Meta’s Solution to a Cookie-less Future
By Calen Bacy / Marketing, Technology
Wait, what’s happening to cookies? And more importantly, what are cookies? Cookies are small pieces of code that are placed in your browser when you visit a website. They usually contain at least two pieces of information – a site name and unique user ID – but they may also capture other details such as…
Common Website Design & User Experience Myths
By Josh May / Data + Analytics, Technology
The internet has completely changed the way we think about business. It’s gone from an opportunity to the norm to a consistent deficiency for companies across all industries. As technology advances and more people spend their time browsing online, so do the expectations for brands to constantly evolve—no matter the size of their organization. So…
Make Martech Matter: Change the Human Software First
By Scott Thomas / Data + Analytics, Marketing, Technology
The world is moving fast. Technology is moving even faster. And Arthur C Clarke wasn’t wrong when he famously proclaimed, “advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Indeed, today’s tech is nothing short of awesome. But as large enterprise brands search for growth hacks and increased efficiency through automation, we’d like to remind you that one…
Growing Your Business With Marketing Automation
By Maria Orozova / Data + Analytics, Marketing, Technology
What is the KEY to marketing automation? This is a question we get a lot… and while we’d love nothing more than to have THE answer, there is a lot more nuance to it than that. Our very own Scott Thomas recently addressed this topic in a webinar titled Turn Tire-Kickers Into Buyers With Marketing…
MODcast Episode 5 – The Opposite is Always True: The Future of Venture Capital with Mike Millard
By MODintelechy / Podcast, Technology
In this episode, MODintelechy Co-Founder and CEO Scott Thomas speaks with Mike Millard, Operating Partner at Ecliptic Capital, about the exciting world of Venture Capital, disruptive innovation, and his trailblazing passion project – Pitch-a-Kid.
Recalibrating for 2021: Marketing Goals to Make an Impact
By Gayle Crawford / Technology
As a marketer, you know that without carefully crafted, quantifiable goals to meet the unique needs of your organization, you could waste time—and budget. Trying to rationalize your spending without clear thought to support achieving returns will leave you and your team spinning your wheels until they burn out. You know that you are working…
Why Your Channel Program Needs PRM (Partner Relationship Management)
By Cal Cavness / Data + Analytics, Marketing, Strategy, Technology
What is Partner Relationship Management (PRM)? When seeking new and innovative opportunities for gaining traction in the marketplace, companies often establish channel partner programs. To create, manage, and maintain these channel partner relationships, partner relationship management (PRM) utilizes strategies and software that help companies execute new marketing ideas, reach new customers, and scale quickly. Creating…
MODcast Episode 4 – Selling the Vision: Achieving Internal Alignment for Embracing MarTech with Maxine Eiland
By moddeveloper / Data + Analytics, Podcast, Technology
MODintelechy Co-founder and CEO, Scott Thomas, spoke with Maxine Eiland, Sr. Director Digital Marketing and Web at SailPoint Technologies, on her insights on MarTech buy-in and the importance of data-informed strategy, experience as a female leader in the tech industry, and the cultural value of falcons in Abu Dhabi. MODcast Episode 4 – Selling the…
How to Reap the Benefits of Partnership Marketing
By Mike Nink / Data + Analytics, Marketing, Technology
Every brand knows the feeling. At some point, you realize you’ve only been buying a widget or a content series, and what you actually want is a partner. You want your agency to up the ante from the one-off project or iterative task work that you hired them for to providing brand-level strategic advisement. The…
MODcast Episode 3 – Crafting a Narrative with Martech with Annalisa Church
By Lauren Henderson / Data + Analytics, Podcast, Technology
Welcome to the third episode of MODcast, from data-driven marketing agency MODintelechy. On this podcast, we sit down with thought-leaders and innovators across industries to learn how they got to where they are and what marketing strategies helped them along the way. We sit down with Senior Director of Marketing Technology at Akamai Technologies, Annalisa…
How to Respond to a 1-Star Review on Google
By Josh May / Data + Analytics, Marketing, Technology
Online reviews are essential for building a successful brand. If you look at the numbers: 88% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations 90% of consumers read reviews before visiting a business Product page visitors who read online reviews converted at a 58% higher rate That’s massive. Digital trust has tangible value….
