Email is still the primary way we communicate in business.  So we send and receive a lot of emails.  In addition to the time spent on crafting emails, the time we spend on email received can be significant due to the fact that they usually require some action from us. Whether the action required is answering, forwarding, filing or deleting, the end result is that the average person can spend up to a 4th of their work week dealing with email.  This barrage of email isn't going to end anytime in the foreseeable future.  One thing that may help all of us though, is learning to write effective emails that will produce a higher response rate in a more timely manner.  We have found an article at Act-On, written by Pam Neely, that gives us 5 simple ways to write better emails.  By using these tips you may find dealing with your email a little less frustrating and time consuming.

Imagine being able to understand the people that visit your webpage on a deeper level. Imagine having the power to understand what they want, the ability to anticipate their needs, and the means to communicate with them effectively. This is the power of the persona! Here are the top reasons personas are so powerful:

The debate over whether or not your business should have a social media marketing strategy is over.  Your customers and prospects are online, and they expect to find you on social media sharing information, answering questions, and addressing concerns.  However, in the world of social media marketing, having active social media channels are only part of the equation.  In fact, it is your business website that is the focal point of all social media marketing.

As marketers, we all understand the importance of staying on top of new digital trends.  However, it's even more important to know and understand which trends best align with what consumers want.  The infographic below lists the emerging digital trends that have garnered the most news coverage recently and compares them to a survey by Code Computerlove on what trends consumers are the most interested in.  Check out this infographic to see how the two match up.

Research Evidences Digital Transformation in the Non-Profit Industry

This week my fellow Client Success Manager Arielle Irizarry and I joined forces to bring you the top five things you need to know about marketing automation. The buzz has shifted in the association world. A few years ago email marketing was the hot topic but now a days there is a new kid on the block, marketing automation. So what is marketing automation, how is it different from email marketing and why does it matter for associations? Here are the top five things you need to know about marketing automation and why it is changing the world of digital marketing.