The nature of advertising is changing, just think about your online experience and how companies interact with you. In the 90’s companies set up websites and hoped for traffic. Later, they started to use email marketing. Next came the ever-so-popular pop-up ad, and now companies are able to purchase ad space on websites and social media. Using data from the user’s browsing habits, companies are able to target who they think will be interested in their product, thereby maximizing the effect of their advertising budget. Continue reading “How to Use Social Listening to Drive Pull Marketing”
Smart TVs Are On Pace To Take Over The Entire TV Market – Business Insider
“Smart TVs are on pace to dominate the television market. They will account for 73% of global flat screen TV shipments by 2017, up from just 33% in 2013, according to Strategy Analytics.” – Mark Hoelzel via Business Insider
Read the full article: Smart TVs Are On Pace To Take Over The Entire TV Market – Business Insider.
The Programmatic Ad Report
THE PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING REPORT: Mobile, Video, and Real-Time Bidding Will Catapult Programmatic Ad Spend
Read more: The Programmatic Ad Report – Business Insider.
Report: Google to acquire streaming site Twitch
Venture is reporting that Google will be acquiring live streaming site Twitch very soon. Twitch’s services allow video game players to stream live action from their devices. Read the full article on USA Today: Report: Google to acquire streaming site Twitch.
Instagram Leaks What Looks A Lot Like A Snapchat Clone
Last week, Instagram users started receiving a notification in their feeds announcing Blot, a “one tap photo messaging app” similar to SnapChat. Learn more about the unintended leak on Huffington Post: Instagram Leaks What Looks A Lot Like A Snapchat Clone.
New App-Based Search Engine Startup Relcy Tries to Reset SEO – SEW
When we think SEO we automatically think of the search engine giant Google. But, what if SEO didn’t include Google? Hard to imagine, but just think about it. Actually, check out this article on Search Engine Watch by Dan Cristo about a new app-based search engine that may truly change the SEO game: “New App-Based Search Engine Startup Relcy Tries to Reset SEO – SEW“.
10 ways St. Louis can grow its startup scene
There are so many reasons that we love St. Louis, but one is the fantastic “emerging” startup scene. Check out this article by Brian Feldt of the St. Louis Business Journal “10 ways St. Louis can grow its startup scene – St. Louis Business Journal“.
Now Easier to Find What You're Looking For on Pinterest
Today, Pinterest announced that it has expanded its discovery tool to make what you are looking for much easier. Users will now be able follow specific interests in addition to following specific users. This update follows the previous search tool launch that was announced in April that suggests sub-categories based on the user’s initial search term. Learn more about the updates on Pinterest’s blog.
The Hot HR Technology Trends Of 2014
“It’s been a while since I’ve seen a solid independent survey of HR tech trends that will affect the workplace in 2014. The Information Services Group III -1.1% (ISG), a leading technology insights, market intelligence and advisory services company, recently conducted the ‘Industry Trends in Human Resources Technology and Service Delivery Survey’. Released in February 2014, the survey presents findings, which, while not surprising, should be top of mind for leaders and talent managers everywhere.”
Read the Full Article on Forbes “The Hot HR Technology Trends Of 2014“.
Twitter Introduces organic Tweet analytics
Recently Twitter announced the launch of an enhanced Tweet activity dashboard that will provide users measurable insights into how your organic Tweets perform. Check out all the new dashboard features on Twitter’s blog.