by Celine Matthiessen | Sep 1, 2016 | BIA, Blog, SAM, SMBs
A recent study from Campaign Monitor and Market Cube on small and mid-size businesses use for marketing tools found that an all-in-one marketing cloud solution is not the answer. Small and mid-size businesses use a variety of advertising and marketing tools and,...
by Suzanne Ackley | Aug 18, 2016 | BIA, Blog, Mobile-Social, SAM, SMBs
Franchisees are more likely to use, and spend for, the newest media, platforms and technology, according to BIA/Kelsey’s Local Commerce Monitor™ survey of small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). Franchisees were more likely to use newer mobile platforms, such...
by Celine Matthiessen | Aug 12, 2016 | BIA, Blog, SMBs
A new study from the Alternative Board looks at the challenges faced by small businesses on social media. Over half of small businesses in the US have a Facebook page and the challenge for small businesses is not social presence but how to connect to consumers through...
by Suzanne Ackley | Aug 4, 2016 | BIA, Blog, Mobile-Social, SAM, SMBs
When it comes to online shopping, consumers are more likely to turn to their mobile devices than a computer, according to a new study. Demandware Shopping Index (Q1/2016) analyzed the shopping activities of 400 million shoppers worldwide and found that 47% of web...
by Suzanne Ackley | Aug 3, 2016 | BIA, Blog, SAM, SMBs
There is a tremendous opportunity for marketing automation sellers to engage SMBs with search engine optimization (SEO) combined with social marketing solutions. SEM/SEO services topped the list of future marketing priorities for small and medium-sized businesses...