Trend-watching is a perennial buzzword for brands and retailers, but rarely is its full power harnessed successfully. This presentation for the 14th Annual Shopper Insights in Action conference outlines the "trend commandments" to follow for success in identifying and taking advantage of industry trends.
- Jen Grant, SVP, Director of Brand Planning, 22squared (@jengrsnap1, @22squared, @Shopper360, #Shopper360)
- David Yeend, VP, Planning Director, 22squared (@davidyeend)
Another year has passed, and that means another look back at our own predictions on the trends that shaped our industry. Take a look at our 2014 report card and our thoughts on what's to come this year in the areas of shopping, media, technology, and consumer trends.
Coming to SXSW Interactive? Let Mindshare North America be your guide. We've put together a list of must-see sessions, restaurants, transit tips, and more.
Facebook APIs: There's More Under the Hood than Anyone Knows22squared
June 28, 2011, AllFacebook Expo presentation by Chris Tuff, VP/Social Media Director at 22squared (http://www.mediabistro.com/afexpo/program.asp).
Facebook APIs: There's More Under the Hood than Anyone Knows
What’s available through Facebook’s APIs? No one really knows. Many think that the only available statistics lie in Facebook Insights, but since Facebook opened up their Insights API, a treasure trove of data is available to agencies and brands. API dashboards from companies like AllFacebook, Socialbakers and PageLever serve as the new focus groups and using their tools, agencies are able to identify a brands’ active and engaged fanbase and parallel those segments to determine if they’re reaching brands’ target consumer, if they’re targeting these consumers with paid Facebook ads and if not, what adjustments need to be made to their engagement strategy and idea of that brands’ target consumer. This session will also examine the role of social media as it relates to brands as a whole, and explain why there is so much value for brands on Facebook. We’ll go on to discuss confusion around ad APIs and Facebook Connect APIs (what brands can access within consumer profiles), and share what else Facebook tools and insights can bring to both social media marketing and brand positioning.
Another year has passed, and that means another look back at our own predictions on the trends that shaped our industry. Take a look at our 2014 report card and our thoughts on what's to come this year in the areas of shopping, media, technology, and consumer trends.
Coming to SXSW Interactive? Let Mindshare North America be your guide. We've put together a list of must-see sessions, restaurants, transit tips, and more.
Facebook APIs: There's More Under the Hood than Anyone Knows22squared
June 28, 2011, AllFacebook Expo presentation by Chris Tuff, VP/Social Media Director at 22squared (http://www.mediabistro.com/afexpo/program.asp).
Facebook APIs: There's More Under the Hood than Anyone Knows
What’s available through Facebook’s APIs? No one really knows. Many think that the only available statistics lie in Facebook Insights, but since Facebook opened up their Insights API, a treasure trove of data is available to agencies and brands. API dashboards from companies like AllFacebook, Socialbakers and PageLever serve as the new focus groups and using their tools, agencies are able to identify a brands’ active and engaged fanbase and parallel those segments to determine if they’re reaching brands’ target consumer, if they’re targeting these consumers with paid Facebook ads and if not, what adjustments need to be made to their engagement strategy and idea of that brands’ target consumer. This session will also examine the role of social media as it relates to brands as a whole, and explain why there is so much value for brands on Facebook. We’ll go on to discuss confusion around ad APIs and Facebook Connect APIs (what brands can access within consumer profiles), and share what else Facebook tools and insights can bring to both social media marketing and brand positioning.
Breaking through the clutter: Using content, analytics and paid to achieve RO...22squared
The competition for consumer attention between brands is at an all-time high, and social media platforms get more complicated everyday, making it a daunting task for brands and small businesses to understand what it takes to drive awareness, engagement and sales. To achieve true ROI via platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, you need art and science. 22squared's Chris Tuff will simplify the newest platform technologies and offerings, discuss the nuances of the new marketing analytics, and provide 10 strategies for brands to create compelling content that spans multiple platforms and leverages paid to reach the right audiences, move product and drive true ROI.
- Chris Tuff, SVP, Director of Earned & Emerging Media, 22squared
- @christuff
- @22squared
- #socialfresh
- http://socialfreshconference.com
From insights on Generation Z, to the new developments around VR and robotics, check out Mindshare NA's insights and takeaways from SXSW Interactive 2016.
