Having spent literally decades anticipating and implementing new marketing strategies based on industry trends and developments, we know all too well that the CMO role is continually evolving. It’s also a challenge to stay ahead of the curve when you already have a multitude of responsibilities, but don’t worry—we’re here to run through the top […]
Did you know that the total number of business and consumer emails sent and received per day will exceed 293 billion in 2019, and is forecast to grow to over 347 billion by the end of 2023? Chances are, a lot of those emails are never even opened. Whether it’s a newsletter, announcement, offer, or […]
On October 16, 2019, leaders from Western Canada’s most exciting retail brands took the stage during the Retail Council of Canada’s Retail West 2019 Conference at Vancouver’s Hyatt Regency. The day was packed full of speaker and panel sessions from brands including Aritzia, Saje, Best Buy, Save on Foods, Marks’, and many more—all gathered to […]
“The evolution of relevance will be data,” said Ryan Ostrom, former Chief Digital Officer at KFC, at the Collision tech conference back in May. So, how is data analytics reshaping the restaurant industry? Data has become one of the most important ingredients for restaurants; the ingredient that helps them stay relevant. Businesses are sitting on […]
You’ve established your brand, your products have hit the market, and your ecommerce website is up and running. But how do you promote your online business in a way that can generate traffic and quality leads? You might have already invested some money on social media channels like Facebook or Instagram—or perhaps you also went […]
Click. Click. Click. Click. The familiar sound of convenience. But do you remember what it was like planning a trip before the internet was a thing? No websites, no apps, no e-tickets, no online bookings. Just the thought of it may be an anxiety trigger for those of us who have grown overly dependent on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]