Study Shows 45% of U.S. Consumers Would Switch Banks for Better Personalization in Marketing

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A recent study indicates that nearly half of U.S. consumers would consider switching to a bank that provides a more personalized digital experience. The survey, commissioned by AI-powered marketing company Persado and conducted by Researchscape, polled over 1,000 U.S. adults in August 2024. The findings suggest banks are failing to meet consumer expectations for personalized … Read more

Report Highlights the Risks of Emotionless Advertising for Brand Growth

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Brand tracking platform, Tracksuit, has released a new white paper titled “The Emotion Effect” aimed at educating marketers on the critical role of emotional storytelling in long-term brand growth. The report comes as many brands struggle to balance short-term sales targets with the need to build lasting customer loyalty. The report highlights research from several … Read more

Generative AI, Privacy, and Data Gravity to Reshape Martech in 2025, Says Snowflake Report

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A new report from Snowflake highlights three key forces—generative AI, evolving privacy norms, and data gravity—as transformative drivers of marketing technology for 2025. These shifts are set to redefine how marketers interact with data, tools, and consumers, promising enhanced personalization and efficiency while raising new challenges in data management and privacy. The “Modern Marketing Data … Read more

Top ABM Marketing Strategies for High-Growth B2B Companies

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In B2B marketing, Account-Based Marketing (ABM) has emerged as a cornerstone strategy for companies pursuing aggressive growth targets. By treating individual accounts as markets of one, organizations are achieving unprecedented levels of engagement with their most valuable prospects and customers. According to research by ITSMA, 81% of B2B marketers report that their ABM initiatives outperform … Read more

Sitecore Introduces AI-Powered Platform for Marketers

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Sitecore, a major vendor of digital experience software, has announced the launch of Sitecore Stream, a new platform designed to enhance digital marketing capabilities with artificial intelligence (AI). The announcement took place at Sitecore Symposium, the company’s annual conference for customers and partners, where the company highlighted the platform as a part of its vision … Read more

Forrester Predicts 25% Drop in Brand Loyalty Amid Rising Prices by 2025

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Forrester Research has forecasted a significant shift in consumer behavior, predicting a 25% decline in brand loyalty by 2025 due to increasing price sensitivity. According to the company’s latest B2C Marketing and Customer Experience Predictions report, consumers will increasingly gravitate toward brands offering value through loyalty programs as they seek alternatives to constant price comparison. … Read more

The 47 Best Marketing Websites

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Whether you’re looking to sharpen your marketing skills, stay ahead of emerging trends, or find practical tips to apply to your campaigns, you need to stay wired into the industry to keep yourself informed. In this post, we’ve curated a comprehensive list of the best marketing industry websites that every professional should bookmark.  These platforms … Read more

Accenture Report Highlights Growing Importance of Trust in Digital Interactions

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Accenture has released its 18th annual Life Trends report, signaling a major shift in how consumers perceive and interact with technology. According to the report, over half of people are increasingly skeptical of the content they encounter online, with trust becoming a key factor in how they engage with brands. The findings come as businesses … Read more

What is ABM Marketing? A Complete Guide for Beginners

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Account-Based Marketing (ABM) is revolutionizing how B2B companies approach their marketing strategies. Unlike traditional marketing that casts a wide net hoping to catch as many leads as possible, ABM flips the funnel upside down by focusing on specific, high-value target accounts from the start. Think of it as fishing with a spear rather than a … Read more

How to Build a High-Quality B2B Lead Generation Funnel

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The B2B landscape has always been competitive, so generating high-quality leads consistently isn’t just about casting a wide net and hoping for the best. It requires a strategic, well-structured approach that nurtures potential clients through each stage of their buying journey. This guide will walk you through the essential elements of building a B2B lead … Read more