Marketing

Bulk SMS Revenue Channel

Why Bulk SMS might be your next top revenue channel

Pause for a second and think of this question. How many unopened emails do you have right now in your inbox versus unread text messages on your phone? This is why so many brands are using Bulk SMS and mobile marketing to connect with consumers instead. If you are like me, there are literally hundreds […]

Three things to know about Mobile Marketing South Africa

Three Things You Need to Know About Mobile Marketing

If you do not have mobile as part of your marketing strategy, you need to move quickly. Google said last year ‘It is not mobile-first anymore, it is mobile ONLY’. More people browse the internet on their phones now than on a desktop, you NEED to have a mobile marketing strategy. There are a number […]

What is Drip Marketing South Africa

What is Drip Marketing?

Drip marketing is a marketing strategy that sends small bits of information to customers over time. It is intended to build awareness and interest in your product or service slowly rather than a once off information blast. It can take many forms including email and bulk text marketing. It is widely used on the internet […]

Video Marketing

The Importance of Video Marketing

Social Media Marketing and SEO are two tightly interwoven strategies, adding video to this is a recipe for success. From traditional TV commercials to today’s YouTube, Snapchat, Facebook Live, and IGTV, video has become a staple in our everyday lives. And one of the most successful ways to get your message out there. With figures […]

offline marketing

Offline Marketing Strategies

Nowadays business owners can be overwhelmed by the number of channels out there for marketing their business. Much of the focus involves modern marketing techniques on the internet such as SEO, social media, content marketing, Facebook Ads, Google ads and other online marketing tactics. However, you don’t have to limit yourself to these. In fact, […]

b2b marketing

The Future of B2B Marketing

This blog is based on a great presentation by Jon Lombardo, Global Brand Strategy lead at LinkedIn. It is about the idea that originality can be a delusion, especially for B2B Marketing. He argues that marketers are obsessed with promoting newness, but customers want relevance and familiarity. He also shows how brand awareness supports direct […]

benefits of relationship marketing with sendmode

Benefits of Relationship Marketing

You’ve most likely heard that it is more cost effective to retain a customer than to find a new one. The cost of grabbing a new customer’s attention in today’s world of marketing overload can be very high. So when you do reach a new customer and they purchased your product or service, you should […]

The State of B2B Content Marketing | Sendmode [Infographic]

B2B companies are quickly catching up with the popularity of content marketing among B2C companies. This infographic, courtesy of Marketing Profs, explains: How different content format serves different roles The importance of high-quality credible content How content effectively impacts lead generation How B2B content marketing is still maturing How to plan for content marketing success […]

SEO mistakes

Five Common SEO Mistakes Made by Marketers

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and content marketing are a powerful combination that can build website’s authority and drive valuable search engine traffic. Blogging, in particular, is a popular way to drive website traffic and build authority in your niche. However, many people struggle to get great SEO results from blogging. There are 5 common mistakes […]

mobile marketing

Mobile Marketing – 2018 Statistics and Tip for Small Business | Infographic

Mobile marketing is gaining momentum, and it’s not going to slow down anytime soon. Tips • Ensure making payments on mobile is easy to do. • Capitalize on social media. • Make sure videos are mobile-friendly. • Make sure your website is mobile friendly. • Use mobile native video advertising. The infographic below (courtesy of […]