Why Mariah Carey is a Better Brand Than You (or 5 Things Brands Can Learn fro...360i
We’ve all heard that today’s musicians are more than entertainers – they’re brands. If that’s the case then, as brands, they’re pretty damn good at generating conversation and making a gazillion dollars. So what can today’s brands learn from the music scene to better connect with their audience?
Maggie will speak to how brands can learn from musicians:
1. They create fans that want to create communities.
While brands are trying to develop communities, musicians are empowering fans who want to create communities on their behalf. How can a brand build real fans beyond the like button?
2. They diversify.
Jay-Z has diversified his roster beyond music to great success. How have brands like Nike, Apple and Hasbros diversified to introduce new revenue streams to their business?
3. Their craft is their message.
Musicians generally don’t have to wonder how they can be authentic or stand for something given that their songs, look, etc. are their message.
4. They respond to culture.
Longevity means being able to adapt and react. Hip hop mogul Diddy has been able to be a part of culture for so long by responding to change. How are brands becoming more responsive to culture?
5. They’re batsh*t crazy.
A healthy dose of insanity is a good thing – it keeps fans surprised. What happens when a brand is brave enough to follow their crazy whims, too?
This is the presentation version of 360i's report on Content Marketing. You can read + download the full report at: http://www.360i.com/reports/content-marketing/.
There’s no doubt that game developers have been creating engaging experiences for a lot longer than brands have. And it’s undeniable that the motivations of gamers – achievement, competition, cooperation and immersion – strongly appeal to a millennial audience. For instance, when it comes to immersion, Skyrim offers a massive world for players to explore for hundreds of hours.
So why can’t brands follow suit?
Some brands have in fact jumped on the bandwagon such as how The Hunger Games’ in-universe Web sites immersed fans in the world of the films and novels. More brands should think about how they can better engage their consumers by getting into the mindset of a game maker. It’s not about adding some level of gamification to marketing campaigns but more about honing in on the same emotions that get gamers engaged with the games.
Shankar Gupta is looking forward to sharing how the motivations game makers do such a fantastic job of tapping into can also be harnessed by brand marketers.
David Berkowitz, VP of Emerging Media at digital agency 360i, shares his comprehensive recap of this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. For more technology + digital marketing insights, visit http://blog.360i.com/
Senior Strategist Rosie Siman spoke about Content Marketing during Social Media Week. You can find her full content marketing POV here: http://www.360i.com/reports/content-marketing/
And links from this presentation here: http://bit.ly/360iSMWcontent
Want more? Subscribe to her newsletter, The Tuesday Ten: http://www.thetuesdayten.com
Why Mariah Carey is a Better Brand Than You (or 5 Things Brands Can Learn fro...360i
We’ve all heard that today’s musicians are more than entertainers – they’re brands. If that’s the case then, as brands, they’re pretty damn good at generating conversation and making a gazillion dollars. So what can today’s brands learn from the music scene to better connect with their audience?
Maggie will speak to how brands can learn from musicians:
1. They create fans that want to create communities.
While brands are trying to develop communities, musicians are empowering fans who want to create communities on their behalf. How can a brand build real fans beyond the like button?
2. They diversify.
Jay-Z has diversified his roster beyond music to great success. How have brands like Nike, Apple and Hasbros diversified to introduce new revenue streams to their business?
3. Their craft is their message.
Musicians generally don’t have to wonder how they can be authentic or stand for something given that their songs, look, etc. are their message.
4. They respond to culture.
Longevity means being able to adapt and react. Hip hop mogul Diddy has been able to be a part of culture for so long by responding to change. How are brands becoming more responsive to culture?
5. They’re batsh*t crazy.
A healthy dose of insanity is a good thing – it keeps fans surprised. What happens when a brand is brave enough to follow their crazy whims, too?
This is the presentation version of 360i's report on Content Marketing. You can read + download the full report at: http://www.360i.com/reports/content-marketing/.
