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5 Psychological Concepts to Influence Decision-Making and Drive Results
Understanding human psychology can give your marketing efforts a significant edge. By leveraging well-established psychological principles, you can craft strategies that not only attract attention but also inspire action.
Maximizing Marketing Success with Marketing Qualified Buying Groups
Marketing and sales teams are continually seeking innovative ways to drive efficiency and effectiveness. One such strategy gaining traction is the use of Marketing Qualified Buying Groups (MQBGs). This approach shifts the focus from individual leads or accounts to assessing purchase readiness at a group level, unlocking deeper insights and more precise targeting.
How to Boost Your Online Ad Performance: An 8-Step Framework
Looking to boost your online ad performance this year? This comprehensive framework covers everything from targeting to ad creation, with actionable insights for crafting highly effective ads tailored to each platform and product.
How Humans Will Lead the Future of AI-Driven Marketing in 2025
In 2025, the AI-driven world will require humans to bring strategy and judgment to the forefront. The new marketer is "Position-less"—empowered to achieve unparalleled levels of efficiency, execution, and personalization.
What to Include in a Marketing Plan
Creating a marketing plan is essential for driving the success of your business. However, not all marketing plans are created equal.
Should You Still Use Hashtags on Social Media?
Instagram’s Adam Mosseri has pointed out that while hashtags can help align posts with specific communities—providing some discovery benefits—overall, they don’t significantly boost reach.
Social Media Ad Spend by Platform: Key Insights and Trends for 2024
Social media advertising continues to see remarkable growth, with brands investing more in reaching their target audiences on various platforms. A recent infographic based on data from Sensor Tower, breaks down ad spend trends by platform for the first half of 2024.
5 Essential Priorities for Marketers in 2025
As the marketing landscape continues to evolve, staying ahead means concentrating on what drives meaningful outcomes. By rethinking measurement frameworks, prioritizing privacy, and delivering value over efficiency, 2025 offers opportunities to embrace smarter strategies and impactful connections.
Instagram Testing Scheduled DMs
You can already schedule posts and Stories on the platform, and soon, you’ll have the ability to schedule direct messages (DMs) as well.
Why Your Business Can’t Afford to Fully Rely on Social Media
Social media outages aren’t just an inconvenience—they’re a wake-up call for brands that rely too heavily on these platforms to engage with their audience and drive sales.
Trial Reels Launches on Instagram Focusing on Audience Sampling
Instagram is testing a feature that could revolutionize how Reels creators test and optimize their content: Trial Reels. This tool allows creators to gauge audience reactions before fully committing their content to their main profile.
Why Loyalty Programs and Email Marketing Are a Winning Combo
Attracting and retaining customers is more important than ever. One of the most powerful ways to do this is by combining two of the most effective tools in your marketing arsenal: your loyalty program and email marketing.
The Science Behind Pricing: Why Your Restaurant Should Always Show the Numbers
For restaurants, pricing is more than just numbers—it’s a strategic element that influences customer perception, decision-making, and overall satisfaction. Yet, some restaurants hesitate to include prices in their menus or marketing collateral, fearing it might deter potential customers.
How to Perform a Competitor Analysis on Social Media: A Step-by-Step Guide
Succeeding on social media requires more than just posting content; you need to understand your competitive landscape. That’s where competitor analysis comes in.
The Power of Personalization in Direct Mail Marketing
Direct mail remains a highly effective marketing strategy for businesses looking to engage customers on a personal level. However, its full potential is unlocked through personalization.
Why Both Traditional and Digital Marketing are Needed for Success
Businesses often face a choice: traditional marketing methods or modern digital strategies. The reality? Success comes from integrating both. Traditional marketing builds trust through tactile and face-to-face interactions, while digital marketing leverages technology for precision targeting and scalability.
New ‘Performance Talks’ Hub from Meta Interviews Marketing Leaders
Meta has launched a valuable resource you won’t want to miss: the “Performance Talks” hub. This platform features a collection of insightful video interviews with marketing and brand leaders from various industries, offering actionable strategies for making the most of Meta’s tools.
Maximize Your LinkedIn Presence with These Updated Posting Tips
LinkedIn has shared new advice on how to grow your community and enhance your opportunities on the platform. While some tips are familiar—like completing your profile and posting consistently—others delve deeper into LinkedIn-specific strategies worth considering.
The Future of Social Media Marketing: How Context-Aware Content is Revolutionizing Engagement
In the ever-evolving world of social media marketing, staying ahead means embracing innovation. One transformative trend set to reshape the digital landscape in 2025 is context-aware content—a form of hyper-personalized marketing that tailors messages in real time based on individual user behavior, preferences, and even emotional sentiment.
Understanding External Links: How Major Social Media Platforms Handle Them
External links are a powerful way to drive traffic from social media platforms to websites, blogs, and other digital destinations. However, how each platform treats these links can significantly impact your strategy.