I remember the first time I watched a customer tap “Checkout on Instagram” and complete a purchase without ever leaving the app. It felt like witnessing a small miracle: the friction of redirecting to a separate site—slow load times, forgotten passwords, and abandoned carts—had simply...
I’ve run dozens of live webinars and, if I’m honest, I used to treat each one like a one-off...
I remember the first time I turned a heatmap into a roadmap for conversion improvement. We were...
I remember the sinking feeling when a product I launched last year started to underperform within...
I get asked a lot: "Which content formats actually earn organic backlinks when you have zero...
Running a 7-day ad test is one of my favorite sanity checks when launching a new campaign. It’s...
I run a lot of creative tests before I let a TikTok ad campaign loose. Over the years I’ve...
Gamification is a buzzword we hear a lot—especially in the world of apps and mobile games. But what if I told you that the same strategies Duolingo uses to keep users hooked on learning Spanish could be applied to something as "unsexy" as email marketing? Yes, I'm talking about your open rates, click-throughs, and those conversion numbers that never quite hit the mark. I’ve been studying...
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We pour so much time, energy, and budget into driving quality traffic to our websites. From SEO and paid search to social media campaigns and influencer partnerships—every click counts. And yet, too often, I see brands focusing solely on acquisition, while the real culprit of a stagnant conversion rate lies further down the journey: the checkout page.Let’s get honest for a moment—as...
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If there’s one social platform that’s often overlooked in marketing strategies—but absolutely shouldn’t be—it’s Reddit. I’ve spent countless hours exploring Reddit’s communities, not just as a marketer but as a curious human fascinated by digital culture. Reddit isn’t just another platform to blast promotions on. It’s a complex, authentic digital ecosystem that thrives on...
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Hello everyone, Élise Martin here—welcome back to Marketing News. Today, I want to talk to you about one of the most common (and costly) mistakes I repeatedly see businesses make with their Facebook Ads. Whether you’re running your very first campaign or managing multiple ad sets for clients, there's a particular pitfall that silently drains your budget while giving very little in return.The...
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As a marketer, you've likely heard this phrase countless times: "The call-to-action (CTA) is key." But what does that actually mean? And more importantly, why do some CTAs work seamlessly while others seem to fall flat? Writing CTAs that compel people to take the desired actions isn’t just about choosing the right words—it’s about understanding the science that drives decision-making and...
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As a marketer always looking for ways to connect with audiences on a deeper level, I’ve come to appreciate the potential of Spotify ads for creating memorable brand experiences. With over 500 million active users worldwide, Spotify offers not just a platform for streaming music and podcasts but also a unique space where brands can leverage audio storytelling to engage with listeners in an...
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In the ever-competitive world of digital marketing, SEO remains a cornerstone strategy for driving traffic. But while most people focus on keywords, backlinks, and the usual suspects, there’s an often-underestimated goldmine lying dormant in question-based content. Today, I’d like to explore how this approach can unlock incredible, and often hidden, SEO opportunities. As someone who thrives...
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Apple’s ability to foster unwavering customer loyalty has long been a subject of fascination in the marketing world. If you’ve ever seen someone fiercely defend their iPhone over another smartphone or eagerly line up for hours to purchase the latest MacBook, you’ve witnessed the enduring power of Apple’s ecosystem in action. But what makes it so irresistible? As I delved into this, I...
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When people think of Pinterest, it’s easy to pigeonhole the platform as a haven for recipe hunters, DIY crafters, and wedding planners. Many marketers fail to see the real SEO power lurking beneath its glossy boards and pins. But trust me, Pinterest is so much more than just a virtual scrapbook. For content-heavy brands, this platform represents an underrated but incredibly potent source of...
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Understanding Neuromarketing and Why It MattersWhen it comes to influencing customer behavior, traditional marketing techniques often rely on data, instincts, and creativity. But what if there was a way to get directly into the minds of your customers to uncover the underlying triggers that influence their decisions? That’s where neuromarketing comes into play.Neuromarketing blends neuroscience...
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