Digital Marketing

Article by: Digital Marketing Institute (https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/blog/the-cost-of-social-media-advertising-wheres-the-value) If you've ever wished you were a fly on the wall to see what your competitors are up to, here’s a bit of insight: there’s a good chance they’ll be investing more time in social media channels and money in social media ads. According to Statista, social media advertising spending in the U.S. is expected to reach over $94.4 billion in 2023 and social media spending accounts for $1 in every $3. By 2026, that spend is projected to hit a whopping $122.2 billion. There’s a good reason for that; the number of social media users keeps rising. By 2027, it's predicted that there will be [...]

Article by: Pádraig Hanratty (https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/blog/how-to-create-tiktok-content) Although social media has been around for two decades, it’s constantly changing as trends come and go and new platforms enter the market. Recently, there’s been a massive shift toward video content, linked to the rise of TikTok. As a result, users have come to expect snappy, engaging videos in their social media feeds. But it’s not just a TikTok phenomenon: Instagram Reels, Facebook Stories, and YouTube Shorts are all becoming adept at presenting short video content. Video content now has a greater organic reach than imagery and TikTok is creating a community of passionate content creators. But [...]

Article by: Clodagh O’Brien (https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/blog/5-ways-to-upskill-your-marketing-and-sales-teams) Many organizations struggle when it comes to digital transformation. Often that’s because they focus on the technology and tools required. But digital transformation is about a lot more than that. It’s no longer enough to have the latest software or use new technology as part of your digital strategy. To truly transform your organization, you need to establish a digital mindset and have the key digital skills required to accelerate your transformation journey. As the face (and revenue generator) of your business, the secret to becoming digitized lies in your marketing and sales teams. But do they have the knowledge [...]

Article by: Digital Marketing Institute (https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/blog/the-history-and-future-of-marketing-attribution) Marketing attribution refers to identifying the specific actions someone takes to learn about your brand and buy your product or service. It's how marketers assess the value of the various channels or events that led to the conversion. Models for marketing attribution have been used for many decades, but as the needs of customers have changed and companies have undergone digital transformations, marketing attribution has evolved. Today, sales are made or lost with a click, so it stands to reason that attribution models need to accommodate the nuances of the digital world. What worked 30 years ago [...]

Article by: Digital Marketing Institute (https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/blog/why-marketing-should-lead-your-digital-transformation-and-how-to-do-it) All marketers want to create a better customer experience. It’s what can make or break an organization, as the experience a prospect or consumer has is key to not only driving conversions and revenue but customer loyalty and advocacy. 71% of senior marketers and 61% of mid-level marketers are responsible for digital transformation in their organizations according to research in ‘The Marketing Evolution: Leadership, Transformation, Skills, Challenges & the Future’. Despite this, ‘The 2021 State of Digital Transformation’ found that only 23% of CMOs co-own digital transformation, with IT more often taking the lead. But this shouldn’t be the case [...]

Article by: Digital Marketing Institute (https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/blog/how-to-use-linkedin-analytics-for-a-b2b-audience) LinkedIn has grown into a career-building network (it turns 20 years old in 2023) that allows people to build a personal brand and showcase their professional portfolios online to peers, companies and recruiters. From a business perspective, LinkedIn is a great place for networking and an effective platform for B2B marketing. With over 850 million members in over 200 countries, the network offers huge opportunities for B2B businesses across industries. The beauty of LinkedIn is that its analytics are perfectly suited to the needs of a B2B business to make good marketing decisions and effective investments. It’s no different from any [...]

Article by: Digital Marketing Institute (https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/blog/build-nurture-email-marketing-database-quality-customers) Building up a healthy email list is a successful way to warm up your prospective customers so they are ready to buy. The health of your email list feeds into the success of your business. Particularly with first-party data becoming so important to companies and marketers. The demise of third-party cookies in 2024 makes your email list a key channel for engaging with prospects and customers. In fact, the ‘2021 State of Email Report’ found that 37 percent of brands are increasing their email budget, and just 1.3 percent are making cuts. That just shows the importance and power of email marketing. [...]

Article by: Digital Marketing Institute (https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/blog/how-to-use-pinterest-analytics) If you work for a brand or own a business that creates great images or visual content, Pinterest could be a great network for you. A visual discovery platform, Pinterest is a simple way for people to get inspiration by creating mood boards using ‘pins’. With 445 million monthly active users according to Statista, Pinterest is the 14th largest social media platform ahead of Twitter and Reddit. It’s also popular amongst women (76 percent of its users are female according to Hootsuite) so it’s a channel to think about if you’re looking to target that audience. But as with [...]