The ‘Future of Mobile’ focuses in on location based services and the opportunities mobile presents for brands at the point-of-sale.
This is part of Mindshare's ongoing Future Of... research programme which explores the development of the media and technological landscape, and assesses the likely impact on advertisers and media businesses.
The latest in Mindshare's 'Future Of...' series focuses on connected TV.
Our view is that the connectivity that viewers enjoy on the sofa via the second screen will prove of more significance to media and marketing than the connected TV itself.
On January 24, Apple commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Mac. Got us to thinking all those other technologies 30 years back (and the numbers behind them).
Reminisce & enjoy!
Coming to SXSW Interactive? Let Mindshare North America be your guide. We've got tips on transportation, dining options, and most importantly of all: recommendations on which sessions you shouldn't miss.
This is part of Mindshare's ongoing Future Of... research programme which explores the development of the media and technological landscape, and assesses the likely impact on advertisers and media businesses.
This is the twelfth in a series of presentations using statistics and stories to show how the media world is evolving from day to day.
Written by Dan Calladine, Head of Media Futures, Carat Global Management
dan.calladine[at]carat.com
www.carat.com
www.vizeum.com
www.iprospect.com
www.isobar.com
www.aemedia.com
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending SXSW Interactive. In a nutshell, SXSWi is where all the geeks converge and talk about everything and anything digital. Surprisingly, me, my iPhone and my Mac laptop fit in well there. Who would've thought?
Anyway, this was my first year to go, so there was definitely a learning curve. There were so many speakers and topics to cover, it was quite overwhelming. But all in all, I had a blast and even learned a thing or two.
So here it goes, the thing or two I learned. Most of the stuff you might already have heard before, but it serves as a good reminder of how we should approach marketing, especially in the digital space. I've also conveniently left out all the things I learned from 5pm on (man, can geeks party).
- Kevin Botfeld, Associate Creative Director and Writer, 22squared
This is part of Mindshare's ongoing Future Of... research programme which explores the development of the media and technological landscape, and assesses the likely impact on advertisers and media businesses.
As gender roles and responsibilities evolve, we set out to understand the collaborative effect of couples on household shopping. This report reveals our findings on team shopping and the importance of being a team-friendly brand.
Here is Red Door’s Media Made Simple MindSHARE. This information comes from the minds of two of our Red Door Media experts. It is the product of intense research, field experience and considerable expertise. We are happy to share this with you—Red Door MindSHARE is a resource through which you can leverage our knowledge to learn about the latest trends in the digital realm.
By reading this, you will:
1. Learn how to put different media to work for your brand
2. Learn about growing media tactics such as: video, native ads, and programmic buying
3. Discover innovative techniques and ideas that you can use
View all of our MindSHAREs here: http://www.reddoor.biz/blogs/categories/mindshare
Conversant: How the Media Buying Process Really WorksConversant, Inc.
A survey of more than 600 leading agency media professionals on how the process for RFPing, planning, buying, and measuring digital media really works.
The most profitable capital for today’s company is not money…it’s the customer. Gathering information about them has become big business, yet NO ONE has a finite answer to the question “Who is she/he”?
Breaking through the clutter: Using content, analytics and paid to achieve RO...22squared
The competition for consumer attention between brands is at an all-time high, and social media platforms get more complicated everyday, making it a daunting task for brands and small businesses to understand what it takes to drive awareness, engagement and sales. To achieve true ROI via platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, you need art and science. 22squared's Chris Tuff will simplify the newest platform technologies and offerings, discuss the nuances of the new marketing analytics, and provide 10 strategies for brands to create compelling content that spans multiple platforms and leverages paid to reach the right audiences, move product and drive true ROI.
- Chris Tuff, SVP, Director of Earned & Emerging Media, 22squared
- @christuff
- @22squared
- #socialfresh
- http://socialfreshconference.com
From insights on Generation Z, to the new developments around VR and robotics, check out Mindshare NA's insights and takeaways from SXSW Interactive 2016.
