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Mike O'Connor

New Data: Which Apps Can Help Build Your B2B Sales Funnel Fast?

By Mike O'Connor / July 29, 2024

In this article, we share recent NuVoodoo study findings that rank how often B2B prospects use so-called “walled garden” digital apps (requiring logins) to help marketers optimize reach, frequency, and the return on digital ad campaign spend. Targeting B2B prospects presents unique challenges for digital marketers due to the distinct characteristics and behaviors of this…

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Geo-Fencing Professional Conferences and Trade Shows In an Era of Increased Smartphone User Privacy Control

By Mike O'Connor / July 22, 2024

Implementing geofencing can give B2B marketers a competitive edge. By offering real-time, location-based engagement, businesses can stand out from competitors who rely solely on traditional marketing methods. This innovative approach can help build brand awareness, strengthen relationships with potential clients, and position the company as a forward-thinking leader in the industry. Geofencing industry-specific business conferences…

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Optimal Methods for Capturing the Phone Number and Email Address of B2B Prospects

By Mike O'Connor / July 15, 2024

In a recent NuVoodoo study of 688 business decision-makers, Loyalty Programs commanded the highest combined first-party B2B data capture potential, where 84% of respondents shared their contact information with companies in the past 6 months.  Social Media Platforms and Surveys or Feedback Forms rounded out the top 3.  Both channels have a combined capture potential…

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Starting Conversations and Building Trust with B2B Prospects Starts with Capturing Their Email Address

By Mike O'Connor / July 8, 2024

This article presents findings from a NuVoodoo study on how to effectively capture email addresses from business decision-makers. Key incentives include loyalty programs (55%), discounts/coupons (53%), free trials/samples (51%), competitions/giveaways (50%), and exclusive access (48%). Content marketing, while slightly less effective overall, still appeals to 42% and carries low to no hard costs.  The article…

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NuVoodoo’s B2B Marketing Playbook Part 3: Why Capturing a Prospect’s Email Address Is the Holy Grail for Digital Advertising Success

By Mike O'Connor / February 26, 2024

In our previous article, we reviewed evidence from NuVoodoo’s 2024 media study that showed Business decision-maker’s strong inclination to share email contact information when offered access to valuable information, such as industry-specific white papers, webinars, and newsletters. This Free Sample of Smartness strategy and approach is a well-known driver of B2B relationships at the top…

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New 2024 Data: B2B Marketing Incentives That Persuade Business Decision-Makers To Share Their Contact Information

By Mike O'Connor / February 19, 2024

Part 2 In Our B2B Marketing Series Since the post-pandemic reopening, NuVoodoo clients have been increasingly requesting B2B marketing intelligence as a complement to our broader ongoing study of marketing channels and ad messaging effectiveness. Recent research efforts have involved modeling employment and income data to allow us to analyze the behavior and attitudes of…

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The B2B Landscape: Data-Driven Strategies for Successfully Reaching and Influencing Business Decision Makers (Part 1)

By Mike O'Connor / January 29, 2024

In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving digital marketing arena, understanding the nuances of marketing as it applies to specific audiences is more crucial than ever. NuVoodoo’s first media study of 2024  sheds light on one vital segment of the market: likely business decision-makers and digital B2B marketing. Our research goes beyond data collection, focusing on actionable insights…

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“No One Listens to Radio Anymore?” How to Survive the Holiday Grilling from Your Relatives

By Mike O'Connor / December 20, 2023

Ah, the holidays. You’re likely disengaging from the grind and enjoying some much-needed downtime, along with more than a few holiday-cheer-infused celebrations among family and friends.  If you’re like me, this time of year yields more social interaction with those neither in nor connected to the radio industry.   Inevitably, the Christmas punch bowl drains enough…

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Moneyball for Radio: Why Your Station’s AQH Audience Increased, But Its Market Share Went Down

By Mike O'Connor / November 30, 2023

NuVoodoo has dedicated the back half of 2023 to the Fall of Moneyball for Radio, sharing lots of little ways to help you grow your station ratings by a tenth of a point.  It can make a big difference in station revenue.  Now that report cards are rolling in, we thought it timely to share…

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“So, What Worked?” Deciphering Digital Campaign Attribution Metrics

By Mike O'Connor / November 16, 2023

If you’ve run a digital marketing campaign in the past or hired experts to execute on your behalf, you’ve undoubtedly been inundated by a dizzying array of campaign performance metrics. Getting to know the dozens of success markers that have been widely adopted for measuring campaign performance can be like mastering a foreign language. But…

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