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Vectors translate reality into data
A vector is a representation of numerical points, such as in a three-dimensional coordinate system with X, Y and Z. With vectors, you can perform various calculations, such as determining the distance to a restaurant in Amsterdam or identifying which city lies below sea level.
In the context of AI, vectors can also represent words, known as embeddings. Embeddings allow you to define meanings and semantics. For example, you can create an embedding of the flavour profile of a dish: salty, sweet, bitter, sour, and umami. The values of these numbers are determined during model training. This enables you to capture the flavour profile of recipes and compare them: which recipes are exceptionally sweet, and which recipes are similar to each other.
Recipes are also described in countless dimensions using vectors, such as spiciness, crumb likelihood, texture, cuisine, preparation time, ingredients used, etc. Each dimension allows you to compare or group different recipes together. This is done by measuring the distance between vectors along the dimension you are searching on. These vectors are stored in a vector database. The more dimensions you have, the more complex and specific comparisons and groupings you can make with vectors. The ability to convert a piece of text into a vector and perform various calculations, such as assigning weights and synonyms, enables natural language processing (NLP).
When you combine a vector database with an LLM model like ChatGPT, you can achieve some particularly interesting things. The main advantage is gaining control over the data that the LLM model operates with.
Taking control of your data with vectors
ChatGPT is limited by a knowledge cutoff to a specific timeframe: GPT 3.5 until January 2022 and GPT 4.0 until April 2023. While users can provide temporary inputs for current answers, the model remains based on data up until that date. Updating the model with new data is time-consuming and costly: training the GPT-3 model, for example, was estimated to cost $12 million, and the GPT-4 model even more than $100 million. The big question then is how a company can make its business information accessible and up-to-date through an LLM model without having to retrain or fine-tune it. The answer lies in dividing the tasks.
An LLM model is essentially a smart language building block that can be added anywhere. A vector database is a separate building block that can be connected to an LLM model, just like a “standard” database with product information, for example. This combination of tasks is called retrieval augmented generation (RAG). Based on the input, you retrieve pre-selected information from the (vector) database, and then use this information with the LLM. The (vector) database can be kept up-to-date with, for example, the three most relevant pages of your website, the latest energy prices, or the availability of your products. This way, you not only keep the data up-to-date but also maintain full control. This allows you to steer the success of your LLM model yourself.
The value of semantic search
Vectors and embeddings make data understandable and interpretable, enabling semantic search. This unlocks various business applications:
Vectors can be applied anywhere there is interaction with data, information, and knowledge. Extensive textual documentation, such as terms and conditions or manuals, can be unlocked using vector databases to provide specific answers based on complex queries. The versatility of vectors opens the door to crucial information, enabling knowledge-intensive organisations to optimise their operational processes and add more value to their services.
And the beauty of vectors? Organisations can implement them quickly and create added value.
Implementing the vector database in practice
For the technical aspect, you’ll need someone with technical knowledge to create a simple application, typically a developer. Nowadays, there are many tools available, both paid and free. It’s a matter of making time and experimenting. Here’s what you’ll need:
An LLM model. You can use paid SaaS services from OpenAI and Azure OpenAI or run your own local LLM model, such as Meta’s LLaMA 2 or Mistral from France.
A vector database. There are both paid and free tools available, such as Pinecone and Weaviate, a Dutch open-source startup offering serverless, on-premises, and cloud options.
Using a pre-trained LLM model saves significant time. OpenAI recently introduced a user-friendly way to build your own GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) without coding. You can access the vector database directly via API or through a client provided by the chosen solution, such as the Pinecone client or Weaviate client. After connecting the client, creating an index, and adding vectors, you can perform your first “nearest-neighbour” search. According to Weaviate, you can get this quickstart up and running with test vectors in just 20 minutes.
Applying a vector database is not solely an IT task. Due to its various applications, the use of vectors and embeddings is becoming more integrated with an organisation’s operational and commercial processes. For example, providing better answers to customers online directly impacts the workload of the customer service department and customer satisfaction. Therefore, consider the application and the creation of added value as your starting point.
Best practices for vector databases
The design and construction of an LLM model are becoming easier with the availability of GPTs. OpenAI aims to encourage the creation of specific chatbots, and a marketplace for offering and consuming these chatbots is on the horizon, which will further accelerate innovation and application. To stay ahead of the competition, apply the following best practices to maximise the value of vector databases.
The vector database does not replace other databases. You can connect an LLM model to various databases, such as a product database, to provide direct answers for which semantic search is not required. For example, “Is this winter jacket available in size XXXL?” or “What is the availability?”. For search queries that require meaning and relationships, use a vector database.
Garbage in, garbage out. The results of a vector database depends on the quality of the data. The data must be accurate, well-organised, and properly transformed into vectors. The number of dimensions plays a significant role: the more dimensions you capture, for example, about recipes, the more specific questions you can answer. Such as the presence of gluten or peanuts. Therefore, use only high-quality data and focus on continuously improving it.
Vectors can represent anything. Vectors, as a numerical representation, can represent various things. When you assign meaning to a vector, it is called an embedding. For example, you can create a vector with the meaning of words, images, or sounds. This allows users to search for a specific image and request related images. This is how Google Photos enables searching uploaded photos based on subjects like cat, garden, or glass. It also offers possibilities for contextual embeddings and mathematical operations on numerical representations, such as squaring all the vowels.
Don’t make vectors too large. The size of the vector is an important vector. Smaller vectors result in higher output accuracy. Therefore, avoid creating vectors for entire pages or individual words. A good size for standard text is 100 to 300 words. Each FAQ can be created as a separate vector, allowing you to create smart pieces of information.
Store the URL as well. In addition to the vector, you can also store meta-data such as the URL of the page from which the text originated. This is useful for identifying the source when receiving negative feedback, for example. Consider the terms and conditions of an insurance policy: if they are updated, you will also want to update the vectors.