The ‘Future of Mobile’ focuses in on location based services and the opportunities mobile presents for brands at the point-of-sale.
This is part of Mindshare's ongoing Future Of... research programme which explores the development of the media and technological landscape, and assesses the likely impact on advertisers and media businesses.
The latest in Mindshare's 'Future Of...' series focuses on connected TV.
Our view is that the connectivity that viewers enjoy on the sofa via the second screen will prove of more significance to media and marketing than the connected TV itself.
On January 24, Apple commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Mac. Got us to thinking all those other technologies 30 years back (and the numbers behind them).
Reminisce & enjoy!
Coming to SXSW Interactive? Let Mindshare North America be your guide. We've got tips on transportation, dining options, and most importantly of all: recommendations on which sessions you shouldn't miss.
This is part of Mindshare's ongoing Future Of... research programme which explores the development of the media and technological landscape, and assesses the likely impact on advertisers and media businesses.
This is the twelfth in a series of presentations using statistics and stories to show how the media world is evolving from day to day.
Written by Dan Calladine, Head of Media Futures, Carat Global Management
dan.calladine[at]carat.com
www.carat.com
www.vizeum.com
www.iprospect.com
www.isobar.com
www.aemedia.com
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending SXSW Interactive. In a nutshell, SXSWi is where all the geeks converge and talk about everything and anything digital. Surprisingly, me, my iPhone and my Mac laptop fit in well there. Who would've thought?
Anyway, this was my first year to go, so there was definitely a learning curve. There were so many speakers and topics to cover, it was quite overwhelming. But all in all, I had a blast and even learned a thing or two.
So here it goes, the thing or two I learned. Most of the stuff you might already have heard before, but it serves as a good reminder of how we should approach marketing, especially in the digital space. I've also conveniently left out all the things I learned from 5pm on (man, can geeks party).
- Kevin Botfeld, Associate Creative Director and Writer, 22squared
This is part of Mindshare's ongoing Future Of... research programme which explores the development of the media and technological landscape, and assesses the likely impact on advertisers and media businesses.
As gender roles and responsibilities evolve, we set out to understand the collaborative effect of couples on household shopping. This report reveals our findings on team shopping and the importance of being a team-friendly brand.
Here is Red Door’s Media Made Simple MindSHARE. This information comes from the minds of two of our Red Door Media experts. It is the product of intense research, field experience and considerable expertise. We are happy to share this with you—Red Door MindSHARE is a resource through which you can leverage our knowledge to learn about the latest trends in the digital realm.
By reading this, you will:
1. Learn how to put different media to work for your brand
2. Learn about growing media tactics such as: video, native ads, and programmic buying
3. Discover innovative techniques and ideas that you can use
View all of our MindSHAREs here: http://www.reddoor.biz/blogs/categories/mindshare
Conversant: How the Media Buying Process Really WorksConversant, Inc.
A survey of more than 600 leading agency media professionals on how the process for RFPing, planning, buying, and measuring digital media really works.
The most profitable capital for today’s company is not money…it’s the customer. Gathering information about them has become big business, yet NO ONE has a finite answer to the question “Who is she/he”?
You can’t fully understand today’s data, without access to the past.
Every mention is influenced by seasonality, global events, the cultural climate and even the virality of a meme. Without fully understanding the historical context of a post online, social analysts will struggle to draw reliable meaning from their data.
This guide explains why historical data is valuable and how it can be used to aid your social analysis using real examples and Brandwatch tips.
What The Newest GRIt Report Tells Us About The Future Direction Of InsightsLeonard Murphy
Presentation to AMSRS on the changes impacting the marketing research industry, current results of the GRIT report, and a look into how technology will likely change the industry in the future.
Keynote by Seth Grimes, presented at the Knowledge Extraction from Social Media workshop, November 12, 2012, preceding the International Semantic Web Conference
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Social Fresh conference in Tampa, Florida (they have a West Coast version coming up this summer – check it out!). Besides basking in the Florida sunshine, the conference had a tremendous amount to offer. With 300 attendees and a range of presenters, including Chris Brogan, Ted Rubin, Jay Baer and more, my mind was literally exploding at the incredible social insights shared over this two-day event.
