You’ve got mail! It’s not just a great movie (this is not up for debate). It’s also a common theme among, well, all of us. Our inboxes receive a dozen, or more, emails a day. And if you’re a marketer, entrepreneur, or business owner, you probably send quite a few emails a day! HubSpot reports that 78% of marketers have seen an increase in email engagement over the last 12 months. And as we shift to a more permanent digital atmosphere, we expect email communication to ramp up even more. So, maybe you’re thinking: ODEA, you don’t have to tell READ MORE >>
Color in branding is powerful. So powerful that most of us can look at a color palette and recognize the brand it represents. Think about Tiffany blue, John Deere green, or the instantly recognizable Coca-Cola red. Is anyone feeling thirsty? And although being aesthetically pleasing to the eye is a concern when choosing a brand color, it’s not the only deciding factor. Color impacts the way we perceive a brand and can have a powerful effect on our emotions as consumers. Have you ever seen an advertisement and instantly felt happy, powerful, calm or even sad? It’s not a coincidence. READ MORE >>
Back in January 2020, we made some BOLD predictions on what we expected technology, specifically virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), to look like in 12 months. New and improved glasses and headsets, haptic feedback, augmented audio, the possibilities were endless, and we were PUMPED for it. Then came coronavirus and many tech companies pushed pause while others sped up their development as connecting virtually became the de facto way of doing business. It certainly proved even a pandemic can’t stop innovation. More companies are implementing VR/AR as a way to work as a team while keeping employees safe. READ MORE >>
December 15, 2020 feels like a late date to be posting thoughts on how to create your marketing budget for 2021. But with the economists and numbers people projecting so many different models for economic recovery (like these), creating ODEA’s own marketing budget before now left me feeling like half fortune teller and half contortionist. So, if like me you’ve got planning and budgeting on the rinse-and-repeat cycle, here are three tips for your next round of updates. Highs and Lows ODEA’s 2021 marketing budget could legitimately be called bi-polar. When I’m feeling optimistic – let’s hear it for the READ MORE >>
The last few months have been all about the videos and we’re not mad about it. Grab a bowl of popcorn and check out a few of our favorite BOLD video projects from 2020. READ MORE >>
When we reflect on our 2020 marketing predictions, the word pandemic was certainly not in the mix. Never in a million years could we have anticipated a worldwide lockdown and the ripple effect COVID-19 had on every facet of our lives. And after the craziness of the past nine months (that felt like five years), maybe we’re bonkers for even thinking about trying to predict marketing trends in 2021. But if you know us, you know we’re all about making BOLD moves. So, we’ll take our chances. Here’s our hot take on marketing trends to keep your eyes on in READ MORE >>
If there was ever a time to be active on LinkedIn, it’s now! In their latest report, LinkedIn shared that they continue to see “record levels of engagement” – up 31% in the latest quarter. LinkedIn now boasts a staggering 722 million members and we don’t think the growth of the platform is going to slow down anytime soon. Covid-19 is, of course, one reason LinkedIn is seeing increased members and higher usage. Many users are looking for work while others are finding new ways to connect while face-to-face interactions out of the question with social distancing concerns. If you READ MORE >>
“I don’t give a damn ‘bout my reputation. I’ve never been afraid of any deviation.” Talk about BOLD lyrics we love jamming to! But as much as we love the queen of rock and roll’s BOLD music, we’re going to have to agree to disagree with Joan Jett on this one. We DO give a damn about our reputation, and yours too. Your email marketing sender reputation that is. It’s all about your rep Sender reputation is a score you’re assigned by an Internet Service Provider (ISP). It’s based on a number of factors including the quality of the content READ MORE >>
What makes a marketing effort successful? Results of course! But how we get there often involves communication, organization, and an AMAZING client. We’re thrilled to have hit the jackpot when it comes to the clients we work with. When Specialty Sales – a distributor of hose, tubing, couplings and fittings – asked for our help bringing the BOLD to their product catalog, we said, “Let’s do this!” We teamed up with Specialty Sales to give their catalog a fresh look that reflects their new branding and provides a more cohesive user experience. Read on for more about the process of READ MORE >>