Tag: Marketing

Consumers are tuning out: how can brands overcome marketing fatigue? 

A new report from Optimove highlights a growing challenge for marketers: consumer marketing fatigue. The report reveals that many customers are overwhelmed by excessive, irrelevant, or poorly timed messaging. As brands compete for attention, they must find ways to engage...

What’s stopping retailers from capitalising on viral trends?

Ever scrolled through social media and felt that irresistible urge to buy the latest viral product? You’re not alone. A recent report from RELEX Solutions reveals that while 84% of consumers are lured by social media finds, the reality of...

Marketing automation platform Listrak launches first RCS marketing campaign in the U.S.

Marketing automation platform Listrak has announced a major milestone, becoming the first marketing platform provider to launch a Rich Communication Services (RCS) campaign in the United States. The campaign, created in partnership with Dooney & Bourke, a renowned American handbag...

AI and personalisation are the key to combating marketing fatigue

A recent Optimove report highlights the dual nature of email marketing as both the most preferred and most overused channel. While 59% of consumers prefer receiving marketing messages via email, far surpassing social media’s 18%, there’s a growing concern about...

AI takes centre stage in UK Christmas marketing strategies

Over half of UK marketers (55%) utilise artificial intelligence (AI) to strategically plan and enhance their seasonal marketing campaigns, according to new research by Optimizely. The study, which surveyed 100 marketers across the UK, shows the increasing reliance on AI...

7.68 billion interactions and record engagement define 2024 holiday shopping season

The 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday period marked a standout year for retail, generating $118.2 billion in November revenue, including $10.8 billion on Black Friday alone, according to Adobe. Alongside record-breaking sales, brands achieved 7.68 billion customer interactions across...

Gartner reveals top three priorities for CMOs in 2025

Gartner has outlined three critical priorities for Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) to achieve marketing excellence in 2025. These include transcending disruption, elevating enterprise-wide impact, and maximising marketing yield.Ewan McIntyre, VP Analyst and Chief of Research for Gartner’s Marketing Practice, said...

Outdated CMS tech is costing businesses time and sales

Integration issues are holding back global brands, despite significant investments in marketing technology, according to new research from enterprise tech provider Storyblok. The study reveals that 93% of IT and marketing leaders are dissatisfied with their current Content Management System...

Flooding customers with deals before Black Friday? Beware of ‘marketing fatigue’

Consumers are approaching the 2024 holiday season with mixed feelings. Sixty-seven percent of them expect to feel marketing fatigue by November. On the other hand, optimism about the economy is rising, with 50% feeling positive and over 60% planning to...

Forrester’s marketing and CX predictions for 2025: rising prices to erode brand loyalty by 25%

Forrester’s B2C Marketing & Customer Experience Predictions for 2025 suggest a significant shift in consumer behaviour as price sensitivity rises, leading to a projected 25% decline in brand loyalty. With inflation and economic uncertainty pushing consumers to rethink their spending...