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Joining forces at a secret location
Entopic/iO collaborated with several agencies at a secret location, set up by the VIM Group, who took the lead for this brand transformation. The brand positioning and visual identity was in place when we moved into the secret Brand Office. With 20+ content specialists, copywriters, content managers, editors-in-chief and project management, we worked on all communications for the roll-out of the brand.
The secret nature of this project made it extra special. Total confidentiality and the exclusion of everyone outside of the Brand Office from any conversation about the project creates an immediate bond. The collaboration with all specialists at one location led to a great end product: a successful go-live of Odido on all touchpoints.
Rewriting all T-Mobile and Tele2 content items to the Odido brand voice over just 5 short months. Including the migration of 2 websites to Odido.nl. And all carried out from a secret location.
Entopic/iO provided a team of 20+ content specialists, content managers, project leader and final editing to get the job done on time.
About Odido
Odido wants to demonstrate that technology can be different and more humane. The original idea to launch a new brand emerged 1.5 years ago. T-Mobile was acquired by investors in 2021 and was no longer owned by its original parent company Deutsche Telekom. From that moment on, there was space to do things differently. The Odido brand was born. Odido likes to show that things can be done better, easier. So that everyone can participate and have fun doing while they do it.
From process to production
The challenge and complexity of this project was not in the content, but rather in the size and scale. The list of content items looked endless. Where do you start, what is real MVP and how many people do you need? The first month was all about setting up the process and tooling. How do you collaborate with the other agencies, how do you organise correct document management for millions of documents and a secret brand name? Once that was in place and the complete inventory of all content items was finalised, we could get started. The army of content specialists was ready, and the brand voice was primed and ready to go, and the CMS was ready to start the content migration.
What did we do for Odido
Numbers
900+
20+
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Content for all channels
Over five months, literally every piece of content made its way through the Entopic/iO content wash. Think of copy for the new website, text messages to customers, webshops, video scripts, EDMs, the app, manuals and even the TV menu user interface. HR letters, text on the modem box and SIM cards plus packaging: literally everywhere T-Mobile or Tele2 was used. We worked side by side with design agencies and saw our copy come to life in the various content items and of course on the website. That was a party every time.
It was like a rollercoaster, we made sharp pivots, daily adjustments, kept priorities focused and celebrated every success. It was awesome, it was overwhelming but above all amazing to be able to play a role in the brand launch of the year: Odido.
Used tools
"We worked closely with Entopic/iO for the incredibly special and confidential Odido project. The copywriters quickly mastered Odido's tone of voice and used their critical eye and fluent pens. The team was very committed and flexible. And of course, they are all nice people to work with."
René Bekker, Senior Brand Consultant VIM Group
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Webinar: How to easily gain complete control over the Woo publications of your organisation
With the introduction of the Open Government Act (Woo), the disclosure of information has become of greater importance. It’s wise to have a solid process and powerful digital tools in place to help your organisation comply to the Woo. But where to start? In the webinar ‘How to easily gain complete control over the Woo publications of your organisation’ we’ll show you how to set up this in a sufficient and user-friendly way.Read moreWhitepaper
Efficiently manage and publish content with Storyblok
The world is evolving faster than ever. Consumers and stakeholders expect more and more flexibility from companies and organisations. As a result, you need IT solutions that can grow with you.Read moreWhitepaper
The journey towards superior email deliverability
Every business that uses email marketing in its strategy to reach a target audience wants to get a spot in the target audience’s inbox. But spam has become such an overwhelming part of email traffic that it’s become more difficult to get past Internet Service Providers and Mailbox Providers. That’s why an email marketing strategy needs to focus on email deliverability.Read moreWhitepaper
Video content in your marketing mix: the definitive guide
Spoiler alert: video is at home in your marketing mix,ideally with its own unique approach – video marketing. Video stands out, you can do a lot with it and the information it carries sticks better. It doesn’t just grab your target group’s attention, it also has an inherent credibility. For these reasons and more, video offers endless possibilities and should be more than 'just' an element in your content marketing strategy.Read moreWhitepaper
The complete SEO guide
SEO, or Search Engine Optimisation, is omnipresent and indispensable to the modern marketer. Because paid ads are fleeting, because you always want to findable, or because up to 80% of internet users don’t look beyond the first page of search results. This includes a wide range of factors, from your website structure to the content and links.Read moreWhitepaper
Score on socials with the Social Benchmark Report 2023
When setting goals for social content campaigns, it's crucial to ensure they are achievable and have a tangible foundation. The iO Social Benchmark Report provides you with valuable insights into the world of social content performance, so that you can make data-driven choices to optimise your social content strategy.Read moreWhitepaper
Employer branding insights - How to recruit talent in 2024?
