As you know the digital advertising landscape is undergoing a seismic shift with the demise of third-party cookies. As privacy regulations tighten and browsers phase them out, marketers face a daunting challenge: accurately measuring campaign performance in a cookieless world. Google, at the forefront of this evolution, is proposing solutions through Consent Mode and the Privacy Sandbox initiative, along with updates to Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and compatibility with third-party cookieless solutions.
Privacy changes have thrown a wrench in the attribution machine, leaving us marketers scrambling for answers. But fear not! Like resourceful explorers navigating uncharted territory, we can still map our way to success.
Concerns about user privacy and data misuse have propelled stricter regulations like GDPR and CCPA, effectively putting an end to their reign. By the end of 2024, major browsers like Chrome will completely block third-party cookies, leaving marketers scrambling for alternative strategies.
In the marketing jungle, blending in is a recipe for extinction. To truly thrive, you need to shed your camouflage and embrace the vibrant hues of the unexpected. Welcome, brave adventurers, to the world of brand collaborations, where unlikely partnerships spark creative wildfire and leave audiences gasping for more.
Hold onto your hats, folks, because we're about to dive into a realm where marketing minds and meme maestros collide. Yes, we're talking about the bizarre and brilliant world of meme-ified marketing, where cat videos and doge puns aren't just internet fodder, but potential brand gold. But be warned, this path is riddled with pitfalls and banana peels. Tread carefully, fellow marketers, for the line between viral stardom and social media oblivion is thinner than a Kardashian selfie filter.
Technology is developing at a rapid rate which is extremely exciting for marketers. The introduction of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) like Siri and Alexa has created new outlets to build brand awareness! Enter the era of Voice-Optimized Content. There is a lot of research and predictions stating voice search will account for 50% of search queries by 2020.
If Big Agnes was a person, I would want to be her friend. I think we’d go on some amazing adventures together. This week I will focus on Big Agnes’s brand and the five key components that have contributed to their marketing success - Brand Position, Brand Promise, Brand Personality, Brand Story and Brand Association.
We have reached the half way point of the Made in Colorado series. This week I’ll be discussing digital marketing from Smartwool. Smartwool is an innovative company at its core, pioneering the first ski sock that cost over $20. I have a lot of Smartwool socks that have stood the test of time, but I can’t say the same about Smartwool’s digital marketing. This week I will solely focus on their website, brand and social media channels.
Osprey Packs is a company offering innovative, high performance gear for adventurers and outdoor seekers. Osprey was founded over forty years ago by outdoor aficionado and mad hatter, Mike Pfotenhauer. The company calls Cortez, Colorado home where the pace of life is slower and they sit in the grandeur of the San Juan Mountains.
Living in Colorado you have a great mix of old Colorado and new Colorado. RiNo is just one area in Denver that has become a millennial mecca and a hub of creativity and entrepreneurship. Stem Ciders is an urban cidery founded in 2013 by two passionate entrepreneurs, Eric Foster and Phil Kao. Stem Ciders believes in three main principles: quality, style and tradition.
