customers and partners now expect to be serviced and engaged on their terms, from any location, and using the devices they choose. That puts pressure on organizations to provide a seamless and consistent experience across all products and channels. Organizations […]

August 14, 2023

Craft retailer Michaels on Monday announced the launch of a refreshed brand identity. It’s centered around the new tagline “Everything to Create Anything” and positions Michaels as a creative partner that helps people turn ideas into tangible projects. The revamped […]

August 14, 2023

Looking for ways to improve your site’s SEO performance? This will help. The team from SEMRush recently published their latest SEO fundamentals checklist, which covers off on all the key elements that you need to keep in mind to improve […]

August 10, 2023

Artificial intelligence is a valuable tool that significantly more companies have started to incorporate into their content practices in this past year alone. But companies should remember that not all generative AI solutions are created equal. Content teams are learning […]

August 9, 2023

The customer experience now encompasses the physical and digital environments interchangeably, but many brands’ online and offline customer experience (CX) strategies operate in silos, leading to fragmented customer journeys. Delivering a consistent, unified hybrid CX requires tightly integrating these worlds […]

August 7, 2023

An effective marketing strategy is one of your most valuable tools as a new business. It’s what enables you to make a lasting impact. Although every business uses marketing as a way to scale, deep tech and science-based startups have […]

August 3, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, having a robust B2B marketing strategy is crucial. A B2B marketing consultant can provide the expertise and insights you need to drive your business forward. However, finding the right consultant that fits within your budget […]

August 2, 2023

Storytelling is ancient and embedded deep in human nature. Every culture across the globe has evidence of stories being told far back in our history, acting as a powerful tool for communication and teaching. However, despite that history, storytelling isn’t […]

July 28, 2023

ChatGPT is transforming not only the workplace, but the world. Since its launch late last year, leaders in almost every sector of the workplace have been utilizing this tool and others to manage their organization. According to McKinsey, “The rise […]