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We’ve witnessed some epic battles of customer choice over the years — Pepsi vs. Coca-Cola, Mac vs. PC, left Twix vs. right Twix. However, the latest competition is a rather unlikely one: Instagram vs. YouTube. This month, Instagram announced the launch of IGTV, which offers greater video functionality and an increased time limit of up to […]
Email is the most prevalent channel for marketing communication, giving brands the power to inform, surprise and delight, and promote. But if it isn’t executed properly, email also has the power to chip away at hard-earned brand equity, leaving marketers to wonder what they could’ve done differently. From punchy preheaders to fast-loading images, here are […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a reminder to brands that protecting personal data is a serious business. The global rule, which went into effect on May 25, 2018, governs the way companies process the personal data of European users. Brands that don’t comply can face a hefty fine of up to 4% of […]
There are times when it feels like it’s more likely you’ll get hit by a meteor than reach customers with your marketing messages. Organic reach continues to dwindle on social platforms. Cost per clicks (CPCs) and cost-per-thousand impressions (CPMs) continue to rise on Google and Facebook. More companies are competing for the same customers, and […]
Data gets a bad rap from creatives. Maybe it’s the fact that data is seen as linear and therefore a creativity killer. That its scale can be difficult to wrangle or whittle down into something actionable. Or that its eponymous reach is poised to take over the world (not really, of course). As lovers of […]
Because most customer experiences are local, brands have to align with their channel partners to ensure promotions, advertising, and marketing resonate at the local level. Providing channel partners with the right marketing tools, like through channel marketing automation or TCMA puts them in the best position to deliver outstanding customer experiences — and ultimately drive more […]
Marketers often confuse the terms machine learning, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI), even using them interchangeably. They are interrelated but distinct, and those distinctions are important to consider. Understanding the nuances of these intelligence concepts can inform smart marketing decisions — and lead to solutions that meet business goals. What’s in a Name? Machine learning, […]
Brands that rely on channel partners for local marketing efforts often face the following issues: Disparate processes and programs for advertising and co-op fund management A lack of visibility into partner advertising and promotional spend Inadequate advertising and business rules compliance Inefficient reporting and planning, which adversely affect budgeting Ineffective marketing program oversight with little […]
When you look at the world’s greatest brands — from Domino’s and Hershey’s to Gatorade and Google — at the center of success is a product or service people say they can’t live without or just don’t want to. But behind the scenes is the vision, strategy, and action plan necessary to achieve the business […]
It’s not an easy path to becoming the big cheese of the pizza industry. There’s the competition. Trendy new products. Changing consumer appetites. In order to stand out and refine a competitive edge, the differentiator has to be — quite literally — outside the box. Ansira has partnered with Domino’s for 15 years, first as […]