On January 1st, the California Consumer Privacy Act goes into effect. It’s the nation’s strictest privacy law yet and is paving the way for other states to act. The CCPA is the first of potentially many jurisdictional laws meant to protect U.S. consumers and will help close the gap between where laws currently are and […]
Last week, we hosted a webinar on digital marketing metrics, and how we see the future of reporting shaking out. In short, we think there’s a problem with the current state of metrics, and offered what we see as some solutions. Let’s start with the problem(s). Only a quarter of ad spend ever hits real […]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming. That’s great news for retailers, small business owners, car dealers, big brands, and just about anyone with a product to sell or a message to push. Marketers of all types anxiously await November 29th. But Black Friday and Cyber Monday are also full of noise and pressure. (Note: […]
Let’s talk about a free paid search audit. You know that paid search is vital to finding your next customer. And you’re familiar with the essentials of doing it right. But you still have specific questions about your paid search account and whether you’re capturing as many customers as possible with the budget at your […]
The metrics that digital marketers have to deal with are bad. There, we said it. Open rates. CTR. Impressions. While offering bits and pieces of the story, none of these metrics actually tell you if a real person saw your message, engaged with it, and bought your product. Sure, old-school metrics serve a purpose — […]
“People-based marketing.” It’s one of those terms that gets tossed around too much. Much like “rebranding,” “organic growth,” and our all-time favorite, “synergy,” people-based marketing has been used so loosely that it threatens to become fodder for a Dilbert cartoon. The thing is, people-based marketing actually solves huge problems for anyone trying to sell a […]
Transparency. Accountability. Control. All important things, especially in a world where some publishers and ad tech vendors place a less-than-ideal emphasis on user privacy. But around these parts, we take users’ privacy seriously. The only good privacy policy is one in which you’re completely honest with your users, and we’ve long advocated for unified national […]
The ability to attract and convert prospects into potential customers is paramount to the success of any business, in any day and age, but most especially now. This process, commonly known as lead generation, is an artful balance of strategy and execution. With the myriad of online avenues available, it’s crucial to have a clear […]
In the world of business-to-business (B2B) marketing, generating leads is crucial for sales and growth. This guide is designed to help you, whether you’re an experienced marketer or just starting out, with clear insights, strategies, and steps to improve your B2B lead generation. It’s all about making your efforts more effective and getting better results. […]
In an era where digital marketing is both complex and indispensable, businesses often find themselves navigating a daunting landscape. From garnering trust through data transparency, and battling ad fraud, to seamlessly managing multi-channel marketing efforts, the challenges are numerous. Enter BRIDGE, a cutting-edge platform specifically designed to support small business owners and marketers in their […]
