Online Marketing and Wearable Technology: What You Need to Know

Online Marketing Years ago, we were telling business owners and marketers that they needed to embrace mobile web technology. We could see a time when everyone would have a smart phone or tablet in their pocket, and that these devices would become the norm for browsing the internet. That’s exactly the kind of world we live in today.

Now, as we look into the future, it seems obvious that wearable technology – things like smart watches – are going to be the next big trend. In fact, there are an estimated 100 million such devices already in use. That figure could double by the end of 2020.

Despite that fact, there is a general lack of awareness about wearable technology and how it can fit into a well-rounded marketing and branding strategy. Today, we want to give you a few key insights you can use to take advantage of opportunities in the present, prepare for the future, and stay one step ahead of your competitors… Continue reading

Traditional Ways of Promoting Brands – Why Not?

marketingWith all the focus on digital marketing and social media platforms, we’ve ignored or completely forgotten about the traditional methods of brand promotion. The digital environment has put traditional marketing on the back burner, but smart promoters know they cannot totally do away with traditional means, and this is clear in mega companies. These companies still use TV ads, billboards, other printed material and other traditional means, alongside of digital methods.

Before you announce the death of traditional branding, here are a couple of reasons why it’s still effective:

Better at gaining new customers

The Journal of Marketing ran a study entitled, “Effects of Traditional Advertising and Social Messages on Brand-Building Metrics and Customer Acquisition. Of the results from this study was that “traditional advertising is more effective at acquiring new customers.” Continue reading