With all the post-pandemic focus on personalized targeting, embracing the customer journey, collecting data and then panning for useful insights, and more recently, incorporating AI, marketers and communicators may have pushed their focus on creative output into the...
4 marketing data management strategies for your business
All modern businesses thrive on data. For a business operation to be successful, in fact, it needs to have at its disposal sufficient quantities of relevant data. But by itself, this isn’t enough. The data has to be managed and understood, otherwise its usefulness can...
Overcoming common obstacles to rebranding on social media
Social media is the perfect place to promote your brand and build your presence online. You don’t have to pay hundreds of dollars for a banner and can use in-built features like Instagram Analytics and TikTok Trends. However, if you’re undergoing a rebrand, you may...
7 essential tips to generate leads with interactive content
With marketers able to access literally millions of potential customers through social media and email marketing, you might think that there’s never been a better time to generate leads. However, it also means that your competitors have the same opportunity to market...
7 website design myths to leave behind—and what to do instead
For many business owners, the idea of an aesthetically stunning, highly functional website falls into the category of nice-to-haves in their digital marketing strategies. And considering the cost of building a first-rate website, this is understandable. But...
Upskilling is a huge priority—but by which methods? Managers aren’t skilled enough in new tech to train, employees wonder if it’s on them to learn
Success in today’s business landscape means becoming skilled in new technologies like generative AI, and this has been clear for a year or more—but the training hasn’t materialized for most, and employees aren’t sure if they should expect it, according to new research...
Using AI sentiment analysis to track your reputation—Benefits and best practices
Given the fast pace of today’s news and social media-dominated world, reputation management has emerged as a key element of public relations. A company’s reputation is a very important measure of success—it affects everything from customer loyalty to shareholder...
Client care: Nurturing relationships for long-term success
Client care is at the heart of any successful business. Building and maintaining strong relationships with your clients can set you apart from competitors and ensure long-term success. When you prioritize client care, you demonstrate that you value their needs and...
Customer experience collapse: New research finds brands’ CX quality at an all-time low—a scant few put their customers’ needs front and center
The customer experience has grown from a post-purchase service challenge into a multifaceted obstacle course for brands—and nearly every one is failing miserably, according to new research from Forrester. CX quality among brands in the US sits at an all-time low after...
Competitive benchmarking analysis: 4 steps to enhance your marketing efforts
Answer this question honestly: Do you know how well you are performing against your main competitors? Gaining this type of insight is fundamental for your business to thrive—particularly if you are a PR or marketing agency with a big focus on customer relationships...
Streamlining your hustle: 7 strategies to automate (almost) all of your business
Running a business can be overwhelming, with countless tasks demanding your attention. However, automation offers an incredible way to streamline operations and free up your time for more strategic activities. Imagine having processes that run smoothly on autopilot,...
How to embed social media feeds on your brand website (with examples)
Embedding social media feeds on your business website is a fantastic way to create a more engaging, interactive experience for your visitors. Imagine landing on a website where you can immediately see the latest Instagram posts, Twitter updates, or YouTube videos...