- Trust Us, This Is LegitEmail Marketing
"It must be tough to be a financial institution in 2009," says DJ Waldow in a post at the Email Experience Council blog. "I'm not referring to the current financial ...
- Get HorizontalEmail Marketing
If you worry that an email with a horizontal (left-to-right) scroll will confuse your subscribers, Dylan Boyd is prepared to disagree. Unless it tests well, he doesn't suggest using this type ...
- Quiet on the (Twitter) Set!Social Media
Recently, TubeMogul reported that Twitter refers some of the least-fickle viewers to video sites, with tweeties watching videos 36.91 percent longer than those referred by Facebook, and 49.98 percent longer than ...
- Avoid Gmail's Black HoleEmail Marketing
In a post at Copyblogger, Sonia Simone reports on a recent study from Return Path that found 23 percent of permission-based email never reaches the inbox of Gmail users.
"No, ...
- Stop! I'm Blushing!Marketing Inspiration
Most independent automotive repair shops yearn for a steady supply of positive reviews at sites like Yelp.com. But Yuki Import Service of Los Angeles has placed a few prominent signs ...
- How's This for Passing the Buck?Email Marketing
One year ago, Lynda Partner wrote—but did not publish—a blog post that eviscerated a software company for taking liberties with her email address, and then treating her complaint with stunning ...
- The Color of MoneyMarketing Inspiration
As environmental awareness continues to rise, the average consumer has become more conscious of the need to make greener choices.
A post at the Osocio blog highlights a satirical cartoon from ...
- A Whole New Way to UnsubscribeEmail Marketing
As an email marketer, you'll be, well, interested in a new development at Gmail. "Some of you already use the 'Report Spam' button on all kinds of unwanted email," Brad ...
- Stellar Viral Videos, Pt. IISocial Media
Last week, we showed you some cool makeup vids as an example of how viral videos can rack in the mega-bucks. This time, we offer a sample of how a ...
- Look to Where the Sun Is ShiningMarketing in a Downturn
"The Hispanic market seems to be the only one still flourishing these days in the face of economic doom and gloom," says Blaire Borthayre in an article at MarketingProfs. And ...
- Beware the Two-Edged SwordCustomer Insight
"The [customer-relationship] sword has two edges," warns Jim Novo in a recent post at Marketing Productivity Blog. According to Novo, relationship marketing creates higher expectations in customers who engage: "If ...
- First Impressions Sure Do CountEmail Marketing
In an article at MarketingProfs, Louis Chatoff argues that the success of any email campaign largely comes down to creating a good first impression. To gain approval, he says, an ...
- Don't Become a FrenemyEmail Marketing
"Refer-A-Friend campaigns can be tricky territory," says Kristen Gregory in a post at the Bronto blog. "Let's be very clear: just because someone gives you the email address of their ...
- Youth Isn't Always Wasted on the YoungMarketing Inspiration
You might have mixed emotions—perhaps a blend of envy and awe—when you hear teenage CEOs discuss how they plan to secure venture capital for their second or third startup. But ...
- Lessons From a Cardboard BoxEmail Marketing
Mark Brownlow of Email Marketing Reports says he learned a thing or two while working in a cardboard-box factory as a teenager. "The first was the importance of proofreading," he ...
- Stellar Viral Videos, Pt. ISocial Media
News flash: mascara is recession-proof! At present, the most popular and recession-resilient videos on YouTube come from the "makeup tutorial" subgenre. Now, don't let those $5 words fool you: this ...
- That Is So Last WeekMarketing in a Downturn
"How much do you know about your customers right now, at this moment?" asks John Kembel in an article at MarketingProfs. You can't depend solely on the static nature of ...
- Here's Why I'm Worth ItSmall Business
If you charge a bit more for your product or service, it's more important than ever to tell your customers why you offer a better value than competition that seems ...
- Take This Plan and Shove It!Email Marketing
"Lately," says Ken Magill in a post at DIRECT, "I regularly get messages from frustrated email managers whose bosses are trying to prod them into doing something self-destructive." It seems ...
- Ladies' ChoiceMarketing Inspiration
"Hey!" says comedian Sarah Haskins, as she dumps an array of Yoplait, Activia and Dannon onto a table at the beginning of a viral video. "Why am I holding all ...
- Grab for That Brass Ring!Email Marketing
"I predicted back in January that 2009 would be the year of the email marketer," says Stephanie Miller in a post at the Daily Fix blog. "Times got rough mid-last ...
- Are You Socially Acceptable?Social Media
One reason social media sites have caught on like wildfire among users is that, by and large, they operate on basic principles of social decency. Now, be honest: Do your ...
- Now Is the Time for Me, Baby!Customer Insight
Good news for those marketers who seek to advertise aggressively and creatively to Baby Boomers: You are right on track! New research is finding that for many Boomers "aging is ...
- Mind if I Take a Peek?Email Marketing
In an article at MarketingProfs, Josh Nason suggests you might be letting valuable customer data go to waste. "In every campaign that you send out," he says, "you should have ...
- When Bad Buzz Happens to Good CompaniesSearch Engine Marketing
It seems almost inevitable these days: You run a search on your company's name or product and a negative review, remark or blog post appears in the top listings. What do ...