Dimensions come at a cost. Using vector databases with many dimensions can be expensive. As an organisation, you need to weigh the costs of additional dimensions against the accuracy of the results. Which questions do you want to be able to answer? And which ones are less valuable?
The human element remains central
The AI era has arrived. Every service and product can now be supported by a specialised AI chatbot that can answer a wide range of questions. With this advancement, not only does data and knowledge become more accessible, but the customer experience also improves. However, the key to success does not lie in complete automation and surrendering to technological capabilities.
Human input is essential to unlock the full potential of AI. The quality of the data used to train an LLM model and populate a vector database is at the core of this. If AI-generated content is used instead of human-written content, the quality of the output deteriorates significantly. A vector database does not inherently know that a pepper steak is spicy but doesn't crumble – a human needs to interpret that. Human input also plays a crucial role in the ethics within the AI landscape. Ethics and responsibility are inherently linked to the development and implementation of AI technologies. The ability to give meaning to specific words, understand cultural context, and make moral considerations is inherently human. Ultimately, the human touch is what makes or breaks your AI model – success is defined by your users.
Raymond Muilwijk
Technology Officer Belgium & The NetherlandsWith a distinct vision on - and experience in - strategy, enterprise & solution architecture, product management and software delivery, Raymond is the right man in the right place at the Center of Excellence. Responsible for iO's technology vision and acting as an accelerator of knowledge and innovation. Knowledge worth sharing, as the beating heart of any organisation.
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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.Lire la suiteBlog
Transforming technology into a catalyst for innovation
In the beginning of this year, we launched the Opportunity report 2023. A collection of visions and insights from our experts to help you get the most out of the new year. On the 9th of March during the Opportunity online live event we brought these insights live to an interested audience to speak and discuss how to ‘Accelerate your business in 2023’. In this article, we’ll share the key takeaways from Raymond’s session with you - just a few of the many ways modern technology plays the part of enabler for digital transformation.Lire la suiteBlog
How to measure the value of innovations faster and more clearly
Earlier this year, we launched the Opportunity Report: a collection of visions and insights from our experts to help you stay ahead in the new year. On 9 March, during our online event “Accelerating your business in 2023”, we brought these insights to life. One of the live sessions at this event was hosted by Uilke Duinstra (Service Line Director Strategy), who talked about ways to help businesses and organisations validate innovations faster and gain management’s support. In this article, we’ll share the key takeaways from Uilke’s session with you.Lire la suiteBlog
7 essential insights to help you determine your marketing budget for 2025
In the ever-changing world of marketing, it can be challenging for CMOs to determine the correct marketing budget. The economic landscape and technological advances in the marketing industry calls for a new approach to budgeting. In this article, we share seven marketing budget insights, with recommendations for how to determine your budget for 2025.Lire la suiteBlog
'Get a taste of AI' #1: Innovating with Large Language Models (LLM) as taste-maker
Anyone who has tried ChatGPT knows that we are at the dawn of a new era. A lot of businesses want to respond to these developments, but often still regard generative AI as a black box. The complexity and lack of transparency can lead to timidity and restraint, while AI as a technology offers a lot of unique opportunities and possibilities. Do you want your business to get ahead of the curve? Then you have to give AI a try: experiment, learn and apply. Experimentation is the only way to learn how and when AI can deliver value to your business operations.Lire la suiteBlog
Tendance en 2024 : les sites web durables
« Rafraîchissez votre site web tous les cinq ans. » Cela vous dit quelque chose ? Eh bien, écoutez attentivement. Car en 2024, les choses ont changé. La technologie qui permet à votre site web de fonctionner était autrefois obsolète au bout de cinq ans. Aujourd'hui, elle est plus stable. Ne sautez donc pas tout de suite dans le train du nouveau site web et faites vos devoirs pour d'abord évaluer ce que vous pouvez réutiliser.Lire la suiteBlog
AI is changing how we search and it is time for brands to face this head-on
The impact of AI on search engine marketing and business models is huge. So start experimenting now, advises iO CEO Pieter Janssens.Lire la suiteBlog
AI & E-commerce: 8 tips for navigating the changing SEO landscape
There is unrest in the SEO landscape, and it's no surprise given the rapid changes taking place. With the advent of AI, the future of SEO suddenly seems uncertain. The number one search engine is vigorously testing AI applications, reducing the need to click through to websites. This has serious implications for everyone whose traffic is partially dependent on Google, including e-commerce.Lire la suiteDossier
Dossier: B2B - Turning B2B challenges into solutions
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Dossier: successful innovation
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Dossier: The Opportunity Report
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Digitising a business: the most common mistakes and how to avoid them
How is it that only 30% of the companies are successful in adopting digital transformation? In large part because it affects every aspect of a business: people, processes, infrastructure, and customers. We walk you through the most common mistakes we see in digital transformation projects so you don’t have to make them yourself. Expert:Tom van Mierlo, Digital StrategistLire la suiteCase
How do you build a global B2B platform tailored to foodservice professionals?
How to build a multi-site, multi-language, global B2B platform for lead generation and online branding - iODécouvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment un audit terre-à-terre a-t-il ouvert la voie aux outils numériques idéaux
Comment un audit terre-à-terre a-t-il ouvert la voie aux outils numériques idéauxDécouvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment aidez-vous les expatriés qui se déplacent dans le monde entier ?
Gosselin, active in international relocations, wanted more leads to boost growth. Our experts helped to bolster their digital presence.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment générer plus de leads et optimiser le taux de conversion par audience ?
Maximiser le retour sur investissement : l'approche d'iO pour stimuler le taux de conversion dans les campagnes de Beobank. Lire l'article complet ici.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment allier rebranding et refonte de site pour une meilleure expérience utilisateur ?
Créer une plateforme cohérente : Le rebranding et la refonte du site d'Assuralia pour une meilleure expérience utilisateur Lire l'article ici.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment convertir des festivaliers en membres actifs de votre communauté ?
