Now more than ever, brands are seeking ways to stay relevant. Marketers must be prepared for every possible scenario as they face varying stages of reopening across regions, as well as a range of preferences from consumers. According to new survey research from social...
4 ways COVID-19 changed B2B marketing—and how to capitalize
COVID-19 had a major impact on the global business landscape. Almost overnight, thousands of businesses had to adapt and adjust the way that they operate. This article will explore four ways that COVID-19 has changed B2B marketing. I’ll discuss some of the short-term...
Eye-catching tips and tactics for maximizing CTR with video
Digital PR pros know that click-through rates (CTR) are important because they help measure digital marketing results and the effectiveness of brand campaigns. Earlier articles explained the rise in popularity of video content during the pandemic, especially on...
50+ power words marketers use to improve conversions
Online marketers know how important quality content is for generating conversions, and using “power words” to trigger emotional responses can be a very useful tool. Each of these groups of words has its own purpose when it comes to provoking certain emotions in...
Financial services industry’s brand intimacy struggles continue
The financial services industry continues to have a hard time building connections with the public, ranking ninth out of the 10 industries studied in the Brand Intimacy COVID Study from marketing intimacy agency MBLM. However, the industry is showing improved...
How CMOs plan to leverage AI to take the guesswork out of creativity
New research from AI content generation and decisioning platform Persado, which aims to unlock the value of the right words at every customer interaction, provides insights on CMOs’ perceptions of their company’s readiness, and best practices for applying AI to an...
Digital marketers expect to double messaging volume by 2024
Much changed in 2020 about the way marketers worked, from the technology they used to the frequency with which they visited company offices. But many things did not change, including the extent to which B2C marketers relied on digital messaging to engage customers and...
Which brands speak your language? 5 ways to make your marketing more personalized
Today, the market is oversaturated and highly competitive, so marketers now have to be more innovative than ever, possess all the know-how about what customers want and need, and be there to satisfy their desires. Bottom line, due to the overcrowded market, brands and...
How gaps & holes in marketing teams impact business performance
An overwhelming 86 percent of senior marketers believe lack of leadership depth and capabilities has resulted in missed revenue, growth and customer acquisition opportunities, reveals new research from the CMO Council. Over half of marketing leaders surveyed worldwide...
Half of CMOs struggle to prove marketing’s impact on revenue
Today, marketing leaders are increasingly assuming a more substantial role in corporate leadership, specifically with regards to revenue generation. Yet CMOs continue to be challenged by the difficulty of reporting on revenue impact and company growth, with only 49...
Wise up: How to build and run a well-oiled marketing team
My marketing advice today is for CEOs and business owners. I'd like to expose two common problems that are dumbing down your marketing, and costing you leads and sales. The first problem is that it’s highly likely your marketing team doesn’t know the language of...
8 key qualities marketers must demonstrate in the ‘new normal’
The segments hard-hit by the crisis—retail, hospitality, travel, to name a few—are furiously working to get back on their feet and re-invent themselves for the ‘new normal’. Rarely has there been a time when the need for support from expert marketing agencies and...












