Super Bowl XLVI is only days away—and so is the debut of those iconic ads that run during the big game. Learn which industries led the way in ad spending last year, and which ad was named the best Super Bowl ad of all time by Forbes.com readers. more
The dirty secret of Twitter is that as helpful as it can be, it's also a time sink. Learn how properly using and cleaning up your Twitter lists can help you save time—and generate leads for your business. more
Customers today expect more deals and offers during holiday seasons, so it's important to create seasonal campaigns to increase revenues. Here are 10 tips—and a campaign planner—to help you achieve seasonal sale success. more
Social media provides an open channel to engage customers in real-time communications, but that could also pose a risk. Here are six critical steps every organization should take to ensure it is practicing safe social media. more
QR codes can be inexpensive to implement and can provide you a measureable return on investment—if you use them correctly. Learn five invaluable tips for implementing an effective QR code campaign. more
Twitter is a powerful channel that can help you connect with customers, promote products, and create brand awareness. Learn four tactics for making your Twitter account a social media heavyweight in your industry. more
Marketers have a tough job! No juggler's job has ever been as tough. With 13 or so online marketing channels (and just as many offline), the job of cross-channel marketing is difficult. But creating a successful cross-channel marketing organization is possible. more
If CMOs are to be accountable for marketing ROI, their organizations must have marketers who have data, analysis, and measurement skills. Here are three steps for effectively creating a fact-based culture. more
In 2011, mobile shopping increased and iPad tablet conversion rates soared. Are you prepared for the growing mobile and tablet retail environment? Learn seven key trends that will dominate 2012. more
Nearly 90% of marketers across all industries use it to grow their businesses, big and small. But what works today? Find the answers in original research by MarketingProfs and Junta42 (2010), What Works in 2011: Content Marketing, covering the most common goals of content marketing programs and how businesses measure results. more
With more budget constraints than ever, resources must go to strategies and tactics that deliver results. Which ones do? Our must-read What Works in 2011: B2B Marketing features original research and insights (based on January 2010 data) into which tactics work best and which just fall flat. more
A successful Twitter program requires extensive research on whether your audience is there, what everyone is interested in, and what they're doing. Download Research Spotlight: Twitter now to access 70 pages of Twitter research from 30 unique sources (reflects 2009 - 2010 data). more
Influencer Marketing Success Stories features 13 companies that have leveraged the influence of opinion-makers and online reviewers to achieve their marketing objectives. With examples including Forbes Digital and Virgin America, this new Case Study Collection will show you how to use influencers to boost brand awareness, introduce new products, increase sales, and more. more
Twitter. Facebook. LinkedIn. While these social media tools are all effective on their own, they work best when part of other marketing programs. See how 10 companies have maximized results by integrating social media into traditional marketing efforts. more
Many marketers spend too much time and money trying to get people to visit their sites, and not enough boosting the number of sales from the people already visiting. See how 11 companies, including Jelly Belly Candy Company and Kinaxis, are transforming their landing pages, and get great ideas for optimizing your own site to increase sales. more
Learn everything you need to know to grow your small business—from taglines, to marketing plans, to websites, and more—in our handy, 65-page guide, DIY Marketing Essentials for Small Business. Consider it your secret weapon for small business success (or domination, for that matter). more
MarketingProfs' 55-page How-To Guide, Tame the Giant: The Complete Field Guide to Facebook Marketing, provides insights into the Facebook audience, strategies for engagement, tactics and tools for success, and loads of real-life examples. more
Landing pages are an integral part of your marketing mix that can drive revenue, increase efficiency and create the ultimate brand experience. Landing Pages 101: Common Mistakes that Confuse and Confound—And How to Fix Them is a step-by-step guide. more