Over the past six years, an increasing number of US companies of all sizes have appointed a single executive who leads customer experience efforts across a business unit or the entire company, according to a new report by Forrester Research.
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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
It's 2012. Advances in the digital world have revolutionized media—and how public relations professionals do their jobs. Are you keeping up? Here are five tips for mastering the digitization of public relations. more
Sure, Facebook promotions can get you some "Likes," but is that all there is? Learn how American Express's Israel division used Facebook to gain valuable customer insight and deepen brand engagement. more
When handled adeptly, customer data can be a marketer's most reliable weapon for reaching customers' buying intentions—and closing sales. Learn five ways to build a data-driven marketing culture that'll help you get results. more
In today's noisy business listing landscape, it's important that your online anchor be consistent and visible throughout the local search ecosystem. Here are five essential rules to keep in mind when managing your online listing. more
Increasing your online sales isn't quick or easy, and it involves a lot of trial and error. Learn three steps that'll help you skip some of the guesswork and boost your website's conversion rate. more
Getting influencers on your side is a major feat that can help exponentially amplify your message. But how can you win them over? Here is a five-point plan for effectively influencing the influencers. 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