26+ Thoughtful Marketing Predictions that Could Actually Happen in 2019 Across PR, Content, Digital, Social Media and Customer Success
Prediction posts have their critics that often rightly cite hyperbole and nonsense – but this post isn’t one of those by any stretch. Instead, what you’ll find here are well-considered ideas that equal parts analysis and aspiration. As I’m wont... Read More
Marketing Automation Only Does What You Tell It To; Off Script No. 33: Bryan Young
It would sure be nice to buy a pound of marketing automation, turn it on, and then relax as highly qualified leads pour in. The technology would create the perfect message, deliver to the right people, at the right time,... Read More
How PR Prepared Her for Inbound Marketing and a Role as a Martech CMO; Off Script No. 31: Nicole Wojno of UserIQ
Many years ago, I had a mentor that suggested the first 10 years of a career should be spent moving around and collecting skills. That’s one of the side benefits of growing up in tech PR – you are exposed... Read More
Did Outbrain Try to Pitch Content Marketing at Cannes?
Outbrain is one most recognizable brands in advertising technology (adtech). You’ve probably seen some of the native ads the company makes available even if you weren’t aware they were rendered by Outbrain. Where I see Outbrain the most, is at... Read More
Key Marketing Considerations in Choosing a CMS; Off Script No. 28: Matt Garrepy of Solodev
By his own assessment he “started out as a young, idealistic creative” with a degree in art history. It led him down the path of B2C advertising and it all seemed fine until he stumbled into the world of B2B... Read More
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Brand24: A Worthy Consideration for Media Monitoring [Product Review]
There are a gazillion tools available that provide media monitoring and many businesses use one to stay abreast of mentions. For example, a recent survey found 66% of PR pros say they use media monitoring tools. Unfortunately, many of these... Read More
Confusion, Technology and Talent in Marketing; Off Script No. 26: Frank Pollock on Fundamentals and What He’s Learned from Working in CPG
I hadn’t met him previously, but that’s part of the point with the Off Script series. It’s equal parts learning, networking, sharing and giving back to the community. All the better he came highly recommended, and I’m sure glad he... Read More
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3 Cases Studies of Augmented Reality in B2B Marketing [UML]
As the landscape stands today, I tend to be more bullish on augmented reality (AR) than virtual reality (VR) in B2B marketing. Why? In virtual reality, you have to stop someone and get them to put on a headset, goggles,... Read More
Does Blockchain Really Have Marketing Potential? [UML]
Kodak stirred headlines this week when it announced an application of blockchain for digital photography. In essence, the public ledger provided by blockchain will provide some digital rights capabilities, and perhaps some monetary upside, for photographers. The company’s stock price... Read More
Good Martech Talent is Hard to Replace; Off Script #23: Allison Schneider
When companies merge, they often find different organizations have different marketing procedures and technologies. In an ideal world, the leadership is able to consolidate and align people, process and technology for a more efficient organization. That’s what happened to Allison... Read More
