Big changes are ahead for BlackBerry and TCL as the smartphone market continues to see slowing growth. The pair announced today that they would end their four-year brand licensing and tech support partnership in August 2020, with TCL ceasing to make new models of BlackBerry handsets after then. TCL — which has only a 1%…
This story was delivered to Business Insider Intelligence Digital Media Briefing subscribers earlier this morning.To check to see if you already have access to Insider Intelligence through your company, click here.Amazon’s “Other” segment, which consists primarily of revenue from advertising sales, reached $4.8 billion in Q4 2019, up 41% year-over-year (YoY), per the company’s Q4 2019…
It will ultimately be the reason your startup succeeds or fails. January 22, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As great as it is to have an innovative idea for your product or service, your startup will ultimately live and die based on your ability to create a repeatable…
HBR Staff/Unsplash/Getty Images It’s no longer enough to provide customers an adequate product or service. Competition is high, and people now consider their entire journey with a company — from the point of consideration to the point of purchase — when deciding who they want to do business with. Recent research shows that interactions with…
Funnel, a Swedish startup that’s setting out to help marketers automate their data collection, has raised $47 million in a series B round of funding led by Eight Roads Ventures and F-Prime Capital, with participation from Balderton Capital, Oxx, Zobito, Industrifonden, and Kreos Capital. The raise comes as digital ad spending in the U.S. exceeds…
These three steps can help you use internet communities as a tool for growth. January 16, 2020 2 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. At ClickFunnels’ annual Funnel Hacking Live conference, Emily Richett interviews Steve Shideler, CEO of Fan Shop HQ, to learn how he transformed two sports-related Facebook pages into…
Photo: Getty As a CEO, you’re in charge of the big picture. It’s your responsibility to manage overall business strategy across product development, marketing and especially sales. It’s sales that drive business growth. You may offer the best product or service on the market, but if you can’t sell it, the business can’t function, never … Read more
Make 2020 the year you take your search marketing campaigns — and career — to new heights. Attend Search Marketing Expo – SMX West – for the actionable tactics you need to drive more awareness, traffic, conversions, and sales. Join us February 19-20 in San Jose! The all-new agenda features 85+ sessions organized into three…
TLDR: You can make the most of your Facebook marketing efforts with this $29 course bundle. It’s predicted that over 86 percent of marketers will use Facebook as a platform for selling their products in 2020. So, if you’re trying to get in on the lucrative, in-demand field that is digital marketing, you’d be wise…
Want more business from Instagram? Looking for a proven process to follow? In this article, you’ll learn three steps to attract and engage your Instagram audience, and convert them into leads and customers. #1: Attracting the Right Audience on Instagram At the top of the funnel, your job is simple: You need to grow your…
Six tips to gain visibility and create sales. Image credit: NurPhoto | Getty Images Aimee Tariq Guest Writer Founder and CEO of A Life With Health January 6, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you haven’t started using LinkedIn to share content yet, it’s high time you get…
Marketing tactics change constantly. Each year new tactics become more impactful, and old ones fade into obscurity. Sticking to the same tactics is stale for your current customers and potential customers, too. Instead of just running the same growth tactics for years on end, it’s time to make a switch in 2020. Here are four unique growth tactics…
Competitive intelligence and market intelligence can predict the future that your organization or product will have to play inI am very excited to craft this article, as I have always been excited by how clearly competitive intelligence and market intelligence can predict the future that your organization or product will have to play in. These…
photo: Getty Once you launch your business online, the first step is to have a predictable way to attract customers 24/7. Regardless if you are an online coach, creator or services provider, the client acquisition process is the most important asset you can focus on building. In this article, I’ll give you a step-by-step guide … Read more
Want more clicks and engagement on Instagram? Looking for tips on writing that converts? In this article, you’ll find techniques for creating compelling Instagram ads, captions, and bios that deliver results. #1: How to Write Instagram Ad Copy That Converts Instagram ads are a powerful way to promote your products, drive sales, and grow your…
132-gmp-analysis-intelligence-header-revised-hhv2.png Russell Ketchum Group Product Manager, Google Analytics Published Dec 10, 2019 This July we announced a new property type in Google Analytics that helps you measure across both your app and website in one place. The new App + Web property helps you better understand your customers’ journeys across platforms so you can deliver…
Want to turn Instagram followers into clients? Wondering how to use Instagram stories to nurture warm leads? In this article, you’ll learn how to use Instagram stories to engage and guide people through your sales funnel. #1: Nurture Warm Instagram Leads in the Middle of the Funnel Instagram stories are best used to target followers…
DecisionLink has launched its new app, ValueCloud, that integrates with Salesforce. As a result, it gives self-service user experience that guides value propositions. ValueCloud Customer Value Management Platform ValueCloud is a Customer Value Management (CVM) platform with features that include a set of applications and sales tools. These help businesses to create, store and leverage…