#1NWebinar: Forget the Funnel. Enter the Loop.One North
Learn how the world of marketing is evolving for B2B organizations in our #1NWebinar featuring CEO and One North founder, John Simpson, and Managing Director of Strategy, Kalev Peekna.
To listen to the presentation, visit http://bit.ly/1zB22eD.
Palestra sobre conceitos Big data no evento IDETI em SP. Aborda o que é Big data, debate alguns beneficios e desafios. Debate também o papel do CDO- Chief Data Officer.
2011 Social Buzz Awards - Observations From The Judging ProcessBlonde
What forecasts can we make about the near future of social media marketing based on reading and judging the hundreds of entries to the 2011 Social Buzz Awards? And what tips can be offered to the writers of future papers? One judge's personal view. Non-confidential content in advance of results being announced on December 1st 2011.
Today, as attention spans decrease and clutter increases, good content is the only way for brands to connect with the right people at the right time. But content marketing is not easy. And it's not luck. In this session at the CTAM Think conference, 22squared's Chris Tuff will explore how content has evolved and share strategies for creating compelling content that engages consumers, compliments traditional channels, and delivers greater value for brands.
- Chris Tuff, SVP, Director of Emerging Media and Partnerships, 22squared (@christuff, @22squared, #CTAMThink)
Hello friends,
Yes, it’s that time of year again: a time for fruitcake, impassable traffic outside shopping malls, and the frantic search for the perfect gift. It’s also the time of year for that ubiquitous agency output — the trend piece.
I’ve generally found that these ponderous tomes have a shelf life roughly equivalent to the fruitcake mentioned above. After that, they become great paperweights or door-stoppers. Which is a shame, because a lot of time, sweat equity, and research go into developing them.
We often remark that 22squared is a different kind of agency — nimble, independent, collaborative — so it’s only fitting that we think about trends a little differently. We’re driven by a radical idea: that we should hold ourselves accountable for our lofty trend predictions.
Rather than creating a massive trend review and sending it out into the ether, never to be discussed again (until next’s years assignment rolls around), we wanted to revisit predictions we made at the outset of the year and see how close we came to gauging the future.
This is not to pat ourselves on the back if we were dead-on, or shame ourselves if we were dead-wrong, but rather to make sure we’re always building upon our learnings. At the end of the day, we believe trends are organic things: not a static fact at a certain moment in time, but living, evolving, shifting patterns that shape and guide the world we live in. It’s by charting the course of these predictions over time that we can begin to see (and harness) the impact they make on our clients’ businesses, and thus know what to look for in the coming year.
This piece has been a true collaboration, both within the Brand Planning department and across disciplines here at 22squared. We hope you’ll enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed pulling it together. We also sincerely hope that, as the new year rolls around, you won’t be using this as a door-stopper, but rather referencing it throughout the year to see how we stack up for next year’s trends time capsule.
Happy holidays, and happy reading -
Jen Grant, SVP, Director of Brand Planning, 22squared
Welcome, intruder: The art and science of connecting to consumers22squared
What’s the future of broadcast storytelling? How about online pre-roll? Is a hashtag effective? Why are the wrong metrics being prioritized? Is there a formula to viral success? Should we stop using the word viral all together? 22squared's EVP, Chief Creative Director John Stapleton and SVP, Director of Earned and Emerging Media Chris Tuff will address these topics and provide 10 techniques to improve your content and help you craft a less invasive path to your target consumers.
- John Stapleton, EVP, Chief Creative Director, 22squared (@jstapleton)
- Chris Tuff, SVP, Director of Earned & Emerging Media, 22squared (@christuff)
@22squared
@AMAAtlanta (http://www.ama-atlanta.com)
@AtlantaIMA (https://twitter.com/AtlantaIMA)
#welcomeintruder
How Southeast Toyota Dealers Mastered Local at Scale on Facebook22squared
All retail brands struggle with how to leverage the complex and ever-changing social platforms for local retailers. Using client Southeast Toyota Distributors as a case study, 22squared's Chris Tuff, Southeast Toyota's Julie Tullis and BLiNQ Media's Dave Williams will discuss how brands and marketers can best stay ahead of the evolving social platforms, as well as why they chose Facebook as the foundation for creating true word-of-mouth on behalf of dealers. They will address creative, attribution, ROI, local at scale, how to use paid to scale WOM and share 10 sure-fire techniques for brands to win locally on Facebook.
