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Like a Leo: 30th anniversary of ADA highlights website accessibility importance

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is celebrating its 30th birthday this week. This milestone has reminded Americans of the great work that’s been accomplished by the ADA thus far and the areas in which it can continue to improve:  The ADA was signed into law in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush. The signing took place on the south lawn of the White House on a beautiful summer day. The intended result of this monumental legislation was to allow Americans with disabilities to more easily gain access to places of business, worship, education, and government ... The ADA standardized and codified practices relating to access and anti-discrimination for citizens with a host of disabilities. ( Read more ) As we've noted in the past, however, the rise of the internet brought with it a slew of ambiguous issues, in terms of how the ADA applies to the new online landscape. In fact, it has heavily influenced how our own award-winning website design team builds websites for c

ABM Is Not A ‘Set-It-And-Forget-It’ Tactic

/ /Account-based marketing (ABM) has its share of disciples who swear that it’s the best way to pursue prospects: 73% of respondents to a Demand Gen Report survey said they practice ABM to “ensure they are targeting the right stakeholders.” Yet, a surprising number of B2B organizations risk being too rigid in their adoption of ABM, focusing solely on their list of target accounts to the detriment of all other potential prospects and marketing opportunities. ABM doesn’t have to be a locked list with no room for adjustment. In fact, keeping a static ABM list and only working from that list misses the point entirely of focused efforts to improve ROI. B2B marketers can use their target account lists as a starting point to experiment and find new prospects, without devolving back to inefficient spray and pray strategies. All it takes is reliable data and a willingness to go beyond the world of known accounts. ABM With Blinders On The reason so many enterprises are adopting ABM is b

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The Top 10 Remote Tools For Working From Home During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Switching to a new work environment is not easy, especially if, all of a sudden, you find yourself working from home. You can no longer have in-person conversations or collaborate with your colleagues without facing obstacles. Don’t worry; we have some good news for you… There are plenty of software solutions specifically designed to facilitate remote work. However, not all of them are created equal, and you can easily end up using an unreliable, clunky solution that holds you back. We can help you cut through the clutter. Here are the top 10 remote tools for working from home, ranging from employee training software to email management tools. Continual professional development The COVID-19 pandemic has the power to keep us locked in, but it has no control over your motivation to continue professional development. Continuous training can boost employee engagement and retention rates. Here are some of the best tools from the employee training software category to keep you occ

Smart digital marketing ideas to adopt for your luxury brand in 2020

The digital landscape is constantly evolving. In the new normal of Covid-19, marketers are having to keep up and stay ahead of the curve, in a world that has gone fully digital, not by design but by necessity. In this new world, marketeers must innovate with new luxury marketing digital strategies to stay one step ahead of their competition.  As more and more companies across the globe adopt digital technologies, both internally and externally, the online world is becoming ever more pivotal to the way people work, rest and play. Internally companies are transitioning to protect their employees and ensure business continuity, but externally, they’re having to adjust their business models, selling strategies and customer service processes too. A recent survey revealed that digital acquisition has already hit the level it was expected to reach in 2025. In fact, this figure was achieved just weeks after the start of the pandemic. With this unparalleled acceleration of online usage has co

How COVID Has Shifted the Advertising World

Accelerated trends that brands and retailers must adopt in the age of COVID Consumer behavior trends have shifted advertising models and caused advertisers of all sizes to rethink the type of campaigns they should run. As we continue to ride the compulsory state of isolation with varying “shelter-at-home” orders across the country, the channels, messaging, and KPI’s that advertisers rely on must continue to remain fluid. The impact of COVID-19 will continue to ripple across the world long after the pandemic has slowed and many of the advertising adjustments that are being made now are likely to stick long into the future. We have entered a new age, but by remaining nimble, brands will be able to meet the ever-changing needs of their audiences post-lockdown and beyond. Read on to learn more about the trends taking place and how advertising models are being transformed. Flexible Supply & Fulfillment COVID-19 presents many roadblocks concerning fulfillment. In response to the pan

Why Employee Engagement is the New Content Marketing Strategy

When developing a content marketing strategy for your business, you probably put a lot of thought into your goals, audience, content channels, and the types of content you will produce. But many businesses overlook one of the most effective strategies: engaging their employees and turning them into employee advocates. Quick Takeaways: Employees can be the source of high-quality content that is also the most effective in connecting with your audience. Some employees can double up as “influencers” for your brand if you groom them right. Encourage employees to create content to voice their opinions as well as engage customers. Employee Engagement and Content Marketing Most managers and business owners understand how important employee engagement is to the success of their business. Employees who are actively engaged at work are over 20% more profitable due to reduced absenteeism and staff turnover, as per a Gallup report. The more you can engage your employees, the more produc

How to Master the Virtual Event Experience

By Josh Baez , Client Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing What is the virtual event experience? With the growing adoption of virtual events in our digital-first world, it’s become more critical than ever to separate yourself from the pack. And in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic forcing businesses to close and employees to work remotely, engaging face-to-face is simply no longer an option. The focus on and importance of virtual events is at its strongest in years. Nearly 9 in 10 B2B professionals have increased the number of virtual events that their organization either hosts or is a part of has increased in the last 90 days . And savvy organizations will continue to take advantage of these new opportunities to get ahead—and stay ahead—not only of the virtual event curve, but their competition as well. Experience drives demand. And for B2B marketing and sales teams to emerge as leaders in this increasingly saturated virtual event space—especially against the traditional even

Earnings ups and downs: Alphabet, Apple, Amazon and Facebook

It was a busy night in tech land as some of the world’s largest companies revealed how they fared during one of the most turbulent quarters in modern times. Here’s what you need to know about their performances in Q2.   Alphabet Google’s parent company hit revenue expectations in Q2, but was rocked by the rapid decline of the ad market. Despite a huge surge in digital usage, the base of ad spend that it is dependent upon shrunk as uncertainty grips marketers.  Financials: $2.6bn decline in ad revenue. $29.9bn of its $38.3bn revenue is from advertising. YouTube ad revenue increased 6% year-on-year, to $3.8bn. Search income fell from $23.6bn to $21.3bn. Google Cloud sales rose 43% to $3bn. Net income $6.96bn, down from $9.95bn. Response: “We continue to navigate through a difficult global economic environment,” said chief financial officer Ruth Porat. Ad sales improved as the quarter progressed, but don’t be under any illusions – this was Alphabet’s first revenue decline i

Top 7 reckless B2B content marketing mistakes you can't afford to make

Years ago, while in a job I wasn’t particularly happy with, when I had a brilliant idea. “I’m going to start a marketing blog!” I said to myself with bright-eyed ambition. You see, I had started taking on consulting clients on the side of my full-time job, with a plan to leave once I built up more.  I thought content marketing would be a great way to start getting myself out there. So, I started a content calendar and  tons of topics ready to go.  I spent my nights and weekends churning out articles and I even had a friend help me create videos to add to my content. I thought I was doing all the right things. Yet, my traffic told a different story.  The reality was, I was doing some of the right things, but I was also missing obvious opportunities that could have had a much bigger impact on my business. A colleague I consulted on what I could be doing better started off with one statement that said it all: “You’re creating content on an island and hoping people find you. You’re