There’s no doubt that game developers have been creating engaging experiences for a lot longer than brands have. And it’s undeniable that the motivations of gamers – achievement, competition, cooperation and immersion – strongly appeal to a millennial audience. For instance, when it comes to immersion, Skyrim offers a massive world for players to explore for hundreds of hours.
So why can’t brands follow suit?
Some brands have in fact jumped on the bandwagon such as how The Hunger Games’ in-universe Web sites immersed fans in the world of the films and novels. More brands should think about how they can better engage their consumers by getting into the mindset of a game maker. It’s not about adding some level of gamification to marketing campaigns but more about honing in on the same emotions that get gamers engaged with the games.
Shankar Gupta is looking forward to sharing how the motivations game makers do such a fantastic job of tapping into can also be harnessed by brand marketers.
David Berkowitz, VP of Emerging Media at digital agency 360i, shares his comprehensive recap of this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. For more technology + digital marketing insights, visit http://blog.360i.com/
Senior Strategist Rosie Siman spoke about Content Marketing during Social Media Week. You can find her full content marketing POV here: http://www.360i.com/reports/content-marketing/
And links from this presentation here: http://bit.ly/360iSMWcontent
Want more? Subscribe to her newsletter, The Tuesday Ten: http://www.thetuesdayten.com
With 2016 underway, we’re reflecting on Q4 2015 to better understand the changes that came with it in the social landscape.
As always, Q4 was a busy time in social due not only to the usual holiday priorities, but also to a slew of platform updates that gave users the ability to discover and engage with content in new ways.
With Q4 underway, we’re taking a look back at the past quarter to see what changes took place in the social landscape, and how platform growth, earnings and revenue over the past few weeks could affect the space in the future.
For marketers who juggle myriad aspects of business management and advertising, keeping tabs on the details of dozens of social networks is a daunting prospect. But for as overwhelming as it can often be, it’s also hugely important to making the right decisions and investments for your business. This one-pager maps the top 8 social networks against each other based on various criteria, taking into account things like user base, tactical applications, KPI’s and more.
How to Develop Your Brand's Social Tone of Voice360i
Via 360i -- A quick guide for how brands should approach their tone of voice across social communities. For more information, visit http://blog.360i.com/.
360i's Digital Education for Nonprofits (the den) Recap Report360i
On May 12 we launched the den (Digital Education for Nonprofits) – a program thoughtfully crafted by the team at 360i, and designed to empower nonprofits to be smart marketers in the digital age through knowledge sharing, tools, and free resources.
The 2016 CES Report: The Trend Behind the Trend360i
Hot off the press, we’re bringing you our annual CES recap report. Our team scoured the showroom floor, and explored the week's hottest topics in social media, to bring you the best of the 2016 International Consumer Electronics & Technology Show.
360i’s Marketing Leadership Playbook provides guidance to marketers on how they can reimagine their approaches to marketing to advance legacy infrastructure, pave the way for more progressive advertising and move the industry forward in this new digital era.
With SXSW Interactive just around the corner, 360i wants to
help you navigate the awesome chaos that lies ahead and
get the most out of what will be a truly inspiring experience.
360i's 2015 International CES Hot List provides a comprehensive recap and essential takeaways from 2015 International CES. On the showroom floor this year marketers saw first-hand the dawn of the Connected Age, a new era of marketing powered by more accessible, affordable and applicable consumer technology
innovations that are changing consumer behavior and transforming brand marketing.
From connected homes to virtual reality, the following report provides an overview of the top trends and technologies from this year’s CES to help marketers position their brands for the future.
In an effort to learn more about the timely and influential market that is Brazil, 360i’s Insights & Planning group set out to explore the role of culture when it comes to how, where and with what purpose Brazilians engage on Twitter.
Digital has fundamentally changed the way brands behave, as well as the way they organize and optimize their marketing efforts. To be successful in connecting with people in the digital age, brands must adopt new habits and, in some cases, behave more like people themselves.
