The Death of Google Has Been Postponed
Key Takeaways: Google escaped major antitrust penalties—for now. No Chrome or Android breakups… but ad dominance still under fire. A DOJ case targeting Google Ads could permanently shift the marketplace. Marketers should not rely solely on Google—diversify spend across CTV, OTT, LinkedIn, TikTok, and beyond. AI-driven alternatives and AEO (Answer [...]
The Direct Response Photography Secret That Can Boost Your Marketing by 50%
Key Takeaways: Stock photos hurt credibility and lower response rates. Natural, “unpolished” photos often outperform professional ones. Realistic photography builds trust and increases conversions. Eye direction matters—subjects should look into the copy, not away. Photo strategy is different from video strategy—don’t confuse the two. Smart photo choices can boost your [...]
4 Short Little-Known Things Every President & Marketer Should Know
Here are 4 short, but powerful things you should know: XAI: Fastest Growth Grok ranked 4th on the web and No. 23 on mobile. This is quick growth given that Grok went from having no stand-alone app at the end of 2024 (it was first launched on X) to now, [...]
8 Costly and Common Direct Mail Blunders
Key Takeaways: The top blunders in direct mail are weak offers, bad lists, and non-response copy. Direct response art, order forms, and USPs are just as critical. Dedicated landing pages amplify ROI and boost conversions. Multi-channel campaigns with direct mail can lift response by 86%. Last week, in Part [...]
Apple: Why Database Marketing Makes It Not Just Survival—But Profitable
Key Takeaways: Apple’s real power isn’t gadgets—it’s its database of 2.2 billion devices. Database marketing drives recurring revenue, upsells, and cross-sells. Even in uncertain markets, Apple secures profitability through its services and database leverage. Recurring revenue from services now makes up 25%+ of Apple’s total sales. Every company—large or small—can [...]
The Death of Google Has Been Postponed
Key Takeaways: Google escaped major antitrust penalties—for now. No Chrome or Android breakups… but ad dominance still under fire. A [...]
The Direct Response Photography Secret That Can Boost Your Marketing by 50%
Key Takeaways: Stock photos hurt credibility and lower response rates. Natural, “unpolished” photos often outperform professional ones. Realistic photography builds [...]
4 Short Little-Known Things Every President & Marketer Should Know
Here are 4 short, but powerful things you should know: XAI: Fastest Growth Grok ranked 4th on the web and [...]
8 Costly and Common Direct Mail Blunders
Key Takeaways: The top blunders in direct mail are weak offers, bad lists, and non-response copy. Direct response art, order [...]
Apple: Why Database Marketing Makes It Not Just Survival—But Profitable
Key Takeaways: Apple’s real power isn’t gadgets—it’s its database of 2.2 billion devices. Database marketing drives recurring revenue, upsells, and [...]