A tight job market and a short attention span from your target audience, who are also bombarded with content on a daily basis. Does recruiting new talent sometimes feel like a lost battle to you? We believe it doesn't have to be! Break through your target audience's content overload: invest in in-depth content to reach them and strengthen your employer brand. How can you successfully recruit and retain new talent for your brand? Discover it in "From Employer Branding to Recruitment - Insights 2024".Read moreWhitepaper
Flawless content migrations
Do you want to rebrand your organisation? Is an acquisition or merger imminent? Or do you want to improve your customer experience, and does this require an organisational change? For these types of digital transformations, changing technology is often a challenging and crucial part for organisations of all sizes. Whether you need to upgrade the CMS system to a newer version, or you want to increase your innovation speed with a headless CMS, there is often one element that receives little attention: the content migration. Far too often, a content migration is nothing more than the last thing on the list, because it’s the technology that requires a lot of attention and budget, isn’t it? How complex can it be to lift and shift the content from the old system to the new?Read moreWhitepaper
15 tips to make your marketing and digitisation budget for 2024 smarter
The 2023 summer holidays are behind us and it's time for organisations to set their budgets for 2024. And that is often a more difficult task than we would like to admit. We wouldn't be iO if we hadn't come up with anything to help you with that tedious task... Get 15 tips to make your marketing and digitisation budget for 2024 smarterOr jump into the minigame first and collect gold coins in our virtual office building.Read moreWhitepaper
15 tips to make your marketing and digitisation budget for 2024 smarter
The 2023 summer holidays are behind us and it's time for organisations to set their budgets for 2024. And that is often a more difficult task than we would like to admit. We wouldn't be iO if we hadn't come up with anything to help you with that tedious task... Get 15 tips to make your marketing and digitisation budget for 2024 smarterRead moreBlog
How furniture brand Pode benefits from a headless approach using Storyblok
Ever more organisations have been making the shift towards headless when building their new online platforms. At iO we used the combination of the Storyblok CMS and Next.js to create a total brand experience for furniture brand Pode’s new website. In this article, we will tell you why and how.Read moreBlog
The 5 most important digital trends for 2023
These are turbulent times. Crises seem to occur more frequently, and we face immense challenges in the fields of health, climate, energy, politics, and security. What does that mean for your organisation? And how should you respond to changing times? Our experts share their insights on the five biggest digital trends of 2023.Read moreBlog
How to generate more valuable leads with your LinkedIn profile
How do potential customers know you are the solution to their pressing problems? And how do you make sure they easily find you? Simple: through LinkedIn. In this blog, we’ll teach you how you can turn your profile into a converting web page and a personal branding tool. Whether you are a sales professional, business developer, or account manager: these tips are for you.Read moreBlog
How to create successful co-creation strategies with influencers
Influencer marketing is becoming an increasingly important part of strong social media strategies. But how do you guarantee the success of your influencer campaigns? In this blog I will tell you how co-creation can make your influencer strategy go viral.Read moreBlog
Get the latest updates from iO through our WhatsApp Channel
Yay! There's a new way to get bite-sized content and insights from iO. In the fall of 2023, Meta launched WhatsApp Channels in more than 150 countries - including ours.Read moreBlog
How Camp Amersfoort National Monument attracted 30% more visitors with a podcast campaign
With the podcast campaign The Missing SS Commander, iO and National Monument Camp Amersfoort succeeded in creating the branded podcast of 2023. Staggering download figures, rave reviews from listeners, an important contribution to Dutch war history and a 30% increase in visitors. Here are the important lessons we learned making the most celebrated Dutch branded podcast of 2023 in a long read.Read moreBlog
Hot in 2024: sustainable websites
“Refresh your website every five years.” Sound familiar? Well, listen carefully. Because in 2024, things have changed. The tech keeping your website up and running used to be out-of-date after five years. But now, it’s become more stable. So, don’t jump on the new website bandwagon just yet, and do your homework to see what you can repurpose first.Read moreBlog
Content marketing has become communication (and that’s bad news)
Does content marketing still serve a purpose in 2024? Patrick Severein (Head of Content and Strategist) raises some questions.Read moreBlog
Here’s how to write better with AI
As a writer, should you embrace or fear generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini? The former for sure, the latter perhaps too. In any case, they make you an offer you can't refuse. So, hoist these rambunctious AI sailors on board and put them to work, but above all remain the captain of your ship.Read moreBlog
Drupal 11: innovative features for better UX, performance and development
Drupal recently launched the latest version of its unsurpassed CMS: Drupal 11. As a Certified Drupal Partner, our 130-strong Drupal team is eager to get started helping companies find their way around. After all, Drupal 11 offers a lot of new features that improve the user experience, increase performance and streamline development processes.Read moreDossier
Dossier: Public Brands
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Infinite opportunities: Tim Colman (Proximus)
Creative concepts can elevate a campaign, says Tim Colman (Head of Digital Communication at Proximus). He talks about the importance of creativity at every stage of the customer journey.Read moreVideo
Infinite opportunities: Steven De Deyne (Proximus)
"With digital transformation, you can deliver added value to your customers," says Steven De Deyne, Head of Media and Production Competence Center Proximus), it in this video.Read moreVideo
Are you fed up with boring marketing too?
