How to get Instagram followers

Everyone’s favorite photo-sharing app, Instagram boasts over 800 million monthly active users worldwide. Of course, this means a huge portion of your prospects are hanging out on the platform, ready to be marketed to! The hitch? There are over 8 million business profiles currently active on Instagram as well. In this right, it’s become increasingly important to not only have a presence on…

9 tips for optimizing your video marketing content

Chances are, that if you’ve had an online presence at all in the past year, you’ve come across a great deal of videos from a variety of different brands and individuals alike. This is not by any coincidence. The number of internet users watching videos daily is on the rise and is taking up an increasing portion of all of the media shared online. It is predicted that videos will make up a…

How to become a digital marketing expert

Digital marketing has become an essential part of the marketing mix. The reason is simple: more than two-thirds of the world’s population is online, and individuals increasingly research products and services online. Companies are aware that to succeed, they must have a strong, competitive online presence. In fact, a study conducted by the direct marketing association showed that the digital…

10 considerations for choosing marketing automation software

New marketing technology is created almost daily. In this growing web of services and tools, how does a business choose the right ones? We've put together this list of the 10 most important things to consider when choosing marketing automation software for your business. 1. The number of users you can manage and scale As your business grows, your platform should grow with you. Make sure you…

VBOUT July-August feature release

New logo, Email Inbox Preview and Enhanced Analytics are rocking your dashboard while you might be planning an awesome vacation. Here is a quick rundown of this HOT release: 1. Enhanced Reporting We know that reporting is key to your success, we also know it can be time consuming, this is why we added the ability to create multiple reports, customize and personalize each, then deliver…

Growth hacking perspectives from a funded startup

Growth hacking has been a hot trend for several years now. The benefits are clear, as the companies who do it well have displayed the impact on revenue a great growth hacking plan can have. Despite all the talk about growth hacking, there is still a lot to learn about how to do it properly. If you look up the definition of growth hacking on Wikipedia it says: So, this sounds simple…

Shake Shack digital marketing analysis

Shake Shack is a popular American burger chain created in 2004 that has experienced incredible growth. The franchise, a public company since 2014, has become one of the top 10 fastest growing chains in America with 63 branches worldwide. It is widely known for infamous long lines, high quality burgers and tasty custards. The most interesting aspect of Shake Shack’s growth is that the company…

11 ways email campaigns can drive conversions

Email marketing plays a critical role in improving the relationship with your customers. It allows you to transform your visitors into loyal guests and increase your marketing revenues. According to direct marketing association, email marketing contributes a $40 return on investment for every dollar spent. In order to boost your conversion rate with email marketing, here are some efficient…

Differences between traditional marketing and growth hacking

What is growth hacking? Growth hacking is a technique all marketers should consider using. Companies like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn have used growth hacking to gain incredible numbers of users and loyal communities. Originally, growth hacking helped lean start-ups increase profits in relatively short periods of time. The benefits however, can also increase the effectiveness of larger,…