In the fast-paced world of marketing, standing still is the same as going backwards. Innovation is a necessity, not a choice.
On 9th February 2016, in partnership with SpredFast, we held Curiosity Stop: Innovate or Die at our London HQ. We gave the audience practical advice on how to innovate, and guest speakers from BBC Match of the Day, London College of Fashion and Shazam, along with some of We Are Social’s team, spoke about their perspective on innovation.
If you missed the event, fear not. Here are a few of the evening’s highlights.
2014 Trends Digest Deck for Digital LeadersIan Crocombe
I summarized all the marketing trends so you didn’t have to!
- Frog Design tech trends 2014
- Most Contagious 2013
- LeWeb Paris December 2013 “The Next 10 Years”
- Journalism, Media and Technology predictions 2014
- eMarketer Key Digital Trends for 2014
- CES 2014 roundup
The last few weeks of 2013 saw a huge number of predictions, trends and lists of priorities for marketing in 2014.
I wanted to understand the digital shifts that are happening, so I digested all these 2014 marketing trends so you didn’t have to!
The big theme I’ve identified for 2014 is going to be “Marketing for a Connected World”, let me know what you think or if you’ve got any comments or questions.
Y&R Advertising sent some of its brightest minds to the SXSW Interactive Festival and here’s what they had to say about the trends at the intersection of technology, innovation, and advertising, and what they mean for brands today.
We peered into the year ahead to bring you our light-hearted predictions for marketing, tech, pop culture and more in 2017!
We've also included the success rate of our 2016 predictions to prove our prognostication credentials.
Follow us for more updates
Today, the word "innovation" is often overused to describe a number of lackluster things and has really become meaningless in a lot of senses. However, we were really floored when we heard that Cannes was hosting its first ever "Innovation Conference" during the 2015 Cannes Lions festival in France. We sent the Labstore team to check out the conference first-hand, and brought back 5 key takeaways we believe represent innovation, framed through the lens of retail. From robots in the retail space, to the rise of RFID technology, we saw some, what we'd call, innovative showcases.
Highlights from WPP's Stream (Un)Conference 2015Young & Rubicam
The WPP Stream (Un)Conference was a mash-up of discussions on the industry's biggest challenges, demos of new potentially-disruptive technology, a pitch to solve a major world crises - and so much more!
With no agenda, no PowerPoints and no pre-determined content planned, Y&R worked with an on-site illustrator to capture the loose structure of the conversations, the honesty of the questions, and the openness of the participants.
Enjoy the highlights...and Stream On!
The Flux Paradox - Branding at the Speed of ChangeYoung & Rubicam
Insights on how brands can build loyalty at the speed of change - By Matt Godfrey, President of Y&R Asia.
The erosion of consumer loyalty, or 'The Flux Paradox', is being driven by rapid product innovation. This dwindling brand loyalty, in Asia at least, is borne out by Y&R’s own proprietary research ‘Generation Asia’; a survey conducted by Y&R Advertising and VML, of 34,000 people across 10 countries.
Leo Burnett London’s in-house experts and partners present “Predictions: 2017,” a collection of the hottest trends to look forward to this year. Read on to learn more about consumer behavior, brand sponsorships and retail technology.
Y&R once again sent some of its brightest minds to the interactive portion of the annual event and here’s what they had to say about the trends at the intersection of technology and advertising, and what they mean for brands today.
Curiosity Stop Special: Techcrunch Disrupt 2016We Are Social
Techcrunch Disrupt is where some of the world’s most game-changing technologies and tech innovations are first revealed. Didn’t get a chance to go? Fear not. We've identified six of the most interesting themes and talks from this year to keep you in the know of what’s going to be big over the coming months.
In the fast-paced world of marketing, standing still is the same as going backwards. Innovation is a necessity, not a choice.
On 9th February 2016, in partnership with SpredFast, we held Curiosity Stop: Innovate or Die at our London HQ. We gave the audience practical advice on how to innovate, and guest speakers from BBC Match of the Day, London College of Fashion and Shazam, along with some of We Are Social’s team, spoke about their perspective on innovation.
If you missed the event, fear not. Here are a few of the evening’s highlights.
2014 Trends Digest Deck for Digital LeadersIan Crocombe
I summarized all the marketing trends so you didn’t have to!