Our attention spans are shorter, we skip commercials, and we click from video to video all the time. When consumers are bombarded with an avalanche of content every day, how can your brand stand out? Ruth Nys explains how to do creative content marketing without falling into the same old boring marketing tactics trap. Expert:Ruth Nys, Strategy Director ContentRead moreVideo
Steven Van Belleghem: The cost of poor 'Customer Experience' is frequently underestimated.
Companies are unaware of the enormous the cost of bad customer experiences. Out-of-pocket costs such as customer service are being pushed up, at a time when it’s becoming more difficult and expensive to find new customers.And this is happening while the brand credibility is declining and there is erosion in terms of new business development. In the video below, Steven Van Belleghem calls for more investment in customer focus, as a driver for a successful 2024.Read moreCase
How do you bring clicks and bricks together in a headless architecture?
Case: A seamless user experience thanks to a future-proof headless e-commerce platform.Look at this client storyCase
How do you have pure customer conversations, offline and online?
Leen Bakker wanted to respond faster, sharper, and more appropriately to online messages. The conversation management experts at iO were happy to help.Look at this client storyCase
How does a smart vehicle configurator help for higher order value?
iO developed a website and UX-driven configurator for and with Suzuki Belgium. Read all about it in this case.Look at this client storyCase
How a virtual museum highlights Flemish heritage
How do you develop a virtual experience platform that takes your customer experience to the next level?Look at this client storyCase
How to deliver a consistent brand experience across 35 countries
How do you develop a digital and internationally deployable retailer concept that takes your customer experience to the next level?Look at this client storyCase
How do you double your mobile conversion within 4 years?
What it takes to make booking as easy as possible for you? Discover the power of a strong management vision, a streamlined work process, and long-term, open, and transparent collaboration between Landal GreenParks and iO.Look at this client storyStack
iO your Sitecore partner — Reach customers like never before
With your Sitecore partner iO, you reach the right people on the right channels. Content, personalisation, and e-commerce in one.Read moreStack
Enhance the search experience with Sitecore Search - the AI-driven functionality
Discover Sitecore Search for hyper-relevant content and lightning-fast search. Optimise now and consult iO's specialists for expert advice!Read moreStack
iO your Sitecore partner — Create meaningful email campaigns at scale
Sitecore Send, a module of the Sitecore DXP helps you to bond with customers more strongly. Want to know more? Schedule a demo!Read moreStack
iO your Sitecore CDP partner — Reach customers like never before
What are the benefits of Sitecore Customer Data Platform (CDP)? Our specialists will be happy to tell you about it during a no-obligation meeting and/or demo.Read moreStack
Drupal: The CMS for complex and simple web platforms
Build complex and simple web platforms in Drupal, the open-source CMS of Belgian origin.Read moreStack
iO is your Umbraco Platinum Partner
Umbraco CMS is user-friendly, supported by all browsers, and fully customisable. Find out how we use this CMS as an Umbraco Platinum Partner.Read moreWhat we do
Branding & marketing strategy: tell your brand story convincingly
Take control of your brand story with a sophisticated brand and marketing strategy. Power to the people, right? Get to know iO's take on things.Read moreWhat we do
Social media management for your business
Social media management that delivers: original social creatives and strong social strategists provide a precise targeting.Read moreWhat we do
Digital marketing and advertising
Intelligent growth won't happen without digital marketing and advertising — and much more. Find out what our agency marketeers can offer you.Read moreWhat we do
Pick the right advertising platforms and grow online
We have experience with all kinds of advertising platforms, like display, search, social, video, and affiliate. Make the right choices with our advice.Read moreWhat we do
Specialist in e-commerce in Belgium and the Netherlands | iO
iO’s experts in e-commerce help you develop a strong B2C or B2B e-commerce approach.Read moreWhat we do
Boost your digital growth with e-commerce & transactional | iO
Our experts support your (first) steps in e-commerce with business, data and IT expertise. Get advice on the right platforms, marketplaces, integrations and payment systems.Read moreWhat we do
Looking for expertise in Continuous Integration, Delivery and Deployment?
