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Noël est vraiment ma période préférée. D'un point de vue professionnel en tout cas. Depuis des années, je suis avec attention les campagnes de Noël, dans mon pays et à l'étranger. Et j'écris régulièrement sur le sujet. Chaque année, je suis stupéfait et émerveillé par le brio, la créativité, les choix bizarres et l'auto-dérision de certaines célébrités.
Patrick Severein, Stratège marketing et de contenu
J'attend avec impatience les premiers spots publicitaires de Noël. Ces publicités contiennent tout ce dont un amoureux de Noël peut rêver : des larmes, du sentimentalisme, de l'humour décalé, de superbes animations, un traîneau plein de décorations de Noël, des cadeaux et... de la neige. Beaucoup de neige. Oui, je m'enthousiasme facilement, mais je regarde aussi les publicités et les campagnes de Noël avec un œil professionnel. Comment assurer le succès de votre marque ? Comment toucher la bonne corde sensible, et que se passe-t-il lorsque vous ratez complètement le coche ? Je partage ici le savoir que j'ai accumulé au fil des années, basé sur les résultats des campagnes passées. Voici mes conseils aux marques et aux spécialistes du marketing pour lancer une campagne de Noël brillante !
1.Commencez par le commencement : votre stratégie
Aucune campagne de Noël n'est complète sans... une stratégie. Bien sûr, c'est un cliché de premier ordre. Mais Noël est la période de l'année où les clichés peuvent aussi avoir une part de vérité. Veillez donc à ce que votre brillante idée pour Noël s'inscrive dans votre stratégie de contenu et de marque. Faites en sorte qu'elle soit logique, claire et pertinente.
2.Jouez sur les émotions
Les émotions fonctionnent toujours à Noël. Une famille divorcée, une petite fille qui manque à son grand-père, un enfant qui a perdu son ours en peluche... Veillez donc à ajouter une bonne dose d'émotion dans vos campagnes de Noel. Quelques larmes sont les bienvenues. Mais le rire est également autorisé. Tout est bon, tant que le spectateur ou la spectatrice ressent quelque chose. Bien sûr, c'est comme lorsque vous ajoutez du sucre à votre vin chaud : pas trop, car il risque de devenir sirupeux et écœurant.
3.Une publicité est juste une goutte d'eau dans l'océan
Un spot publicitaire de Noël n'est pas un élément isolé. Veillez donc à ce qu'il soit soutenu par une campagne solide. Combien de fois avez-vous vu des campagnes de Noël qui se résumaient à un simple spot ? Pas de traduction en contenu, pas de suivi, pas de lien avec la marque. Plus important encore : créez une campagne complète autour de votre concept de Noël. Donnez-lui une place dans vos magasins, sur vos réseaux sociaux, dans votre dépliant... Faites en sorte que l'ensemble de votre campagne soit parfaitement adaptée à votre public, et que votre groupe cible n'ait pas à la chercher sur les médias sociaux. En bref : évitez que votre publicité, aussi brillante soit-elle, ne se résume à une seule vague dans l'océan. C'est beau, mais cela ne produit aucun résultat.
4.Où est la marque ?
Je vois tellement de belles publicités à Noël, mais à la fin, je me demande : d'où est-ce que cela vient en fait ? De quelle marque s'agit-il ? Veillez à ce que votre marque soit présente tout au long de votre campagne de Noël, de manière visible et invisible. Dans les sentiments, les couleurs, l'atmosphère : tout.
5.Est-ce que cela correspond à l'époque ?
Restez attentif à l'air du temps. Surtout lorsque vous travaillez sur votre campagne de Noël. Personne ne peut prédire l'avenir, mais tout le monde peut penser logiquement. Une récession économique se profile à l'horizon ? Réduisez peut-être la voilure pour votre publicité de Noël. Regardez autour de vous, gardez les yeux ouverts et sentez ce qui se passe dans le monde. Il n'y a rien de pire que d'être complètement à côté de la plaque pendant la période de Noël. C'est une faute qui ne s'oublie pas facilement.
6.La fortune sourit aux audacieux
Osez vous démarquer, être différent·e de vos concurrents. Un peu de courage : faites les choses autrement pour une fois. La fortune sourit aux audacieux·ses, la plupart du temps. Certes, il arrive que les casse-cou s'écrasent et s'embrasent de manière épique, mais le plus souvent, ils en tirent les fruits. Alors, osez marquer les esprits. Soyez créatif·ve·s. Soyez différent·e·s. Soyez une love brand, avec un petit truc en plus.
