Copy and content: What’s the difference, and can they work in harmony?
If you are trying to establish marketing goals for a successful direct mail campaign, it's worth exploring the differences between copy and content.
10 online and mobile banking and payment stats that all bank marketers should consider
Here are 10 incredible bank marketing facts and statistics about online and mobile banking and payments that help demonstrate the current landscape.
Right place, right time: Capitalizing on energy-related searches to drive traffic
In utility marketing, traditional ads can alienate customers but content marketing has the opportunity to be perceived as customer-centric communications.
Duck tape your content marketing
The need for marketing to evolve has led to a boom in content marketing with more consumers searching online and using digital communications.
How to drive response with the right messaging tone
This article examines how tone can influence the impact of your communications to illustrate the ways you can emphasize a point and drive response.
Why storytelling is key to marketing success
There is no single formula for idea generation but there are some sound storytelling best practices to follow to help your next marketing campaign succeed.
Demographics and the automotive purchasing mindset: How to create a campaign that speaks to everyone
In automotive communications, it’s essential to appeal to both Old McDonald and Brad the recent college grad in one campaign. Below are a couple insights.
How Online Billing May Be Killing the Bill Insert for Many Utilities
Bill inserts have been an important form of utility marketing, and by eliminating the bill, utility companies don’t have the chance to share information.
4 email marketing tips for online/offline retailers
Through email marketing, retail marketers can reach and be found by sophisticated consumers, and make sure that their communications are personalized.
Is Email Replacing Direct Mail?
A successful email marketing plan is only part of the full marketing picture, whereas a multichannel marketing approach is the best way to get results.
Purchase triggers: How to address the top needs of car buyers
Knowing what triggers a purchase can help automotive marketers craft a campaign that addresses top needs and compels consumers to visit the dealership.
Marketing buzzwords 2014
Some marketing buzzwords are relatively new, others are classics, but they have all crept into our common marketing vernacular.
3 supporting roles that video plays in content marketing
Online video has evolved into an enormously diverse channel, and one that has not escaped the attention of savvy marketers.
Why purchasing email lists is a bad idea
Purchased email lists almost always underperform versus house-developed lists.
Are your bank’s mobile and online payments growing at the expected pace?
If your bank isn’t experiencing a growth in mobile transactions and mobile use, something must be wrong with your mobile bank marketing.
3 marketing techniques retailers use that utilities should never employ
Utility marketing can be challenging and this article will explore whether any techniques that retailers employ make sense for utilities.
Engagement for Less Engaged Industries
Utility marketing can be such a challenge because it can be hard to get customers to engage in energy management and energy-efficiency initiatives.
5 ways to step up your brand’s online visibility to increase site traffic
Whatever your marketing goals and however you choose to represent your brand online, make sure that the style aligns with your other marketing materials.
Email worst practices: 7 common errors to avoid
Many people simply don’t understand the basic fundamentals of successful email marketing.
6 ways utilities should use email
Utilizing email for utility marketing allows utilities to effectively and efficiently reach a huge captive audience of potential customers.