Say goodbye to merge days, manual bug fixing and code flaws as a developer — and opt for continuous and automated development.Read morePress
iO and Amnesty International make themselves heard for Write-them-VRIJdag
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iO brings the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ digital twin to life with AI
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iO named the most customer-focused digital agency in the Netherlands
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11.11.11 chooses iO as digital partner
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iO and M Leuven bring Flemish Master to life with AI tool
Blended agency iO gives history an extra dimension for visitors to M Leuven thanks to AI-driven web app.Read morePress
iO launches magical end-of-year campaign for Brussels Airport
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4 out of 10 Belgians are digitally vulnerable
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Webinar: #tiktokmademebuyit? Meet Generation Z
Generation Z is one of the first generations to grow up in the digital world – have they already found their way to your brand? Flash forward to April 21st: iO Creative Director Clarck Masschelein’s webinar will take you on a tour of the world of Generation Z. Prepare to meet an entire generation of digital natives – we’ll teach you how to reach them through meaningful connections.Read moreWebinar
The TikTok effect for brands
Are you thinking of TikTok? Chances are that the image of Gen Z – young people with smartphones scrolling from video to video at record speeds – starts racing through your mind. Because isn't that what sets TikTok apart? Content created by hip brands aimed at a young audience, including limited ROI for brands targeting adults?Read moreWebinar
Get more out of your marketing budget with Marketing Mix Modelling
We’ve all noticed that in the dynamic world of marketing data, traditional attribution models are less and less relevant. Changes in technology and legislation mean that we have to look for alternatives. Modelling of marketing data is playing an increasingly prominent role and is becoming more accessible to organisations. Marketing Mix Modelling offers you unique insights into channels that are increasingly difficult to predict in a cookieless world. Find out all about it in this webinar.Read moreWebinar
How do you implement a first-party data strategy for e-commerce?
The death of the third-party cookie. For a moment, it seemed like the world would end. But fortunately, there are alternatives for marketers and their organisations, including first-party data. A thoughtful first-party data strategy can help you build close relationships with your customers, create value, and streamline your marketing activities.Read moreWebinar
What is the impact of AI on SEO?
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Webinar: elevate your brand: mastering the art of content strategy
How can you effectively utilize content to promote your brand? How can you ensure that your brand stands out with persuasive creations across the appropriate platforms? These questions will be answered in our complimentary webinar, where you'll gain insights on developing a content strategy that seamlessly aligns with your marketing channels and target audiences. Watch the recording below.Read moreEvent
Content Marketing & Web Editing Congress - People for content, content for people
Will everything soon be done by AI? And how will we still speak to each other's hearts? Spoiler: the human touch remains crucial. That's why this year's Content Marketing & Web Editing Congress revolves around humans. Thursday, November 14, 2024, we will gather more than 300 content professionals from all kinds of industries and organizations around the theme: people for content, content for people. Are you also interested in creating - with the help of AI – high quality content with and for people? Don’t miss out, get your ticket today. Get your ticket nowRead moreWebinar
Webinar: Increase your online impact with strategic SEO
Is your website not being properly found by relevant visitors? Is your SEO traffic not generating enough conversions? But do you think you already have an SEO-friendly website? Then it's time to switch from tactical to strategic SEO. Find out how during our webinar on 23 August.Read moreEvent
Enhance your municipality's digital services with smart solutions
Do you want to elevate your municipality's digital services? Save the date and join us on November 25th to discover how you can use digital tools work more efficiently and better serve the residents and businesses in your municipality.Read moreEvent
Make your marketing future-proof by blending adtech and martech?
The convergence of Adtech and Martech marks a crucial shift in the world of digital marketing. Discover how leveraging these technologies leads to better results for your marketing campaigns at our event on October 15.Read moreWhitepaper
Boost your conversion rate with UX research
Do you know when UX research can be useful? Here's a hint: it's not just when you're developing a new platform. Investing in UX research is also a good idea for existing websites and apps. After all, it gives you a better picture of your users and can lead to higher conversion.Read moreWhitepaper
Flexible and dynamic e-commerce with Shopware
In a world where customers are finding their products online at an increasing rate, it’s impossible to ignore e-commerce. Moreover, we’ve become so demanding that businesses need to be able to continuously evolve and improve the user experience. But not every system is equipped to grow along with you in a world that moves at warp speed. Shopware 6 is.Read moreWhitepaper
The significance of data in digital marketing
Data help the marketeer implement digital marketing techniques in customer communication. But how do you use that data, exactly? And how can you enjoy the full force of data? In this whitepaper, we will show you how to optimise your customer and prospect communication through segmentation and personalisation. Moreover, we’ll show you how AI supports these processes.Read moreWhitepaper
How to develop a first-party data strategy?
