Brands tweet about trending topics all the time, but they don’t always use the platform’s powerful reach in order to promote themselves beyond a Twitter conversation. Brands tweet about trending topics allRead More…
What can marketers do now that Amazon Text Ads are a no go?
Now that Amazon Text Ads are obsolete and the holiday shopping season is just weeks away, PPC marketers need to regroup and consider alternative platforms for their ad campaigns. Just two monthsRead More…
Marketing takeaways from design thinking
As marketers, it’s easy to get stuck in campaign cycles and budgets, which is why a design thinking mindset can offer new ways of combatting marketing challenges. At times we can loseRead More…
Ads of the week: Toyota goes 'Back to the Future'
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Facebook’s new emoticons: the good, the bad and the future
If this visual initiative takes off, which would allow Facebook users to comment with emoticons, marketers will have more data to analyze around their paid posts. Last week, Facebook unveiled six emoticonsRead More…
Go live! The top 5 open-time personalization testing opportunities
What is the best way to effectively test open-time personalization functions in your email marketing program? Refine your strategy and increase engagement by using these five tips. Over the past few years,Read More…
Instant Articles reflect a changing publishing landscape
Publishers used to get 100 percent of their ad revenue. But now, they have to share it with Facebook, Google and Apple. The opportunity cost is ad revenue, but the gain isRead More…
Optimizing search in the mobile era
Mobile’s steadfast forward momentum as the online channel of choice has created a demand for quality cross-device campaigns. Use these tips to optimize search marketing efforts. A growing proportion of mobile usersRead More…
How to come back from venomous virality
Whether it’s a big scandal or a social media slip-up, companies are always having their mistakes go viral. Here’s a step-by-step guide for dealing with the fallout. Brands are only… well, they’reRead More…
How to earn Cubs status for your email program
Successful email programs are contingent upon their ability to drive and sustain brand loyalty with subscribers. Assess these fundamental aspects of your strategy to improve your stats. As a lifelong fan ofRead More…