We’re excited to announce the launch of our latest product, Local Rank+. This tool is like no other offered in the local search market. It allows business managers to factor in proximity as a key ranking factor in their search analytics. To coincide with the ubiquity of smartphones, Google’s algorithm is set up to make […]
When Apple announced this week that it would be introducing an updated version of “Intelligent Tracking Prevention” on Safari II and IOS 11, it caused quite a stir in the marketing community. What is Intelligent Tracking Prevention? Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) is a privacy feature that Apple rolled out back in 2017. It was designed […]
Hospitality is one of the most competitive industries thanks to an overly crowded market full of everything from high-end luxury hotels and resorts to small, economy motels and hostels. Add the growing popularity of platforms like AirBnB, and it’s clear that the way travelers are searching for and booking accommodations is changing. Google and other […]
Adobe Summit has come and gone for another year. Having been fortunate enough to experience the evolution of this event over many years, it is apparent to us that Summit has quickly elevated beyond a product and platform showcase to become a barometer for the digital experience segment generally. But you have to pay close […]
It’s no surprise that a business’s review score can affect its success. The most basic understanding is that high scores are good and low scores are bad. Many businesses focus on keeping their star ratings above a certain threshold, which on the surface sounds reasonable. However, blindly following star ratings without understanding why those scores […]
Econometrics is an applied science that extracts quantifiable relationships (called estimators) in observable economic data. Simple enough, right? The problem is that we’ll never be able to nail these relationships down exactly, so the game is to use available data to uncover reliable estimators to be used in models that explain what we see and […]
Instagram announced on March 19th 2019 that they are adding a new way for people to buy products they discover on the app. Consumers in the US can purchase items directly on Instagram’s app from over 20 different brands, including Zara, H&M, Outdoor Voices, and Uniqlo. The checkout feature will allow people to make purchases […]
Here at DAC, we’re all about local—which means keeping up with the latest and greatest developments in the world of local advertising is essential. Last week, I attended the 10th annual Borrell Associates Local Online Advertising Conference (LOAC). With speakers who are leaders in their field from top companies like Yelp, Waze, Facebook, Google and […]
Maintaining optimal business listings on Google is an ongoing process. Data decays over time—that’s why it’s so important to keep an eye on your listings to make sure they don’t deteriorate. It’s also a sad fact that sometimes you need to watch out for spam and your competitors intentionally vandalizing your business. Competitors have been known […]
In its ninth year, the Key Executives Mega-Conference is all about exploring new approaches and solutions to issues facing the newspaper industry, many of which are directly related to the way digital continues to change news and how brands promote themselves. As digital marketers, we have a unique stake in the way newspapers change and […]