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On Data Privacy Day, Facebook Releases 7 Privacy Principles

First things first - the European Union's upcoming privacy changes known as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) go into effect on May 25 this year. And Facebook is preparing for it. It's released 7 privacy principles that help the users know how their data is used, making it easier for users to delete information, and giving them full control of their privacy. 

17 High-impact Social Media Updates In 2017

Facebook cracks down on engagement bait; Instagram updates its Stories feature; Snapchat redesigns the app to separate social and professional content; Twitter increased tweet limit from 140 to 280 characters –  2017 had been a super active year for social media users and marketers. Each update was designed to improve user experience and transparency.
 

Here we discuss 17 powerful updates to hit the social media landscape in 2017 :

1. Facebook's News Feed Update

Ultimate List: 23+1 Most Shared And Relevant Digital Marketing Articles

Here's our list of the most shared & relevant collection of articles for marketers from 2017. The list includes insights from digital transformation, social media marketing, and customer experience to influencer marketing. This hand-picked list is a part of our Digital Marketing Apple where we curate the most shared and the most relevant marketing articles of the day for digital marketers. Hope you'll find it useful. Happy reading! 

Digital Marketers: Precursor to 2018

2017 was a busy year for marketers. Amidst a flurry of launches and updates, it’s pretty human to miss out on a couple of important stories and insights. Well, who said a marketer’s life is easy? No one! Trust us, we know it and which is why we prepared the list #Before2017Ends – Precursor to 2018. All the important insights from 2017 at one place.

1. Advertisers spent more on digital than TV

It finally happened this year. Digital ad spending in 2017 hit $209 billion across the globe (41% of the market ) whereas ad spend on TV  stood at $178 billion.  

Now Digital Marketing Is More About Marketing Than Digital

They say every story has a beginning, middle, and end. So, from where do we begin this story? Well, let’s start from the beginning. 

Channel – focused marketing was the king 

Back in the early 2000s web presence meant creating a website and focusing on Search Engine Optimization (SEO), email marketing and referral marketing. SEO then meant content creation with focus on link building and keyword stuffing – with clear guidelines given to content creators about the number of times the keywords should be repeated. 

Experiential Marketing: How These Retailers Are Leveraging Its Power

Creating a meaningful relationship with customers isn't easy in today's crowded and competitive retail landscape. To stand out from the crowd and capture the attention of consumers, retailers are moving towards experiential marketing campaigns - and rightfully so. For example, Google's pop-up stores, Ralph Lauren's interactive touch-screen mirrors in their flagship location in New York, Samsung 837, and Apple stores aren't just normal retail stores ( well, some don't even sell anything), instead they create experiences which in overtime builds brand loyalty and drive revenues. 

25 Must-reads For CIOs 2017 - Part 1

We reveal some of the useful insights & articles from 2017 offering advice on digital transformation, innovation and business growth. 

Recommended Reading List For CIOs

1. Global Brand Simplicity Index 2017 - Siegel+Gale

The report highlights how simple and clear user experiences drive brand loyalty. Simplicity inspires people to spend more, motivates employees to deliver on the brand promise—and ultimately drives financial gain for companies that embrace it.

Must-Reads of June 2017

Useful insights for digital marketers released in June. 

1) eMarketer US Mobile Time Spent and Activities StatPack 2017 

This report highlights -

  • Time spent with mobile, by device, channel and activity
  • Leading activities conducted on smartphones
  • Leading activities conducted on tablets

Read more here