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New Clear Channel out-of-home data and analytics tool draws objections from privacy advocates
April 11, 2016 By

New out-of-home marketing technology is already drawing fire from privacy advocates and others who are concerned that the average consumer is unaware that his or her location data is being shared with advertisers and marketers.

Effective mobile engagement and why marketers are not applying it
April 7, 2016 By

According to research, 60 percent of consumers feel their expectations for a good mobile experience are not being met.

Beacons bring attribution within reach for brands and retailers
April 6, 2016 By

The solution that the mobile advertising industry historically focused on used the phone’s latitude and longitude coordinates. There are two big flaws with this approach.


It’s 4 a.m., do you know where your message is?
April 5, 2016 By

And when should marketers send out messages?

Moving from passive to interactive viewership with apps
April 4, 2016 By

Consumers now want to go beyond just consuming. They want behind-the-scenes, interactive exploration of the media and activities that they enjoy.

Amazon Books and the mythical wormhole
April 1, 2016 By

Why is Amazon, a retailer that rudely interrupted bookstore chain Barnes & Noble’s business, now testing the waters as a physical store?


How ad blocking will affect mobile marketing
March 31, 2016 By

The rise of ad-blockers can arguably bring the mobile advertising business to its knees if mobile advertisers do not listen to, and respect, consumers.

3 lessons mobile advertising can learn from display’s mistakes
March 30, 2016 By

It is well documented that the boom days of VC ad-tech investment in Silicon Valley are coming to a dramatic end, leaving marketers with a mobile advertising ecosystem that is increasingly difficult to navigate.

Ad-blocking racket kills $32B display advertising business?
March 29, 2016 By

Is all advertising evil? Should the consumer be protected from any and all ads?


Marketing campaigns for a device-centered future
March 28, 2016 By

The mere dawn of digital did not fix everything in terms of finding the right audience.

5 insights into the future of relationships and retail
March 25, 2016 By

As product offerings and comparison-shopping opportunities continue to grow, so does customer desire for a less overwhelming shopping experience.

Is your Web site holding you back?
March 24, 2016 By

Whether you want to drive people into your physical store or you conduct your business entirely online, a good Web site is critical. A few mistakes can make the difference between a new customer and a lost opportunity.


Customers love you? Think again
March 23, 2016 By

Never before has great, iconic luxury brand equity counted for less in the face of tepid, inadequate, even arrogant, service, voice or attention.

SMS is no longer the ugly duckling of marketing
March 22, 2016 By

Many of the realities that contributed to SMS’s ugly-duckling reputation have changed significantly.

Amazon’s lessons for luxury
March 21, 2016 By

Amazon is the search engine for shopping, so think hard before you say no to Amazon.


Digital product development does not end on launch day
March 18, 2016 By

There is no such thing as a finalized digital product. Instead, launch day should usher in the next phase of your hard work.

Luxury: What better word is there?
March 17, 2016 By

The challenge? Find a better, more accurate word to depict the best of the best.

5 best-practice tips for mobile proximity messaging
March 17, 2016 By

The success of any mobile proximity campaign is highly dependent on user engagement. Messaging that does not motivate a user to take action is a wasted impression and will affect your results negatively.


7 best-practice tips for mobile video advertising
March 16, 2016 By

It is all for nothing if mobile video ads do not work with the specific challenges of mobile devices.

6 ways to disrupt shopping cart abandonment
March 15, 2016 By

The Baymard Institute reports that the average abandonment rate is 67.91 percent – which means that for every hundred people who visit a Web site, about 68 of them become frustrated with the online payment system and abandon their purchase.

Why luxury brands must evolve their media planning and buying strategy
March 14, 2016 By

Luxury marketers may be frantically increasing their digital budgets, but they are doing it wrong.