It is unsurprising that the printing industry might find themselves in a strange sort of limbo in the advent of new media and technological integration. This industry relies heavily on traditional mediums and now print media is quickly losing readers and advertisers to newer mediums such as I-Phones, I-Pads and laptops. During the 2009 recession panic, print companies did not know what to do or where to go, and many people were laid off because of fear, convinced it was the only way to survive. What is the way to survival for these companies?
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Hello, I’m Shela Xu and I just recently came onboard the L2 team as a marketing intern. I am pursuing a BS in Electronic Media Arts and Communications with a minor in Marketing at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
The program at my school is quite interdisciplinary in regards to new media and communications so I am really excited about working with L2 and its Fuse integrated marketing platform because the product’s cross-media approach lines up perfectly with what I’ve been learning.
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In cross media marketing, we are always looking for new ways to communicate with higher levels of engagement. With 3D being the latest hype in visual entertainment (movies), will it also be adapted as an ingredient of engagement for cross media marketing in the near future?
With the mass release of hi-def 3D TVs this summer, 3D commercials are probably already in the making. Imagine watching a TV commercial and having the product or the website URL popping out of the screen.
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As the demand and limits of variable data publishing (VDP) continue to advance, more questions arise. Most of you understand the concept of VDP, but some of you may be wondering about the following…
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One of the keys to succeeding in cross media marketing is “relevance.” If you religiously follow marketing blogs and news sites, you have probably read more than enough articles and posting about “relevance.” If not, here are some postings/articles you should consider reading:
Relevance in Marketing - Rohit Bhargava @ WebProNews
The Importance of Marketing Relevance - William King @ Content Caboodle
B2B Marketing in 2010: Focus on Three Key Issues - Mark Eardley @ The Long Hello
Email marketing content ‘to become more relevant’ - @ DirectNews
This is Getting Personal… - Michael Fleischner @ The Marketing Blog
The thing is, most of them only review the importance of relevance, and very few actually explore the logistics of implementation. I recently came across an article on DM News that focuses on the three biggest hurdles to achieving relevance in marketing…
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“Did you bring your passport?”
As you were travelling this holiday break. Inevitably, you would have asked/been asked this question before you head to the airport. Despite the endless hours of packing, the only one thing you really need for your trip, is your passport (or ID).
What’s the equivalent for marketing campaigns?
When you really narrow down your plans for your marketing campaigns for 2010. What is the one thing that you really need for successful campaigns? We say, it’s technology, campaign technology in particular.
Why? When used effectively, technology can make your campaigns more:
- Interactive
- Novel
- Response-inducing
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Just how much attention do you pay to making each touch point of your campaigns relevant?
What are the preferred channels of communication for each target segment? Does your messaging speak their language? Is the offer a solution to what they think their problems are? Are you communicating to the decision maker or the influencer?
If you [...]
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#1 Include a ‘hook’
Is there a good enough reason to respond to your campaign? This doesn’t always have to be a discount, but there needs to be a compelling reason for your recipients to act now, rather than later. Depending on your audience, a limited time offer may help boost your campaign response. (Be one [...]
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