What Is an Internet Cookie? A Guide for Consumers
Everywhere we browse, every time we buy online, cookies are there, waiting for us. And while that situation sounds delicious (and somewhat sinister) in theory, most of us know that browser cookies just a fact of everyday life in the digital age. That’s why it’s important to understand cookies and to understand how we can […]
5 Email Metrics that Matter to Marketers
The great thing about email marketing (well, one of the many great things) is the instant insight you get after sending a message. Did your audience love it? Did they hate it? Which links are getting the most hits? You can see the results roll in as time goes by. But it can be easy […]
Ad Retargeting 101
Every business discipline has its own lexicon. (You could make a game out of matching the buzzword to the industry…rightshoring? SOX? Reverse fulfillment?) We certainly have our share in marketing, especially in the digital marketing industry, but some are actually useful. Take “ad retargeting.” It began as a concept, then became a buzzword, and now, […]
How Data Science Is Transforming Sales and Marketing
What in the world is data science? And why should you care? Data science – and predictive analytics, in particular – is moving the goalposts for salespeople and marketers alike. In fact, it’s moving the entire stadium. Predictive analytics is the foundational discipline that can make marketing more effective and targeted, and your salespeople better […]
Cohort Analysis: 2 Simple Steps to Better Understand Your Leads
Cohort analysis is an often-overlooked area of marketing analytics. It involves tracking a group that shares a common characteristic (a “cohort”) over a certain period of time and evaluating outcomes. In this post, we will talk about cohort analysis of leads. This involves following a group of leads which were created in a certain period, […]
5 Tips for Marketing in a Highly Regulated Industry
Marketers working in highly controlled industries face multiple challenges when it comes to reaching their audiences in a personal, relevant way. Industries such as financial services and healthcare have a variety of protocols around how they can market to consumers – especially where personal or financial information is concerned. In the new world of marketing, […]
How to Use Forms for Lead Generation
When used correctly, forms can be one of the most important tools in your lead generation strategy; for many organizations, forms are the #1 way to capture leads on websites. The main purpose of a form is to get permission to interact and continue to engage with a potential customer, gain insightful information on that […]
5 Tips to Get Listed in Google News
100,000 business opportunities every minute. That’s the number of clicks Google News gets, as reported in The Atlantic. It amounts to a cool 1 billion unique users per week who are viewing articles that are algorithmically harvested from more than 50,000 news sources across 72 editions and 30 languages. And you want a piece of […]
Act-On Announces $42 Million in Venture Financing, Led by Technology Crossover Ventures
I’m very pleased to announce today that Act-On has secured $42 million in new venture financing. Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV) led the round, with existing investors Norwest Venture Partners, Trinity Ventures, US Venture Partners, and Voyager Capital also participating. Palo Alto-based TCV is one of the largest providers of growth capital to premier technology companies, […]
7 Tips for Brand Consistency Across Social Channels
Imagine that you’re relaxing in a movie theatre watching an old classic western movie. On the screen, the hero gallops into the frame. You know he’s the hero immediately – by his branding. He’s riding a beautiful horse, the music is swelling, and he’s wearing a white hat. If he’s typecast, you might see this same […]
“Why” is the Marketer’s Secret Sauce: 5 Buyer Persona Insights
Do you know why buyers choose your products, solutions and services? Or why they don’t? If your answers resemble this: “Meh.” “Ummm, kinda. I hope.’ “Yeah, I think so. Maybe.” … it’s a good bet that your marketing content is missing the bull’s-eye and you’re leaving money on the table. Is it possible to deliver […]