- Frog Design tech trends 2014
- Most Contagious 2013
- LeWeb Paris December 2013 “The Next 10 Years”
- Journalism, Media and Technology predictions 2014
- eMarketer Key Digital Trends for 2014
- CES 2014 roundup
The last few weeks of 2013 saw a huge number of predictions, trends and lists of priorities for marketing in 2014.
I wanted to understand the digital shifts that are happening, so I digested all these 2014 marketing trends so you didn’t have to!
The big theme I’ve identified for 2014 is going to be “Marketing for a Connected World”, let me know what you think or if you’ve got any comments or questions.
Y&R Advertising sent some of its brightest minds to the SXSW Interactive Festival and here’s what they had to say about the trends at the intersection of technology, innovation, and advertising, and what they mean for brands today.
We peered into the year ahead to bring you our light-hearted predictions for marketing, tech, pop culture and more in 2017!
We've also included the success rate of our 2016 predictions to prove our prognostication credentials.
Follow us for more updates
Today, the word "innovation" is often overused to describe a number of lackluster things and has really become meaningless in a lot of senses. However, we were really floored when we heard that Cannes was hosting its first ever "Innovation Conference" during the 2015 Cannes Lions festival in France. We sent the Labstore team to check out the conference first-hand, and brought back 5 key takeaways we believe represent innovation, framed through the lens of retail. From robots in the retail space, to the rise of RFID technology, we saw some, what we'd call, innovative showcases.
Highlights from WPP's Stream (Un)Conference 2015Young & Rubicam
The WPP Stream (Un)Conference was a mash-up of discussions on the industry's biggest challenges, demos of new potentially-disruptive technology, a pitch to solve a major world crises - and so much more!
With no agenda, no PowerPoints and no pre-determined content planned, Y&R worked with an on-site illustrator to capture the loose structure of the conversations, the honesty of the questions, and the openness of the participants.
Enjoy the highlights...and Stream On!
The Flux Paradox - Branding at the Speed of ChangeYoung & Rubicam
Insights on how brands can build loyalty at the speed of change - By Matt Godfrey, President of Y&R Asia.
The erosion of consumer loyalty, or 'The Flux Paradox', is being driven by rapid product innovation. This dwindling brand loyalty, in Asia at least, is borne out by Y&R’s own proprietary research ‘Generation Asia’; a survey conducted by Y&R Advertising and VML, of 34,000 people across 10 countries.
Leo Burnett London’s in-house experts and partners present “Predictions: 2017,” a collection of the hottest trends to look forward to this year. Read on to learn more about consumer behavior, brand sponsorships and retail technology.
Y&R once again sent some of its brightest minds to the interactive portion of the annual event and here’s what they had to say about the trends at the intersection of technology and advertising, and what they mean for brands today.
Curiosity Stop Special: Techcrunch Disrupt 2016We Are Social
Techcrunch Disrupt is where some of the world’s most game-changing technologies and tech innovations are first revealed. Didn’t get a chance to go? Fear not. We've identified six of the most interesting themes and talks from this year to keep you in the know of what’s going to be big over the coming months.
The social media landscape is changing so fast that most marketers struggle to keep up. To make things easier, we've distilled the many conversations we've been having with clients in recent months into 10 key trends you need to understand in order to improve your social ROI. To read our extensive write-up to accompany these slides, please visit http://bit.ly/wasfs10
A snapshot of internet, social media, and mobile use in every country in the world. This report is part of a suite of reports brought to you by We Are Social and Hootsuite - read the other reports for free at http://www.slideshare.net/wearesocialsg/presentations
We Are Social's comprehensive new Digital in 2016 report presents internet, social media, and mobile usage statistics and trends from all over the world. It contains more than 500 infographics, including global data snapshots, regional overviews, and in-depth profiles of the digital landscapes in 30 of the world's key economies. For a more insightful analysis of the numbers contained in this report, please visit http://bit.ly/DSM2016ES.
Test first, code later: the value of embedding test engineersThe App Business
In this presentation originally shared at the London #TestGathering on 20th March, The App Business' QA Manager Christina Ohanian shares her view on the need to embed testing at the very earliest stages of software development.
Christina focuses not on tools, but the need for better communication, commitment and the understanding that in software development, conversations with the right people will save you.
iOS 10 has been billed as the biggest software update that Apple has ever released. It promises to fundamentally change and expand the ways in which we use the iPhone. Here is everything you need to know about one of the most exciting updates to Apple's operating system.
