This past year was a whirlwind for marketers. Changes that have been brewing for years have now crystallized to become the new reality of the marketing landscape. While the transition has been exciting, it has also not been easy. Many companies have had the face the realities of trial and error before finding success. Here are some of the strategies …
B2B Content Marketing Trends for 2016
While marketing as a whole has been undergoing some radical changes, business to business content marketing strategies have begun to find their footing. Ideas that were bold several years ago have become tried-and-true means of attaining success. In 2016, B2B content marketers will seek to cement these strategies in order to secure the best results. Here are some of the …
2016: What You Should Focus on for Digital Marketing
Moving into the New Year, your company may be wondering how to redirect its efforts for a more successful 2015. While there is no “magic bullet”, there are a few factors that companies are positioning as major priorities to help their success.
New Year’s Resolutions for Digital Marketers
As we move into the oncoming year, we often challenge ourselves to reflect on what worked and what did not in our lives. This introspection should lead to changes in the way we think and act. Your business can take this strategy to heart. The start of a new calendar year brings with it opportunities to shed bad habits and …
2015 Luxury Travel: Visual Marketing Trends
Visual emphasis in marketing has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past several years. In 2015, that trend is set to continue. Luxury brands are upping the ante on marketing research. They are also prioritizing production of engaging visual content and brand images for their clients.
How to Market Luxury Travel During Global Unrest
All over the world, popular destination countries are embroiled in political conflict. Economic downturns in Europe and Asia also add to this feeling of global uncertainty. This turmoil has caused a reduction in luxury travel participation over the past year by 1 percent. While that number might not sound like a lot, it adds up quickly when discussing ultra-wealthy clientele …
Higher Education in 2015
The face of higher education in America and across the world has been shifting in the past decade. In 2015, those adjustments are predicted to bring even more diversity to the traditional conception of higher education. Students fresh out of high school and jumping into a four year degree are becoming less of the norm. A variety of educational opportunities …
Are Community College Students the New Target Demographic?
A sudden rise in attendance at community colleges has led to a reassessment of the typical student marketing strategy. More people are seeking out community-based education institutions because of their flexible schedules and dedication to providing practical knowledge. Educational marketers are taking notice of this trend and seeking out new ways to reach their audience. Non-profit and for-profit institutions alike …
2015 Financial Content Marketing Trends
Content marketing has taken a bold turn to become one of the dominant methods of digital marketing online. According to Forbes, 60 percent of businesses are participating in content marketing. Even more astounding, 93 percent of business-to-business marketers have begun including content marketing as a significant portion of their marketing plan. 2015 is set to be a banner year for …
Financial Services Marketing Excellence in 2014
The financial marketing industry is always quick to point out the successes of its members. By looking to industry leaders, every company stands to learn something about novel approaches that can shape the way they do business. In this spirit, the Digital Marketing of Financial Services research initiative has recognized eight financial firms whose digital marketing strategies set new standards …
Marketing for the Pharmaceutical Industry in 2015
Giant strides in health care reform, technology and public policy are changing the landscape of the pharmaceutical industry as we know it. In order for marketing techniques to keep pace, drastic adjustments are needed for how the industry approaches branding, distribution and even in how it measures success.
New Standards for Pharmaceutical Digital Marketing
Concerns over the subtle nature of online pharmaceutical ads has prompted health community members to consider imposing new standards. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics jointly published an article in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) earlier this month discussing the issue. Their main point of contention …