7.Du temps et des efforts
Consacrez du temps et des efforts à votre campagne de Noël. Cela ne signifie pas automatiquement beaucoup d'argent. Ce que je veux dire, c'est qu'il faut avant tout réfléchir. Ne vous lancez pas à corps perdu. Ne vous précipitez pas. Ne faites pas une campagne de Noël "parce qu'il le faut". Vos client·e·s ne sont pas stupides et le sauront si vous n'y avez pas consacré suffisamment de temps. Faites-le bien, ou ne le faites pas du tout.
8.Attention aux clichés (mais ne les oubliez pas non plus)
Noël s'accompagne de son lot de clichés (neige, sapin, amour, grandes tables, cadeaux...), et votre campagne aussi. Mais... faites des choix. Ne mettez pas tous les clichés dans votre campagne. Faites preuve de discernement. N'ayez pas peur de choisir. Là encore : soyez différent·e.
9.Noël n'est pas uniquement pour le B2C
Vous êtes une marque B2B ? Vous aussi, vous pouvez tirer partie de la période de Noël. Ces campagnes ne sont pas réservées aux grandes marques B2C. En tant qu'entreprise B2B, vous devez simplement avoir une meilleure idée de ce que votre public cible attend. Les publicités de Noël pour les client·e·s B2B auront une approche, une émotion et un objectif différents. Mais n'oubliez pas que ce groupe cible est également dans l'ambiance de Noël et qu'il est donc ouvert à votre histoire. Tant que celle-ci correspond à votre marque et qu'elle est pertinente pour votre public. Alors, quelle marque B2B osera se lancer dans l'aventure de Noël cette année ?
Le fil conducteur
S'il y a une conclusion à tirer de tous ces conseils, c'est qu'il faut prêter attention aux détails. Réfléchissez à la stratégie, à votre campagne, à la visibilité de votre marque. Prenez le temps de planifier, d'exécuter et de vous assurer que votre campagne trouve un écho auprès de votre public cible. Soyez audacieux·se·s. Osez lancer une campagne de Noël. Osez vous moquer des traditions. Avec les bons ingrédients, vous pouvez marquer des points à Noël, cette année. Et bien sûr, pendant cette période chargée, vous pouvez toujours faire appel à iO pour vous aider à concevoir, planifier et exécuter votre projet.
Le guide de fin d'année ultime
La cyber-week et la fin d'année approchent à grand pas. Il reste encore beaucoup d'occasions de stimuler vos ventes. Ce guide vous aidera à affiner votre stratégie de communication et de publicité afin d'attirer l'attention de votre public cible et de la conserver. Nous vous apprendrons à vendre par le biais de plateformes externes et de marketplaces telles que bol.com ou Amazon, et à dérouler le tapis rouge digital pour vos clients.
Besoin d'aide pour votre campagne de fin d'année ? Contactez-nous !
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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?Lire la suiteWebinar
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.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 suiteWhitepaper
Tell your story with video
Making and distributing fun and striking videos isn’t just for the wealthy, happy few. Today, creating quality video content is technologically and financially feasible for every budget and every message. In a market that’s overflowing with content, where smartphones have high quality, film-worthy cameras and on the back of the positive inspiration from YouTube and TikTok, any barriers that people might have felt that held back their video creativity were blown away. Discover everything there is to know about video in our white paper.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
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.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
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.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
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 suiteWhitepaper
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 suiteWhitepaper
Whitepaper: Discover the power of branded podcasts
Branded podcasts offer organisations the opportunity to reach and stand out to their target audience in a unique way. Learn more about creating a successful branded podcast in this whitepaper, and discover inspiring examples from the market.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
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.Lire la suiteBlog
Digital advertising is experiencing a metamorphosis
Now that third-party cookies are on their way out, companies have to start using their own data. Expert Jacob Eeckhout, who leads the Center of Excellence Marketing at iO, sees opportunities for many companies to build closer customer relationships after the initial panic. "When companies have to build campaign strategies using their own first-party data, their users can easily become less open. Transparency and control will restore trust between brands and consumers."Lire la suiteBlog
How behavioural science can help marketers understand (and influence) their customers' behaviour
Humans are not as rational as we think. To protect our brain from structural overload, we make a large part of our daily decisions 'on autopilot'. And by a large part I mean: more than 95%. Believe me, no matter how blue (DISC personality type) you are, this applies to everyone.Lire la suiteBlog
Webcare: put your company in a good light with Random Acts of Kindness
Social media is the virtual landscape where people go to share, ask questions, and complain. Webcare offers companies the possibility to monitor online messages and provide service where necessary. But how can you give someone a pleasant surprise someone using webcare? And build positivity towards your brand at the same time? The answer: Random Acts of Kindness.Lire la suiteBlog
Découvrez les opportunités publicitaires de TikTok
L’équipe social advertising d’iO s’est rendue au siège de TikTok pour le premier workshop pour agences du Benelux. TikTok est le moteur de recherche de la génération Z et une plateforme innovante qui développe constamment de nouvelles fonctionnalités. Dans cet article, nous mettrons en lumière les idées et les opportunités les plus intéressantes que nous avons apprises.Lire la suiteBlog
5 reasons your branded podcast won’t succeed
Two microphones, a recording device, a little jingle to top it off. Your branded podcast is ready to go viral, right? Not quite. Let’s discuss several pitfalls that come with creating a branded podcast, along with tips on how to avoid them.Lire la suiteBlog
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.Lire la suiteBlog
How do you add a podcast to your media mix?