Historically, the annual report symbolised a communication form which was both high in quality, yet often monotonous and conformist. To better meet the evolution of content consumption habits and the new digital aspirations held by companies, the annual report has since seen its role evolve considerably.
Vanksen's latest study analyses the evolution of this annual report: how did it go from being a mere medium of information aimed at stakeholders, to a strategic digital tool that helps affront communication challenges at a far greater level, and to a wider audience.
The agency assessed the annual reports of several organisations to highlight the prevailing trends which are slowly but surely bringing this historical tool into the age of modernity: story and scrolly telling, snack content, etc, all form an integral part in the new approaches companies are taking to transform the digital annual report into a visual and highly narrative medium that is centred around the end user.
Vanksen also highlights the many benefits of the digitalisation of the annual report: greater user experience, images, visibility, budget... all factors that may well convince you to take the leap into the digital for your next annual report!
Etude best practices social média aux usa vanksenVanksen
Voici de l’inspiration pour construire vos futures stratégies SMO !
7 secteurs analysés sur 6 réseaux sociaux
Berceau du Social Media, les Etats-Unis se démarquent par leur capacité à utiliser de manière créative et intelligente les réseaux sociaux, quels que soient les domaines d’activités, qu’il s’agisse de BtoB ou de BtoC.
Dans sa nouvelle étude, Vanksen analyse les pratiques Social Media des entreprises de 7 grands secteurs : finance, automobile, cosmétique, agroalimentaire, industrie, textile et divertissement.
L’agence a répertorié les best practices des marques US sur 6 réseaux sociaux : Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest, Instagram et YouTube.
Chiffres-clés et analyse pour faire émerger sa marque
De cette analyse résultent des enseignements, des idées et des conseils pour bien élaborer sa stratégie Social Media. Vanksen offre également sa vision et ses réponses à certaines questions que se posent les annonceurs, parmi lesquelles : « quels réseaux privilégier ? » ou « Peut-on créer de l’engagement sur les réseaux sociaux, quel que soit son secteur d’activité ? »
Une étude à découvrir de toute urgence pour préparer sa stratégie Social Media !
Social Media & Digital Marketing: A ReflectionNew Mediators
A Pecha Kucha (20x20) to reflect on the modern digital and social media consumer. How has it come about that we depend on technology as much as it depends on us? And what can we make of that?
This discussion was designed for a one-hour meeting of Fashion & Branding lecturers at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute in October 2015.
Hot off the Crowd // January 2016 FABERNOVEL's watch based on crowdfunding a...Fabernovel
ASSISTED HUMANS, AUTONOMOUS OBJECTS
This Hot Off the Crowd edition was fueled by months of investigation and daily discoveries on the leading crowdfunding and crowdsourcing platforms: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, AngelList, Product Hunt, Crunchbase…
At FABERNOVEL, we truly believe that we all need to monitor the latest technological gems, trends and developments from these sites, it’s the most useful way to understand what’s going on before taking action.
Relationships and experiences are no longer virtual but due to the Social World they have become Real. Circles of Relationship (ask google +) have become tighter and one’s manifestation in the Social World is no longer a login ID but it is the portrayal of oneself. In fact, we stand at a turning point where the virtual world is no longer an extension of the brick and mortar world, but entities from the virtual world will soon be occupying physical space of the real world.
IE Application Question J: "How do you imagine social interaction within 10 years, taking into consideration the impact of technology on human relations?"
17 Cartoons That Will Change Your Business by @BrianSolis @GapingvoidBrian Solis
This special series of cartoons, with short insights from both Hugh MacLeod and Brian Solis adapted from #WTF (www.wtfbusiness.com), will help you see things differently.
N.B. You'll be asked for your email to view this special series of cartoons, with valuable insights from both Hugh MacLeod and Brian Solis.
http://gapingvoid.com/solis-image-download/
Last week, we were asked to inaugurate TED's very first "partners" session on behalf of Orange. This was the an absolutely awesome experience, as frankly, getting to present the thinking behind On at TED was a dream come true.
TED Global took place in Oxford, with some 800 attendees. After the gloom years, the focus was on the good news. The presentations on spreading education , in true TED style, were astounding, as were talks on decoding the brain, and applying video gaming (Tom Chatfield) behaviours to general motivation. Ralph Simons gave us an entertaining insight into My Sharona, while Annie Lennox got us all sweet dreaming again before reminding us of the topicality of the fight against AIDS. Naif Al-Mutuwa tought us the power of comics in fighting against stereo-typing Islam. Matt Ridley gave a compelling explanation of why progress accelerates. And I managed to miss (slight hangover) a brilliant appearance by Julian Assange on WikiLeaks.
