Retargeting

Way back in the late 19th century, the U.S. merchant John Wanamaker coined the often-quoted phrase, “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted, the trouble is, I don’t know which half.” It was true then, and it’s still true for many businesses today. But, if you do want a clearer picture on where to best focus your budget, there are sophisticated digital tools out there now that can help. But which tools and methodologies should your brand use?

This is not a sports blog, but the story of Billy Beane and the record-breaking 2002 Oakland A’s streak of 20 consecutive wins which actually has a few things in common with running successful data-driven marketing campaigns.

They are both stories of finding value in data that others are not able to uncover or effectively utilize for competitive advantage.

In a recent article, we looked at how a deeper data-driven approach brings higher quality targeting opportunities. We looked at Billy Beane, legendary GM of the Oakland A’s baseball team, and showed how his fresh thinking and belief in data revolutionized the sport.

Along with addressing the question of what retargeting is, we’re going to dip into baseball one more time to explain what exactly those “targeting opportunities” are. Let’s talk about how you get three strikes for every customer, and three big opportunities for success.

Whether it’s making a bank transfer, learning a new language, or just watching TV on the bus, there is almost certainly an “app for that.” Mobile apps have become an essential part of how many of us interact with each other and businesses. As we spend more and more time engaging with our phones, the performance of a mobile app can make or break a business, and many are turning to app retargeting to find a way to better connect with their customers.

Let’s jump into the world of in-app retargeting and discover if it’s right for you and your business.

Do you want to scale up your classified listings and push through the monumental competition that’s building? Sharing listings is one thing, but actually capitalizing on the marketing technologies available is another. How can you increase visibility and distinguish your marketing efforts from the competitors’ campaigns when it comes to classified ads? Marketing technology may just hold the key.

Highly stylized displays, prestigious high street locations, exclusive experiences, up close and personal sales assistance… the „established norms” of the luxury goods industry simply don’t fit into a post-pandemic world. And yet, after a challenging time in early 2020, many luxury brands are now embracing ecommerce as the first touchpoint for customers in their digital marketing strategies. They are finding ways to effectively communicate brand value in the digital space in the same way as they do in the offline world and are starting to replicate the personalized, curated experiences that buyers expect.