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We unearth the latest news, tips, tricks, and insights from the best marketers from Canada and around the world, and share pertinent industry news.
Their Is No Mistake In This Title
Tod touches on: Hacking the Algorithms With Intentional Errors, Google’s Ad Revenue Slides, Did Bing's New AI Search Engine Just Leak?, and more.
The TikTok Super Bowl
Sometimes the digital space can feel like Groundhog Day, and I've lost count of how many times we've been through this same cycle. Read more.
Call It a Comeback!
Today In Digital Marketing is a daily podcast and daily newsletter showcasing the latest in marketing trends and updates. This week, Tod touches on: “Call It a Comeback!” — Meta, Twitter: WTF is “Verified Views”?!, Instagram Tests Lead Forms, Me at the Zoo” is Still the Oldest YouTube Video.
Marketing News Roundup: January 26, 2023
Today we feature a round-up of some big events and recent industry happenings. Humber Launches 'BRING IT' - a New Enrollment Campaign, Art Walk launches at two Toronto locations, Reddit Expands Senior Leadership Team, GoDaddy Shows New Data for Canadian Businesses.
Calgary's Arts and Culture Sector is Booming - So Why Aren't We Celebrating It More?
For decades, Calgary has been known for its contributions to Canada’s energy sector. The late 1990s ushered in the heyday of the oil and gas boom, an economic turning point that has shaped the city’s identity. But it wasn’t always that way;
TELUS Embarks on Series of RFPs: Q+A with Lisa Mack
Over the last two decades, TELUS has strategically grown from a regional telco to a global technology powerhouse, powered by purpose. The TELUS brand is now valued at $10.1 billion and is one of the most respected and trusted brands in Canada.
We need to talk about Creator-Generated Content
The video has a massive headline that read “UGC Scam" and tells the story of how an agency offered creator Anthony Gugliotta $200 for a product video to be used in their ads. Over the course of three videos, Anthony goes on to describe the amount of time and resources that go into a single piece of content.
"TwItTeR iS EnFoRcInG LoNg StAnDiNg API RuLeS"
This week, Tod touches on:New Tool For Peeping Inside Walled Ad Gardens, "TwItTeR iS EnFoRcInG LoNg StAnDiNg API RuLeS" and more.
Media Profile Paves the Way for Workcations in 2023
As we enter a new year filled with promise, Canadians are looking for ways to maintain their work-life balance with a focus on workplace flexibility and the option to travel. And with data from KAYAK showing searches by Canadians for international flights are up 98 per cent compared to last year, “revenge travel” is showing no signs of stopping in 2023
Over-Hyped or Underrated? This Trend is Both
It already seems that the tech trend that’s going to have the greatest impact on the way we all work this year is Artificial Intelligence. Every year there is one tech-fuelled hype cycle or another, and in each case, the run-up is hyperbolic, and the adoption is slower than anticipated. What varies, however, is the lasting impact that the trend has on "real life."
The Questions We Need to Ask Ourselves as We Approach Recession
A global recession is inevitable in 2023, according to the Minister of Finance of Quebec, Éric Girard. Visit Marketing News Canada to learn more.
ChatGPT and Attention Deficit Disorder in Marketing
There will always be significant trends and developments on the horizon that will touch the marketing domain. The recent ChatGPT release is a big one. Regardless of the hype and hyperbole (aka noise) from marketing peers, we cannot downplay its importance. Nor can Google overlook the legit threat to its 20-year dominance of search.
Marketing News Roundup: January 18, 2023
Today we feature a round-up of some big events and recent industry happenings: Earnscliffe acquires Switchboard Public Relations, New Salesforce for Retail Innovations Help Personalize Every Shopping Moment, & HardBacon Launches Bacon Creative, a New Content Creation Agency Powered by AI
Twitter Quietly Locks Out Third-Party Apps
This week, Tod touches on: The Cookiepocalypse Hits Another Roadblock, Has Twitter Killed Third-Party Apps?, Medium Joins Mastodon and more.
The Pandemic Hangover & Marketing Through A Recession
With one major global shift happening right after the other. The question is, how can brands adapt their marketing strategies during these times?
Google Cloud Unveils New AI Tools for Retailers
Ahead of NRF 2023, the retail industry’s largest event, Google Cloud today introduced four new and updated AI technologies to help retailers transform their in-store shelf checking processes and enhance their ecommerce sites with more fluid and natural online shopping experiences for customers.
5 Canadian Creators To Keep An Eye On In 2023
If you’re a Canadian marketer looking for new influencers to partner with, here are five Canadian creators you’ll definitely want to keep an eye on.
Marketing News Roundup: January 12, 2023
Today we feature a round-up of some big events and recent industry happenings. New IKEA campaign shows we can make any home happier, Daughter Creative is Transforming Calgary into Canada’s Newest Creative Hub, Aveeno® Canada Launches New Information Resource to Expand Knowledge, and PLAY launches in Canada offering low-cost tickets to Europe.
97% of Customers are Reading Online Reviews
Did you know that over 90% of people under 35 trust online reviews as much as they trust personal recommendations? That’s just one of the numbers that jumped off the page this week when I was reading about the current state of online reviews.
Can Podcasts Calm your Brand's Recession Fears?
There’s been a lot of talk about recession lately. What with the continual supply chain and staffing challenges, and a general global timidity when it comes to spending, the economic long tail of COVID-19 appears to be rather… barbed. The knee-jerk response of some brands is to flinch, and double over into the fetal position and try to “wait it out.”