8 Marketing Podcasts to Listen to in 2019
As the final year of this decade is well underway, it’s pretty awe-inspiring to think back about how our culture – and consequently the marketing industry – has evolved. It can be a challenge to stay current in such an ever-changing field. Blogs, news and social posts can help you stay ahead of the curve but one of the most valuable sources for marketing insight has made itself known in a rapidly growing, new channel – marketing podcasts.
Vertical video and what you need to know about IGTV
Smartphones have changed the way we socialize and process news, entertainment and advertisements. Vertical video is undoubtedly one of the most effective ways to reach the hyper-stimulated, visually hungry consumers of today. According to Breadnbeyond, a startling 57% of video play worldwide occurs on mobile devices. With this shift from desktop to phones, the need to transform how we present our businesses to suit the mobile format is greater than ever. Videos are no exception.
5 Key Digital Marketing Trends for 2019 and Beyond
Have you ever found yourself thinking something along the lines of “Marketing has changed more in the past two years than in the previous 50”? Adobe’s Digital Distress Survey 76% of surveyed marketers agreed to this exact phrase back in 2013. Skip to 2019 and digital marketing trends seem to be accelerating rather than slowing.
4 Reasons to Rethink Your Influencer Marketing Strategies
If you’ve been reluctant to go beyond dabbling in the influencer marketing game thinking it’s just a fad, think again. Influencer marketing campaigns have been around for several years now, and their popularity only continues to grow. This increased focus is in reaction to data that traditional ad campaigns simply aren’t as successful as they […]
5 Website Elements That Can Drastically Improve Your Conversion Rates
Improve your conversion rates with these simple tips. With how much time people spend on the internet, it has become a must for brands to establish their online presence. Whether you’re a freelancer, a small corporation on the rise, or a small online shop owner, building your brand through your website helps expose your business to […]
The Wax Blog makes new list of top social media and marketing blogs
This isn’t even a humble brag – it’s a full-on total brag. We were blown away to see the list from TryLately.com and the Lately Blog of the Top 50 Social Media and Marketing Blogs to follow of 2018. The new list includes most of our heroes including Marketing Profs, Convince & Convert, Neil Patel and […]
Vital Epiphanies in Software Delivery from Dr. Mik Kersten
Dr. Mik Kersten, CEO of Tasktop, recently published a book titled Project to Product: How to Survive and Thrive in the Age of Digital Disruption with the Flow Framework. In his book Dr. Kersten discusses The Flow Framework – a new approach for connecting the business to technology, which bridges the gap between business strategy and […]
Your Guide For Designing a Virtual Reality App
This past year, virtual (VR) and augmented (AR) reality technologies had a reasonably slow start, with the cancellation of major projects like Intel’s Project Alloy and the HTC Daydream headset. However, despite drawbacks like these, users and business owners alike still believe that VR has a bright future with a lot of potential. Some brands […]
How to Make Your CTAs Irresistible to Your Site Visitors
Let’s face it: The success of your marketing campaign relies heavily on how effectively you can get people to do something. Whether it’s to download a guide, join a webinar, or buy a product. Making irresistible CTAs not only encourages user engagement, but it also generates leads, cultivates customer relationships, and increases your website’s conversion rate. And […]
5 Tips for Giving Holiday Business Gifts
For B2B companies, particularly those in the services industry, deciding whether to send a gift during the holidays can be a difficult decision. Once the precedent has been set, it’s probably necessary to make it a tradition. Deciding what to give can be a pretty challenging endeavor as well. The following are five tips for […]
How Data-Driven Facebook Marketing Can Future Proof Businesses
When marketing is done, it’s not a matter of randomly coming up with campaigns out of the blue. It requires a strategy that works best when driven by supporting data. The same is true if you intend to do Facebook marketing. Facebook has proven that it has evolved from a mere social networking platform, but […]
The Power of Ephemeral Content
At first glance, ephemeral content appears to be yet another buzzworthy trend making rounds throughout the marketing industry. But after making a disparaging remark at PRSA ICON recently, I was schooled by a few marketers who helped me explain why this type of content is so engaging. I’m not alone. ntroduced by Snapchat in 2011 these […]