Des bracelets de festival aux comptes en ligne : Convertir les festivaliers grâce à des médias payants efficaces. Lire l'article ici.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment une nouvelle image de marque a-t-elle contribué à renforcer la position de l'entreprise sur le marché ?
Pour Prowise, spécialiste des écrans interactifs et des logiciels éducatifs, iO a conçu un nouveau site web WordPress complété par une nouvelle voix de marque et un nouveau texte.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Repositioning a meat brand in full transition
Découvrez comment iO a aidé Imperial à se transformer en une marque alimentaire prête à relever les défis du futur.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment inciter à s’engager dans la transition énergétique en tant que gestionnaire de réseau ?
Découvrez comment Enexis mène la transition énergétique avec iO, grâce à une campagne pluriannuelle intelligente. Apprenez comment la sensibilisation, le changement de comportement et la personnalisation hyperlocale conduisent à la rentabilité et la pertinence au bon moment.Découvrez ce case en détailStack
Votre partenaire Shopify pour les meilleures expériences de shopping en ligne l iO
Découvrez comment iO peut vous aider à booster votre e-commerce grâce à une plateforme Shopify sur mesure. Nous fournissons un soutien complet, de la technologie au marketing, garantissant une croissance et des conversions optimales.Lire la suiteStack
Travaillez plus efficacement dans le cloud avec iO, Google Cloud Partner
iO est un partenaire Google Cloud qui aide les organisations à exploiter la puissance du cloud pour le stockage, analytics, le développement et bien d'autres.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Besoin d'une stratégie e-commerce scalable et rentable ? l iO
Connaissez-vous les règles du commerce en ligne ? Optez pour un partenaire expérimenté pour évoluer dans le monde du commerce électronique, en B2B ou B2C.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Transformation digitale, choisissez le bon partenaire
iO vous aide à intégrer les nouvelles technologies au sein de vos activités. Assurez la pérennité de votre entreprise grâce à la digitalisation.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Community management et marketing conversationnel
Renforcer sa relation client, booster son image de marque et sa visibilité en ligne grâce au community management et au marketing conversationnel.Lire la suitePresse
iO develops a secure version of ChatGPT: AiO
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AI without measurable impact? Nothing more than an empty gimmick for your business
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iO brings the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ digital twin to life with AI
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iO appoints Marco Merola as Managing Director on Campus Herentals
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4 out of 10 Belgians are digitally vulnerable
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iO helps KNMI keep the Netherlands safe in terms of weather and climate in 2024
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AI adding value to your business processes
When you understand what AI can and cannot do, you can use it purposefully. But how do you translate the possibilities of AI into the specific context of your daily business operations? In this webinar we cut through the hype, share insights, learnings, first proof-points and more great reasons to believe that AI isn't just part of the hype cycle, but is essential for every organisation.Lire la suiteWebinar
From branding to brand experience: how to create a coherent brand experience
In today's crowded marketplace, consumers are faced with a multitude of options. It's vital that your brand not only stands out but is also seen as positive and consistent. Additionally, you must be able to adapt seamlessly to market changes, all while maintaining your credibility and authenticity. Are you interested in discovering how to achieve brand experience excellence? Watch the recording now.Lire la suiteWebinar
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.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: the impact of AI on future customer experiences
As a digital marketing professional, you know customer experience is all about planning. But with the digital world getting more complex by the day, what should you focus on in 2025? Which processes will be most affected by artificial intelligence? Sign up for our webinar to learn how your organization can prepare for AI's impact on tomorrow’s customers' experiences.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Event-triggered multichannel marketing
Event-triggered marketing, the process of identifying, prioritising, categorising, monitoring, optimising and executing, is the most effective exercise multichannel marketers can do to reach audiences at the right moment. In this whitepaper we take you through five quintessential steps for event-triggered multichannel marketing.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Customer Data Platforms (CDP)
A Customer Data Platform collects your customers’ data and is mainly at home in the more ‘mature’ marketing departments of the organisation. A CDP combines customer data from different platforms and hands it back to you in a 360° package. This whitepaper illustrates how a CDP gets assembled, where its added value lies CDP can be for your organisation and which conditions best serve a CDP.Lire la suiteWhite paper
MACH - how do you know if it's right for your business?
Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native SaaS and Headless have secured their place in the business world. These concepts have existed in their own right for some time and are already fairly well known, but the umbrella term MACH is new. Will it soon be mentioned in the same breath as Cloud and SaaS? And when will it be worth investing in it? Find out in this white paper.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Headless systems
A headless platform offers a lot of new possibilities for companies. It fits into a digital landscape that connects your customers with your business processes. But what exactly does it mean? And can your company handle the complexity of headless systems? In this white paper we will separate the facts from the fiction and guide you through your first steps in the headless world.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Selecting and deploying the right marketing automation platform
Through marketing automation, organisations like yours can easily identify anonymous online visitors and convert them into qualified leads. It automates repetitive marketing tasks — effectively eliminating them from your daily operations — allowing you to focus on what matters.Lire la suiteWhite paper
No more marketingcookies: calculate the impact on your sales and visitors
Soon, third-party cookies will disappear. Use our calculator and get an estimate of the potential loss of sales and website visitors. You will also get tailored advice on the next steps to take to minimise that loss. Go directly to the calculator via the button below or scroll down for more background information.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Composable Commerce: hype or here to stay?