- Chris Tuff, SVP, Director of Earned & Emerging Media, 22squared (@christuff, @22squared)
- Julie Tullis, Marketing Communications Manager, Southeast Toyota Distributors (@julietullis, @SoutheastToyota)
- Dave Williams, Founder & CEO, BLiNQ Media (@Dave360, @BLiNQMedia)
A search for "Facebook Fatigue” on Google yields 48 million results, and Google Trends shows that the search term has never seen more volume than it did last month. In a February 5 survey of U.S. adults ages 18 and over by the Pew Research Center, 34% of current Facebook users said that the amount of time they spend on Facebook has decreased over the past year, with the number jumping to 42% for those adults ages 18 to 29.
However, with comScroe recently reporting that Facebook is the #1 website in terms of total digital time spent (at 10.8%), with 83% market share of time spent on social networks, are people saying one thing but doing another? How much of a threat are other social networks like Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest? What about the new sensation, Pheed, which recently rocketed to the #1 position in terms of most downloaded social networking app on Apples’ iTunes charts, are marketers concerned? What have they been experiencing in terms of engagement on Facebook? While Facebook Fatigue has long been a concern (“Why Do We Have Facebook Fatigue” was a popular post by uber blogger Om Malik in July 2007), the question feels more relevant today then ever.
Our speakers each look at Facebook from a different perspective, and they are each awash in data about user opinions and marketer experiences across geographies, demographics, and devices. By looking at trends over time, our speakers will bring additional context to the rapidly evolving Facebook universe, discuss what it means for the future of Facebook and digital marketing, and answer your questions.
Participants:
- Chris Tuff, SVP, Director of Earned and Emerging Media, 22squared (@christuff, @22squared)
- Lee Rainie, Director, Pew Internet & American Life Project and co-author of "Networked" (@lrainie, @pewresearch)
- Rob Leathern, Founder and CEO, Optimal, Inc. (@robleathern, @OptimalSocial)
- Mike Vorhaus, President, Magid Advisors (@mikevorhaus)
- Lou Kerner, Founder and Analyst, The Social Internet Fund (moderator; @loukerner)
Dominating Scale with Facebook Technology to Drive True ROI22squared
Whether it's delivering ad buys that are contextually relevant to specific fans, or the issues with content targeting for specific fans via newsfeed posts, all brands struggle with scale. This becomes increasingly true for retailers that want a local strategy for many individual locations. Using client Southeast Toyota as an example, 22squared's Chris Tuff and Southeast Toyota's Julie Tullis will discuss how brands and marketers can best stay ahead of the ever-changing Facebook marketing environment to deliver true ROI. He will also share 10 sure-fire techniques for harnessing the power of data to take your Facebook marketing to the next level.
- Chris Tuff, SVP, Director of Earned and Emerging Media, 22squared
- Julie Tullis, Marketing Communications Manager, Southeast Toyota Distributors
(From Chris and Julie's AllFacebook Marketing Conference EAST 2012 presentation: http://www.mediabistro.com/allfacebookmarketingconferencenyc/program_day2.asp#d2at945)
Relevancy and Context: The Key to Great Mobile Experiences22squared
While we've been using the term "personal computing" for well over 40 years, the device in your pocket is really the first computer-worthy of the moniker. Consider that the typical smartphone possesses the senses of vision, audition, mechanoreception, equilibrioception, and thermoception; and they’re all backed by information regarding the user's location, friends, schedule, correspondence, etc. Now, top it off with a full-time connection to the Internet. If we define context as the sum total of everything that the user is experiencing at the moment of engagement, then the mobile device has the unique ability to gather contextual information and provide relevant content in ways never before imagined.
