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An interface can help us. It can also subtly push us in the direction a brand wants us to go. That tension is exactly what makes user experience so interesting. Personalization, recommendation algorithms, reviews, privacy and dark patterns: we look at what actually makes an experience better, but also at the moments when improving UX becomes a more sophisticated way of influencing users.
Content Marketing
Digital Media Campaigns
Reading time : 3 minutes

Emotional AI: The Key to Personalized Digital Marketing Success

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desousajordina
15 March 2024
Digital Media Campaigns
E-Commerce
Reading time : 6 minutes

The Role of Augmented Reality (AR) in Digital Marketing: Transforming Consumer Experiences

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leejianyangnicholas
10 November 2024
User Experience
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Why Are Mobile Ads So Bad?

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melhem
14 March 2021
Content Marketing
E-Commerce
Reading time : 12 minutes

The Best Product Is Not Necessarily the Best Purchase

How can digital marketing help customers choose products that match their needs and improve their overall purchasing experience? I started this blog after some difficulties…

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MatíasAgustínAbaloPico
10 November 2026
Marketing Strategy
User Experience
Reading time : 7 minutes

Cognitive Biases & Neuromarketing: Boosting Conversion

Neuromarketing is revolutionising how we can approach digital marketing. With new understanding in human psychology and cognitive biases, understanding the thought process of potential customers…

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SamuelGrigoleit
10 November 2026
AI consumer trust digital marketing concept showing interaction between humans and artificial intelligence
Digital Media Campaigns
Marketing Strategy
Reading time : 6 minutes

How AI Is Changing Consumer Trust in Digital Marketing

Most of us have already experienced the strange moment when a product we have talked about suddenly appears through an advertisement on our phone. Whether…

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schemmacarenaluna
18 March 2026
Content Marketing
Digital Media Campaigns
Reading time : 6 minutes

Nostalgia Marketing: How Brands Turn Memories Into Sales

Vintage bicycle representing nostalgia marketing.

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Lisa Medkour
11 November 2025
Sephora beauty store
Marketing numérique
Marketing Technology
Reading time : 3 minutes

AI in the Beauty Industry

The Rise of AI Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved over the past few years, becoming part of our daily lives. From education and communication…

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elhayekteresa
10 November 2025
Performer in an orange sequined outfit singing powerfully on stage under bright lights during The Life of a Showgirl era, symbolising Taylor Swift’s digital marketing storytelling. Photo by Tenielle Nuske.
Content Marketing
Digital Media Campaigns
Reading time : 7 minutes

The Playbook of a Showgirl: Taylor Swift’s Digital Marketing Strategy

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ isn’t just an album, it’s a digital marketing masterclass. From SEO strategies to colour branding and storytelling, Swift…

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Jessica Fraanje
10 November 2025
Content Marketing
Digital Media Campaigns
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How Arsenal Uses Digital Marketing to Build a Global Fanbase.

In the hyper connected global sport of football, Arsenal’s digital marketing has become a great blueprint to follow in the building of a global fanbase…

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lanhovenicolas
9 November 2025
Digital marketing in supermarkets helping customers shop smarter
E-Commerce
Marketing numérique
Reading time : 3 minutes

Digital Marketing in Supermarkets: How It Transforms the Shopping Experience 🛒

These days, you want shopping that feels simple, personal, and fast. According to a survey published by Canadian Grocer in February 2024, “53% of Canadians…

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robertverdemma
5 November 2025
Marketing Strategy
Relationship Marketing
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Digital Marketing and Privacy issues

Recently, digital marketing using social media such as Instagram and TikTok Tok become the mainstream of advertisement. It allows companies to target consumers with personalized…

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akihoayaka
21 March 2025
Background drawing showing diverse group of people with impairments viewing a website.
Content Marketing
Search Engine Optimization
Reading time : 3 minutes

The Importance of Accessibility in Web Design

Accessibility, the often-neglected middle child of digital media, is a lot more important for websites, apps, etc. than it might appear at first glance. Of…

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tekdonerderyaege
13 November 2024
AI chatbots in digital marketing
E-Commerce
Marketing Strategy
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AI Chatbots in Digital Marketing: A Double-Edged Sword

AI-powered chatbots have taken the digital marketing industry by storm. They provide quick responses, collect data, and enhance the customer’s overall experience. However, while they…

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Stefanie O. Ambrosone
12 November 2024
E-Commerce
Search Engine Marketing
Reading time : 4 minutes

The Future of Search | Hey Google!

The future of search? “Hey Google”, “Hey Siri”, “Alexa” have become the norm as we integrate digital voice assistants into our everyday lives. Are people…

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chanyingtian
11 November 2024
Digital Media Campaigns
E-Commerce
Reading time : 6 minutes

The Role of Augmented Reality (AR) in Digital Marketing: Transforming Consumer Experiences

In today’s fast-paced digital world, brands are constantly looking for ways to stand out and connect with consumers on a deeper level. Augmented reality (AR)…

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leejianyangnicholas
10 November 2024
Image showing Coca-Cola bottles with personalized popular names.
Content Marketing
Digital Media Campaigns
Reading time : 4 minutes

The Power of Unconventional Marketing

In a highly competitive market, traditional marketing doesn’t stand out anymore. When we look at some of the world’s biggest brands, we see how they…

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tawfikyoussef
10 November 2024
Marketing Strategy
User Experience
Reading time : 3 minutes

The Psychology Behind Digital Marketing: Understanding Consumer Behavior Online

Marketing is all about consumer behavior – that includes digital marketing too! Beyond the data and algorithms, it is all about understanding cognitive biases and…

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limyichensarah
4 November 2024
Marketing Technology
User Experience
Reading time : 2 minutes

The Dangers of AI in Digital Marketing

The increasing use of AI presents a multitude of ethical problems.  Among those problems, we have invasion of privacy and exploitation. To begin with, AI…

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shimayannel
11 April 2024
Xiaohongshu, as "China's Instagram", has become the leader among social medias.
Content Marketing
E-Commerce
Reading time : 3 minutes

Xiaohongshu, lifestyle inspiration for Chinese youth: Marketing strategy on social media

What is Xiaohongshu? Originating as a forum for members to exchange shopping experiences abroad in 2013, Xiaohongshu has now developed into a social shopping platform.…

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wujiayang
19 March 2024
Man's face being analyzed by emotional AI to create personalized digital marketing ads successfully.
Rangaiah, M. (2020). Analytic Steps. Emotional Artificial Intelligence - An Overview. Website: https://www.analyticssteps.com/blogs/emotional-artificial-intelligence-overview.
Content Marketing
Digital Media Campaigns
Reading time : 3 minutes

Emotional AI: The Key to Personalized Digital Marketing Success

Emotional AI is revolutionizing digital marketing by enabling brands to connect with consumers on a deeper, more personalized level. With this purpose in mind, emotional…

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desousajordina
15 March 2024

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