The world of online commerce is becoming increasingly complex. Businesses need to be able to create appropriate and unique customer journeys across multiple channels. But this is proving to be quite a challenge for those still using traditional commerce platforms. Luckily, the world of online commerce is also constantly developing. When new and greater challenges arise, fresh solutions are created. Solutions like composable commerce.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Get more insights into the effectiveness of media with Marketing Mix Modelling
Digital marketing offers enormous opportunities in the field of data-driven working. We often fail to take advantage of these opportunities. That's means you miss out on a lot of opportunities to maximise the impact of your budget.Lire la suiteWhite paper
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.Lire la suiteWhite paper
The key insights from Corporate Klooien – Back to Tomorrow
If you were to start all over again tomorrow, would you end up where you are today? In the 2023 edition of Corporate Klooien, we worked with professionals from influential organisations to explore their ideal future scenarios. We examined how they can deliver value and determine the right priorities in their specific situations. We did this using our own Corporate Alt Delete method.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Corporate Alt Delete – Rewrite your organisation’s founding story
Corporate Alt Delete is a book that bridges the gap between two worlds within an organisation: Team Horizon, thinking in opportunities, and Team Business, focused on current results and business value. This book invites you to breathe new life into the old founding story of the organisation, enriching it with today's market knowledge and business capabilities. Why read Corporate Alt Delete?Lire la suiteWhite paper
Whitepaper: How to unburden your business with ‘first time right’ marketing execution
Ideally, as a (Digital) Marketing Manager, you focus on developing and executing your strategy to achieve your organisation's goals. But what if your strategic focus is constantly disrupted by operational issues?Lire la suiteBlog
Investing in a self-service portal? There are 3 clear benefits for your business
Does your organisation spend a lot of time providing your customers with information and support about services? For example, scheduling delivery or maintenance appointments, contract management, changing customer data or taking orders? In most cases, these common interactions are all related to information that is connected to your services or products. And it is precisely these interactions that you can digitise effectively in a self-service portal.Lire la suiteBlog
Opinion piece: Is ChatGPT the key to creative success in the digital era?
Artificial intelligence is nothing new under the sun. We ask our smart speakers what the weather’s like today, use smart translators and let algorithms decide our choice of entertainment. The general public is clearly ready to accept AI as an everyday part of life. One example of an AI tool that is becoming increasingly popular is ChatGPT.Lire la suiteBlog
How do you choose the best digital partner for your Umbraco Platform?
Choosing the right digital partner for your Umbraco platform is an important step in realising your online goals. Want to make an informed choice, but are uncertain about what you should prioritise? We are here to help you.Lire la suiteBlog
Forget Headless: Operational Excellence is Next-Gen E-Commerce
In uncertain times, most entrepreneurs choose to operate from a safe position and focus on easy wins and consolidation. But with this strategy you miss out on opportunities. What can we offer to withstand the unpredictable, changing consumer needs and economic and social turmoil? Our Software Architect Bavo Janss went back in time and made up the current state of affairs. He says that Operational Excellence is the answer to most of the big questions coming at us today. Read on to learn how composable commerce can help us prepare for the future.Lire la suiteBlog
HubSpot announces new Sales Hub and CRM features at INBOUND 23
Elevate your sales journey and maximise data efficiency with HubSpot's Sales Hub 2.0 and Smart CRM.Lire la suiteBlog
How to choose an appropriate data analytics platform?
A data analytics platform extracts data from websites and apps and processes it into actionable insights for your business operations. At the beginning of 2023, Google Analytics still had a market share of over 85% in our region and the choice was often an easy one. However, after a series of complaints and questions about its compatibility with GDPR legislation, Google Analytics is balancing on the edge of legality. Consequently, the following question arises: what should you pay attention to when choosing another data analysis platform?Lire la suiteBlog
AI tools that add real value to your business processes
Technology is in a constant state of change. The great evolution of recent years has been AI. Today, it's a powerful tool that can radically change the way we solve problems and create value. But how should we really look at AI? And how can we make sure it becomes more than just an empty gimmick?Lire la suiteBlog
4 conseils pour élaborer un plan de mesure efficace
De plus en plus d'organisations souhaitent mesurer avec précision le retour sur investissement des plateformes digitales. Mais comment élaborer un plan de mesure efficace ?Lire la suiteBlog
The future of AI: which 5 trends make their mark on 2024?
We are standing at the beginning of a new economic era with AI and automation as driving forces. Customer interaction is radically being transformed, and the rise of generative AI heralds one of the biggest revolutions ever. As far as AI is concerned, the near future is still a bit unpredictable, but one thing is certain: companies that really want to make a difference should resolutely opt for a digital strategy built upon resilience, productivity and efficiency. Let’s delve into the five most remarkable AI trends for 2024.Lire la suiteBlog
Work smarter, not harder: your guide to masterful productivity with AI
Are you tired of all the grand promises surrounding AI? Do trends come and go without leaving a lasting impact? Are you yearning for a down-to-earth answer to the question, "What can I truly gain from AI in my daily work?" Our Art Director and AI pioneer, Gijs guides you in this blog interview. Why can he only guide you? Because there's no one-size-fits-all approach. AI is tailor-made, but it can significantly simplify and enhance your work. Within minutes, promises Gijs, you can achieve powerful mass production. His practical tips might just transform your daily workflow or, at the very least, encourage you to rethink it. Discover how in this interview.Lire la suiteBlog
Export des données historiques - Universal Analytics
Date limite pour l'exportation depuis Universal Analytics : 1er juillet 2024. Après le 1er juillet 2024, il ne sera plus possible d'accéder à vos données dans Universal Analytics. Il est donc essentiel de prendre des mesures en temps voulu et de les exporter avant cette date. En exportant les données avant la fermeture de l'accès, vous pouvez conserver des informations précieuses, stocker vos données en toute sécurité et entreprendre tout autre action nécessaire. Il est conseillé de ne pas s'y prendre à la dernière minute, car vous pourriez rencontrer des obstacles, tels que des erreurs d'extraction ou des défis techniques. Pour éviter les problèmes potentiels, il est conseillé de transférer les données à temps dans un environnement où elles peuvent être stockées en toute sécurité. Vous pourrez ainsi les utiliser ultérieurement à des fins d'analyse ou de transformation. En agissant maintenant, vous pouvez vous assurer que vous ne perdrez pas vos précieuses données et que vous serez bien préparé·e pour l'avenir. Découvrez nos recommandations ci-dessous.Lire la suiteBlog
Comment créer un assistant de rédaction par IA avec Custom GPT ?
