Heineken vs. Pepsi: How to Leverage Today’s Sociopolitical Climate

Today’s sociopolitical climate makes it essential for companies to tread lightly when it comes to advertisement. By now, you’ve probably heard all about the latest Pepsi ad. Many argue that any publicity, whether negative or positive, is good publicity. Pepsi has been swept up in controversy in connection with an ad that depicted Kendall Jenner solving the tension between protesters and police with a can of soda and a smile. This controversial ad did not go over well with its audience and was pulled almost immediately after it aired. However, Pepsi’s mentions on social media were up more than 7,000% …

Building Brand Loyalty

Creating and retaining a loyal customer base is essential for any business. A study conducted by Facebook shows that more than 3 in 4 adults in the US return to the same brands over and over again. Marketers commonly define brand loyalty as a pattern of consumer behavior where consumers become committed to brands and make repeat purchases from the same brand rather than competing ones. In this case, the consumer believes that the brand meets their expectations and identifies with the consumer on a personal level: Some famous examples of brand loyalty include: Mac vs. PC McDonald’s vs. Burger …

Identifying Your Employer Brand

Branding is quite arguably the most important aspect of any business, no matter how large or small. A company’s brand goes well beyond just a logo and a slogan. A brand is a promise you make to your customer. With an understanding of your brand, your customer will know what to expect when it comes to interacting with your business or purchasing products and services. Your brand is who you are, who you want to be and what you are perceived to be. That perception is from the eyes of your customers. But what does your brand look like from …

What Internet Privacy Rollbacks Means For Marketers

Online advertising is an $83 billion market – meaning that digital marketing is imperative. Recently, Congress made a decision that is bound to disrupt the internet marketing world. Congress voted to put the brakes on Internet privacy rules set in place by the Obama Administration. The online privacy protections that were set into motion in October 2016 are regarded as revolutionary legislation. And now, the Trump Administration is being given the option to retract these protections. This event presents marketers with a tremendous opportunity, but should they capitalize on it? The doors are opening for marketers (but, really, they are …

Digital Casino Marketing

Let’s face it, marketing in the ad-saturated world of 2017 is difficult, but marketing a service that depends on people spending money with the risk of seeing no tangible return can seem almost impossible. However, just as the gaming industry has endured various periods of adjustment and difficulty in the past, gaming endures through and with the digital age. In years past, casinos often relied on the flashy styling of their gaming machines complete with graphics and flashing lights. Luckily for the gaming industry, the internet and digital casino marketing are perfectly suited to continue this tradition of flash and glamour. Nevertheless, it …

Sports

The “big four” professional sports (MLB, NBA, NHL, NFL) in our country have all been around for a very long time. Despite the advanced age of these sports, most of them are happy to embrace modern technology. Reaching out to a devoted fan base is crucial, but for some teams transitioning to social media can be a difficult experience. Fortunately, as agents and managers become more adapted to the times, players and teams are finding it easier to navigate through the complicated seas of social media. Forbes remarked in an article in 2015, that the traditional sports market has changed with the rise …

#TBT: Business Edition

Throwback Thursday has been a popular ongoing Internet trend and for good reasons. The nostalgia factor combined with the ability to bring old friends and family members together are enough to make #tbt a fun weekly event. However, if used correctly, the Throwback Thursday hashtag can also be a helpful tool for a modern business. All you have to do is remember the Throwback Thursday etiquette. #TBT Every business strives to be relevant, and nothing makes brands more relevant than participating in modern social media movements. Jumping into trends like Throwback Thursday shows a clear attention to popular culture. In addition, …

Medical Marketing: Fresh As Ever

Marketing is an inescapable feature of the free market with millions of ads and promotions for various products flooding our everyday lives. Regardless of the industry, marketing is responsible for keeping businesses afloat; the medical field is no different. Despite the importance of health care, medical providers still need to rely on marketing to help attract new clients. While, the medical field can at times seem overly complex, medical marketing is just as susceptible to the latest digital trends. The Health of Health Care Marketing Like marketing any other product, medical marketing approaches the subject by isolating a product and …

Facing The Digital Marketing Trends Of 2017

After a lengthy holiday break, businesses have finally returned to work. A new year means new customers, and 2017 will be an even more competitive field when it comes to digital marketing. While it’s impossible to perfectly predict the scope of trends across twelve months, there are some possible tactics that professionals expect to shape the upcoming year. Getting Trendy According to Forbes, one of the biggest trends that we can expect to see in 2017 will undoubtedly be the high expectations set forth by developing technology. This includes the rapid speed of online content, the convenient “on-the-go” range of mobile …

It’s Time To Go Digital

A blog about blogs? Let this blog serve as both a reminder and an example of the importance of having a modern digital presence. First, it is a blog so it is by nature digital. Secondly, you found it by either exploring our website or searching for information on the importance of digital marketing and advertising. The moment this blog was posted we significantly increased our chances of bringing our content to you the consumer. We decided on a blog because in this digital age audiences are looking to be reached via digital mediums. It’s the basics of supply and …