There’s been a lot of hype around audio apps recently, and Clubhouse specifically. This week I want to look at the opportunities that Audio Apps present for consumer and market research. I wrote extensively about Clubhouse in this post “How Does Clubhouse Work?” if you want to get up to speed on what it’s all about. You can also check out this Youtube video if you prefer to … [Read more...]
Social Media Platforms of Opportunity in 2020
Although major social media channels dominate various segments (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat), the landscape is constantly shifting. New platforms emerge, some grow, some shrink, and others add features which change competitive dynamics. But even as "pay to play" becomes more dominant, there are still platforms of opportunity in 2020. In … [Read more...]
5 Marketing Trends for 2020 – plus a wild card
Each year we see incremental shifts, that taken collectively can become seismic over a decade. In 2010 some people had smart phones, but many were using flip phones. Youtube and Facebook existed, but they were primarily desktop based, and APPS were yet to become widespread. With 2020 marking a new decade, it seems hard to imagine what the next 10 years might look like for … [Read more...]
Two RANTS and a RAVE
LinkedIn sales pitches While I’m really loving LinkedIn and the opportunities it is offering these days, I’m also increasingly getting frustrated with people using it poorly. How about you? I’ve been known to be a bit of a “LinkedIn snob”, meaning I generally only connect with people I’ve actually met and know, or who share a common connection that I respect. Occasionally I … [Read more...]
LinkedIn ads: Why they’re great, who is a good fit & how to buy them
LinkedIn can be an expensive platform to learn lessons on, but over time if you fine tune your approach, it will deliver traffic and conversions. What I’ve shared here is based on my learning with client projects, along with some great tips I picked up while attending Social Media Marketing World last year. How to access ad campaign management LinkedIn Ads are available … [Read more...]