L'IA est-elle le grand méchant loup comme certains le prétendent ? Attend-elle tapie de prendre notre place d'expert en marketing de contenu ? Une chose est sûre : l'intelligence artificielle n'est pas un effet de mode. Elle est là pour durer, et c'est à nous de nous adapter. Chez iO, nous recherchons toujours de nouvelles façons de créer de la valeur ajoutée. Et, en la matière, l'IA est moins une solution en soi qu'un moyen d'y parvenir. Dans cet article, nous vous expliquons comment nous utilisons un assistant de rédaction par IA pour rédiger de gros volumes de textes de manière rentable.Lire la suiteBlog
Migrer vers Sitecore XM Cloud: le passage à un DXP composable
XM Cloud est le CMS du nouveau DXP composable de Sitecore. Il s’agit d’un développement de leur CMS original, mais avec des différences notables. C’est un SaaS dont la maintenance est plus simple. Il est plus rapide et plus facile à développer, et aussi beaucoup plus facile à utiliser pour les éditeurs de contenu, tout en étant toujours aussi puissant et polyvalent qu’auparavant. Ainsi, lors du lancement d’une nouvelle implémentation Sitecore, le choix de XM Cloud par rapport à la plateforme DXP d’origine est une évidence. Mais qu’en est-il de la migration de votre implémentation existante vers XM Cloud ? Il n’y pas de trajet de mise à niveau fixe, et votre position de départ aura une grande influence sur le chemin que vous souhaitez emprunter, ainsi que sur les considérations commerciales qui sous-tendent une telle migration. Dans cet article, je partage avec vous mon point de vue sur les principales différences, les défis, les avantages, les préoccupations et les approches possibles pour un trajet de migration, ainsi que tout ce que vous devez savoir et prendre en compte avant de vous embarquer dans ce voyage.Lire la suiteBlog
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.Lire la suiteBlog
Conversational search: what is it and why do you want it?
Conversational search in the form of an AI chatbot lets your website visitors interact with your content, resulting in a better customer experience. Conversational search is an advanced search method that uses natural language processing to understand search queries and provide relevant results. Instead of entering search terms, users can formulate searches as they would in a normal conversation.Lire la suiteBlog
Intention de recherche - Search Intent
Lorsque vous recherchez quelque chose sur Internet, pour quelle raison le faites-vous ? Souhaitez-vous recueillir des informations, vous renseigner sur un produit particulier ou peut-être acheter quelque chose ? Il va de soi que vous espérez obtenir des résultats qui correspondent le plus possible à cette raison. L'intention avec laquelle une personne effectue une recherche est un facteur crucial pour Google et les spécialistes du marketing.Lire la suiteBlog
iOS 18 et RCS changent la donne pour les marques et les spécialistes du marketing
Avec le lancement récent d'iOS 18, le service de messagerie Rich Communication Service (ou RCS) est enfin largement disponible. Cela peut avoir un impact considérable sur la façon dont les marques et les spécialistes du marketing communiquent avec leurs client·e·s. Dans cet article, nous nous penchons sur les tenants et les aboutissants du RCS et nous expliquons pourquoi, chez iO, nous sommes convaincu qu'il offrira de meilleures expériences.Lire la suiteBlog
Budgets marketing 2025 : s’appuyer sur les données ou prendre un pari ?
Établir les budgets de marketing pour l’année à venir : voilà qui donne des maux de tête à beaucoup de spécialistes. Allez-vous reprendre les budgets des années précédentes, même si la technologie évolue à une vitesse fulgurante et que le marketing pourrait être complètement différent demain ? Ou suivrez-vous votre intuition quitte à prendre des risques ? Heureusement, il y a la modélisation des données, qui vous permet d’élaborer un budget étayé et correct, couvrant vos coûts annuels sans aucun problème.Lire la suiteBlog
How AI is enhancing creative processes
Is generative AI (GenAI) only useful for automating boring tasks or producing mediocre visuals and lacklustre, uninspired texts? Or can it add real value to the creative process? And if so, how do you use it to come up with new concepts and create unique stories? Gijs Besselink, Art Director and AI expert at iO, uses his experience to answer these questions and more.Lire la suiteBlog
The professional communication dilemma: To email or not during the festive season.
Email campaigns during December are always a challenge. The volume of email increases steadily every month of the year and reaches a peak during the festive season. For example, MailChimp, the leading email service (according to their 2023 annual report) sends no less than 21.3 billion emails in December. Do you want to know how to make sure your festive emails reach your target audiences?Lire la suiteDossier
Dossier: Brands & society
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Dossier: Get a taste of AI – Discover the endless possibilities of AI
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How to measure the value of innovations faster and more clearly
In 2024, you will be less likely to make long-term investments. ROI has become a more important factor in innovation compared to recent years. We share ways that will help you validate innovations faster and gain management’s support. Expert: Uilke Duinstra - Service Line Director Strategy at iOLire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: Brandt & Levie turns the meat industry on its head
For Brandt & Levie, responsible production is not an afterthought, but the core business. The Amsterdam sausage maker produces animal-friendly meat according to its own recipe — exclusively from well-kept pigs. An impactful story about sustainability in an industry that sometimes struggles to find it.Lire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: Natuurhuisje protects local biodiversity
Natuurhuisje is not just a booking platform for holiday homes, it's a full-fledged climate company. Nature is at the heart of everything they do, and it's — in their own words — their responsibility to protect it. The booking platform is merely a means to that end. That's why Natuurhuisje donates part of its revenue back to local projects to improve biodiversity.Lire la suiteCase
Une app de santé fiable et facile d'utilisation
Vous voulez proposer des services de santé en ligne ? Découvrez comment nous avons créé une app fiable et facile d'utilisation pour faciliter les process.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Mettre en ligne le plus grand festival de cinéma des Pays-Bas
En convertissant le site web de l'IFFR en une plateforme de streaming interactive, iO a permis au Festival international du film de Rotterdam d'avoir lieu malgré les restrictions sanitaires.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment exploiter les réseaux sociaux pour moderniser votre communication digitale ?
