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Friday, March 02, 2018

Despite data prevalence, merchants aren't connecting the customer dots

There is a wealth of data online, from ecommerce to social media and SEM. Still, many merchants are struggling to create an engaging and cohesive customer experience that uses this data. That's the word from the new Solving for CX report out from Verndale. >>

Thursday, March 01, 2018

Checkouts, payments key to retailer growth

Vyze has released new data this week, and among the top findings are this: that retailers are doubling-down on checkout and payment options. According to the report most (60%) believe retail is 'very healthy' currently, and about 80% believe their personal business is 'very healthy'. >>

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

How to use global sporting events to engage

Global sporting events - like the Olympics, FIFA World Cup, and others - have the ability to unite people from different parts of the globe like no other events can. These events can also unite brands and customers - if the message and experience are seamless. Here are three tips to create a multi-platform, branded message during these events. >>

Friday, February 23, 2018

Top 3 tips to use email to build stronger customer relationships

The dearth of advertising tools in the digital marketplace hasn't solved one key issue: building strong customer relationships. As a direct link between you and your audience, the email address allows publishers to establish a personal connection with the audience. Here are three tips marketers can employ to build stronger customer relationships through email marketing. >>

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Experts believe cookies are dead, but what will replace them?

New data out from Viant indicates most executives believe the data-cookie is living on borrowed time. In fact most (64%) believe marketers will stop relying on probabilistic data points like cookies within the next two years. The question in, what might replace this measurement device? >>

Friday, February 16, 2018

Paper coupons continue to reign despite marketers' emphasis on mobile, digital

Despite marketers' emphasis on digital and mobile, consumers continue to regularly clip and use paper coupons. Research reveals that ignoring paper coupons means missing out on targeting a large chunk of coupon users. >>

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Study finds not all native ads are equal in consumers' eyes

While it may seem simple to push more ad dollars into the 'native advertising space', the truth is that native is just as complex as the more traditional digital ad space. New data out from my6sense sheds light on which types of native ads are the most engaging from a consumer state of mind. >>

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Will Amazon's new moves cement them as a retail leader?

Amazon's latest moves - launching a business delivery service and delivering for Whole Foods - have many marketers and merchants wondering if there is a corner of the digital space the online behemoth won't touch. We asked a few experts what they thought of Amazon's latest announcements. >>

Friday, February 09, 2018

More cybercrime, more consumers wanting protection

New data out from ThreatMetrix indicates lawmakers aren't close to cutting down cyber crime. According to their new data Q4 2017 saw nearly 200 million fraudulent purchases stopped; that is a 173% increase YoY. >>

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

Expert: Facebook earnings call signals 'golden age' for video

Facebook's latest earnings call has seen stock prices rebound significantly despite it's users spending less time on the social network. According to company information, consumers are spending less time on-site, but ad prices continue to go up, pushing about 43% higher through Q4 2017. >>

Tuesday, February 06, 2018

Experts weigh in on Google Chrome's filtering announcement

Last week, Google announced a 'mute' button, hailed as a way for consumers to take back control of the ads they see online. By muting irrelevant or improperly targeted ads, consumers should see more content of interest, but does it solve the underlying problem of marketers who aren't properly targeting content? We asked two experts to weigh in. >>

Friday, February 02, 2018

How marketers can use data better

There is a wealth of customer information available to businesses today, and yet many still struggle with properly collecting, measuring, and using all the data points available. We asked two experts to weigh in on how marketers can better use data. >>

Thursday, February 01, 2018

Audibility measurement continues to thwart MRC

The audio element of digital advertising has become an increasingly attractive one for measurement purposes. However, it is not as easy to measure audibility as it is viewability. This poses a problem for advertisers on non-visual digital channels, such as radio or podcasts, but the Media Rating Council (MRC) continues to search for a definition. >>

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Reports show AI, social increasingly important for marketers

Artificial Intelligence and Social Networks are pushing marketers' budgets. That's the word from two new reports, which indicate a shift in how marketers are using tech to identify and engage with customers. >>

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

"Seal of approval" needed to raise perception of commercial digital ad research

A quarter of advertising and media professionals dismiss digital ad commercial research studies as self-serving while one in five consider a lack of quality renders them useless, according to, errr, new commercial research. >>