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5 ways to use project management data to increase marketing ROI

Hi, Welcome Welcome back Get tips for aligning data with marketing goals, optimizing workflows, managing resources and more. Kate Gundlach Roberts on September 17, 2024   Project management data offers more than just operational oversight. It has valuable insights that can help optimize marketing campaigns, boosting return on investment (ROI). Here’s how this data improves … Continue reading 5 ways to use project management data to increase marketing ROI

How to avoid pitfalls of data-driven marketing execution

Steer clear of common decision-making mistakes like inconsistent data monitoring, wrong metrics and a lack of agility. Greg Kihlstrom on September 17, 2024   My previous article on building a data-driven organization focused on using data to guide marketing strategies from the start. We tackled common challenges like relying on anecdotes, unclear objectives and data … Continue reading How to avoid pitfalls of data-driven marketing execution

TikTokers Matt and Abby Howard’s cruise ship controversy, explained

  September 17, 2024 Influencers shared their ‘hack’ for using FaceTime to babysit their kids on a cruise, then all hell broke loose Controversy erupted after Abby Howard said on Instagram that she and her husband were leaving their children in their room during a cruise to go to dinner elsewhere on the ship. BY Eve … Continue reading TikTokers Matt and Abby Howard’s cruise ship controversy, explained

SMBs Face Inflation Troubles, As Consumers Reduce Spending

SMBs Face Inflation Troubles, As Consumers Reduce Spending by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, September 17, 2024 Holidays have become the most stressful time of the year for small and medium-sized businesses, not just consumers. Pressures around inflation and the state of the economy are causing concern for small business owners ahead of the upcoming … Continue reading SMBs Face Inflation Troubles, As Consumers Reduce Spending

Uber is launching a blue verification badge. Here’s how riders can get a social media-style checkmark

September 17, 2024 Uber is launching a blue verification badge. Here’s how riders can get a social media-style checkmark In a new system aimed at providing better safety, the ride-hailing service will cross-check passenger account information with third-party databases. BY Jennifer Mattson In an effort to make ride hailing safer and easier, Uber announced a new … Continue reading Uber is launching a blue verification badge. Here’s how riders can get a social media-style checkmark

Google adtech antitrust trial: Everything you need to know

The antitrust trial over allegedly monopolistic practices in the $200 billion digital advertising industry could lead to huge changes for the tech giant and digital marketing. Anu Adegbola on September 17, 2024   Google is on trial for allegedly abusing its dominance of the $ 200 billion digital advertising industry. The U.S. Department of Justice … Continue reading Google adtech antitrust trial: Everything you need to know

The need to address transparency in content marketing today

September 17, 2024 The need to address transparency in content marketing today Data privacy requirements and consumer expectations are driving corporations to rethink how they syndicate content. BY Keith Turco Since the early days of the modern internet, the creation and consumption of digital content has been steadily rising. Unsurprisingly, this has led to an increased … Continue reading The need to address transparency in content marketing today

Data Cloud represents the ‘biggest upgrade’ in Salesforce history

Salesforce triples down on Data Cloud with new capabilities including a close connection with the Agentforce AI bots. Kim Davis on September 17, 2024   “Data Cloud is the heartbeat of the Salesforce platform,” said Rahul Auradkar, using Salesforce’s new mantra. “Data Cloud is the core of how AgentForce works,” he added. Auradkar, EVP and … Continue reading Data Cloud represents the ‘biggest upgrade’ in Salesforce history

How to build fast, effective feedback loops in an AI-driven world

Starbucks creates connection with its customers through an AI-driven feedback loop. But you can take some first steps beginning with a simple use case. Melissa Reeve on September 16, 2024   According to the experience management company Qualtrics, 63% of customers believe companies need to get better at listening to their feedback. This aligns with … Continue reading How to build fast, effective feedback loops in an AI-driven world

5 LinkedIn tools to make power networking easier

 September 17, 2024 5 LinkedIn tools to make power networking easier Use these potent LinkedIn add-ons to save time, increase visibility, and grow your network. BY Doug Aamoth Love it or hate it, LinkedIn has become an essential platform for networking, job hunting, and building your personal brand. And while managing and optimizing your LinkedIn presence … Continue reading 5 LinkedIn tools to make power networking easier