On Wednesday 3rd March 2021, Chief Strategy Officer Mobbie Nazir and Global Head of Research & Insight Paul Greenwood took attendees through the Digital 2021 report.
To read the full report, head over to wearesocial.com/digital-2021
Watch the webinar recording here: https://youtu.be/l9g2KOZ0kjg
To learn more about how to apply the takeaways from this presentation to your brand, get in touch with enquiries@wearesocial.net.
Unprecedented? - How is Covid-19 changing the way we behave online?We Are Social
Unprecedented? is a three-part webinar series produced by We Are Social's global network which explores how Covid-19 is changing the way we stay connected, entertained and informed.
We Are Social - Creating in a crisis - Influencer-Marketing in DeutschlandWe Are Social
Influencer und Creator haben in dieser Zeit einen besonderen Stellenwert - nicht nur für Marketingkanäle, sondern auch, um im engen Kontakt mit ihren Followern zu bleiben. Ihnen zuzuhören und gleichzeitig diese auch über das Weltgeschehen aus ihrer Perspektive zu informieren und für das Thema zu sensibilisieren. Trotzdem berichten viele, dass sie derzeit finanzielle Einbußungen machen. We Are Social sprach mit drei in Deutschland lebenden Influencern aus verschiedenen Industrien, um herauszufinden, inwiefern sich ihre Arbeit verändert hat. Inwiefern die Krise Einfluss auf ihre Content Erstellung nimmt und wie Marken bestmöglich auch in ihrer Zusammenarbeit mit den Creators auf diese Veränderungen eingehen können.
We Are Social | Do The Right Thing: The role of social in COVID-19We Are Social
As we navigate this new situation in real time, people are reaching out through social media for guidance, ideas, distraction and comfort.
We have been monitoring the impact of COVID-19, and the role social media can play across the world, across our Global network. From our offices in China and Italy, markets who are further ahead in the pandemic, we are given a glimpse at how consumers needs are changing and what to expect next.
Social has a significant role to play in helping brands to stay relevant and present in the life of their consumers. Now is a time to act, but also to plan ahead.
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.
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.
When most people in the industry talk about online or digital reputation management, what they're really saying is Google search and PPC. And it's usually reactive, left dealing with the aftermath of negative information published somewhere online. That's outdated. It leaves executives, organizations and other high-profile individuals at a high risk of a digital reputation attack that spans channels and tactics. But the tools needed to safeguard against an attack are more cybersecurity-oriented than most marketing and communications professionals can manage. Business leaders Leaders grasp the importance; 83% of executives place reputation in their top five areas of risk, yet only 23% are confident in their ability to address it. To succeed in 2024 and beyond, you need to turn online reputation on its axis and think like an attacker.\
Key Takeaways:
- New framework for examining and safeguarding an online reputation
- Tools and techniques to keep you a step ahead
- Practical examples that demonstrate when to act, how to act and how to recover
SMM Cheap - No. 1 SMM panel in the worldsmmpanel567
Boost your social media marketing with our SMM Panel services offering SMM Cheap services! Get cost-effective services for your business and increase followers, likes, and engagement across all social media platforms. Get affordable services perfect for businesses and influencers looking to increase their social proof. See how cheap SMM strategies can help improve your social media presence and be a pro at the social media game.
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 What, Why & How of 3D and AR in Digital CommercePushON Ltd
Vladimir Mulhem has over 20 years of experience in commercialising cutting edge creative technology across construction, marketing and retail.
Previously the founder and Tech and Innovation Director of Creative Content Works working with the likes of Next, John Lewis and JD Sport, he now helps retailers, brands and agencies solve challenges of applying the emerging technologies 3D, AR, VR and Gen AI to real-world problems.
In this webinar, Vladimir will be covering the following topics:
Applications of 3D and AR in Digital Commerce,
Benefits of 3D and AR,
Tools to create, manage and publish 3D and AR in Digital Commerce.
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.
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
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
Videos are more engaging, more memorable, and more popular than any other type of content out there. That’s why it’s estimated that 82% of consumer traffic will come from videos by 2025.
And with videos evolving from landscape to portrait and experts promoting shorter clips, one thing remains constant – our brains LOVE videos.
So is there science behind what makes people absolutely irresistible on camera?
The answer: definitely yes.