Leading with Empathy: Tips for Unifying Teams and Nurturing Leads
By Jenni Waggoner / Data + Analytics, Marketing, Strategy, Technology
As my seven overstuffed bookshelves and Kindle’s nearly full storage can attest, I think there’s always more to unpack, digest, and discover. Having a learning mindset not only makes the world a more exciting place to be but is essential for professional growth and success. For a self-professed lifelong learner, attending the SiriusDecisions Summit was…
MODcast Episode 2 – Finding the Werewolf: Data-Driven Storytelling with Lindsay Lyons
By Scott Thomas / Marketing, Podcast, Technology
Welcome to MODcast, from data-driven marketing agency MODintelechy. On this podcast, we sit down with thought-leaders and innovators across industries to learn how they got to where they are and what marketing strategies helped them along the way. Today, we hear from our client and friend, Lindsay Lyons, VP of Corporate Marketing at Epicor Software, on…
Avoiding the Cheesecake Factory Dilemma: How to Practice Lean Digital Marketing
By Jason Smith / Data + Analytics, Marketing, Technology
In my 22 years of marketing experience, I’ve worked in Fortune 500 companies, early-stage startups, rapid-growth businesses, and even a few non-profits—and there has always been one constant—the problem of having too many choices. Choices for what to talk about in a job interview. Choices for what health insurance plan to select on your first…
What to Outsource and Working Remote Whatever the Circumstance
By Scott Thomas / Agency Culture, Data + Analytics, Marketing, Technology
Before the global health crisis took mass effect, I sat down with Brian Peters, Founder and CEO of Bucket List Events for the first episode in our MODcast series, conversations with industry innovators. Brian graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, but quickly pivoted to an entrepreneurial career…
The Six “I”s of Internet Marketing
By Josh May / Data + Analytics, Marketing, Technology
Evolving technology has forever changed how we communicate and the marketing industry itself. But, while the biggest “I” of internet marketing is the internet, there are six more specific factors of success in digital marketing: Industry Reconstruction Interactivity Intelligence Individualism Independence of Location Integration Before we get into specifics, let’s clarify that the six “I”s…
How Effective is Content and SEO?
By Josh May / Data + Analytics, Marketing, Technology
Leveraging Organic Marketing “The daily blog… it’s one of the top 5 career decisions I’ve ever made.” – Seth Godin, Entrepreneur/Influencer/Author of 17 bestselling books Content is king. The old turn of marketing phrase still holds true. If you look at any company that has a strong online presence, you can be sure they’re investing…
Why Data Culture Matters: The Role of Agency Partnerships in Powering Your Data
By Adrian Olvera / Data + Analytics, Marketing, Technology
As 2020 approaches, the changing dynamics between agencies and brands has never been clearer. Brands are increasingly challenged to get more value from their agency—both from strategic consulting and actual branding execution—meaning the agencies positioned to succeed are multi-faceted able to deliver creative marketing services and data-driven solutions. The most effective partnerships are born from…
Consumer Experience IS Your Brand: Tips for Improving Communication and Closing Leads
By Maria Orozova / Data + Analytics, Marketing, Technology
Our entire business is built on communication—beginning with prospective clients. How you answer the phone, respond to an email, or carry yourself in a meeting is all a reflection of your company. So, when I was planning my son’s birthday recently and reaching out to businesses for everything from party favors to balloons, I was…
SXSW History and 2019 Recap
By Josh May / Marketing, Technology
SXSW x Austin, TX SXSW 2019 is officially over. Austin’s 10-day festival brings hundreds of thousands of people together to share ideas on creativity, innovation, and education. That, and for some really great concerts. Though we don’t yet know this year’s numbers, SXSW 2018 featured 4,967 speakers, 2,057 music acts, and 139 films and created…