In a world where advertisers are vying for attention, more consumers are losing trust in brands and growing wary of duplicitous behavior. Studies also show that 45% of respondents believe incessant advertising caused them to lose confidence in a brand. And yet, for some reason, we just keep doing the same thing again and again… Continue reading How to Do Authentic Marketing
Category: Marketing Strategy
10 Characteristics of a Healthy Marketing Team
Top marketing performance happens when the right strategy is executed by the right people, working together toward a shared goal. But sometimes it’s hard to assess your marketing team’s strengths and shortcomings. It becomes easier when you know what to look for. But what are the traits of a healthy marketing team? How do you… Continue reading 10 Characteristics of a Healthy Marketing Team
A Digital Marketing Team Structure Built for Performance
People are the biggest driver of performance. That’s why business leaders need the right digital marketing team structure in place. In this article, we explore the essential roles within a digital marketing team, how teams can be structured, the agency-client relationship, and key ingredients for high-performing teams. Essential roles within a digital marketing team structure… Continue reading A Digital Marketing Team Structure Built for Performance
Brand vs Performance Marketing
I spent the first seven years of my career at a branding agency. Now I do marketing at a performance agency. There is a big difference between brand vs performance marketing. You need both for a successful strategy. But what are the differences? What are the synergies? How do you communicate this internally? Let’s find… Continue reading Brand vs Performance Marketing
Digital Marketing Objectives to Support Market Share, Revenue and Profit
Let’s start with a question: “Are your digital marketing objectives designed to deliver the outcomes your organization needs to succeed?” To non-marketers, this may sound like a simple question. To experienced-marketers, this question probably triggers some level of anxiety. I’ve come across many marketers who answered with a quick “yes”. Once we dig a little… Continue reading Digital Marketing Objectives to Support Market Share, Revenue and Profit
5 CMO Pain Points and How to Overcome
Marketing combines both art and science. It applies a wide range of intellectual disciplines and touches many parts of an organization. With such variety it also brings many business challenges. This is one reason Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) have the shortest tenure in the c-suite. In this article we’ll explore five CMO pain points that,… Continue reading 5 CMO Pain Points and How to Overcome
A Full Funnel Marketing Strategy for Lead Generation
There are different ways to think about demand generation and the flow of buyers interacting with your brand. One easy concept to understand is the marketing funnel. But a “funnel” is simply a framework marketers created to visualize a system. It does not reflect actual human behavior. This article explains how to build a full… Continue reading A Full Funnel Marketing Strategy for Lead Generation
What is First-Party Data? How Can Marketers Use It?
In the wake of data privacy laws and device settings, marketers are learning the importance of first-party data. It can be incredibly valuable when used properly, but many marketers do not have a cohesive strategy for collecting, organizing, and activating such a useful resource. What is first-party data? How do you use it? Let’s dive… Continue reading What is First-Party Data? How Can Marketers Use It?
Value Exchange in Marketing: Give People a Good Reason to Share Their Data with You
People now realize third parties are collecting, brokering, and using their personal data without consent. With this revelation, the digital marketing space is facing a reckoning. How can marketers and advertisers still get the data they need to reach the people who might purchase their goods and services without needing to use the practices considered… Continue reading Value Exchange in Marketing: Give People a Good Reason to Share Their Data with You
Understanding Pest Marketing: How Homeowners Shop for Bug and Pest Services
Bugs and pests are the most unwelcome of house guests, so when they appear, homeowners want them gone — fast. Whether a customer contacts you for emergency service or is looking for regular pest maintenance, understanding how their buying journey led them to your door can help you stand out among your competitors. To support… Continue reading Understanding Pest Marketing: How Homeowners Shop for Bug and Pest Services