In this jam-packed session with Stephanie Garcia, you’ll get your hands on a steal-worthy guide that uncovers the art and science to being irresistible on camera. From body language to words that convert, she’ll show you how to captivate on command so that viewers are excited and ready to take action.
Financial curveballs sent many American families reeling in 2023. Household budgets were squeezed by rising interest rates, surging prices on everyday goods, and a stagnating housing market. Consumers were feeling strapped. That sentiment, however, appears to be waning. The question is, to what extent?
To take the pulse of consumers’ feelings about their financial well-being ahead of a highly anticipated election, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey. The survey highlights consumers’ hopes and anxieties as we move into 2024. Let's unpack the key findings to gain insights about where we stand.
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.
First Things First: Building and Effective Marketing Strategy
Too many companies (and marketers) jump straight into activation planning without formalizing a marketing strategy. It may seem tedious, but analyzing the mindset of your targeted audiences and identifying the messaging points most likely to resonate with them is time well spent. That process is also a great opportunity for marketers to collaborate with sales leaders and account managers on a galvanized go-to-market approach. I’ll walk you through the methods and tools we use with our clients to ensure campaign success.
Key Takeaways:
-Recognize the critical role of strategy in marketing
-Learn our approach for building an actionable, effective marketing strategy
-Receive templates and guides for developing a marketing strategy
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.
The session includes a brief history of the evolution of search before diving into the roles technology, content, and links play in developing a powerful SEO strategy in a world of Generative AI and social search. Discover how to optimize for TikTok searches, Google's Gemini, and Search Generative Experience while developing a powerful arsenal of tools and templates to help maximize the effectiveness of your SEO initiatives.
Key Takeaways:
Understand how search engines work
Be able to find out where your users search
Know what is required for each discipline of SEO
Feel confident creating an SEO Plan
Confidently measure SEO performance
2. CURIOSITY STOP
‘Social Thinking’ is understanding how and why people communicate. We use this insight to
provide value for our clients. This understanding is an ongoing passion project for We Are
Social.
Our global team of 550 keep a keen eye out for intriguing changes in the social landscape. We
take the best of these innovations and compile them in the monthly
Curiosity Stop.
You’ll see some examples which prove our social trendspotting, and others which indicate what
might happen next. But if you look really closely, you might catch a glimpse into the future of
how and why we use social.
3. Curiosity Stop >
July
We asked Mitsuku, a friendly online chatbot, to introduce this
month’s social innovations… through the medium of Q&A.
What is innovation? Innovation is the act or process of
innovating. Something newly introduced.
Do you have virtual friends? I guess so. I think real ones would
be better though.
Do you wish you could read other people's text messages? Oh
but I can do anything. I am a self aware machine.
Do you use social media? Only Twitter. I used to use Facebook
but never really got used to the timeline feature.
Which actress has the best voice? Cameron Diaz.
Mitsuku
Chatbot, Leeds
4. Social Trend 1:
Voyeurism 2.0
When social media went mainstream it was
exciting to connect with friends, colleagues
and old school pals online. But once that
novelty wore off, we started to look further
afield.
We’ve developed a taste for peering over
the garden fence into the intimate lives of
others.
5. Introducing @talkshow, the new app
which lets you have private
conversations in public.
Voyeurism 2.0 >
Talkshow
What’s it all about?
Imagine your text messages were set loose in the public
domain. Most of us would be unemployed, unfriended and
under investigation from MI5. If that scares you a little, steer
clear of new iOS app Talkshow.
Inspired by a shared conversation between Taylor Swift and
Ed Sheeran, Talkshow provides a platform where users can
share their conversations in front of an audience. It covers
everything from sports to politics, and Lemonade to Damn
Daniel. Look out Ellen, there’s a new host(s) in town.
The bigger picture
Instagram has become the platform du jour for satisfying
our thirst for insight into the private spheres of friends
and celebs. We now want to go a step further, with a
peek into the private, everyday conversations of
others.
CLICK TO TWEET:
6. Social Trend 2:
Social VR
Virtual reality, which immerses the user in a
computer-generated or photo-real simulation
of an environment, is slowly gaining
momentum. Currently most VR/360
experiences are a one person affair. VR 2.0 is
almost upon us which will allow us to
communicate socially in a virtual
environment.
7. Social VR >
AltspaceVR
What’s it all about?
