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New horizons for data-driven direct mail marketing

Martech

PebblePost and Postie, founded in 2014 and 2017 respectively, were early proponents of putting data at the heart of their direct mail operations; indeed, PebblePost has always called its offering “programmatic direct mail.” “We said to brands, go find us your best customers and we’ll find more folks that look like them.

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Why digital brands like Netflix and Wayfair are betting on physical stores

Martech

The answer lies in what digital shopping lacks an immersive, customer-centric experience that deepens emotional engagement in a way online interactions cant. In todays digital world, its about branding and customer engagement. Wayfair is also expanding its physical retail footprint to enhance customer engagement and brand presence.

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Returning to Profitability: Buffer's 2024 Profit Share & Formula

Buffer Marketing

Given our focus on long-term sustainability and growing through revenue from customers rather than funding, it was a symbolic achievement in service of the path we’ve chosen. Last year was Buffer’s first profitable year after two years of losses. This turnaround has been a huge accomplishment for our team.

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8 Top Brainstorming Techniques to Help You Write Killer Emails

AWeber

It's one of the top reasons our customers give us for letting their email marketing flatline. Ann Handley, co-founder of Marketing Profs and the popular book "Everybody Writes," only sent two emails to her subscribers in 2017. (In They just run out of ideas or topics to write about. Even pro writers come up with major email block.

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20+ Top Social Media Sites and Platforms to Grow Your Brand in 2024

Buffer Marketing

Start your social media marketing strategy by pinpointing where your ideal customers are active, to get the best return on investment (ROI) for your business. WhatsApp’s business platform allows businesses to provide customer support and share updates with customers about their purchases. Facebook 3.65

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What Is Generative AI and How Does It Work?

Backlinko

OpenAI also offers custom GPTsversions of ChatGPT that perform specific tasks using personalized prompts. For example, you could create a custom GPT to edit written content to reflect your brand voice. You can even enter your custom prompts in the chat window. Select the Ask AI feature to submit custom questions or prompts.

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21 Brand Style Guide Examples I Love (for Visual Inspiration)

Hubspot Marketing

Brand Guidelines Buyer Persona A buyer persona is a fictional representation of your ideal customer. It includes details on your customer's job title, age, gender, and professional challenges — therefore stipulating for whom your brand publishes content. You can also commission custom icons from a freelance graphic designer.

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