There is no doubt that in 2017 we have some pretty powerful technology at our fingertips to send out email marketing messaging. From marketing automation like HighRoad Marketing Cloud and HubSpot, to user-friendly email marketing platforms like Adestra Message Focus, we get asked often why video and email are incompatible. While the platforms may support inputting a video file, it’s not always the best practice; and here’s why.

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:

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. 

With more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations registered in the United States, it's often difficult for newcomers to gain recognition. And without recognition, these nonprofits will also struggle to attract volunteers and donations.  The good news is that even new nonprofits can engage with their target audience and build strong brand recognition through digital marketing.  Here are 4 digital marketing strategies you should be using.

Onboarding is an important aspect of any successful business model, ensuring that employees and clients alike are familiarized and integrated with the business’s products and services. Ensuring that an onboarding plan is successful is not always an easy feat, and establishing one can be even trickier. Thanks to our friends at HubSpot, below are three of the most important steps to follow when creating a successful onboarding plan for the first 90 days and into the foreseeable future.