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I've been tempted myself to use a survey to communicate as opposed to collect valuable information about prospects or clients, and while it is possible, generally consumers see it as a transparent and in-authentic way of marketing.
For example, today...
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In the Spring of 2010, Didit interviewed Lizzie Schreier, Senior Marketing Manager for the Allstate Corporation, one of the largest insurance providers in the United States. A range of subjects germane to e-marketers was discussed, including the necessity to...
SoulCycle is much in the news this past week as it struggles to address a growing viral consumer boycott of itself, along with Related Companies-related brand Equinox, by customers angry about the decision by brand owner Stephen Ross to...
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Strategic CMO: Robert Fleming
In July, 2010, Didit interviewed Robert Fleming, President/CEO Co-Founder of the eMarketing Association, on a number of topics germane to e-marketers, including mistakes often...
Strategic CMO: Jeff Hayzlett
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In 2010, Didit interviewed former Kodak CMO Jeff Hayzlett. Jeff had a lot to say about the role of the CMO in business transformation,...
![Oosoom at English Wikipedia [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]](https://www.emarketingassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1024px-Birmingham_Municipal_Bank_doorway-218x150.jpg "Grappling with Clickless Searches from a Portalized Google")
Grappling with Clickless Searches from a Portalized Google
Remember "portals?" Back in the 1990s, becoming a "portal" was what web-based media companies did to resist losing users to 3rd-party sites whose advertising...
The Strategic CMO: Neil Salvage
In March of 2010, Didit interviewed Neil Salvage, Executive Vice President of CitySearch. Discussion topics included how small business owners should evaluate new forms...
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On August 23rd, 2019, Kevin Lee, of Didit and the eMarketing Association, interviewed David Levin, VP, Customer Experience & Digital Innovation, Bob's Discount Furniture.
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I've been tempted myself to use a survey to communicate as opposed to collect valuable information about prospects or clients, and while it is...
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Grappling with Clickless Searches from a Portalized Google
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Remember "portals?" Back in the 1990s, becoming a "portal" was what web-based media companies did to resist losing users to 3rd-party sites whose advertising...
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