While the personalities of individual brands are varied and unique, there are commonalities across strong digital brands that can be identified as critical to success in the new marketing landscape. We looked at some of the most successful digital brands and idenfified seven shared traits across the board. Each day for the next week, we’ll uncover a new “habit” and explain its importance to brands.
With 2016 underway, we’re reflecting on Q4 2015 to better understand the changes that came with it in the social landscape.
As always, Q4 was a busy time in social due not only to the usual holiday priorities, but also to a slew of platform updates that gave users the ability to discover and engage with content in new ways.
With Q4 underway, we’re taking a look back at the past quarter to see what changes took place in the social landscape, and how platform growth, earnings and revenue over the past few weeks could affect the space in the future.
For marketers who juggle myriad aspects of business management and advertising, keeping tabs on the details of dozens of social networks is a daunting prospect. But for as overwhelming as it can often be, it’s also hugely important to making the right decisions and investments for your business. This one-pager maps the top 8 social networks against each other based on various criteria, taking into account things like user base, tactical applications, KPI’s and more.
How to Develop Your Brand's Social Tone of Voice360i
Via 360i -- A quick guide for how brands should approach their tone of voice across social communities. For more information, visit http://blog.360i.com/.
360i's Digital Education for Nonprofits (the den) Recap Report360i
On May 12 we launched the den (Digital Education for Nonprofits) – a program thoughtfully crafted by the team at 360i, and designed to empower nonprofits to be smart marketers in the digital age through knowledge sharing, tools, and free resources.
The 2016 CES Report: The Trend Behind the Trend360i
Hot off the press, we’re bringing you our annual CES recap report. Our team scoured the showroom floor, and explored the week's hottest topics in social media, to bring you the best of the 2016 International Consumer Electronics & Technology Show.
360i’s Marketing Leadership Playbook provides guidance to marketers on how they can reimagine their approaches to marketing to advance legacy infrastructure, pave the way for more progressive advertising and move the industry forward in this new digital era.
With SXSW Interactive just around the corner, 360i wants to
help you navigate the awesome chaos that lies ahead and
get the most out of what will be a truly inspiring experience.
360i's 2015 International CES Hot List provides a comprehensive recap and essential takeaways from 2015 International CES. On the showroom floor this year marketers saw first-hand the dawn of the Connected Age, a new era of marketing powered by more accessible, affordable and applicable consumer technology
innovations that are changing consumer behavior and transforming brand marketing.
From connected homes to virtual reality, the following report provides an overview of the top trends and technologies from this year’s CES to help marketers position their brands for the future.
In an effort to learn more about the timely and influential market that is Brazil, 360i’s Insights & Planning group set out to explore the role of culture when it comes to how, where and with what purpose Brazilians engage on Twitter.
Digital has fundamentally changed the way brands behave, as well as the way they organize and optimize their marketing efforts. To be successful in connecting with people in the digital age, brands must adopt new habits and, in some cases, behave more like people themselves.
While the personalities of individual brands are varied and unique, there are commonalities across strong digital brands that can be identified as critical to success in the new marketing landscape. We looked at some of the most successful digital brands and idenfified seven shared traits across the board. Each day for the next week, we’ll uncover a new “habit” and explain its importance to brands.
Brands have always been content marketers in a sense, but with the changing digital landscape, content
marketing is more important than ever.
We define content marketing as the organization, creation and distribution of content to better connect with
consumers or potential consumers. Birthed at the intersection of strategy, community and creative, “content” are those assets and experiences that, in aggregate, form the pieces of your brand’s story.
This report outlines the key pillars to content marketing and advises marketers on how they can craft and execute successful content marketing programs.
SEO as the Backbone of Digital MarketingFelipe Bazon
In this talk Felipe Bazon will share how him and his team at Hedgehog Digital share our journey of making C-Levels alike, specially CMOS realize that SEO is the backbone of digital marketing by showing how SEO can contribute to brand awareness, reputation and authority and above all how to use SEO to create more robust global marketing strategies.
