College is a pivotal life stage, a time when students begin to gain financial independence and forge their own paths. And, of note to marketers, it’s also a time associated with a lot of spending. With 19 million college students in the US alone, this is a valuable consumer community for brands to target.  But ...

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Looking at marketing software today is overwhelming. There are dozens of products out there for every problem you have, and hundreds more for problems that aren’t even on your radar.  You can evaluate the impact of marketing software through many lenses, such as time saved, increases in impressions, and engagement. And while all of these ...

Conversion rate measures how many visitors to your site take a desired action, such as making a purchase or filling out a contact form. Tracking your conversion rates across marketing campaigns and web properties helps you determine which messaging and promotions are driving the most success, enabling you to optimize future campaigns.  But what do ...

Your customer acquisition plan should prioritize the customers who are most valuable to your brand. The more you can personalize marketing campaigns to specific communities, the more likely you are to acquire them. One consumer segment not to overlook is new movers. This is a lucrative audience, as new movers make many purchases as they ...

Data is possibly the most important tool in a marketer’s arsenal. Without it, you’re essentially taking shots in the dark, hoping your campaigns will magically hit the bullseye. Backed with insightful data, though, you can turn on the light and make informed, intentional decisions. But with all the data available in the world, how to ...

We’ve all seen the concerning headlines: a recession is coming or, according to some sources, is already here. Inflation is soaring and interest rates are rising to pump the brakes on consumer demand to quell rising prices. Resources are strapped, and both consumers and businesses are cutting back on spending. Most experts attribute these economic ...

Everyone loves saving money, so discounts make sense as a way to attract customers. But many companies worry that discounting will negatively affect their bottom line or reduce the perceived value of their products. These are valid concerns but ones that can easily be remedied with the right pricing strategy for discounts. There are also ...

To grow your brand, you need to be bringing in new customers. Simple, right? But matters quickly get more complicated once you start considering which strategies will get you the most value. Customer acquisition can be pricey, and you don’t want to waste your precious marketing dollars on ineffectual marketing tactics. That’s why you need ...

This article was originally published in 2020, but has been updated to reflect new research and consumer trends. A lot has changed since we first covered this topic, but the need for marketing segmentation has not!  A famous American editor once said, “I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you ...