Friday, May 24, 2019

Expert: How ethics in AI could impact data privacy

Just a year since the EU instituted GDPR to specify how businesses can collect, analyze, and use consumer data, consumer trust continues to be one of the biggest issues facing global businesses. This is because, while there has been a short-tern slowing of data breaches, larger, mega-breaches continue to happen and are a concern to consumers. That, according to one expert, is where ethics in AI may come to play. >>

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Study:More people opening phones with no destination in mind

In the early days of smartphones, consumers would open their phones with a destination in mind. They wanted to play a game, send a text, or maybe order a pizza for dinner. And, while consumers continue turning to their phones for everything from social media to food delivery, many are now opening their phones without a destination in mind. And that, according to a new report, could mean money for the right apps, merchants, or service providers. >>

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Study: Page and content loads key to experience

New data out this month may seem like it's from 1999 because it's all about page and content load times. According to researchers, three keys to creating a positive customer experience online continue to be page load times, image/content load times, and simple link structures. >>

Friday, May 17, 2019

Despite demographic differences, social media users quite similar

According to a new Pew Researcher Center Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram remain the most-used of the social networks. Researchers also found that young adults like Instagram while Facebook's users are trending older. But there are similarities that make social media users similar despite their differences. >>

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Study: Marketers still unsure of their AI tech

Marketers continue to make inroads into the adoption of artificial intelligence for things like targeting and data analysis, however one new report finds that while using AI many businesses remain unsure if this tech supports their strategies and objectives. >>

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Study finds experience key to engaging loyalty members

Loyalty programs continue to build, drawing new members every day, but one new report indicates that rather than pricing or even product superiority, the brand experience is now key to engaging loyalty program members. >>

Monday, May 13, 2019

How to make email interactive

Email has long been a go-to for businesses to reach in-market consumers, and it remains many consumers' preferred mode of contact with their favorite brands. But, simple cut-and-paste strategies with product information is not engaging. Consumers want interactivity. Here are a few tips to create an interactive email strategy. >>

Friday, May 10, 2019

Report: Expect more marketing dollars to head to influencers

Influencer marketing has seen a sharp increase in use over the past 18 months, and brands can expect that to continue. That's a key takeaway from RhythmOne's Influencer Marketing Benchmarks Report. Their data shows that influencer marketing spending increased 2.9x between 2017 and 2018. >>

Thursday, May 09, 2019

Study finds more B2B teams hitting LinkedIn

Social media has been a go-to for many retail and beauty brands for the past five or so years, but one new report finds B2B sales teams are pushing farther into a specific social network: LinkedIn. >>

Monday, May 06, 2019

Study: 1/3 SMBs using personal cash for business

Small business owners are using personal assets to strengthen the financial position of their business. That is one key finding from SunTrust's annual Small Business Pulse Survey. Researchers found that about 36% of SMB owners use personal assets for cash infusions to their business. >>

Friday, May 03, 2019

Study: Experience connecting Millennials to brands

According to event marketing hub Splash, experiential marketing to helping to drive stronger bonds between Millennials and brands. How is this happening? Through an interesting combination of social media, swag, and memories. >>

Wednesday, May 01, 2019

Report: SMB outlook mixed

Small businesses are optimistic about their immediate future, but are less-positive that they were last fall. That's the word from Bank of America's 2019 Small Business Owner report. Among the more interesting findings are these: two-thirds (67%) of SMB owners have plans to expand their business and just over half (59%) believe they'll see increased revenue this year. >>

Monday, April 29, 2019

Study finds most marketers pushing personalization

As we come to the anniversary of GDPR in the EU and an increasing focus on data collection, storage and use around the globe, one new report finds an increased interest from marketers on personalization. A new report, out from Evergage and Researchscape International finds that 9 in 10 marketers surveyed are pushing personalization as a way to deliver a better customer experience. >>

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Study finds fraudulent app numbers skyrocketing

A new report may have brands in the mobile space holding their breath. That, because according to data the number of fraudulent apps available has skyrocketed more than 100% since 2018. Not only is the number of fraudulent apps up, fraud in several other sectors is also up across the mobile space. >>

Monday, April 22, 2019

Reports: Martech, experience increasing in importance

Two new report underline ways brands are hoping to improve their connection with consumers. First, through marketing technology and then through dedicated experiences. Read on for details. >>