Social Media
2013 Canada Social Mom Report
BabyCenter surveyed over 1,250 moms living in Canada to determine the role that social media plays in their lives.
2013 UK Social Mum Report
BabyCenter surveyed over 1,700 mothers living in the U.K. to determine the role that social media plays in their lives.
Content Marketing
Research reveals that 91 percent of marketers use content marketing, yet only 36 percent believe their programs are effective. This ANA Insight Brief provides tips for building an impactful content marketing program and shares best practices from Charles Schwab, Cleveland Clinic, Kraft, and Schick. Read how to repurpose existing content, empower brand advocates, and what to measure to create an effective content marketing program.
Insights into Luxury: Social and Business Networking by Very High-Income Consumers
The Shullman Research Center reports that upscale consumers (those with a household income greater than $250,000) are more likely to use web-based communications when reaching out to family and friends as opposed to be to traditional communication methods.
The 2013 Social Mom Report
Eighty-four percent of moms utilize social media versus seventy-three percent of the general public, according to BabyCenter, and are heavy users of YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.
American Moviegoing: The Basics
Moviegoers represent 70% of Americans, indicating that in-cinema advertising is a promising way to reach consumers, according to National CineMedia.
Higher WOM Rates Among Minorities in the U.S.
Minority groups are more likely to have conversations about brands and use technology tools to facilitate those conversations than the general public, according to The Keller Fay Group.
The Platinum Age of TV
Wired Magazine recently stated that viewers are currently experiencing a “platinum age” for TV, thanks to quality content that inspires conversations. In March 2013, one-in-five Americans had conversations about TV shows, a 30% increase over the previous year.
Banking on Customer Growth through Technology
In this Q&A, Arthur Smith, EVP & CMO, Union Bank, and David Macdonald, VP of financial services, SAS, discuss building brand and customer loyalty and how technology is changing the role of the CMO.
Social Media
This compilation of ANA resources explores new trends in social media, including tips for using Pinterest, how to harness fan data, and the secrets to creating engaging social content. Case studies from ANA members Hilton, HP, and REI are also shared.
Hyatt Video Crowdsourcing Case Study
Neil Perry, president of poptent, and Stacy L. Snyder, director, brand experience at Hyatt Master Brand and Hyatt Regency, discussed how marketers can use crowdsourcing to reduce production costs and time to market.
Hyatt Video Crowdsourcing Case Study
Neil Perry, president of poptent, and Stacy L. Snyder, director, brand experience at Hyatt Master Brand and Hyatt Regency, discussed how marketers can use crowdsourcing to reduce production costs and time to market.
Cotton Incorporated: Leveraging Bloggers and Crowdsourcing to Build Brand Experience
Marissa Barlin, co-director, consumer marketing, strategic alliances at Cotton Incorporated, and Mandi Zansky, associate creative director at Jack Morton Worldwide, discussed Cotton’s 24 Hour Runway Show and the use of bloggers to curate content and build brand momentum.
Cotton Incorporated: Leveraging Bloggers and Crowdsourcing to Build Brand Experience
Marissa Barlin, co-director, consumer marketing, strategic alliances at Cotton Incorporated, and Mandi Zansky, associate creative director at Jack Morton Worldwide, discussed Cotton’s 24 Hour Runway Show and the use of bloggers to curate content and build brand momentum.
Random House Publishing: John Grisham Facebook Case Study
John Pitts, vice president, marketing director at Doubleday (Random House), and Kevin Weafer, vice president, partner relations at Compass Labs, discussed their recent John Grisham Facebook campaign, which was launched alongside his new book The Racketeer.
Random House Publishing: John Grisham Facebook Case Study
John Pitts, vice president, marketing director at Doubleday (Random House), and Kevin Weafer, vice president, partner relations at Compass Labs, discussed their recent John Grisham Facebook campaign, which was launched alongside his new book The Racketeer.
Wildfire Case Study: CanvasPop
In this case study Wildfire discusses how CanvasPop built brand engagement and monetized their social audience through their exclusive Summer Group Sale and discount vouchers.
Wildfire Case Study: Nicole Miller
In this case study Wildfire discusses how Nicole Miller leveraged unique social ad optimization technology to grow their fan base of social luxury customers.
Wildfire Case Study: The New York Giants
In this case study Wildfire highlights how The New York Giants activated their existing social audience base leading up to the 2012 Super Bowl through a customized social marketing campaign.
Wildfire Case Study: Benefit Cosmetics
This Wildfire case study demonstrates how Benefit Cosmetics raised awareness about its newest mascara line solely through social channels.