But how do you get started with a first-party data strategy? What do you pay attention to? Can you still rely on third-party data? And which stakeholders do you best involve in this 'new' phase? In this whitepaper, we help you out.Read moreWhitepaper
Why email marketing still works
Whether you’re a small business or a large multinational, it’s worth considering email marketing.Read moreWhitepaper
Creativity – how to stand out in B2B communication
Creativity in B2B communication is an important way to engage and connect with your audience. The era of the pure sales pitch is long gone, and today B2B communication is also looking for new ways to add value in the long term. Creativity builds the bridge between story, feeling and individuality. And this translates into positive business results.Read moreWhitepaper
How do you find and motivate talent in Belgium?
The battle for talent – in other words, valuable, talented, and motivated employees – is raging harder than ever before. And that's not surprising. For every organisation, the key to success lies with the right talent. Young and old, highly educated, and self-taught, native and immigrant. How do you get them on board? And how do you stop them from looking elsewhere? Instead of using recruitment as a means to attract talent that’s based on financial promises and incentives, in the long term it’s wise to have a sustainable approach that starts from within your own organisation. In this whitepaper we will analyse the importance of your employer value proposition and take you through the recruitment do's and don'ts. Peppered with facts, figures and statistics that are relevant to the Belgian jobs market, and concrete tips, tricks, and trends.Read moreWhitepaper
Get the most out of your social media marketing
Many companies use social media to reach their target audience. Too few companies use social media to engage their target audience. A shame really. Because engaging content is the key to success on social media.Read moreWhitepaper
Your channel mix only has value if you manage it effectively
To make your online business run smoothly, there are several aspects you can focus on. One of them is your channel mix. But how do you know if your mix is the right one? And do you stick to your initial choices or is it better to adjust your mix regularly? Channel management provides answers to these questions. Channel management involves monitoring and adjusting the entire channel mix of your business or client based on predetermined goals. You work on all aspects that ensure better results, at every stage of the funnel.Read moreWhitepaper
Increase your webshop turnover
Webshops have reached the status of shopping standard in the digital age. Users are just a few clicks away from their favourite items. Anywhere, at any time of the day, from the comforts of home. This is why online advertising on digital channels has become key to webshop owners: channels allowing you to maintain your margins and successfully activate consumers throughout the purchase process.Read moreWhitepaper
How to build an effective content marketing strategy
Producing content is a tactic everyone seems to rely on these days. Many organisations are creating content today — they have blogs, are active on social media, and might even publish their own magazine. But the underlying, supporting strategy? Something you rarely come across.Read moreWhitepaper
Download the all-in-one social media checklist
For many organisations, social media is still a Pandora's box. Yes, they are useful online channels, and yes, we might need to have a presence there. But how exactly do you tackle that? What do you need to take into account? This helpful social media checklist will take you a long way.Read moreWhitepaper
Make ecommerce more personal and tangible using online configurators
Consumers are increasingly used to communication that is tailored to them. An ad for 30% discount on cat food after you searched for the best kibble is an example. But so is the online purchase process of those kibbles. After all, today we want an online purchase to feel just like its physical counterpart. Online configurators are a great way to replace the eager shop assistant.Read moreWhitepaper
5 insights from leaders in public communication
Effective communication between government and citizens is crucial in these rapidly-changing times. This whitepaper reveals five essential insights from some leading public communication professionals. Get inspired by these top leaders in the field and learn how to use branding techniques to powerfully communicate your story as a public organisation. After reading this whitepaper, you will knowRead moreBlog
The importance of e-commerce for B2B
As of 2022, 65% of B2B companies conduct their business exclusively online. In addition, last year—for the first time ever—organisations sold more online than through personal sales. It is therefore about time for your B2B company to move towards—and reap the benefits of—a digital story. Discover the difference e-commerce can make in a B2B context.Read moreBlog
Link building 101: Why it matters for SEO
The goal of link building, as a part of SEO is to increase visibility and the number of visitors to your website, by trying to obtain a higher position in (Google) search engines results. But how does link building contribute to your overarching SEO strategy? How do you implement qualitative link building? And why is it a good idea to outsource link building?Read moreBlog
d3con Hamburg 2023: What is the future of digital advertising?
At iO knowledge is at the heart of everything we do. Naturally that includes keeping our knowledge up to date with fresh learnings from key industry events. That's why our colleagues Xander Horvath and Joris Jans travelled to Hamburg in March 2023 to participate in d3con -- "The largest conference tackling the future of digital advertising", as they call it. Read on to learn more about their key learnings and takeaways.Read moreBlog
Advertising on TikTok: Spice up your marketing strategy!