(From David's Digital Atlanta 2012 presentation: http://digitalatlanta2012.sched.org/speaker/davidreeves1#.UJrw7GCD2oI)
iPad Giveaways Suck: Taking Facebook contests and sweepstakes to the next level22squared
Jackson Hewitt was caught in a crowded environment, amidst a sea of big-spender competitors like H&R Block, Turbo Tax, and seasonal, local pop-up tax preparers. Jackson Hewitt developed an integrated campaign to drive brand awareness, fuel consumer conversation, and influence a once-a-year purchase decision by leveraging paid, owned and earned communication channels with 1/10th the budget of their national competition.
In this WOMM-U session, you will learn how they achieved this initial success using a delicate balance of paid, owned and earned strategies that truly scaled the WOM created from traditional campaign elements. They'll also share insights for how brands should be approaching contest and sweepstakes, including where to prioritize money spent.
Chris Tuff, SVP/Director of Earned and Emerging Media, 22squared
David Koroghlian, Director of Interactive & Social Media, Jackson Hewitt
Social Strategy: Why Does Strategy Get Left Behind?22squared
Don't let tactics wag your brand. It's simple, if you don't know "why" you are doing something... don't do it. Yes mobile apps, Facebook brand pages and Twitter are alluring to say the least. I'm not saying don't, just know why before you do. You can follow David on Twitter @iRollo
Learn how 22squared helped this fast-rising restaurant grow their Facebook fanbase, how they keep fans engaged, and how the company benefits from customer-driven comments and conversations.
Originally presented by 22squared's Brandon Murphy and Buffalo Wild Wings' Paul Freher on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at the WOMMA Summit.
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.
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.
Short video marketing has sweeped the nation and is the fastest way to build an online brand on social media in 2024. In this session you will learn:- What is short video marketing- Which platforms work best for your business- Content strategies that are on brand for your business- How to sell organically without paying for ads.
Is AI-Generated Content the Future of Content Creation?Cut-the-SaaS
Discover the transformative power of AI in content creation with our presentation, "Is AI-Generated Content the Future of Content Creation?" by Puran Parsani, CEO & Editor of Cut-The-SaaS. Learn how AI-generated content is revolutionizing marketing, publishing, education, healthcare, and finance by offering unprecedented efficiency, creativity, and scalability.
Understanding
AI-Generated Content:
AI-generated content includes text, images, videos, and audio produced by AI without direct human involvement. This technology leverages large datasets to create contextually relevant and coherent material, streamlining content production.
Key Benefits:
Content Creation: Rapidly generate high-quality content for blogs, articles, and social media.
Brainstorming: AI simulates conversations to inspire creative ideas.
Research Assistance: Efficiently summarize and research information.
Market Insights:
The content marketing industry is projected to grow to $17.6 billion by 2032, with AI-generated content expected to dominate over 55% of the market.
Case Study: CNET’s AI Content Controversy:
CNET’s use of AI for news articles led to public scrutiny due to factual inaccuracies, highlighting the need for transparency and human oversight.
Benefits Across Industries:
Marketing: Personalize content at scale and optimize engagement with predictive analytics.
Publishing: Automate content creation for faster publication cycles.
Education: Efficiently generate educational materials.
Healthcare: Create accurate content for patients and professionals.
Finance: Produce timely financial content for decision-making.
Challenges and Ethical Considerations:
Transparency: Disclose AI use to maintain trust.
Bias: Address potential AI biases with diverse datasets.
SEO: Ensure AI content meets SEO standards.
Quality: Maintain high standards to prevent misinformation.
Conclusion:
AI-generated content offers significant benefits in efficiency, personalization, and scalability. However, ethical considerations and quality assurance are crucial for responsible use. Explore the future of content creation with us and see how AI is transforming various industries.
Connect with Us:
Follow Cut-The-SaaS on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Medium. Visit cut-the-saas.com for more insights and resources.
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
Top 3 Ways to Align Sales and Marketing Teams for Rapid GrowthDemandbase
In this session, Demandbase’s Stephanie Quinn, Sr. Director of Integrated and Digital Marketing, Devin Rosenberg, Director of Sales, and Kevin Rooney, Senior Director of Sales Development will share how sales and marketing shapes their day-to-day and what key areas are needed for true alignment.
Mastering Multi-Touchpoint Content Strategy: Navigate Fragmented User JourneysSearch Engine Journal
Digital platforms are constantly multiplying, and with that, user engagement is becoming more intricate and fragmented.
