10 features you must have in your marketing automation platform

There is no doubt that marketing agencies have the skillset and expertise to do high level work, manage a multitude of platforms and campaigns, as well as the small tasks like data entry. But a crucial part of running a successful agency is knowing when it is best to leave complicated and repetitive tasks to a software that is tailored for just that. In the end, it is more feasible and…

Interactive email content blocks

We are EXCITED to share the release of our powerful actionable content blocks available under the VBOUT email marketing suite. Now you can add BUY NOW buttons, videos, interactive time countdown and add-to-calendar events inside your email campaigns. This feature eliminates steps from users and allows them to take action directly from their email. For example, the buy now button takes the…

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…

5 a/b testing tactics that improve your email campaign performance

A/B testing has become a critical tool for B2B and B2C marketers who want to optimize the performance of their email marketing campaigns. The way it works is that through a software tool, a marketer can test 2 variations of an email, popup or landing page, to see which results in higher engagement with their followers. After the winner is determined, you can either set up the system so that…

Webinar: Successful email automation

Do you know the impact of using automation with your email campaigns? Digital marketers know that email is still one of the best ways to nurture leads and develop relationships with customers. Here are some figures to think about: "85% of marketers cite email as the most effective lead-generation tactic. In turn, businesses that use marketing automation to nurture prospects experience up…

Webinar: Video marketing to drive business growth

DID YOU KNOW A VIDEO IN AN EMAIL CAN INCREASE CLICK THROUGH RATES BY 200-300%? Most marketers are aware of the importance of video and the intense rate at which it is becoming the most important content. The rise of smartphones and faster data speeds have all led to an increase in accessibility and the data shows that people prefer videos more than other content. Is your video strategy…

Top 10 considerations for choosing marketing technology

According to Marketing Land in March 2016, "almost 4,000 companies are now part of the marketing technology landscape, a huge leap from the 150 itemized back in 2011." There's also no sign of a slow down in this industry. New companies, technologies and innovations are being created almost daily. In this growing web of services and tools, how does a company choose the right ones? We've put…

Mobile marketing in 2016

Mobile activity has exploded and is constantly evolving. From the introduction of the smart phone, to tablets, and upcoming devices likes watches, marketers need to stay on top of trends. We have reached a tipping point where people are viewing some content on mobile more than desktop, like emails. In this webinar, we go over trends and strategies to help marketers maximize their effectiveness…

7 ways to use smart popups to increase your email subscribers

Competition for e-commerce sites is steadily increasing. As a result, online retailers need to use effective techniques to convert visitors into email subscribers and then into customers. When browsing the web these days, it is hard not to notice pop-ups being used on many websites. There are many types, from simple pop-ups that appear as soon as you open a page, to those that suddenly…