The immensely popular video app TikTok has its foot planted firmly in the social media landscape. With over 3 billion downloads, TikTok is currently one of the most widely used social media platforms in the world and is particularly successful with teens and young adults. It's a good opportunity to check if it fits in your digital marketing strategy.Read moreBlog
2024: the next step for analytics and tracking in a 'privacy first' world
You may not have noticed, but a lot has changed in terms of analytics and tracking over the past five years. This is partly because we've already grown accustomed to many changes, and partly because their impact has come very gradually. Half a decade ago, no one knew of the existence of a cookie banner, a year later everyone thought they could never get used to it, and today we don't know any better. We've made serious strides in terms of data regulation, and perhaps the biggest steps are yet to come in 2024.Read moreBlog
2023: a year in an era of change
Does the name Leonhard Huizinga still ring a bell for anyone? Once a popular Dutch writer, now forgotten. He made his debut in 1936 with the book 'De Gestroomlijnde Wereld'. Already a wanderer at a young age, Huizinga's book opened an unknown world to many readers. An exotic world, which seemed to be getting smaller and smaller, because it was more accessible by car, train, boat, and airplane. Faster, more comfortable and with more and more streamlining — quite literally. Curious, boundless, full of wonder. Not realising, as early as 1936, that over that same world lay the shadows of tomorrow.Read moreBlog
15 Reading, listening, and viewing tips for the holiday season (and Beyond)
The end of December is list time. My colleagues at iO invited me to fill the last square of 24till24 with an inspiring list. December 24 is the last day of work before the Christmas holidays for many. That magical time of the year when the professional merry-go-round comes to a complete standstill. It isn’t just the time for family celebrations, it’s also the perfect moment to curl up on the sofa with a good book, a podcast, or a film. So, get into my personal list of the very best viewing, reading, and listening tips. Slide into the holiday season and keep the boredom at bay. Enjoy!Read moreBlog
4 tips to develop a successful measurement plan
More and more organisations want to measure the return on investment of digital platforms accurately. But how do you develop a successful measurement plan?Read moreBlog
Why Google Consent Mode V2 is crucial to marketing in 2024
The marketing world keeps turning faster, with new updates or guidelines at every turn. It’s a world that forces businesses to change with it. A recent change by this organization includes, among other things, that Google Consent Mode must receive an update by March 2024 to enhance user privacy. Take the Digital Markets Act, for instance. This European legislative body regulates digital platforms by creating laws. A recent legislative change includes that Google Consent Mode is required to carry out an update by March 2024 at the latest to better protect users’ privacy.Read moreBlog
Why WordPress is the perfect CMS for marketers
At iO, we partner with some major players and market leaders in marketing and technology. One of these partners is WordPress, world's largest Content Management System (CMS). There are several reasons why WordPress tops the list of CMS platforms. For one, the platform has a lot to offer for all its target audiences. In this blog, we list its main advantages for marketers.Read moreBlog
How to create an AI copywriting assistant with custom GPT
Is AI the big monster some make it out to be? The one waiting in line to take over our job of content marketeer? One thing’s for sure: artificial intelligence is no hype. It’s here to stay, and it’s up to us to deal with it. At iO, we’re always looking at new ways to create value. AI turns out not to be a solution, but rather a means to an end. In this blog post, we explain how we use an AI copy assistant to write large volumes of copy in a cost-effective way.Read moreBlog
Drupal Starshot announced: 5 things you need to know
Earlier this month, Drupal founder Dries Buytaert took the stage during the annual DrupalCon North America in Portland (Oregon, USA). He delivered what some call the biggest Drupal news in a long time: the official announcement of Drupal Starshot. Being the largest Drupal partner in the Benelux, we at iO would like to shed some light on this upcoming launch.Read moreBlog
Drupal sets new standards with Starshot
iO and Drupal go way back. We have been using the CMS since our early days, so it is fair to say it holds few secrets for our developers. In recent years, the CMS market has evolved enormously, with new systems springing up like mushrooms. And even though many did not survive, there are still a lot of new CMS systems standing strong today. An unusual situation for Drupal, but with the announcement of Drupal Starshot, the answer is now finally here.Read moreBlog
Why is always-on gaining ground over ad hoc campaigns?