Mastering Local SEO for Service Businesses in the AI Era is tailored specifically for local service providers like plumbers, dentists, and others seeking to dominate their local search landscape. This session delves into leveraging AI advancements to enhance your online visibility and search rankings through the Content Factory model, designed for creating high-impact, SEO-driven content. Discover the Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy, a cost-effective approach to boost your local SEO efforts and attract more customers with minimal investment. Gain practical insights on optimizing your online presence to meet the specific needs of local service seekers, ensuring your business not only appears but stands out in local searches. This concise, action-oriented workshop is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of digital marketing in the AI age, driving more leads, conversions, and ultimately, success for your local service business.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace AI for Local SEO: Learn to harness the power of AI technologies to optimize your website and content for local search. Understand the pivotal role AI plays in analyzing search trends and consumer behavior, enabling you to tailor your SEO strategies to meet the specific demands of your target local audience. Leverage the Content Factory Model: Discover the step-by-step process of creating SEO-optimized content at scale. This approach ensures a steady stream of high-quality content that engages local customers and boosts your search rankings. Get an action guide on implementing this model, complete with templates and scheduling strategies to maintain a consistent online presence. Maximize ROI with Dollar-a-Day Advertising: Dive into the cost-effective Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy that amplifies your visibility in local searches without breaking the bank. Learn how to strategically allocate your budget across platforms to target potential local customers effectively. The session includes an action guide on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing your ad campaigns to ensure maximum impact with minimal investment.
Come learn how YOU can Animate and Illuminate the World with Generative AI's Explosive Power. Come sit in the driver's seat and learn to harness this great technology.
How to Run Landing Page Tests On and Off Paid Social PlatformsVWO
Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring Mariate, Alexandra and Nima where we will unveil a comprehensive blueprint for crafting a successful paid media strategy focused on landing page testing.With escalating costs in paid advertising, understanding how to maximize each visitor’s experience is crucial for retention and conversion.
This session will dive into the methodologies for executing and analyzing landing page tests within paid social channels, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights.
The Pearmill team will guide you through the nuances of setting up and managing landing page experiments on paid social platforms. You will learn about the critical rules to follow, the structure of effective tests, optimal conversion duration and budget allocation.
The session will also cover data analysis techniques and criteria for graduating landing pages.
In the second part of the webinar, Pearmill will explore the use of A/B testing platforms. Discover common pitfalls to avoid in A/B testing and gain insights into analyzing A/B tests results effectively.
In this presentation, Danny Leibrandt explains the impact of AI on SEO and what Google has been doing about it. Learn how to take your SEO game to the next level and win over Google with his new strategy anyone can use. Get actionable steps to rank your name, your business, and your clients on Google - the right way.
Key Takeaways:
1. Real content is king
2. Find ways to show EEAT
3. Repurpose across all platforms
The Secret to Engaging Modern Consumers: Journey Mapping and Personalization
In today's digital landscape, understanding the customer's journey and delivering personalized experiences are paramount. This masterclass delves into the art of consumer journey mapping, a powerful technique that visualizes the entire customer experience across touchpoints. Attendees will learn how to create detailed journey maps, identify pain points, and uncover opportunities for optimization. The presentation also explores personalization strategies that leverage data and technology to tailor content, products, and experiences to individual customers. From real-time personalization to predictive analytics, attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge approaches that drive engagement and loyalty.
Key Takeaways:
Current consumer landscape; Steps to mapping an effective consumer journey; Understanding the value of personalization; Integrating mapping and personalization for success; Brands that are getting It right!; Best Practices; Future Trends
The Forgotten Secret Weapon of Digital Marketing: Email
Digital marketing is a rapidly changing, ever evolving industry--Influencers, Threads, X, AI, etc. But one of the most effective digital marketing tools is also one of the oldest: Email. Find out from two Houston-based digital experts how to maximize your results from email.
Key Takeaways:
Email has the best ROI of any digital tactic
It can be used at any stage of the customer journey
It is increasingly important as the cookie-less future gets closer and closer
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
How to Use AI to Write a High-Quality Article that Ranksminatamang0021
In the world of content creation, many AI bloggers have drifted away from their original vision, resulting in low-quality articles that search engines overlook. Don't let that happen to you! Join us to discover how to leverage AI tools effectively to craft high-quality content that not only captures your audience's attention but also ranks well on search engines.
