The search and marketing community should pay closer attention to YouTube. According to the latest Global Digital Report, YouTube.com is the second most visited website in the world, behind Google.com but ahead of Facebook.com in third place. Perhaps more importantly, YouTube is one of the top referrers of traffic to other websites – 18.73% of … Read more
While paying attention to metrics in ad platforms is crucial to the success of any online advertising initiative, you can’t ignore what users are doing after they click the ad. Sure, you can measure the website conversions in your ad platforms, but what else are people doing on your site that could be informative to … Read more
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said that the trajectory of AI is both “enticing” and “frightening.” He emphasized that AI is not just an evolution of technology, it’s about shaping the future of humanity. His comments reflect how the highest levels of technology leaders think about AI and carry implications for how this will play … Read more
Despite TikTok’s increasing importance to marketers, the majority of brands are not getting it right, and their videos on the social media platform are under-performing. According to new research, 84% of the video content released by brands on TikTok fails to generate strong positive emotions, capture attention, or enhance brand recall. The mini-study conducted by DAIVID, … Read more
As we march closer to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, CMOs and marketing leaders need to prepare for a significant shift in the digital advertising landscape. Election years have always posed unique challenges for advertisers, but the growing dominance of digital media has made the impact more profound than ever before. In this article, we’ll … Read more
Did you know there are about 200 Facebook Ad metrics? That’s way too much to keep your eyes on. A smarter approach is to focus on a few metrics and ignore the rest until you need them. But how do you know which ones are really worth your constant attention? Let’s find out… Every Facebook … Read more
I believe in the concept of inbox zero, so I have a sinking feeling every time we approach the holidays or big occasions (think Black Friday) when I know a mass of emails are heading my way. All floodgates burst open — my inbox quickly becomes an overflowing chaos. I usually send all these unread … Read more
In the bustling world of B2B marketing, capturing and maintaining attention is akin to finding a needle in a haystack. This episode of the Marketing Smarts Live Show delves into that very challenge. Featuring Doug Binder, an expert in event design and experiential marketing, the episode offers invaluable insights for marketers striving to make an … Read more
While LinkedIn is a professional social network, it doesn’t mean you have to be boring. There’s a difference between “being professional” and “being a snoozefest”. And the platform has adapted significantly since its launch, to the point that when you crack it, it’s a fantastic option for promoting your services, building your brand, and acquiring … Read more
The 2018 Farm Bill changed things for hemp and cannabidiol (CBD), making both legal at all levels. The trick about CBD is that it is derived from the cannabis plant – a herb that has been facing legal controversy for many decades because of the US war on drugs. However, clinical studies show that CBD … Read more
Wix is a popular website builder that helps businesses easily create high performance websites that are up to the minute with the latest technical requirements. All the technical factors are handled by Wix, enabling businesses to focus on what they do best. In addition to helping businesses create websites without dealing with the technical part … Read more