So how do you effectively navigate distributing and tailoring your content across these various touchpoints?
Watch this webinar as we dive into the evolving landscape of content strategy tailored for today's fragmented user journeys. Understanding how to deliver your content to your users is more crucial than ever, and we’ll provide actionable tips for navigating these intricate challenges.
You’ll learn:
- How today’s users engage with content across various channels and devices.
- The latest methodologies for identifying and addressing content gaps to keep your content strategy proactive and relevant.
- What digital shelf space is and how your content strategy needs to pivot.
With Wayne Cichanski, we’ll explore innovative strategies to map out and meet the diverse needs of your audience, ensuring every piece of content resonates and connects, regardless of where or how it is consumed.
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.
10 Video Ideas Any Business Can Make RIGHT NOW!
You'll never draw a blank again on what kind of video to make for your business. Go beyond the basic categories and truly reimagine a brand new advanced way to brainstorm video content creation. During this masterclass you'll be challenged to think creatively and outside of the box and view your videos through lenses you may have never thought of previously. It's guaranteed that you'll leave with more than 10 video ideas, but I like to under-promise and over-deliver. Don't miss this session.
Key Takeaways:
How to use the Video Matrix
How to use additional "Lenses"
Where to source original video ideas
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
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:
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TL;DR. These are the three themes that stood out to us over the course of last month.
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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.
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2. What
isn’t a
trend?
THINGS THAT ARE COOL,
“TRENDY” OR HIPI
III
II
IV
A TRENDING TOPIC ON
SOCIAL MEDIA
ESOTERIC FACTOIDS THAT
MAKE YOU SOUND
REALLY SMART
AN OBSERVATION MADE AT
ONE DISCRETE MOMENT
IN TIME
3. trendnoun
2Trend (n.) ‘trend
A general direction of change; a way of behaving, proceeding,
etc., that is developing and becoming more common
To show a tendency; a prevailing inclination or line of
development
Merriam-Webster “Trend” 2014.
4. SOME MORE
STELLAR
PREDICTIONS
FROM THE
RECENT PAST
“The internet in 1996 will
catastrophically collapse.”
- Robert Metcalfe, co-inventor of Ethernet,
3com founder, in 1995
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Metcalfe#Incorrect_predictions
http://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/the-50-biggest-websites-of-2010-as-predicted-in-2000-1445142253
http://www.nytimes.com/2000/02/20/business/business-10-stocks-for-2010-buy-and-hold-picks-from-top-investors.html
http://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2009/12/cracked-cloudy-or-clear-the-crystal-ball-report.html
http://www.livescience.com/38876-10-worst-tech-predictions-of-all-time.html
5. SOME MORE
STELLAR
PREDICTIONS
FROM THE
RECENT PAST
“'Smellyvision' ... chemicals
into our TVs so we can enjoy
the aromas."
- The People newspaper, London, in 2000
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Metcalfe#Incorrect_predictions
http://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/the-50-biggest-websites-of-2010-as-predicted-in-2000-1445142253
http://www.nytimes.com/2000/02/20/business/business-10-stocks-for-2010-buy-and-hold-picks-from-top-investors.html
http://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2009/12/cracked-cloudy-or-clear-the-crystal-ball-report.html
http://www.livescience.com/38876-10-worst-tech-predictions-of-all-time.html
6. SOME MORE
STELLAR
PREDICTIONS
FROM THE
RECENT PAST
“There’s no chance that the
iPhone is going to get any
significant market share.”
- Steve Ballmer, in 2007
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Metcalfe#Incorrect_predictions
http://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/the-50-biggest-websites-of-2010-as-predicted-in-2000-1445142253
http://www.nytimes.com/2000/02/20/business/business-10-stocks-for-2010-buy-and-hold-picks-from-top-investors.html
http://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2009/12/cracked-cloudy-or-clear-the-crystal-ball-report.html
http://www.livescience.com/38876-10-worst-tech-predictions-of-all-time.html
9. Explain(why?)
What are the reasons thispattern is occurring?
How does it impact ourbusiness?
Should we adapt to it? How?
