Data Analytics Have Become Vital for State Tourism Countries and states have embraced data analytics for their tourism industries because the industry is so vital to economic development. While “big data” is a hot topic for tourism and hospitality across the United States, it’s important that state travel agencies keep sight of an important source…
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How Government Agencies Can Use Enhanced Website Tracking
Government Is Prioritizing Digital Service Improvements, And Better Website Tracking Can Help State and federal government agencies, departments, and teams want to provide better constituent service. And they’re trying. In fact, the recent Federal Cross-Agency Priority (CAP) Action Plan emphasizes the role of customer service in providing a better overall experience in government interactions: the…
When Your Brand Isn’t Cool or Sexy
Brand, models, lingerie and fashion shows. What could be sexier than working for literally the hottest store in the mall? At 21, my first “real” branding and marketing project was to create a promotional postcard for the manager of our local Victoria’s Secret. Yep, this is it, I thought at the time. The start of…
What’s Your Marketing Story?
“To hell with facts! We need stories!”― Ken Kesey Telling A Compelling, Relevant Story is Critical to Today's Marketing. Do you make a connection with your prospects and customers through storytelling, or are you still stuck in the world of “speeds and feeds” as we used to say in tech? Especially in B2B (business-to-business), there’s a…
Marketers, To Be Innovative, Know Yourself First
Mere competence is not enough. There are plenty of “average” marketers out there in the world. So what do you bring to work that makes you more effective than them? If you can’t answer this question, you’ve got a problem. And today, marketers, your clients need you to come up with innovative new approaches and…
Caught in Endless Rounds of Copy Editing? You Need a System
When Is Your Copy Editing “Done”? As a marketing copywriter, your writing and editing skills are a double-edged sword. You have the power to help your clients clarify their message, tell a compelling story and connect with your audience. But you probably also notice a lot of things when you write that others may not. While…
Here’s Why Outside Help With Marketing Strategy Is So Valuable
In-House Marketing Teams Are Strained Marketing managers are under constant pressure to provide more and better results. With tough competition and the rise of data, execution of a cohesive marketing strategy is vital. But when there’s no time to plan, how do you know what to follow through on? No matter their level in the…
How Website Visitor Tracking Aids Sales
Back on Valentine’s Day, Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers reported for spring training, which got me thinking. I’m a huge baseball fan, and always make time to go to at least a few Brewers games each season, while I listen to and watch hundreds more. I’m excited about the possibility for Andrew Susac, who…
Marketing Automation Works for You 24/7/365
Growing up in Oklahoma, we had a common saying: “I’m fixin’ to get ready.”In other words, I’ve got somewhere to go or something to do, but not quite yet – so in the meantime I’m doing something else, which may or may not have anything to do with what I’m doing later. The buying cycle for…
Empower Your Email Marketing With Automation
What’s the highest-performing digital marketing channel? Is it Facebook? Twitter? LinkedIn? You may be surprised to know that yes, even in 2017, the tool that delivers the strongest return on investment for marketers is still email. With a median ROI of 122 percent, if done well it can be more effective per dollar for some organizations than other…