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The Revolution Isn't Over

The Revolution Isn't Over

Let's examine one of the country's most well-known brands, AARP, and end our discussion of "the new direct" by exploring the integration of social media into today's direct marketing campaigns.

The New Direct

The New Direct

The definition of "direct marketing" is changing. BlueCross BlueShield is a brand that understands that.

All Marketing is Direct Marketing: The Evolution of a Revolution

All Marketing is Direct Marketing: The Evolution of a Revolution

The long-standing definition of direct marketing can just be tossed out the window. The journey from brand to direct and back.

Creativeship Culture

Creativeship Culture

How can leaders build sustainable cultures and business models? Have a purpose.

Great Examples of Intrigue and Multichannel Marketing From the World of Music

Great Examples of Intrigue and Multichannel Marketing From the World of Music

A little bit of hype, a dose of intrigue, and a healthy portion of engagement can help any brand in the quest to revive their image and get in front of new fans.

Brands Seeking Gay Athletes: What's The Real Game?

Brands Seeking Gay Athletes: What's The Real Game?

What the new focus on what gay players mean to marketers and pro sports.

Machine Learning and What It's Doing for Mobile Marketing

Machine Learning and What It's Doing for Mobile Marketing

How do you determine the best way to engage with each customer—especially when you have thousands or even millions of customers?

I Loved 'Wicked the Musical.' Has Facebook Just Outed Me?

I Loved 'Wicked the Musical.' Has Facebook Just Outed Me?

Big Data can't singlehandedly deliver all it promises to marketers. This is especially true on Facebook.

When Beautiful Design Isn't Enough

When Beautiful Design Isn't Enough

Having a beautifully designed website works wonders for impressing your visitors and feeling good about what was created—but does it drive sales?

Standing Out: Battling a Trio of Goliaths

Standing Out: Battling a Trio of Goliaths

How do you make your company stand out when its competitors are big names like Google, Microsoft and Apple? Prezi's head of marketing was faced with this very challenge.

Social Selling 2.0: Big Data Just in Time

Social Selling 2.0: Big Data Just in Time

While social media should certainly play a key role in the modern B2B sales process, social alone won't solve all the woes of today's sellers.

Support Business Goals with Customer Experience Monitoring

Support Business Goals with Customer Experience Monitoring

Customer satisfaction is a key component of a successful business, whether that enterprise is brick-and-mortar or online.

LoMo: Why the Future of SEO is Local Mobile

LoMo: Why the Future of SEO is Local Mobile

The Web is becoming more mobile. Marketers must realize and embrace blended desktop and mobile search and SEO campaigns to remain competitive.

'Moneyball' for Marketing and Sales Professionals

'Moneyball' for Marketing and Sales Professionals

The playbook for turning data science into business growth.

Cutting Through the Media Clutter

Cutting Through the Media Clutter

At every touchpoint, consumers are giving up information about themselves—information you can use to optimize their experiences.

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