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The Top Challenges Freelancers Face With Clients

The Top Challenges Freelancers Face With Clients

According to a survey by Wripple and MDRG, freelancers face challenges with professionalism, clarity, and operational issues when working with clients.

Many freelancers report a lack of professionalism and clarity from clients, leading to operational issues and a lack of interest in future projects.

The onboarding and project briefing processes are typically professional and consistent, but only half of freelancers feel fully integrated into client teams.

How Design Practices Enhance Your Marketing Strategy

How Design Practices Enhance Your Marketing Strategy

In the dynamic world of marketing, the fusion of design and strategy is fundamental to successful branding and communication. Design is a powerful tool that can significantly amplify marketing efforts by reinforcing brand identity, ensuring user-centric approaches, and creating emotional connections.

Brand identity is at the heart of all marketing efforts and design plays a crucial role in its reinforcement. Consistency in visual elements, brand messaging, and emotional connection are key factors in creating a strong and memorable brand identity. User-centered design also helps in understanding target audiences and personalizing marketing collaterals to meet their expectations.

Design must adapt to the various channels of multichannel marketing while maintaining brand consistency. This consistency strengthens brand recognition and reinforces the brand message in the audience's minds, no matter where they encounter it. Measuring the impact of design on marketing ROI is essential for making informed decisions and creating more targeted and effective designs. Visual storytelling is also a crucial aspect of design in marketing, as it helps companies engage their audience emotionally and intellectually.

Top Hurdles B2B Buyers Face in Online Purchasing

Top Hurdles B2B Buyers Face in Online Purchasing

In a recent study by Sana, 91% of B2B buyers reported facing issues that prevented them from completing an online order.

Based on a survey of 1,000 buyers from various industries and countries, the biggest hurdles for online ordering were related to accuracy, such as delivery times, pricing, and stock levels.

Buyers desire accurate pricing and product information, as well as easy access to order status and a functional search feature when using B2B vendor sites.

Personalization: The Secret Weapon B2B Companies Are Not Using

Personalization: The Secret Weapon B2B Companies Are Not Using

Personalization has become expected in a technologically advanced world. People want relevant recommendations for their problems or lives.

B2B buyers also appreciate tailored approaches, with research finding that 77% won't make a purchase without personalized content. However, only 40% of B2B marketers believe they are effectively using personalization techniques.

With the growth of digital access and capabilities throughout the B2B marketing technology stack, there are more opportunities for personalization, aided by the use of artificial intelligence. Companies who embrace personalization can expect improved conversion rates, relationship-building, and increased retention rates.

AI Update, April 19, 2024: AI News and Views From the Past Week

AI Update, April 19, 2024: AI News and Views From the Past Week

Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so. Stay in the know.

1. Regulation of AI in Various US States. Some states propose regulations requiring AI impact assessments for significant decisions in employment, housing, and healthcare. Bipartisan support, but tech industry has concerns.

Importance for marketers. Be aware of evolving regulatory landscape to ensure compliant use of AI in marketing campaigns and customer interactions.

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Do Marketers Expect to Face More Competition in 2024?

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Manager Survey: Will AI Replace Employees and Lower Salaries?

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What Do Top-Performing B2B Marketers Do Differently? Six Things That Might Surprise You

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Mastering the Customer Review Process: How to Ask for Reviews

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Media Inflation: Are Advertising Costs Finally Cooling?

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