Moderniser les communications numériques dans l'automobile : Libérer le potentiel des réseaux sociaux. Lire l'article ici.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment donner vie à des années de savoureuse créativité ?
With creative always-on and ad hoc campaigns, our experts help Manna Sauzen grow into a leading Belgian brand.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment nous avons créé et lancé une marque internationale
Lisez comment nous avons, avec le groupe Brunswick, créé une image de marque complète et une stratégie de mise sur le marché afin de lancer la nouvelle marque Navan.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Trouver, personnaliser et commander le cadeau d’affaires parfait en un minimum de clics
Find out how iO developed one powerful and scalable e-commerce platform for the web shops of all Favorite Gifts' brands. Read the case study.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Un multisite Drupal pour Facilicom
Comment faire passer en ligne une histoire claire qui génère du trafic vers votre site web quand vous représentez plusieurs entreprises ? Découvrez-le en lisant ce case.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment faire en sorte que vos clients aient de nouveau l’eau à la bouche pour votre marque ?
Découvrez comment nous avons aidé la marque de fromage CAMBOZOLA à réactiver ses clients existants tout en attirant les jeunes générations. Lisez notre case.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Impacting the traveller and environment through technology
Brussels Airport : zoom sur les différentes plateformes développées par iO pour une expérience passager ultime.Découvrez ce case en détailPage
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.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Reach your users with better persona and journey research
iO helps you find the best channels to reach your customers and leads – with in-depth research on buyer personas and customer journeys.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Understand your audience with market and consumer research
If you know your consumer, you can answer to their needs better. iO helps you with in-depth insights from market and consumer research.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Le service design, pour des produits et services de qualité l iO
Nous vous aidons à développer, tester et améliorer vos services et produits grâce au service design, tout en améliorant l'expérience de vos utilisateurs.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Comment nos stratèges vous aident à développer vos produits
Nos experts vous aident à lancer de nouveaux produits et services qui répondent aux besoins de votre public cible.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Élaborez une stratégie marketing qui fonctionne
Atteignez vos objectifs avec une stratégie marketing solide et bien pensée. Nos experts sont là pour vous ouvrir la voie sur le succès de votre entreprise.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Convaincre vos clients et employés grâce à votre proposition de valeur l iO
Découvrez comment les organisations avec une value proposition claire pour leurs employés et leurs clients (CVP & EVP) renforcent leur position. Nous sommes ravis de vous y aider.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Let's develop an innovation strategy
Developing innovation strategy is key for success in today's ever-evolving market. Together, we develop an innovation strategy to create more relevant value.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Organising and managing effective digital marketing projects | iO
We help you with optimal project management, coordination and execution of your entire digital marketing project. Discover how iO can help you.Lire la suiteNos expertises
CLM and loyalty to reward regular customers
CLM and loyalty is a win-win situation: customers benefit from their loyalty and you get data flows and a smoothly running business.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Media buying: the key to successful advertising
Marketing is so much more than a slogan. Our experts allow your message to shine with strategic media buying.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Technology & security audit, for proper digital protection
How do you grant your organisation lasting protection? With a clear overview of the weaknesses, vulnerabilities and security risks in your digital ecosystem. Read how a technology & security audit can help your business case.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Data management & data warehousing : tirez le meilleur de vos données l iO
Structurez le chaos du big data grâce aux entrepôts de données et à une bonne gestion. Les experts d'iO vous y aident.Lire la suitePresse
iO creates future-proof look for Assuralia
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11.11.11 chooses iO as digital partner
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iO study: majority of retail chains missing out on local SEO benefits
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iO focuses on talent: Wouter Dolle becomes HR Director in the Netherlands
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iO launches magical end-of-year campaign for Brussels Airport
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Manna boosts brand awareness with a wink
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Lidl Belux selects blended agency iO as digital partner
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iO helps companies tap into their innovation potential
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Amnesty International Vlaanderen and iO put a human face on hope with ‘the power of the people’
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Nagelmackers strengthens long-term relationships with a brand-new platform
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Brussels Airport Company and iO create the ultimate traveller experience
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Golf.nl app 2.0 makes golf accessible to everyone
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Amnesty International calls attention to human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Corporate Alt Delete - give your organisation an innovation boost
How do you keep your business dynamics fresh and boost the innovation potential and that pioneering mindset in your organisation? Corporate Alt Delete invites you to take a fresh look at your organisation and jointly rewrite your story. Corporate Alt Delete is a book, a workshop, a mindset, and now also a webinar.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar | Will your organization be ready on 28th June 2025 for the EU's Digital Accessibility Law?
