Cross Media
How do offline and online marketing efforts work best together? That’s a critical question today for marketers who need to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of their campaigns.
Studies
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Traveler's Road to Decision 2010
As more Americans plan to travel, their use of the internet for travel-related research grows as well. A Google/OTX study gives insight into how travel shopping behaviors have evolved since past years, including:
- In 2010, there is a focus ...
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Four Truths About US Hispanic Consumers
Inside the digital habits of U.S. Hispanic consumers. This study by Google and OTX found:
- 86% of online Hispanics are broadband users
- 78% of Hispanics have used a search engine to learn more about something they saw on TV ...
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Four Truths About Boomers and Media
We've all heard that boomers (age 45-65) are an extraordinarily influential demographic, but just how much? Google utilized Nielsen data and Sterling focus groups to draw some conclusions about their media habits, including:
- They spend more time consuming media ...
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Inside Look at the Beauty Boomer
As the boomer generation approaches 65, are they seeking ways to look younger or feel healthier? This study of Beauty Boomer decision makers discovered:
- The Web is their top source for purchase decisions
- 63 percent have turned to online search ...
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Inside Look at Boomer Healthcare Consumers
As the boomer generation approaches 65, the way in which they research healthcare for themselves and loved ones is proving to be uniquely tech-savvy:
- Boomers are just as active in searching online for healthcare-related information as any other adult demographic ...
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Inside Look at Travel Boomer Buffs
From family vacations to early-retirement trips, boomers are heavy travelers. A survey conducted with Nielsen data shows how the Internet is a big part of the research process, including:
- "Boomer travel buffs" are more likely to click on sponsored links ...
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Inside Look at Financially Minded Boomers
As the boomer generation approaches 65, they turn to the Web more and more in making finance related decisions. A survey by Google utilized Nielsen data and found:
- Boomers are twice as likely as the average adult to watch finance ...
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Automotive Buy Flow Study 2010
Although demand and purchase intent for cars were down in 2009, the internet played a surprisingly positive role the following year. A few highlights from this Compete & R.L. Polk & Co study include:
- Consumers are spending more time researching before ...
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Videos
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Traditional & Digital
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Traditional & Digital
Mary Garrett, VP of Marketing Communications at IBM, explains that traditional marketing must be combined with digital. Consumers are more receptive to the digital conversation and are willing to engage. Marketing to marketers is a growing focus for business technology ...
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Search Everywhere
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Search Everywhere
Joshua Palau, VP Search Engine Marketing at Razorfish, advises marketers to understand that search is tied in with other media like television and print. assets. Integrate the message, break down the silos and work across them all.
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Disease Awareness
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Disease Awareness
Robert Brown, CMO of Eli Lilly and Co., explains that digital facilitates connections with customers at several levels. If a TV commercial sparks awareness, people are likely to go online and search. But the information must be integrated, and be ...
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Blend Channels
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Blend Channels
Meredith Hanrahan, CMO of Cheapflights, talks about blending off- and on-line. Radio raises awareness, and optimized search drives consumers to the website, where transactions can take place. A careful blending of channels minimizes the cost of acquisition and maximizes ROI.
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Relevant vs. Possible
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Relevant vs. Possible
Russ Klein, Former President of Global Marketing of Burger King, believes that advertisers should distinguish between what is relevant and what is possible for a particular platform. Rather than try to make everything possible on a single device, find out ...
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Digital Facets
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Digital Facets
Kim Feil, CMO of Walgreens, explains that digital is not a program in itself but a part of all programs. As Walgreens becomes more proficient at incorporating digital into larger campaigns, there will be more focus on digital-only campaigns.
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Interest & Consideration
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Interest & Consideration
Nick Bell, Director of Campaign Marketing at Adobe Systems, talks about spending most of his budget in the interest/consideration category. Loyal customers become evangelists for the brand, so the brand is known by the company it keeps.
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Multi-Channel Campaigns
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Multi-Channel Campaigns
Adam Schlachter, Director of Digital Investment at MEC, talks about working on multi-channel, multi-silo campaigns. It is not about having a print strategy or tv strategy, but about reaching the consumer with the right message at the right time. When ...
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Collapsed Purchase Funnel
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Collapsed Purchase Funnel
Terence Kawaja, Managing Director of GCA Savvian Advisors, talks about how use of data has led to a collapse of the e-commerce purchase funnel, with retailers moving up and publishers moving down. Different kinds of companies are now competing with ...
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Missing Link
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Missing Link
Terence Kawaja, Managing Director of GCA Savvian Advisors, talks about how the best companies were innovating in the digital space. Unlike traditional advertisers, they will find the missing link of attribution in the purchase funnel.
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Online Publishing Trends
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Online Publishing Trends
John Ebbert, Managing Editor of AdExchanger.com, describes key trends in online publishing. Demand-side platforms and ad networks will be be linked to creative, attribution across digital channels will become more precise, and robust sell-side platforms will become available.
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Going Digital
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Going Digital
Diane Dudeck, Senior Director of WW Media Strategy at Cisco, talks about how Cisco dramatically increased their spending on digital over the course of one year. She talks about how digital became the focus of their marketing - causing them ...