The biggest challenges for B2B marketing, according to a recent report? Finding leads that convert and engaging the right target audience. Highlights: Measuring social media ROI is a challenge for 58% of respondents, and 39% report that proving ROI is the biggest hurdle to securing C-suite buy-in. Only 23% of brands have a dedicated social
The long-rumored launch of an Amazon logistics service is unlikely to be rumor much longer. Here’s what 3PLs need to know. Highlights: Amazon recently invited select shippers to use a service called Amazon Shipping. The retail giant boasts a global logistics footprint that covers 243.5 million square feet – and counting. Amazon’s hiring plans offer
Also this month in social media news: Facebook adds Instagram scheduling to Creator Studio and Twitter launches 6-second video ad bidding. Highlights: Facebook is adding an easy option for users to create a still-image slideshow in its Stories feature. LinkedIn’s new audience engagement insights will offer improved audience discovery, content recommendations, and industry benchmarking. Marketers
Being aware of the marketing acronyms being discussed on the internet is key to staying up with the latest digital marketing trends and ideas. Highlights: Key performance indicators (KPIs) are the metrics you determine to be most important in measuring the success of a digital marketing campaign. All-important search engine optimization (SEO) is what allows
Social media growth slowed for the first time, but marketers are still set to increase budgets in 2020. Here are three reason why they’re sticking with social. Highlights: Social media promotes engagement, and can be used to reinforce ads and boost their performance. Brands can continually test campaigns on their platform, get immediate results, and
As digital natives flood the purchasing landscape, visual presentation is critical. Our infographic offers tips to improve your visual content to resonate with today’s buyers. Highlights: Visual content can be more easily digestible and compelling than purely text-based content. Optimize your visual content for search engines by accompanying it with searchable text and tags. Keep
Integrating marketing and innovation early in development paves the way for new products to succeed. Highlights: In many organizations, marketing is declining and moving downstream. Innovation needs marketing to be successful, and the earlier marketers are involved, the greater the chances of success. Marketers can help innovations succeed by identifying buyer needs, understanding what makes
Its disruptive data-recording and -securing technology begs the question: Could blockchain change the supply chain fundamentally and for the better? Highlights: Blockchain offers the ability to record, track, and verify any transaction. Potential benefits include greater transparency and security. Supply chain operations could record, track, and share information more accurately and easily. Ever since blockchain
Also this month in social media news: Facebook strives to attract content creators, and Pinterest debuts new video tools for brands. Highlights: Less than a month after Facebook released details of its new cryptocurrency, the project has met a stumbling block from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Newly released statistics highlight key growth metrics and lay
Implementing robotics and automation for manufacturing can be costly and a challenge for public perception – but, ultimately, these technologies are crucial assets for the industry. Highlights: Hurdles companies face concerning automation include public perception, potential safety hazards, and cost. However, robots actually make factories safer and protect human workers from having to perform dangerous
Corporate social responsibility is no longer optional; it’s expected. Here are five trends that today’s business leaders need to be aware of. Highlights: 75% of millennials expect their employers to take a stand on social issues. In a polarized political climate, successful corporate social responsibility requires authenticity and open dialogue. Companies are increasingly measuring the
Videos drive greater conversion rates and increased leads. Here are four takeaways from Vidyard’s 2019 State of Video in Business Report. Highlights: Over 82% of businesses reported greater investments in video last year Vidyard’s report stated that high-value video content has become a key factor in SEO and ranking. Aside from just tracking views, businesses
