Marketing has been evolving together with technology, and it has managed to break the fourth wall and drag audiences right into the plot. Instead of being mere spectators of the show and passive recipients of marketing messages, customers are now active participants in brand building and product development. Their opinion is more important and influential…
5 Simple Ways of Ruining Your Marketing Automation
Almost 63% (two-thirds) of very successful companies use their marketing automation tools extensively, while more than 37% (one-third) managed to become the best in class with limited use (Source: Three Deep & Ascend 2). 64% of marketers say that they saw the benefits of using marketing automation within the first 6 months of its implementation….
Canada’s Anti-Spam Law and Its Implications for Marketing
Come July 1, 2017, nothing will be the same for marketers in Canada. CASL will come into force, and it will be its third and final stage. This legislation is one of the harshest in the world, and that’s why both Canadian companies and companies that are operating in Canada have to adhere to it…
3 Effective Lead Nurturing Tactics That Will Boost Your Conversion Rates
We all know how challenging lead generation can be, as today’s buyers have an abundance of choices and possibilities. After you complete the first step and the top of your funnel is packed with qualified leads, or prospects who expressed interest in your product or service, it’s time to start nurturing them. Did you know…
Social Proof as a Method for Increasing Conversion Rates
Marketing and sales heavily rely on human psychology. Good marketers and salespeople also have to be good psychologists. Sometimes people need a little nudge when it comes to making a purchasing decision. As we’re highly social beings, the opinion of others matters to us very much. Similarly, many people tend to conform and do what…
5 Crucial Methods for Growing Sales in 2017
The end of the year is the best time to reflect on what you’ve accomplished so far. It’s also useful to analyze the things you aren’t satisfied with, identify your mistakes and learn from them. But, it’s instrumental that you make a plan for the next year and see how you can improve your business…
How to Outsell Your Competition with Big Data Analytics
Big Data is one of the most revolutionary opportunities for marketing and sales ever since the internet infiltrated all parts of our reality and dramatically changed it. According to Berkeley’s researchers, 1.5 billion gigabytes of information was produced only in 1999, and that amount doubled in size over the course of three years. SINTEF, a…
9 Ways Marketing Can Boost Sales
“Good marketing makes the company look smart. Great marketing makes the customer feel smart.” Joe Chernov You’ve worked hard and created a great product. You’re absolutely sure your product is something that the market needs. Now what? It won’t sell and make profit unless you spread the word. There’s that common myth that needs busting…
How to Use Blogging and Email Marketing as the Dynamic Duo in Your Marketing Strategy
Synergy. That’s a word that people don’t often consider when it comes to their marketing efforts. Sure, the team is cohesive and the people are important when paired with one another, but what about your company’s marketing tools? Specifically, blogging and email-marketing – which are incredibly important aspects of a marketing strategy – are doubly…