Will your organization be ready on 28th June 2025 for the EU's Digital Accessibility Law? Today, for your organization or business to thrive, a digital presence is essential. However, this online presence also brings about a growing need for digital accessibility. Moreover, the EU expects your organization to be digitally accessible by mid-2025. Discover why this is important and how to approach it during our webinar on 22nd August.Lire la suiteWebinar
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.Lire la suiteWebinar
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.Lire la suiteWebinar
How to become a Social Brand - Building your business with social media
Learn how to move from merely being present on social media to making an impact with an effective social strategy.Lire la suiteWebinar
Discover what's new in HubSpot: your quick guide to the INBOUND '24 updates
With over fifty new features every month, the HubSpot express train shows no signs of slowing down. Last month at the annual INBOUND event in Boston, you could explore all the latest updates and get an exclusive preview of the roadmap for the coming year. Couldn't make it? Sign up quickly for our free webinar to get a concise overview of all the highlights from INBOUND '24.Lire la suiteWhite paper
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.Lire la suiteWhite paper
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.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Building brands with content
Brands are built with advertising, and content then adds depth to the brand, right? Not if you ask Aart Lensink. As a content expert, he helped several brands tell strong stories, and now he's sharing his knowledge on building brands with content in this e-book— packed with examples and with a concrete step-by-step plan.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Download the "2023 Local SEO Benchmark Report"
For the 2023 Local SEO Benchmark, we analysed nearly 100,000 business locations in 36 cities in the Netherlands and Belgium, across 14 different industries. Curious about how the retail sector in the Netherlands and Belgium is doing in terms of Local SEO? Find out in our 2023 Local SEO Benchmark Report . Some key conclusions of the 2023 Local SEO Benchmark Report:Lire la suiteWhite paper
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.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Sales, leads, goals: your guide to Performance Marketing
Performance marketing is a branch of marketing where you focus on results. Which results? How can you measure it and - more importantly - how do you achieve it? This is different for every organisation, but the potential of performance marketing to deliver results? That’s universal. The efficient combination of leads, sales and targets is crucial.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Get more revenue from Google Shopping with Google CSS Managed Service
In 2017, Google was fined €2.4 billion by the European Commission for abuse of power. The internet giant was pushing comparison websites (Comparison Shopping Services, or CSS) lower in search results with Google Shopping. That fine was bad news for Google, but good news for organisations looking to make more online sales.Lire la suiteWhite paper
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.Lire la suiteWhite paper
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".Lire la suiteWhite paper
How to successfully develop a platform
Facebook is a media company that does not create content. Airbnb has turned the hotel industry upside down without owning any accommodation. Two well-known examples of fast-growing platforms that enable transactions and bring users and products together. The main factor for success in this is their appeal to the right users and adding value by solving problems, providing convenience or introducing new services. They do this using a very strong User Experience (UX) and Developer Experience (DX).Lire la suiteWhite paper
7 strategic considerations for building powerful platforms
For many companies, digital platforms are the backbone of their operations and critical to exceptional customer experiences. This white paper offers strategic insights and practical solutions to address digital challenges such as agility, scalability and security. Download now to take your digital platform to the next level and seamlessly align with your business goals.Lire la suiteWhite paper
The CTO guide to a composable architecture
Instead of depending on one big software suite, the ‘composable approach’ enables organisations to customise their IT infrastructure by selecting and integrating the most suitable components for their specific needs. However, composable is not a universal solution. In this whitepaper we break down the composable concept, explain the core principles and its potential impact on your organisation’s digital ecosystem. We help you determine a realistic timeframe for transitioning to a composable architecture and evaluate whether your business is ready to embrace composability. Finally, we explore diverse migration strategies for a smooth and seamless transition.Lire la suiteWhite paper
How content and creation delivers brand success
A brand's story is shaped by content. In the coming years it isn’t just about what content you create, but about how your brand retains authenticity and flexibility in an ever-growing digital landscape. Platforms are diverse, audiences are fragmented, and attention spans are shorter than ever. Today the central question is: "How can you be sure that your brand is communicating in an authentic and effective way?" It's about communication that doesn’t just connect with people, but actually touches them. After reading this Insights Paper, you will have an in-depth understanding of the complexity of target audiences, the dynamics of platforms, the impact of AI, evolving content formats, and the value of content to brands.Lire la suiteBlog
Pourquoi WordPress est le CMS idéal pour les spécialistes du marketing
Chez iO, nous travaillons en partenariat avec des acteurs majeurs et des leaders du marché dans les domaines du marketing et de la technologie. L’un de ces partenaires est WordPress, le plus grand système de gestion de contenu (CMS) au monde. Il y a plusieurs raisons pour lesquelles WordPress est en tête de liste des plateformes CMS. Tout d’abord, la plateforme a beaucoup à offrir à tous ses publics cibles. Dans ce blog, nous dressons la liste de ses principaux atouts pour les spécialistes du marketing.Lire la suiteBlog
Drupal annonce l'arrivée de Starshot : 5 choses à savoir
Au début du mois, le fondateur de Drupal, Dries Buytaert, est monté sur scène lors de la conférence annuelle DrupalCon North America à Portland (Oregon, USA). Il a présenté ce que certains considèrent comme la plus grande nouvelle Drupal depuis longtemps : l'annonce officielle de Drupal Starshot. En tant que plus grand partenaire Drupal du Benelux, iO vous donne plus d'explications sur ce lancement à venir.Lire la suiteBlog
Drupal change la donne avec Starshot
iO et Drupal, c'est une vieille histoire. Nous utilisons le CMS depuis nos débuts, et il n'est pas exagéré de dire qu'il n'a pas de secrets pour nos développeurs. Ces dernières années, le marché des CMS a énormément évolué et de nouveaux systèmes ont poussé comme des champignons. Et, même si beaucoup d'entre eux n'ont pas survécu, il existe encore aujourd'hui un grand nombre de nouveaux systèmes de gestion de contenu. Une situation inhabituelle pour Drupal mais, avec l'annonce de Drupal Starshot, la réponse est enfin arrivée.Lire la suiteBlog
Pourquoi une expérience partenaire fluide est-elle cruciale pour votre organisation ?
Le fait qu'une expérience digitale sans heurt soit cruciale pour les consommateurs n'est pas nouveau - chacun de nous en fait l'expérience quotidiennement lorsque nous utilisons des applications ou passons des commandes en ligne. Moins connue, mais tout aussi essentielle : l'expérience partenaire (PX). En particulier pour les institutions financières (telles que les banques, les assureurs ou les sociétés de paiement), une PX transparente est inestimable. Friso Geerlings, Technology Director chez iO, explique pourquoi, et comment sécuriser celle-ci.Lire la suiteBlog
Le marketing de contenu est devenu de la communication (et ce n'est pas une bonne nouvelle)
Le marketing de contenu a-t-il encore du sens en 2024 ? Patrick Severein (Head of Content et stratège) se pose la question.Lire la suiteBlog
Comment mieux écrire avec l’IA ?