In the marketing optimisation of larger iO clients - such as Brussels Airport and Lidl - we see a shift from ad hoc campaigns to always-on. There are a few logical explanations for this trend. And both the elimination of cookies and the focus on the customer experience (CX) have a lot to do with it.Read moreBlog
Discover conversational AI search
Conversational search in the form of an AI chatbot lets your website visitors interact with your content, resulting in a better customer experience.Read moreBlog
iOS 18 and RCS: a gamechanger for brands and marketers
With the recent launch of iOS 18, the messaging service Rich Communication Services, or RCS, is finally widely available. This can have a huge impact on how brands and marketers reach their customers. In this article, we dive deeper into the ins and outs of RCS and why at iO, we believe that it will provide better experiences.Read moreDossier
Dossier: Personalisation
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Dossier: SEO strategy
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Dossier: Challenger Stories
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Dossier: B2B - Turning B2B challenges into solutions
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Dossier: Successful marketing budgets and plans in 2024
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End of year & Christmas campaigns
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Dossier: Discover the power of branded podcasts
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Dossier: The Opportunity Report
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Challenger Stories: The Good Roll makes the world “less shitty”
A third of the world's population (2.4 billion people) does not have access to hygienic, safe toilets. This is not only uncomfortable — it also causes tremendous health risks. That's why the team at The Good Roll set out to find a solution.Read moreVideo
Challenger Stories: SwapBox's zero-waste packaging
When you know that the average person produces more than 250 kg of packaging waste a year, you immediately understand why Maurits and the team at SwapBox set out to find an alternative.Read moreVideo
Challenger Stories: Spoony makes vegetables cool again
Just 35% of children in the Netherlands eat enough vegetables, and the number of overweight and obese children has been rising for years. Reason enough for Phaedra, founder of Spoony, to take action.Read moreVideo
Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs website, more accessible than ever before
How do we make our content accessible, so that every Belgian can find the information they need quickly and easily? The question came from the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs and the answer? That came from iO. The result: a website that focuses on accessibility and presents the most important information in a crystal clear way.Read moreVideo
Challenger Stories: BenBits wants to change the entire chewing gum market
BenBits is ambitious, and that's not a secret. The brand stands for plant-based chewing gum without plastic — the first in the Netherlands. But the ambitions don't stop there.Read moreVideo
Challenger Stories: Tiny Library makes the baby market sustainable
Circular economy: it's not just a matter of using shared cars and collecting batteries. There is room for sustainable initiatives in the baby market too, and Tiny Library is here to prove it. The team works every day on the mission to make the baby market more sustainable — that's better for the world and for parents' wallets.Read moreVideo
Challenger Stories: We Are Eves helps put an end to fake beauty reviews
On average, people buy five products before they find the right beauty product for them. That's a problem. A problem that We Are Eves wants to eliminate from the world. It's a cosmetics platform with hundreds of thousands of honest product reviews, written by real people. In this video, Esther Leloux, Founder & CEO, tells you all about the platform.Read moreVideo
Challenger Stories: plant-based pioneer The Dutch Weed Burger
It's time to harness the primal power of Mother Ocean to end animal suffering and offer delicious food that regenerates itself — at least, if it's up to The Dutch Weed Burger. They stand for delicious, plant-based burgers made from seaweed, and in this video, Mark Kulsdom, Co-Founder & Managing Director, tells you all about it.Read moreVideo
AI - The future is not what it used to be
Do you remember when ... the invention of the computer caused a seismic shift in the job market? People unwilling to work with computers were quickly replaced by people who were; and today everyone carries a laptop. Today the same thing is happening with AI. In this webinar, Rodger Werkhoven will share his passion for Artificial Intelligence and introduce you to OpenAI as a love brand.Read moreVideo
The Canon of Flanders: from Van Eyck’s brothers' Ghent Altarpiece to Rock Werchter.
From Van Eyck’s brothers' Ghent Altarpiece to Rock Werchter: the Canon of Flanders is finally here. The much-discussed list resulted in a bulky book of more than 300 pages and includes an overview of the Flemish language, culture, and history from the end of the last ice age to today. But there is also an online version: www.canonvanvlaanderen.be . iO developed this on behalf of the Commission Canon of Flanders, which received a mandate from the Flemish Government, Department of Education & Training.Read moreVideo
Primagaz & iO: a shared journey of growth and success
Discover the fruitful collaboration between Primagaz and iO in this 'Walk and Talk' video. In this video, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the collaborative dynamics between Primagaz and iO. We discuss how we dealt with challenges, how we exploited opportunities and what strategies we developed. We'll take you through our shared journey of growth and success, where trust and a commitment to excellence are central. This Walk and Talk is more than just a conversation - it is a celebration of a collaboration that has stood the test of time. It is a story of mutual growth, of learning and evolving, and of creating value for both organizations.Read moreVideo
Challenger Stories: How Wakuli is turning the coffee chain upside down
When Yorick Bruins lived in Tanzania, he saw a problem: there are too many unnecessary links in the coffee supply chain, preventing coffee farmers from getting a fair price for their beans. He founded Wakuli: an organisation that brings quality coffee from the farmer to the consumer — in the shortest possible chain.Read moreVideo
Challenger Stories: Wild 'n Zilt targets a shortened North Sea chain
Hendrik Kramer is an Amsterdam-based fisherman and entrepreneur who wants to show that sustainable fishing pays off in the Netherlands. He does this by selling his fish directly to consumers with Wild 'n Zilt.Read moreVideo
Challenger Stories: Willicroft makes ‘cheese’ from beans and pulses
Research shows that not many people have a positive perception of plant-based cheese. Brad Vanstone wants to change that with his brand Willicroft on Amsterdam's Spiegelgracht.Read moreVideo
Challenger Stories: BayaBaya guarantees sustainability without compromise
With BayaBaya, founders Dirk Taselaar and Leon Daggenvoorde aim to take the plastic bottle out of the bathroom. Founded in 2021, the brand sells powdered concentrate for body wash with natural, vegan ingredients. Combine that concentrate with tap water and pour it into the aluminium refill bottle, and you've done your part, too.Read moreVideo
Challenger Stories: Hands Off wants to make plant-based chocolate the norm
Hands Off was founded in 2013 to turn the chocolate industry upside down. For example, founder Kitty Smeeten achieved a 42% CO2 reduction by replacing cow's milk with hazelnut praline.Read moreCase
How PLUS motivated teens to apply for jobs using targeted social campaigning?
