Digital marketing is an ever-changing industry, and while there are always a few tried and true tricks to help you succeed, you’ll want to keep your tactics and strategies updated more often than not. Google is constantly changing its search algorithm, which means digital marketing companies must constantly adapt. So in the changing world of SEM marketing, how can you update your digital marketing to stay current with industry best practices? We asked SEO and digital marketing experts to share … Continue reading “4 Expert Tips To Update Your Digital Marketing in 2019”
Kmart’s Home Good Hacks Make the Chain a Go-To for DIY Designers
Posted on September 1, 2015July 19, 2024Categories Business, Sales & Marketing Leave a comment on Kmart’s Home Good Hacks Make the Chain a Go-To for DIY DesignersIn the past, taking on do-it-yourself (DIY), budget-friendly interior design was a difficult task, relegated to savvy reality television hopefuls and individuals who enjoyed finding themselves elbows-deep in the clearance section of home decorating outlets. But now, thanks to Kmart, everyone can incorporate the latest interior design trends without breaking bank. In recent social media posts, DIY designers are taking to Instagram and Twitter to flaunt their well-curated and smartly decorated living spaces. The catch? The designs were completed using … Continue reading “Kmart’s Home Good Hacks Make the Chain a Go-To for DIY Designers”
After-Hours Trading Adding $40B Brings Amazon’s Market Value to Record Highs
Posted on July 30, 2015July 19, 2024Categories Business, Economy, Sales & Marketing Leave a comment on After-Hours Trading Adding $40B Brings Amazon’s Market Value to Record HighsWith the announcement of its second quarter earnings, Amazon didn’t just come out on top of its other cloud computing competitors; it spurred a Wall Street frenzy which resulted in Amazon Web Services (AWS) adding $40 billion during after-hours trading. The second quarter earnings of AWS cloud computing services were announced on July 23, according to Business Insider and Forbes, and reportedly saw revenues jump 81% to $1.8 billion, which was 16 points higher than Wall Street had initially predicted. … Continue reading “After-Hours Trading Adding $40B Brings Amazon’s Market Value to Record Highs”
Which Brands Reign Supreme Among Social Media Users? The Answer May Surprise You
Posted on June 26, 2015July 19, 2024Categories Business, Leadership, Sales & Marketing Leave a comment on Which Brands Reign Supreme Among Social Media Users? The Answer May Surprise YouL’Oreal, Dove, Nivea and Chanel are the most coveted brands — on social media, that is. According to a new survey, these four brands are the most likely to be recommended by social media users, while McDonald’s and Monsanto rank toward the bottom of the referral list. The research, conducted by WPP Plc’s Social@Ogilvy agency and SurveyMonkey, questioned 5,600 social media users throughout 11 countries, a June 23 Bloomberg article reports. The respondents use networks like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Interestingly enough, … Continue reading “Which Brands Reign Supreme Among Social Media Users? The Answer May Surprise You”
Do TV Ads Still Work? Survey Says…
Posted on June 11, 2015July 19, 2024Categories Sales & Marketing, Technology Leave a comment on Do TV Ads Still Work? Survey Says…Confidence in TV ads has plummeted in the era of digital video, but a new analysis shows that TV ads are actually still the most effective advertising medium available when compared to numerous digital or offline channels. “This analysis clearly demonstrates that TV ad effectiveness remains powerful and has not diminished, maintaining its leadership strength over other forms of media,” Howard Shimmel, chief research officer of Turner Broadcasting, said in a statement. Turner was one of the funders of the … Continue reading “Do TV Ads Still Work? Survey Says…”
Is Facebook Too Influential?
Posted on June 3, 2015July 19, 2024Categories Business, Economy, Sales & Marketing, Technology Leave a comment on Is Facebook Too Influential?Facebook has become one of the most powerful, influential forces online. There are 1.44 billion monthly active Facebook users, 65% of whom use it daily. About 6% of the total time web users collectively spend on the Internet each day is devoted to perusing Facebook. In March 2013, the social network drove 21.25% of all traffic that sites received. Now, people are questioning the impact Facebook’s influence is having after a new study from the Pew Research Center for Media … Continue reading “Is Facebook Too Influential?”
Companies Not Making the Most of Latest Marketing Tools and Strategies, Studies Show
Posted on May 4, 2015July 19, 2024Categories Business, Sales & Marketing, Technology Leave a comment on Companies Not Making the Most of Latest Marketing Tools and Strategies, Studies ShowMany companies are underutilizing marketing tools, leading to fewer leads and even fewer sales than they’d like, a new study released by CSO Insights has concluded. Automation provides one good example, Jim Dickie, managing partner of CSO Insights, told industry site Direct Marketing News April 17. “Marketing automation systems are basically tools, but you need a process to go along with those tools,” Dickie said. “A quarter of the companies we surveyed didn’t even have a definition of a qualified … Continue reading “Companies Not Making the Most of Latest Marketing Tools and Strategies, Studies Show”