Why Internal Integration is Important in Marketing

How often does a company announce the release date for a product, only to have to revise it when it’s clear it won’t meet the deadline? That’s just one consequence of the marketing department not being aligned with the other departments and vice-versa.

In other words, marketing, sales, finance, production, development, procurement and other internal functions all need to be integrated. Think of Steve Jobs and how design to him was equally important as function. In an interview with Fast Company, an Apple senior designer and user experience evangelist said, “Everybody there is thinking about UX and design, not just the designers. And that’s what makes everything about the product so much better.”

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How Retailers Can Use Google Display Ads

INTRODUCTION

Retail e-commerce in the United States has been increasing steadily for the past several years, and sales are projected to reach close to $500 billion within the next five years. 

While Google search ads and shopping ads can help capture customers looking for specific products, Google display ads can extend your reach by showing ads to people who are browsing online, watching YouTube videos, checking Gmail or using apps.

In fact, the Google Display Network reaches close to 95 percent of Internet users in the United States across more than 2 million websites. 

Following are some tips on how you can use Google display ads to attract shoppers to your retail store or e-commerce shop. 

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How Retailers Can Advertise on Etsy

INTRODUCTION

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According to Statista, Etsy is one of the top 10 e-commerce retail websites in the United States, with more than 61 million unique monthly visitors. 

The online marketplace also is estimated to have close to 2.5 million active sellers with a combined annual gross sales volume of $4.7 billion.

While Etsy provides an opportunity for all types of retailers, it also is becoming more competitive each year. Following are some Etsy advertising tips retailers can use to make their products stand out. 

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