Understanding and activating youth culture made a PLUS recruitment campaign a great success: 178 potential new PLUSSERS in 6 weeks.Look at this client storyCase
How can a historical hunt for a missing SS Officer increase museum visits by 30%?
iO and National Monument Kamp Amersfoort teamed up to tell the story of Walter Heinrich — the missing SS officer — in an eight-part podcast.Look at this client storyCase
Podcast: The NOW podcast
Around 140,000 employers used the first NOW application period in 2020. In The NOW Podcast we talk to Ingrid Arts, NOW programme manager at the UWV.Look at this client storyCase
Podcast: Time is running out!
Birth, marriage, death. Divorce, move, new car. Every event in life raises many questions. How should I deal with this? Am I properly insured? Difficult questions that generally require a long answer.Look at this client storyCase
Podcast: 1347 days
A director spends an average of 1347 days on the board. On behalf of KPMG, the editorial board of KPMG RAAD interviews supervisory directors, directors, and supervisors from the Dutch business community about how they made it to the top and life in the boardroom.Look at this client storyCase
Podcast: The Guide
Entrepreneurship is a fun, but it can also be challenging. It's all about feeling and experience. Making choices, seizing opportunities, overcoming challenges and in how to access the financing you need to grow your company.Look at this client storyCase
Podcast: "In Perspective" (UWV)
For people who are – for whatever reason – not involved in the labour market, having a job is the best thing there is. You matter and a bright future looms on the horizon. The podcast In Perspective – In search of happiness at work revolves around the real experiences of people that receive the WIA or Wajong benefit.Look at this client storyCase
Podcast: War Wound
This audio story tells you all about the doctors' resistance called 'Medisch Contact' during WW2 in the Netherlands.Look at this client storyCase
Podcast: The Real Estate Podcast
your guide to buying, selling, renting, and leasing property. Discover now!Look at this client storyCase
Podcast: So, how did it go? (Jobat)
a podcast that guides young professionals in entering the job market.Look at this client storyCase
How do you craft a captivating podcast journey for young train travelers?
Embark on a thrilling train adventure across the Netherlands with ‘Het Spoor Bijster’, a fuction podcast by the NS and iO.Look at this client storyCase
Freedom, self-reliance, and user-friendliness
Discover how the online presence of Firda was revamped with a new Drupal platform. With seamless integrations, simplified forms and an improved design.Look at this client storyCase
How we blend technology and marketing for online pharmacy Farmaline
How does iO keep its long-term relationship with Farmaline fresh as a daisy? By mixing trust with a profitable synergy of tech and marketing services.Look at this client storyCase
Impacting the traveller and environment through technology
Brussels Airport: a look at the digital platforms iO built for the ultimate passenger experience.Look at this client storyCase
How do you ensure a flawless guest experience at a renowned holiday park?
iO helped Landal Greenparks create a hospitality experience that seamlessly integrates top personal service with digital convenience. Discover the case.Look at this client storyPage
Verschil chatbot, bot en robot
Robots, chatbots, bots. Drie termen die erg op elkaar lijken, maar erg kunnen verschillen. Het zijn weliswaar alledrie technologische vorderingen in de samenleving, maar het is belangrijk om te weten wat ieder kan betekenen voor jou en wellicht je bedrijf.Read morePage
WWVD: Download the presentations of Wednesday 29 March 2023!
The first day of the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) is over! Still want to reminisce? Download the presentations of the lightning talks here.Read morePage
WWVD: Download the presentations of Thursday 30 March 2023!
The first day of the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) is over! Still want to reminisce? Download the presentations of the lightning talks here.Read morePage
Give the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) a successful follow-up, together with iO!
As far as we are concerned, the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) was a great success! Did you think so too?Read more
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