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Evolving Landscape of Digital Marketing
Supercharging Auto Marketing with Life Event Data
When it comes to making significant life decisions, timing plays a crucial role. This is especially true for major investments, such as purchasing a vehicle. In today’s digital age, where data drives marketing strategies, automotive companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of leveraging life event data. We will explore how timing, as influenced by various life events, can significantly impact the decisions people make when buying cars. We’ll also delve into the benefits of using life event data to reach potential customers at pivotal moments, ultimately attracting new buyers and shortening the sales cycle.
Coffee & Conversions – Spotlight
Lessons Learned from CTV Unplugged
Navigating the Complex Landscape of Connected TV Advertising
While marketers from around the world were flocking to Advertising Week in New York City and waiting in line to see Paris Hilton and other marketing legends, I was tucked away in a state-of-the-art podcast studio (Studio G/340) with marketing experts of my own. Andrew Barbuto, Basis Technologies, and Jacqueline Jones, Giovatto Agency, sat down with me to discuss everyone’s new favorite marketing channel, Connected TV. According to eMarketer, marketers’ investment in Connected TV should reach over $25.09 Billion by the end of 2023 and then projects a spend of $40.9 Billion by the end of 2027. Andrew believes those numbers are too low and predicts higher volumes around $50 Billion in 2027.
Coffee & Conversions – Spotlight
Rethinking the Alignment of Sales and Marketing
Thoughtful Insights from Industry Leaders
The dialogue surrounding the alignment between sales and marketing teams has taken center stage in 2023. As we adapt to new technological tools and evolving client needs, the symbiosis of these two pivotal teams has never been more critical to an organization’s growth trajectory. In our recent webinar, Coffee & Conversions, we convened some of the foremost luminaries in the realm of sales and marketing. The participants – Kelly Grover from Lynkwell, Vincent Pietrafesa of Stirista, Melanie DeCaprio from SG360, and Vicki Harte of Paradigm Marketing & Design – shared transformative insights. Here are some of the key takeaways:
Omni-Channel Marketing
Maximizing the Potential of Omni-Channel Marketing
Welcome to the thrilling world of marketing in the digital age! In this fast-paced era, customers are no longer content with a single touchpoint. They want to engage with brands through a myriad of channels: social media, websites, mobile apps, CTV, and even brick and mortar stores. We hold the key to success: personalized omni-channel marketing. Today, I’ll unveil the secrets to streamline and integrate your campaigns, ensuring that you achieve remarkable success in this dynamic landscape. So, grab your strategy hats and let’s dive right in! You might be wondering, “Why do some brands thrive while others struggle with this approach?” Well, let me tell you, it’s not just luck. The lucky ones are not lucky at all. They realized early on that one size does not fit all. It’s about understanding that campaigns tailored for one industry or brand won’t work for another. It’s about planning, execution, optimization, and tracking. It’s about being strategic.
The Evolution Of Direct Marketing
The Evolution Of Direct Marketing
Meg Ugenti | Forbes Councils Member | Forbes Communications Council
Direct marketing—a marketing term that some have characterized as a tired or outdated form of marketing—is having its moment in the sun again. Have you spoken to a Gen-Z or Millennial marketer (like me) in the last five years about direct marketing and then heard an audible sigh? I would suggest bringing the topic up again and seeing what kind of response you get this time around.
While it’s true that direct mail is still a viable (if not thriving) marketing channel, many people only think of physical mailers when they hear “direct marketing.” But modern direct marketing has become an incredibly powerful tool for businesses looking to engage with their target audience and drive conversions. Thanks to advancements in technology, direct marketing has opened up new avenues—including email marketing, social media advertising, and […]
Mavens of Marketing
The Mavens of Marketing – Episode #20 Meg Ugenti
Data is changing constantly, and with the ever changing environment, it can be difficult to utilize all the information. Meg Ugenti, sales and marketing director at Focus USA, shares her insights on collecting and using data to launch campaigns and help your business grow.
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