III
Observe
(what?)
Start with an
observation.
Or, better yet, a
business question.
I
Evaluate
(how?)
Do data points
converge?
Do we see a consistent
pattern over time?
Can we test our theory?
II
How Thou Shalt Trend Watch:-
10. Trend Watching Toolkit-
Observe
(what?)
Start with an
observation.
Or, better yet, a
business question.
I • ONE-TIME SURVEYS
• SHOPPER DATA
• TREND REPORTS W/O CONTEXT
• INDUSTRY REVIEWS
• SOCIAL CONTENT
• IN-STORE OBSERVATION
• “SOME BLOGGER IN BROOKLYN”
11. Trend Watching Toolkit-
Do data points
converge?
Do we see a consistent
pattern over time?
Can we test our theory?
Evaluate
(how?)
II
• TRACKERS
• SYNDICATED DATA (SIMMONS, MRI, &c.)
• REPEATED SURVEYS
• SECONDARY REPORTS WITH CONTEXT
• YOY BUSINESS DATA (SALES, TRAFFIC,
CRM, MERCHANT INFO)
• SOCIAL LISTENING
Qualitative for insight, quantitative for scale.
12. Trend Watching Toolkit-
What are the reasons this
pattern is occurring?
How does it impact our
business?
Should we adapt to it? How?
Explain
(why?)
III
• EXPLORATORY QUAL
• CROSS-FUNCTIONAL BRAINSTORMS
• TEST INITIATIVES
• DATA TRIANGULATION
14. I
Observe
II
Evaluate
III
Explain
“I didn’t see many kids in
the store last weekend.
What’s up with that?”
- Your CEO
“Our product mix is less
appealing to kids / parents?”
2010 2011 2012 2013
40%
47%
Kids In The HH
“Our campaign message
appeals to kids / parents less?”
“Our store experience is off-
putting to shop with children?”
(“Sure, but overall sales are up!
So what are we complaining about?”)
SOURCE: Simmons Fall 12-month study 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013
15. I
Observe
II
Evaluate
III
Explain
“Mobile commerce is
driving eCommerce.”
- Industry Report
“Tablet sales are putting more
mCom devices in the world?”
“More eCom sites are becoming
mobile-friendly?”
“People are getting more
comfortable with mCom security?”
SOURCE: eMarketer 2014
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
$13.57
$24.78
$41.68
$56.72
$75.00
$96.81
$113.57
7.0% 11.0% 16.0% 19.0% 22.0% 25.0% 17.3%
US Retail mCommerce Sales, 2011- 2017
billions, and % of retail eCommerce sales
16. I
Observe
II
Evaluate
III
Explain
“I heard at some
conference that digital
coupons are the future of
retail.”
“Digital targeting makes offers
more relevant than ever?”
“Real-time optimization makes
digital perform better on the fly?”
“Postal workers are
sabotaging us?”
2010 2011 2012 2013
0.2
0.26
Via Web/Email
0.23
2010 2011 2012 2013
0.54
0.61
Via Mail
0.575
*SOURCE: Simmons Fall 12-month study 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 ... “Mail” includes
newspaper inserts, magazine inserts, and all “DM”
18. How To Act On Trends
(After all .... a trend is only as valuable as the action that follows it.)
Dedicate team and time to trend-watching
Proactively set aside budget to evaluate and optimize
Don’t be afraid to change course
Make it an ongoing priority
Educate internal stakeholders (and pick their brains)
Learn from your shopper data and your merchants
Rinse and repeat (a virtuous cycle)
19. So...What Are The Trend Commandments?
Thou shalt not point to a cool
thing and call it a trend.
Thou shalt not spot “trends” in
one moment alone.
Thou shalt have the patience to
observe and evaluate how a trend
develops.
Thou shalt not proclaim a trend
without considering its
implications.
Thou shalt build organizational
support and understanding.
Thou shalt use thy data and
shoppers to identify trends
proactively.
Thou shalt be flexible enough to
adapt to trends.
Thou shalt not get
discouraged if a trend doesn’t
pan out as expected.
Thou shalt make trend-
watching an ongoing habit.
Thou shalt act on the trends
that impact your business.