Regardless of social media marketing, web and television advertising, review sites and more, email is still one of the most popular ways to engage with prospects and customers. However, two of the biggest challenges with email marketing is keeping them out of the recipient’s spam folder and convincing them to read the message. Many people are […]
Tag Archives: social media
Many marketers are skeptical of new marketing tools, and rightfully so. It’s just one more thing that does something slightly different than the last thing. The dashboard looks sleeker, the algorithms are a little more advanced, or the reports are shinier. Sometimes 3D scoring gets that same look. People ask, “Isn’t this just the repackaging […]
Customer retention is the lifeblood of many organizations, especially those that offer subscription based services or depend on repeat customers. It’s no secret that customers won’t come back if they don’t feel like they’re getting a good value for their money. In today’s hyper-competitive and interconnected world, value is often measured by the quality of […]
In the 90’s it was mainly desktop computers, then there was the introduction of laptops. Today computers, smartphones, iPads, as well as many other devices, are being used to access desired information. According to the DMA, 425 million devices are connected to the Internet in U.S. homes. The increasing popularity of tablets, smartphones and other devices means that this […]
Modern marketing is heavily dependent on customer data. Much of what was once measured by outside market research groups can now be found and analyzed internally by organizations through tools and platforms such as marketing automation, Google Analytics, social media, CRM and ERP. Today, marketers have more insights into how customers are behaving in relationship […]
With over one billion Facebook and 360 million LinkedIn members worldwide, social websites have profoundly changed the way our society interacts. Although both are commonly known for social and professional interactions, the benefits of using social platforms for business needs is on the rise. If you are planning to use Facebook and/or LinkedIn for business […]
Customer Lifecycle Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Email Marketing
Track the Effectiveness of Social Media to Derive its Benefits
While B2B marketers have embraced social media in a big way, many struggle with delivering intended results, or determining the effectiveness of social media. While the assortment of channels are great for directly connecting with customers in a cost efficient manner, a major reason for social media skepticism is the difficulties associated with measuring ROI. […]
One of the most famous reactions to an Oscar win was Sally Fields’ “You like me! You really like me!” For Fields, in the days before social media, there was no way to measure public sentiment or target and “score” the consumers of her product or films. The number of loyal customers, or in this […]
Customer Loyalty Marketing, Marketing, Social Media
Social Media Engagement that Drives Customer Loyalty
Here’s a startling fact, even though customers require a response, 5 in 6 requests made by consumers on social media go unanswered by brands (Sprout Social). “So what?” and “who cares?” may be what you’re thinking. Social media is a tool for broadcasting your brand message and should not be used as a customer service tool, […]
I was recently catching up with some fellow marketers when someone brought up their biggest issue and concern was data. “I can’t get what I want from our IT team,” she lamented. “I know we’re collecting a ton of it but what good is it when it’s not easily accessible?” Soon, others were chiming in. “I […]