The release of iOS 11 could introduce the greatest threat to the Web as we know it. That’s because Apple is introducing strict new privacy protection in its mobile Safari browser that will prevent ad networks from effectively tracking your browsing history through cross site tracking. While advertisers claim the process is benign, many believe that in the hands of a malicious entity, this information could be used to nefarious ends.
The result of the inevitable maturing of markets is that today’s innovation becomes tomorrow’s fish and chip paper, so to speak. And as the internet continues to empower your customers to price compare among a virtually infinite set of your competitors, this process will only continue to accelerate. But just because the category itself is commoditized, there is still competitive advantage to be found in the customer experience you’re able to deliver.
Although it isn’t new, influencer marketing is common practice for a growing portion of marketing budgets. With social media, influencer marketing has been taken to scale. For marketers who haven’t yet taken the influencer marketing plunge, it’s time to ask some basic questions.
The use of hashtags seems to be extremely arbitrary, especially when it comes to individual social media platforms and the users themselves. With all the recent changes to social networks the question has to be asked; do we need hashtags at all?
In the past few years, a number of long-term, peer-reviewed studies have come out that have begun to suggest that the piece of technology we once called the “Jesus phone” is really no savior at all. In fact, it may be, for our productivity and general mental acuity, just the opposite. Read on to discover how you might get your brain back.
Consumers increasingly expect good, fast and cheap. As new technologies lower barriers to entry to many industries, the price/value equation skews dramatically toward the lowest margin position, and often consumers feel like they can find a satisfactory mix of good, fast and cheap. Or, at least, “good enough”.
As summer takes hold, you may be looking for a few page-turner to occupy time spent relaxing on any number of deck chairs or beach loungers. Frequently, for marketers, that means turning to a book about marketing, advertising or branding. In our experience, the most influential books are from outside the industry. Check out some recommendations that might challenge the way you think.
Effectively navigate the deceptive complex world of SEM and see greater returns on your efforts.
Solve a few long-standing data mysteries, uncover some valuable hidden data, and make better informed decisions.