Disclaimer: Some of the prompts mentioned here are the examples of Matt Diggity. Please use it as reference and make your own custom prompts.
Core Web Vitals SEO Workshop - improve your performance [pdf]Peter Mead
Core Web Vitals to improve your website performance for better SEO results with CWV.
CWV Topics include:
- Understanding the latest Core Web Vitals including the significance of LCP, INP and CLS + their impact on SEO
- Optimisation techniques from our experts on how to improve your CWV on platforms like WordPress and WP Engine
- The impact of user experience and SEO
Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
• Uncover the power of a foundational marketing system that dynamically communicates with prospects and customers on autopilot.
• Harness neuroscience and Tribal Alignment to transform your communication strategies, turning potential clients into fans and those fans into loyal customers.
• Discover the art of automated segmentation, pinpointing your most lucrative customers and identifying the optimal moments for successful conversions.
• Streamline your business with a content production plan that eliminates guesswork, wasted time, and money.
Monthly Social Media News Update May 2024Andy Lambert
TL;DR. These are the three themes that stood out to us over the course of last month.
1️⃣ Social media is becoming increasingly significant for brand discovery. Marketers are now understanding the impact of social and budgets are shifting accordingly.
2️⃣ Instagram’s new algorithm and latest guidance will help us maintain organic growth. Instagram continues to evolve, but Reels remains the most crucial tool for growth.
3️⃣ Collaboration will help us unlock growth. Who we work with will define how fast we grow. Meta continues to evolve their Creator Marketplace and now TikTok are beginning to push ‘collabs’ more too.
Digital Commerce Lecture for Advanced Digital & Social Media Strategy at UCLA...Valters Lauzums
E-commerce in 2024 is characterized by a dynamic blend of opportunities and significant challenges. Supply chain disruptions and inventory shortages are critical issues, leading to increased shipping delays and rising costs, which impact timely delivery and squeeze profit margins. Efficient logistics management is essential, yet it is often hampered by these external factors. Payment processing, while needing to ensure security and user convenience, grapples with preventing fraud and integrating diverse payment methods, adding another layer of complexity. Furthermore, fulfillment operations require a streamlined approach to handle volume spikes and maintain accuracy in order picking, packing, and shipping, all while meeting customers' heightened expectations for faster delivery times.
Amid these operational challenges, customer data has emerged as an important strategy. By focusing on personalization and enhancing customer experience from historical behavior, businesses can deliver improved website and brand experienced, better product recommendations, optimal promotions, and content to meet individual preferences. Better data analytics can also help in effectively creating marketing campaigns, improving customer retention, and driving product development and inventory management.
Innovative formats such as social commerce and live shopping are beginning to impact the digital commerce landscape, offering new ways to engage with customers and drive sales, and may provide opportunity for brands that have been priced out or seen a downturn with post-pandemic shopping behavior. Social commerce integrates shopping experiences directly into social media platforms, tapping into the massive user bases of these networks to increase reach and engagement. Live shopping, on the other hand, combines entertainment and real-time interaction, providing a dynamic platform for showcasing products and encouraging immediate purchases. These innovations not only enhance customer engagement but also provide valuable data for businesses to refine their strategies and deliver superior shopping experiences.
The e-commerce sector is evolving rapidly, and businesses that effectively manage operational challenges and implement innovative strategies are best positioned for long-term success.
Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
• Uncover the power of a foundational marketing system that dynamically communicates with prospects and customers on autopilot.
• Harness neuroscience and Tribal Alignment to transform your communication strategies, turning potential clients into fans and those fans into loyal customers.
• Discover the art of automated segmentation, pinpointing your most lucrative customers and identifying the optimal moments for successful conversions.
• Streamline your business with a content production plan that eliminates guesswork, wasted time, and money.