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Adapt or Fall: Why Darwin’s Ideas Still Matter to Modern Businesses

Jeff Greenstein June 18, 2020 Today the commonly accepted conclusion of Charles Darwin’s seminal work, The Origin of Species, is that the bedrock of evolution is “survival of the fittest.” In actuality, this interpretation represents a morphing of what Darwin proclaimed centuries earlier. His key theory was that evolution favored the survival of the most … Continue reading Adapt or Fall: Why Darwin’s Ideas Still Matter to Modern Businesses

What They’re Saying About AMP For Email: Still No Widespread Buy-In

What They’re Saying About AMP For Email: Still No Widespread Buy-In by Ray Schultz , Columnist, June 12, 2020 AMP (accelerated mobile pages)  for Email has been widely discussed since Google announced it was working on the project in 2018. But are brands really using it?  Not many.  “There has not been a lot of … Continue reading What They’re Saying About AMP For Email: Still No Widespread Buy-In

Despite budget cuts, CMOs still bullish on marketing automation investments

Even as marketing spend continues to fall through 2021 due to COVID-19, Forrester expects marketing automation investments will see a slight lift. Amy Gesenhues on June 10, 2020 COVID-19’s impact on the U.S. economy has been staggering. The country has suffered record unemployment rates as companies continue to shutter across industries. And while communities and … Continue reading Despite budget cuts, CMOs still bullish on marketing automation investments

Amazon Still First Place Many Consumers Search For Products

Amazon Still First Place Many Consumers Search For Products by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, May 22, 2020 Whether it’s searching for the elusive Lysol wipes or a black dress to wear during a Google Meet or Zoom dinner video chat with friends, Amazon remains the first place many consumers still start their search for products.  CivicScience … Continue reading Amazon Still First Place Many Consumers Search For Products

Marketers still struggle to build a unified source of data

Without a unified record of their data, marketers often lack a holistic view of their investments, real-time insights and alignment across teams. Amy Gesenhues on May 21, 2020 Marketing organizations are being tested like never before. Many businesses are being forced to reconsider every aspect of their business model, pushing marketers to realign their strategies … Continue reading Marketers still struggle to build a unified source of data

People Still Search For Local Businesses, Phone Calls On Rise

People Still Search For Local Businesses, Phone Calls On Rise by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, April 17, 2020 Marketers shouldn’t assume local searches have tanked. Data released Friday shows that local impressions fell a mere 10% between mid-January and mid-March. Greg Sterling, VP of insights at Uberall, believes this is due to the management of a … Continue reading People Still Search For Local Businesses, Phone Calls On Rise

Google Waives Ad-Serving Fee For Publishers, Advertisers Still Waiting For Bone

Google Waives Ad-Serving Fee For Publishers, Advertisers Still Waiting For Bone by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, April 17, 2020 Google on Friday said it will waive ad-serving fees for publishers that use Ad Manager for five months, after some complaints from industry insiders. The company has already stepped up to give small and medium-size businesses financial … Continue reading Google Waives Ad-Serving Fee For Publishers, Advertisers Still Waiting For Bone

The B2B Comfort Zone: Email Is Still Best For Sending Content

The B2B Comfort Zone: Email Is Still Best For Sending Content by Ray Schultz , Columnist, March 5, 2020 Don’t discount the old channels — like email. That’s the main takeaway from B2B Content Consumption Trends, a study by Centerline Digital.    Email is the top B2B content vehicle and the best at producing leads … Continue reading The B2B Comfort Zone: Email Is Still Best For Sending Content

How to Break Startup Stereotypes and Still Be a Successful Entrepreneur?

Shrijay Sheth — February 26, 2020 The Startup world can get quite overwhelming for entrepreneurs as you start a business to create a difference, though being aware of all the stereotypes. And still, you aim to come out successful. There’s one breed who emphasizes on venture-backed entities curtailing elevated, high-growth entities. And then there are … Continue reading How to Break Startup Stereotypes and Still Be a Successful Entrepreneur?

Do Brick-and-Mortar Stores Still Drive Sales? With the Help of Email — Absolutely!

James Glover — January 10, 2020 It’s no secret that digital sales are devouring the traditional brick-and-mortar marketplace. In fact, 2019 marked the first year in history that online retail beat out in-store sales, claiming a total of 12 percent of all transactions worldwide. In light of facts like this, we shouldn’t be surprised to … Continue reading Do Brick-and-Mortar Stores Still Drive Sales? With the Help of Email — Absolutely!