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Customer requirements on digital communications are constantly increasing. Successful direct marketing needs to communicate exactly the right content to each individual customer according to his expectations and his position in the customer lifecycle in order to develop a maximum impact for retention and purchase behaviour. In order to implement these…
The times of traditional, linear attributes/funnel models in marketing are over. The customer journey in the digital age is more complex, mostly non-linear and leads along a number of touchpoints, including those which are not owned by the company and therefore cannot be directly controlled. A current study by Econsultancy…
Registered downloads (e.g. whitepapers, studies or checklists) are among the most important and most used lead sources in B2B. Everyone who regularly searches for specialised information on the internet will have come across a download form at some point requesting a large number of (obligatory) details in addition to the…
Two thirds of consumers have been tempted into buying by a coupon (source: Gutscheinbarometer 2014). According to studies by RetailMeNot and Deals.com, one in 5 coupon users has spent more money on a purchase than initially anticipated. No wonder that (digital) coupons have established a fixed place in marketing. We…
The Next Web Europe – one of the most significant conferences in digital economy in Europe – took place from 23rd until 24th April 2015. artegic was there to learn about new trends, innovations and creative ideas and here we will summarise our overall impressions. The Next Web Europe conference…
The internet of things – the linking of smart products – is tipped off as the next big revolution in the information technology sector. A revolution which has the potential to significantly influence – if not dissolve and rearrange – the structures of whole sectors and supply chains as well as…
The subject line is a key door opener in email marketing and significantly decides whether or not a user will open an email. In times when emails tend to bulk up in the inbox, a subject line needs to stand out in order to activate a user. We have compiled…
A newsletter in email marketing is a complex tool, whose success depends on a large number of factors. Only after each adjusting screw is turned correctly, will the newsletter unfold its full potential. So, what do we need to bear in mind when creating a newsletter? In 10 steps, we…
Receiving an opt-in to online marketing, e.g. the subscription to a newsletter or an SMS info service, is the pre-condition for every digital dialogue. There are a variety of touchpoints where new opt-ins can be obtained. These are digital touchpoints where a registration form is directly embedded or at least…
The design of products and applications has been changing over the past few years, moving away from pure functionality to more user friendliness. This is due partially to the success of companies such as Apple who focus on simple and intuitive use in their products. This also applies to the…