Since the ownership of Twitter changed in October, there have been daily announcements of policy and staffing changes making Twitter users consider whether to stay or leave the social media platform. The staff resignations, advertiser departures, account suspensions...
Anyone who has been in marketing eventually is advised to “write like an eighth grader.” People who offer this advice may cite legitimate literacy studies showing that the “average American” reads at the level of a seventh- or eighth-grader. If that is true...
Did you know proactive marketing planners are three times more likely to report success than other marketers? That’s according to a report by CoSchedule. But what exactly does a proactive planner do? Proactive marketing planners create their marketing plan in advance...
With the pace and complexity of operations in digital retail rising rapidly, most brands feel inadequately prepared to deal with new digital disruption challenges—fewer than half of retailers believe they can effectively manage all aspects of their digital operations...
Live video works because it's interactive, unedited, and immediate. It feels like you're right there in the moment with the person or brand who is broadcasting—and those attributes are exactly what makes them such a powerful marketing tool. A high-quality stream...
Crises happen. And they happen when we least expect them. This is why it is so important to invest time, money and resources in prevention. While you can’t always prevent a crisis, you can always be prepared. A company that prepares its crisis management plan when the...
From predicting future purchases to customer churn, marketers have strategized around the criticality of consumer data insights for years—but the reality is that more than four out of five marketing execs report difficulty in making data-driven decisions despite all...
We can’t predict the future, no matter how hard we try. Sometimes, events happen with absolutely no warning and shake companies to their very foundations. In times like these, it’s important to be ready for anything. So how can you prepare yourself for anything that...
The pandemic prevented consumers from participating in traditional Black Friday shopping the last few years, and retailers relied on omnichannel shopping experiences like curbside pickup and same-day delivery that consumers are now accustomed to. But this year, brands...
As a business owner, you know that positive PR can make a big difference in your bottom line. But what are the best ways to create and maintain a good reputation? Here are four PR strategies that every business should use: 1. Keep your customers happy This one is...
What makes content effectively stand out for the clients of professional services firms in today’s volatile economic and geopolitical landscape? A new research study from strategic communications firm Greentarget and consulting firm Zeughauser Group finds that...
The holiday season is one of the busiest shopping times of the year, with 91 percent of consumers planning to celebrate the winter holidays. And according to the National Retail Federation, the holiday season drives 19 percent of annual sales across industries. It's...