En tant que rédacteur, devez-vous adopter ou craindre les outils d'IA générative tels que ChatGPT, Copilot et Gemini ? La première option, certainement, la seconde peut-être aussi. En tout cas, ceux-ci vous apportent quelque chose que vous pouvez difficilement refuser. Tenez compte de ces nouveaux développement tout en vous assurant de garder le contrôle.Lire la suiteBlog
Tout ce que vous devez savoir sur le modèle Double Diamant
Offrir une bonne expérience à vos client·e·s, cela commence par une stratégie solide. Mais comment élaborer une stratégie adaptée à votre organisation et à ses objectifs ? Chez iO, nous utilisons pour cela le modèle Double Diamant, qui, en design thinking, sert de fil rouge créatif pour la résolution de problèmes. De la conception de produits à l’UX et bien au-delà : l’approche Double Diamant permet de résoudre efficacement des problèmes complexes, quel que soit le secteur et la taille de l’entreprise. Dans cet article, nous allons faire en sorte de présenter ce modèle aussi concrètement que possible, afin de vous permettre de l’utiliser par vous-même et de créer pour vos client·e·s une expérience qui les marque durablement.Lire la suiteBlog
Drupal 11 : des fonctionnalités innovantes pour améliorer l'UX, la performance et le développement
Drupal a récemment lancé la dernière version de son CMS incontournable : Drupal 11. En tant que partenaire certifié de Drupal, notre équipe Drupal de 130 personnes est impatiente de travailler avec cette version et d'aider les entreprises à l'utiliser. Drupal 11 offre une multitude de nouvelles fonctionnalités qui améliorent l'UX, augmentent les performances et rationalisent les processus de développement.Lire la suiteBlog
Enhance your brand experience with strong content
Do you want to capture your target audience’s hearts? Well, great content is one way to achieve that. After all, positive content experiences are an essential part of the customer experience. They strengthen your brand and increase your growth opportunities. Find out how to build brand loyalty with consistent, quality content.Lire la suiteBlog
The energy transition is enormous, how do you make it personal?
How do you explain the energy transition? iO and Enexis developed a permanent campaign with smart tech and several storylines.Lire la suiteBlog
From a brilliant seasonal whodunnit, to cringe-worthy singing oven mitts: here’s the very best (and worst...) Christmas commercials of 2024.
It's the most wonderful time of the year again! Christmas! Or no, better still: it’s time to feast our eyes on the spectacular (British) Christmas commercials. They’ve released a tidal wave of clichés (snow, turkey, tears, Santa Claus/women in all shapes and sizes and gifts, lots of gifts). What’s striking about this year: the brands you expect a lot from are disappointing (spoiler 1: Disney...) (spoiler 2: John Lewis...) and brands that you don't expect much from after years of misery and gloom, excel (spoiler 3: Etsy). Let’s get into the festive spirit with 2024’s Christmas offerings.Lire la suiteBlog
What makes a successful digital platform?
For many organisations, their digital platform is essential infrastructure: a versatile technology foundation on which they can build and run their digital operations. With a strong and flexible digital platform, you can stay ahead of your competitors by providing your customers with the best user experience that fits seamlessly with your business goals. But how do you ensure that your platform helps you to really make a difference?Lire la suiteDossier
Dossier: SEO strategy
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Dossier: E-commerce
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Dossier: Infinite Opportunities
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Dossier: Cookieless future
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Dossier: Video marketing
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Dossier: Marketplaces
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Dossier: Google Analytics 4
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Dossier: Public Brands
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Dossier: Marketing automation
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Dossier: Holiday marketing: how to score as a brand with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas
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Dossier: Maximize your marketing efforts with HubSpot
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Dossier: Drupal. Why big brands rely on Drupal CMS.
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L'approche composable : la clé d'une architecture d'entreprise flexible
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Dossier: Self service portals
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Dossier: E-inclusion & accessibility
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Infinite opportunities: Daan Simonis (Perfetti Van Melle)
Creativity isn't just useful for building a strong campaign — it's essential. Daan Simonis (Global Media & Digital Marketing Director at Perfetti Van Melle) explains why this is the case and how a creative idea has a strong impact, especially on paid media platforms.Lire la suiteVideo
Infinite opportunities: Wies De Graeve (Amnesty International)
Amnesty International shines a light on issues that would otherwise remain in darkness. According to Wies De Graeve (Director Amnesty International) creativity is essential for this. It helps people see that there are solutions to the world's problems —and how they can help.Lire la suiteVideo
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 ContentLire la suiteVideo
Transforming technology into a catalyst for innovation
How fast can you launch new products and services, scale up or scale down sales channels, or provide a better customer experience? The technical complexity of a business often determines its innovation speed. We look at how to transform the 5 key blockers in technology into accelerators for your business. Expert:Raymond Muilwijk, Center of Excellence Lead TechnologyLire la suiteVideo
Video: Leaving no one behind digitally (David De Block)
In his talk at the 2023 BAM Marketing Congress, David De Block (Public Services Director at iO) talks about e-inclusion — or what it means to leave no one behind digitally.Lire la suiteCase
Comment remodeler une équipe de spécialistes digitaux en post-acquisition ?
iO a aidé l'un des plus groupes médias des Pays-Bas à rationaliser le fonctionnement de son service digital en plein milieu d'un processus d'acquisition complexe. Résultat : une gestion basée sur des données, et une collaboration s'appuyant sur des émotions.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How do you disrupt the traditional golf world with an AI golf rules exam??
La Fédération néerlandaise de golf et iO changent les règles du jeu grâce à l'IA. Découvrez leur histoire.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment enseigner les dangers des médias sociaux aux enfants ?
Cet outil aide les enfants à comprendre l’impact d’une utilisation intensive de l’écran sur leur santé mentale et physique.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment gérer le webmastering de différents sites web tout en répondant aux attentes du client ?
Améliorer la gestion du contenu numérique des sites web de D'Ieteren Automotive ? Lire l'article complet ici ;Découvrez ce case en détail