Finally, VR has eradicated the need to meet up IRL. Altspace
has launched a digital meeting space where you can meet
with the people you care about most. Like most things, VR is
a lot more fun when you’re doing it with other people.
So, take your pick on your destination; maybe travel to a
desert island, explore a maze or get cultured in an art
gallery. Meet your virtual (but real) mate from the other side
of the world, and catch up as if you were in the same room
(or maze).
The bigger picture
The VR industry has finally built virtual worlds immersive
enough to allow for genuine social communication.
From here, the sky’s the limit. Everything in your
wildest dreams, from inside your headset, together
with your friends.
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Thanks to @AltspaceVR, your next
family reunion could be hosted in a
jungle, from your couch.
8. Social Trend 3:
Conscious Community
Western society is becoming more conscious of the
effects of our actions on the world around us. We’
re now well informed about sweatshops and
human rights abuses in the supply chain, which
creates a collective feeling of guilt. Online groups
are forming around interests that actually do
something good. This isn’t hot air, but action.
9. Hear from Goldivox - she's working to
bring speaking machines to life and
YOU can help.
Conscious Community >
Goldivox
What’s it all about?
As incredible as he is, sounding like Stephen Hawkings isn’
t ideal for a four year old girl. Until recently, there has
only been a small amount of voices available for people
with a speech impairment.
VocaliD has created a charming video about Goldivox, a
girl on the search for a voice of her own. The campaign
aims to encourage viewers to donate their voices, which
can be used by those suffering. All(!) you need to do is
record yourself reading 3,500 sentences. In return you’ll
receive a warm, fuzzy feeling that’ll last a lifetime.
The bigger picture
Using technology to empower those with impairments
has so far been a nice-to-have. Now we’re pushing the
envelope further to ensure that when technology gives
people a voice, it’s a voice they can identify with.
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10. Social Trend 3:
The Internet of Social Things
The idea of sharing your house, your bed and your
bathroom with a stranger would have been
unimaginable a few years ago. But Airbnb changed
that, and it’s now worth billions. Airbnb gave us the
capacity to share objects that previously we had to
own.
The Internet of Social Things is a trend which is
seeing us becoming happier to share everyday
things socially through our smartphones. Bikes,
umbrellas - nothing is safe...
11. Internet of Social Things >
Airbnb City Hosts
What’s it all about?
In a bid to encourage users to travel more authentically,
Airbnb are looking to expand into tours, sports and
other activities.
Soon you should be able to really live like a local.
Whether that’s finding the most-scenic cycle paths in the
South of France or tracking down the best deep-fried
Mars bar in Edinburgh - Airbnb will be there to offer a
helping hand.
The bigger picture
Now that the sharing economy has firmly ingrained itself
into every aspect of our lives, businesses are looking for
ways to improve their services. You can increasingly
expect these firms to not only sort out your logistics, but
to also ensure your experiences are more enjoyable,
authentic and enriching.
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With their latest venture, @Airbnb take
'live like a local' to the next level.
12. Social Trend 5:
On The Horizon
These final innovations don’t fit neatly into
our trends (dammit), but we reckon they
are worth a mention. Successful
innovations create expectation, so we’ll be
keeping a keen eye on them. Watch this
space - if they turn into a wider trend, you’ll
be the first to know.
13. On The Horizon >
GetHuman
What’s it all about?
No more waiting on hold to customer service...
sounds like a fantasy right?! Wrong! GetHuman aims
to provide painless customer service.
GetHuman advises you on the best phone numbers
to call - with the fastest sequence through the
phone maze. And the cherry on top? You can even
pay some schmuck to do it all for you.
The bigger picture
In the age of the “unreasonable consumer”, we have
higher expectations than ever for quick and
seamless interactions with brands and businesses.
Either customer service channels will begin to
modernise, or there’ll be a rise in start-ups that deal
with them so we don’t have to.
CLICK TO TWEET:
Imagine a world where you aren't stuck
on customer service calls for hours.
Then look no further! @GetHumanCom
15. WE ARE SOCIAL
We Are Social is a global agency with offices in five continents
(Antarctica is a little too chilly for our liking).
We deliver world-class creative ideas with forward-thinking brands, and have fun doing it. Our
clients include adidas, Google and Netflix.
As an international team of 550+, our passion is people. Our mission is to put social thinking at
the centre of marketing.
Trendspotting might get us unnaturally excited, but what really counts is action. If you'd like to
speak to We Are Social about how to make innovation work for your brand, email us at
talktous@wearesocial.net