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INSIGHTS FROM MARKETSCAN

News, views, trends and tips from our team of data experts

New social media platform already has a high thread count

Big businesses and high profile social media influencers have already hopped onboard following the recent launch of Meta’s new Twitter-style social media platform – Threads.   As the latest offering from Facebook and Instagram creator Mark Zuckerberg, the social media platform saw ten million sign ups on only its first day. Since then, many millions

Getting creative with Direct Mail

Reaching new customers can be a huge challenge for businesses in today’s changing landscape. Prospects are exposed to hundreds of marketing messages every day (according to Forbes we are exposed to between 4,000 & 10,000 adverts a day). Data privacy laws are also more of a concern to marketers than ever before.

Using TikTok for B2B Marketing

In 2021, business software provider Sage taught the B2B world a lesson in social media marketing. They ran the #Bossit2021 challenge on TikTok and to date that campaign has 8.8 billion views (see for yourself).  It’s hard to imagine any other form of marketing communication with that kind of reach. Money simply cannot buy that

Covid 19 Success Stories: Three Years On

On the 24th of February 2022 the BBC reported the end of all legal covid restrictions in the UK. Marking the end of almost 2 years of turmoil (the first lockdown was imposed in March 2020). Now three years on, the dust has settled and the business world is up and running again, the Covid-19

Using Chat GPT for Sales Emails

Chat GPT is all over the news right now. It’s an amazing tool which will probably change the marketing landscape in ways we can’t even imagine but it has limitations. Our email marketing experts put it to the test and here’s what you need to know. ChatGPT is a powerful language generation model that you

Making email marketing work for you

Email marketing, when managed correctly, is one of the most effective ways of getting your business message out to potential customers. If you put the effort into ensuring you send the right message at the right time, then the benefits to your business, in terms of new leads, can be huge. To get your email

Email Marketing Tips From the Experts

Email marketing is one of the most important sales channel online. It’s a direct line to your consumers, allowing you to send personalised communications that offer real value. Most B2B marketing professionals will agree that email marketing is a vital part of their marketing mix. But it’s not easy to get right every time. When

Seven Key Principles You Need to Know About GDPR Compliant Data

In 2016 the EU adopted a set of rules that changed the way many companies do business. These new laws were so important that even after formally leaving the EU, the UK retained them in very similar form.   We are talking about GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation. As technology, business and society change,

Why Black Friday is an Important Date for B2B Marketers

Black Friday (November 25 this year) is one of the busiest shopping days of the calendar. The bustling crowds, the thrill of a bargain and the November chill in the air make it a happy reminder that Christmas is exactly one month away. It’s a chance to connect with the public, boost sales, build reputations