Buzz Worthy, Culture, Industry
For many, Black History Month is a time to recognize and acknowledge the accomplishments of black Americans who have contributed to our nation — back in the day. But the real opportunity to realize this ongoing impact lies in the extraordinary work being done...
Advertising, Digital Marketing, Industry
Industry watchers following the digital versus traditional trends acknowledge that the single most important differentiator is the ability for digital marketers to target tailored audience segments. Digital marketing now accounts for close to 60% of all ad spending....
Business, Industry, Team, Thought Leadership
Laura Oliveto leads SSDM’s efforts to manage team member resources, help balance task allocations and plan for the incoming curveballs. By making our teams more agile, we are better able to respond quickly and effectively to the digital ecosystem. And, by analyzing...
Advertising, Digital Marketing, Industry, Thought Leadership
“The foundations of your Google account are essential for success. It’s also important to understand that these change over time. Almost 100% of the time during an account audit, foundational account and ad settings are where the most issues are...
Buzz Worthy, Digital Marketing, Industry
We know reporting can be a challenge, especially when it comes to proving ROI to your C-Suite executives. Adding tools like Google Tag Manager (GTM) to your toolbelt can help you bridge the gap. Building your digital toolbelt In the world of digital marketing, we fall...
Content Creation, Industry, Thought Leadership
For good reason, and this year, more than ever, content really is king. Are you curious why it’s on the priority list for the marketers we surveyed? Because it now needs to be a high priority for any internal marketing team’s resource management plan. Not every team...
Buzz Worthy, Industry, Team, Thought Leadership
The measures of success for marketers have finally become much clearer. Or have they? Although the science of marketing has opened new avenues for measurement, an SSDM exclusive survey shows that marketing leaders are still conflicted about goals and results....
Buzz Worthy, Design + Technology, Team, Thought Leadership
The nexus of technology and creativity is the sweet spot for SSDM creative director and partner, Michael J. Taylor II. Creative problem solving In an earlier career iteration, as a music producer and recording engineer, I came to appreciate the blending of technology...