2020 has been an unusual year for many reasons, including the COVID-19 outbreak. Many businesses have been forced to reevaluate their advertising strategy as consumer behavior rapidly – and perhaps permanently – changed. How can advertisers, marketers and publishers even begin to plan for 2021 when everything was thrown into such disarray this year? To […]
Typically, Black Friday happens the day after Thanksgiving in the U.S., and in recent years, sales have kicked off before the turkey is even out of the oven — forcing people to choose between family and crowded malls to score the lowest prices of the year. However, we’re living through an atypical year, to say […]
Advertisers should make sure not to dismiss native ads offhandedly. There’s a reason that native ad spend is projected to grow from $35.24 billion in 2018 to $52.75 billion by the end of 2020: the format works. But like anything else in life, it only works if done right. You should never throw together a new […]
Anyone who’s worked in the digital ad space knows how frequently the terms “branding” and “marketing” are thrown around – and sometimes even conflated with each other. The truth of the matter is, although branding and marketing are very different pursuits, they’re essentially two sides of the same coin. You can’t have one without the […]
Your e-commerce sales are finally starting to pick up — congratulations! But remember that this is just one milestone in your customer’s journey. The post-purchase experience is also an incredibly important phase that cannot be overlooked. In today’s increasingly competitive market, consumers face countless spending options. If you’ve already put in the effort to move […]
Advertisers who are looking to add new channels to their mix should keep in mind that it generally requires multiple touchpoints to influence a consumer’s purchase decision. In other words, it’s essential to understand how to keep your audience engaged all the way from the top of the marketing funnel to the bottom. According to […]