Trained as a journalist from the age of 18 and enjoying a long career in regional newspaper reporting and editing, Sally Hooton joined DMI (Direct Marketing International) magazine as editor in 2001. DMI then morphed into The GMA, taking her with it!
If you are wondering whether your business would benefit from an app, or if the one you already have is of value, take a look at the results of a survey into how they are viewed by consumers. This informative mobile apps infographic sheds light on usage, expenditure and more.
Will your start-up business be a success? Heed the voices of experience . . . here’s some top-level advice from a handful of expert entrepreneurs on how to avoid the pitfalls, cut through the criticisms, hurdle the competition and propel your new business to profitable heights.
Sweet and charming or cheesy and sickly – whatever your view of Valentine’s Day and the hype surrounding it, many businesses do well to leverage events marketing tactics and make the most of the first of the year’s gifting events. Valentines data shows what couples are likely to be spending their money on in 2018:
If you are thinking of starting up on your own, here’s the advice you need for start-up success. Four sages – their fingers firmly on the pulse of the business world – share with us their thoughts on key things to bear in mind in order to successfully build and grow a business this year.
As the year draws to an end, the UK DMA has staged an awards event in London, giving top accolades to campaigns that have demonstrated inspirational marketing in action. Here’s a look at some of the best ones:
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, or rather Christmas shopping and the retail frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Originating in the States immediately after Thanksgiving (which is on the third Thursday of November), it’s become a regular shopping event across the world, with brands knocking down prices to thwart competitors, and sharp-elbowed customers grabbing those deals fast. Sleep and you weep: in the past, some High Street shops have found they should’ve drafted in more staff and, online, surging traffic has caused some unprepared e-retail sites to wobble and crash; unforgivable errors that many customers don’t forget. How ready is your business and how stable your holiday marketing strategy?
It takes place after Halloween and just before Black Friday/Cyber Monday; this major event marketing opportunity has taken off in China, with e-retailers battling to provide the best discount deals for the world’s largest audience – China Singles’ Day, 11/11, is a vast e-shopfest . . . here’s how it works:
In the UK, it has leapfrogged Valentine’s Day as the third biggest retail event of the year and, in the USA, 72% of adults polled say they will be joining in the Halloween holiday capers. Around the world, this celebration of all things spooky has become hugely popular – and thus is a major opportunity for retailers. Here’s some data behind Halloween and a look at what it’s all about.
If you are in the process of setting up a new website, think carefully about the domain name you aim to use. It’s the first thing your potential customer will see and should sum up concisely and accurately what your business is all about; so don’t try to be clever – be clear. These expert tips and an infographic explain how.
‘Healthy’ brands are ranked highly around the world for making people’s lives better, shaking things up, communicating effectively and memorably and winning admiration. So who’s doing that well and who could do better? Which brands are rising stars? The BrandZ Global Top 100 has been monitoring which brands show potential and which have been displaying vital signs for more than a decade – here are the findings: