Digital

There aren’t many universal consumer truths today, but here’s one: consumers love getting a deal. It’s rational, for sure: more money in your pocket. But there’s also a deep emotional connection to the feeling of getting great value. Almost nine in 10 Canadians report feeling proud about finding great value …

Only five per cent of Canadians feel brands are exceeding expectations MARKHAM, ON –– New digital services and technologies are having a profound impact on the mindset of Canadian consumers, who now have higher expectations than ever before when it comes to customer service. Although most (71%) believe companies are stepping …

In the content world, video is king. The proliferation of smartphones and tablets means consumers can (and do!) watch video anytime, anywhere. The sheer volume of available video content creates some challenges and opportunities for marketers. Audiences are becoming more discerning. Sometimes they want to be informed, sometimes engaged, sometimes …

AMSTERDAM –Today Eclipse Videomanagement proudly announces the introduction of the Video Maturity Model: https://videomaturitymodel.com The Video Maturity Model is the most comprehensive tool available to assess the use of video in medium and larger organizations. Video Maturity means nothing more and nothing less than being able to control video as an …

  Focus on digital marketing maturing for Canadian non-profits as experience grows TORONTO — Digital Leap 2017, the eighth annual digital fundraising and marketing conference hosted by Stephen Thomas Ltd (ST) and CAFAmerica.org, concluded its most-well-attended session yet yesterday at the Art Gallery of Ontario. Over 150 non-profit marketers and fundraisers …

AI-driven platform engages consumers, facilitates transactions and a secure checkout experience PURCHASE, N.Y. and SAN JOSE, Calif. — Today at the Facebook Developer Conference, Mastercard announced Masterpass-enabled bots to drive more seamless shopping on Facebook Messenger with FreshDirect, Subway and The Cheesecake Factory. The bots leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to …

Here is a look at the top five jobs and skills that will be in high demand in the ever-evolving marketing industry in 2017: Paid social Mobile browsing is on the rise. Most consumers are using their smartphones for messaging, email and social media; therefore, a lot of companies are …

TORONTO — Sonnet has been repeatedly recognized for its innovations in customer service, technology, business and marketing only months after launching operations. With sophisticated technology, an always-on customer experience and a captivating marketing campaign centered around optimism, Sonnet is gaining momentum with accolades across industries in Canada and beyond. Putting the customer …

MONTRÉAL — Quebecor Media Group is joining forces with Tuango in a partnership that will open up new opportunities for the customers of each. Under the agreement, Quebecor’s advertisers will be able to pay for advertising placements on Quebecor’s multiplatform media inventory – television, digital, newspapers, magazines, out-of-home – with goods …

NEW YORK, NY — Based on Influenster’s latest survey findings, 97% of women in the U.S. own smartphones and that has a huge influence on how they shop. These women span generations X, Y and Z and cite product reviews as the top factor they consider before making shopping decisions. While …