Copyright and Fair Use in the Digital Age
According to the U.S. Copyright Office, "It is a principle of American law that an author of a work may reap the fruits of his or her intellectual creativity for a limited period of time." "Copyright" literally means the right to copy. There are more than 300 years of...
Giftagram Raises $2.2 Million in Venture Funding
Toronto-based mobile shopping app Giftagram Inc., announced its latest round of venture funding from FIS Holdings Ltd. FIS Holdings, founded by Glenn Murphy is an operationally engaged investment firm in the consumer sector.Giftagram aims to make it easy to...
Salesforce Buys Enterprise Chat Startup Activa Live
Salesforce has reportedly acquired enterprise chat startup Activa Live in a move that would appear to be an attempt to enhance the company's customer support functionality, perhaps to give it a stronger foothold in the call center market.Activa Live is the developer...
Do You Need to Insure Your Blog?
As a blogger, you probably think of your blog like a business—and if not, now’s a good time to start. Whether your goals are to make money, become internet famous, or spread the word about one of your favorite hobbies or pastimes, your blog can be a tool...
Creativity and SEO Strategies
Sandra Wallace has already done her niche research and has created a relevance strategy in order to optimize her SEO efforts.Both of these strategies take a fair amount of creativity and critical thinking. In order to stay current with her competitors she will need to...
A Guide to Digital Experience Management for Higher Education
Digital experience management (DXM) refers to providing highly satisfying digital services to customers through an effective blend of strategy, process, and technology. DXM fundamentals remain more or less the same across industries, but the modus operandi may vary...
Nielsen Dives into the Digital Lives of Black Consumers
Thousands of words have been written—including in EContent—about the power of the U.S. Latino market. Marketers are enthusiastically trying to capture the attention of this growing group, but Nielsen is taking a look at a different demographic that we all...
Inuvo Artificial Intelligence Platform, IntentKey, Expected to Generate $9.4 Million in Revenue in 2019
Inuvo, Inc., a provider of marketing technology, powered by artificial intelligence that serves brands and agencies, is providing shareholders with a financial update on its artificial intelligence platform, the IntentKey.Following the integration with the AppNexus...
How to Manage a Freelance Content Writing Team Effectively
Content is a king. Marketers have been hearing this phrase for years, but in 2015 it has taken on new meaning. According to the Content Marketing Institute, 80% of marketers use content marketing to develop their online presence. Marketers should, at this point,...
Email Validation: The Basics and Misconceptions
Validation is one of the most important tools an email marketer can use. With it, you get a better understanding of which addresses on your email lists are truly valid and which are potentially damaging your reputation just by receiving (or rejecting) your email. To...
Building Your Content Reuse Strategy
Creating New Content Going Forward While a content reuse strategy can help you get your current content in the best shape for reuse, it's also important to have a plan for how you are going to create content going forward to ensure that it will be easier to use...
Making Consumer Data Privacy a Priority is Good for Your Brand
Many people credit the EU’s recent General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the rise and spread of data privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) which goes into effect in January 2020. The possible New York privacy bill, also known...
Interwoven Introduces Records Manager 5.0
Interwoven, Inc., provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions, has introduced the new Interwoven Records Manager (IRM) 5.0 product, enabling professional services firms to achieve enterprise content compliance and risk management through a unified...
Online Influencers: The New Word-of-Mouth
So much of the internet is about celebrating cats that I thought it was high time I finally gave mine the shout-out they deserve. For the past year or so, I've been schlepping to the pet store every week to stock up on cat food. I have two mature cats who are now...
The Technology of Contextualized Content: What’s Next on the Horizon?
NEW FRONTIERS AND CHALLENGESThe future of contextualized advertising will be defined, in large part, by the increasing ability to personalize messages based on the various data inputs available to marketers, says Nesamoney. "Another big lever in the hands of the...
How Semantic Tagging Increases Findabillity
Tagging and the Semantic webFinally, semantic tagging can be defined as tagging for the semantic web. This involves tags that make use of RDF (Resource Description Framework) specifications or OWL (Web Ontology Language) of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). This...
Identifying the Right Content for Your Strategy
Your digital storefront should be just as pleasant to hang out in as any brick-and-mortar boutique. If you want your customers to come back often, you have to give them a great experience, fueled by engaging content.A smart content strategy will ensure customers keep...
The Power of Content Chemistry: Release the Oxytocin!
Want your audience to ask about your products and services? Wonder how to spark people’s interest? Then, it’s time to “Release the Oxytocin!” Yes, it sounds like a line shouted by Zeus in the Clash of the Titans film. A dramatic moment in which...
The Commercial Value of Data
Data has emerged as a key player in the marketing and media sphere. There isn't a single member of the six biggest media corporations in the U.S. or the big five global ad agencies that hasn't made data an integral part of its sales pitch to the marketplace. However,...
How to Upcycle Content for Marketing Success
One of the key elements of content marketing is demonstrating your company's knowledge and expertise. But good content costs time and money.Getting the most out of your content spend is essential in achieving a good ROI on investment. You can maximize your returns by...