by BIA Advisory Group | Feb 26, 2016 | BIA, Blog, SMBs
As SMBs increase digital marketing spend, agencies that target them with marketing automation can gain a competitive edge. This was the focus of a recent BIA/Kelsey webcast (and companion white paper) co-hosted by Vendasta. But more important than the...
by BIA Advisory Group | Feb 25, 2016 | BIA, Blog, Conferences, Vantage Point
This is the latest in BIA/Kelsey’s Vantage Points series. On a semi-weekly basis, it will tap the perspectives of various lookout points from around the local media and tech sectors. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect that of BIA/Kelsey. Please...
by Suzanne Ackley | Feb 24, 2016 | BIA, Blog, SAM, SMBs, Verticals
SMBs in the Entertainment* vertical are more committed to digital media than the average SMB, according to data from Wave 19 of Local Commerce Monitor (LCM), our survey of small and medium businesses. These SMBs allocated 42.1% of spending to digital in the last 12...
by BIA Advisory Group | Feb 22, 2016 | BIA, Blog
The horrible, unfortunate shootings in Kalamazoo, Michigan, this weekend present a genuine brand crisis for Uber, the increasingly ubiquitous mobility services company. The company’s success has brought hundreds of thousands of people into its contractor circle,...
by Rick Ducey | Feb 18, 2016 | BIA, Blog
The elements of programmatic TV advertising are coming together for those in the local broadcast and cable television space. BIA/Kelsey conducted a complimentary webinar on this topic, now available on on demand with the accompanying slides. For this webinar, we...
by Suzanne Ackley | Feb 18, 2016 | BIA, Blog, Mobile-Social, SAM, SMBs
Social Media is the top marketing channel for SMBs once again, according to Wave 19 of Local Commerce Monitor (LCM), our survey of small and medium businesses. 73.2% of SMBs in the full sample reported that they use social media to promote their businesses, with a...
