When we compiled our list of 2020 marketing tactics at the end of 2019, no one had any idea what was really in store for the year to come. Now, we know 2021 will continue to see ripple effects from the pandemic and, even when it’s over, consumer behavior will…
Articles by Lisa Smith
Quizzes from media company BuzzFeed are perhaps the best-known examples of interactive content, which Alex Membrillo, CEO of Cardinal SEO Company, said allows user to select their own path to receive information. The latest Buzzfeed Quiz offering, an even more interactive. If you’re not creating interactive content already, this is…
Meetings are a vital business tool to exchange information, facilitate communication, and progress toward company goals. But, far too often, meetings are long, boring, or missing a clear purpose. What’s more, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a shift in how many companies conduct meetings from afar. Image Source The good…
Copywriting is simply a type of writing used to get an audience to act, but as any copywriter knows, achieving that is not so simple. As there are a number of factors that influence whether a reader takes action, there exists a plethora of copywriting formulas to help you cover…
There is no one-size-fits-all option for marketing technology, but a good tech stack generally includes tools for marketers’ most pressing needs, like analytics, automation, communication, content, customer relationship management, and SEO. Figuring out which marketing tools are most pressing ultimately depends on individual business needs. “In order to pick the…
Well, 2020 is here. And, so far, it doesn’t look much different than December 2019. That’s why we asked dozens of digital marketers for their best marketing strategies of last year—and, boy, did they deliver. Here’s a look at what tops the list for marketing experts 2019—and what we think are…
As 2020 approaches, the stakes have never been higher for online retailers trying to compete with sellers flooding marketplaces from retailers like Amazon and Walmart—and, in some cases, the direct-to-consumer retailers themselves. But, thankfully, it is not a hopeless task: We compiled 12 of the best expert-approved ecommerce marketing strategies…
According to research from the Content Marketing Institute, 85% of B2B marketers say lead generation is a top priority, but 44% rate their efforts as neutral when it boils down to effectiveness. That’s not to say content marketing isn’t a valuable tactic—it is. But it’s certainly not the only one…
While Ernest Hemingway may not have actually won a bet with the famous six-word story, “For sale: Baby shoes. Never worn,” it is an example of great copy. According to James Watkins, digital marketing manager at hygiene services provider PHS Group, that’s because it “bleeds emotion [and] tells the full…
Even though Google and Facebook’s share of the digital advertising market is expected to drop this year, data from research firm eMarketer shows that the so-called duopoly will still control roughly 60% of that market—or about $77 billion. Within that other 40%, there are a surprising number of alternatives. Traffic…