RTB House Editorial Team

The world is opening up again and people are hungry for new and unique travel experiences. There is cautious optimism in the industry; however, the effects of the pandemic are still keenly felt in marketing budgets. OTAs and other travel industry players need to spend money wisely on digital campaigns and make the most of the opportunities that are presenting themselves. Read more about OTAs marketing.

Way back in the late 19th century, the U.S. merchant John Wanamaker coined the often-quoted phrase, “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted, the trouble is, I don’t know which half.” It was true then, and it’s still true for many businesses today. But, if you do want a clearer picture on where to best focus your budget, there are sophisticated digital tools out there now that can help. But which tools and methodologies should your brand use?

If everything is automated, why are there more humans involved than before? And why is person-to-person trust more important than ever?

In enterprise sales, buying groups now average 10 to 11 stakeholders, stretching to 15 or more in global deals*, and decision cycles can last up to 16 months. Over that time, there are countless touchpoints—each of which has the potential to make or break a deal. And once the deal is done, it doesn’t stop there. Every interaction with a new business partner can strengthen or sabotage the relationship.

Our own Mateusz Kołodziejski, Global Head of Marketing & PR, and Anna Jankowska, Executive Vice President of Global Partnerships, approach B2B sales processes from different places. Still, they share a single vision. In a time when AI is flooding inboxes and online feeds, authentic connections are the only ways to make people believe in your business and to build partnerships that last.

We sat down for a coffee with Anna and Mateusz and got deep into it.

FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) is one of the most significant sectors in the economic market nowadays. It is also recognized as the sector most resistant to the economic crisis, which became clearly visible when pandemic hit. Nevertheless, brand visibility in this sector can be really important. Products in the FMCG sector are the fast-moving ones, the bare necessities. At first glance, it may seem that the FMCG sector does not need such a large visibility increase. However, advertising campaigns are a must-have mainly because of the great competition among brands in the FMCG industry.

A report prepared by Wave9 shows that 89% of Internet users mainly watch videos during the day on the Internet. The report by MarketingCharts.com proves that the average person watches 84 minutes of videos every day. It seems that consumers prefer videos over other content on the Internet. That’s why personalized video marketing is becoming more and more important in the contemporary world. Personalized videos generate 42% more profits than non-personalized content (according to HubSpot).

Online purchases now account for approximately 20% of all fashion sales, and potential customers can engage with your brand across multiple channels. This constant communication has transformed the way fashion ads are delivered to customers and greatly expanded the potential for personalization.