Is a podcast one of the content assets in your campaign? It's easy. Exploit the podcast’s special qualities: a chance to go deeper.Lire la suiteBlog
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.Lire la suiteBlog
Your (company) podcast in the charts? Read on.
You’ve made a cool podcast, but it is completely overshadowed by podcasts made by the big media companies. How do you avoid your branded podcast online dying a slow death, ignored in its own lonely corner of the internet?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
3 tendances du marketing de contenu pour 2024
La nouvelle année vient de commencer et les premières tendances sont déjà à nos portes. Plus important encore, les utilisateurs deviennent de plus en plus « libres » : ils se déplacent librement d'un canal à l'autre, à la recherche du contenu qu'ils souhaitent consommer. Il est donc plus important que jamais de garder un œil sur les tendances et d'en tirer pleinement parti. Après tout, elles offrent une occasion parfaite de faire preuve de créativité. Mais à quoi pouvons-nous nous attendre en 2024 ? Dans cet article, nous examinons trois tendances que vous pouvez commencer à utiliser immédiatement.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 suiteDossier
Dossier: Holiday marketing: how to score as a brand with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas
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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.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
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 2025.Lire la suiteCase
Du beau matos pour l’association professionnelle Fedustria
En pleine crise sanitaire en 2020, Fedustria et iO ont collaboré à une campagne réussie, avec une maison parlante comme icône.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Utilisez HubSpot comme plateforme d'adhésion / d'apprentissage.
The Lifelong Learning Program by Kemin is an employee development initiative, designed to support colleagues and partners in their personal and professional growth.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment attirer l'attention sur le moteur silencieux de la Coupe du monde ?
Pour Amnesty International, iO a créé un concept créatif pointu avant la Coupe du monde de football au Qatar et l'a présenté au grand public.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
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.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How do you start the conversation about inheritance and legacy?
Adopting a thoughtful strategy, our experts created relevant content about inheritance in the 'Erfgenamen' campaign.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment traduire les valeurs d’une marque en histoires captivantes ?
iO a créé pour Audi une stratégie de contenu qui donne aux valeurs de la marque une charge émotionnelle grâce au storytelling.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How can you turn a government instance into one of the country’s star employers?
The experts at iO made UWV an attractive employer thanks to this multi-channel employer branding campaign.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment lancer une nouvelle marque dans le secteur de la mobilité ?
iO et ARG "nous réparons tout, y compris votre humeur" - une collaboration pour renforcer la notoriété de la marque dans le secteur de la mobilité.Découvrez 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 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 maximiser le taux d’engagement de votre newsletter?
Optimiser le contenu et la présentation : Comment iO a transformé l'engagement de la newsletter de Proximus. Lisez l'étude de cas ici.Découvrez ce case en détailNos expertises
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.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Créez des publicités en ligne & hors ligne
iO vous aide à penser mettre en place des campagnes digitales efficaces. Nos experts développe votre communication en ligne et hors ligne.Lire la suiteNos expertises
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.Lire la suiteNos expertises
L'IA rend votre organisation plus intelligente et plus efficace
L'IA n'est pas qu'une tendance sympa. Nos experts sont là pour vous montrer comment l'IA peut apporter de la valeur à votre organisation.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Accessibilité digitale : l'ouverture à tous les utilisateurs I iO
Améliorez l'accessibilité de votre site web grâce aux conseils des experts d'iO. Découvrez où en est votre organisation et contribuez dès aujourd'hui à bâtir un monde numérique plus inclusif.Lire la suitePresse
iO named the most customer-focused digital agency in the Netherlands
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iO launches magical end-of-year campaign for Brussels Airport
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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.Lire la suiteWebinar
Ready, click, action! Get started with interactive video
Video, a one-way medium? A thing of the past with the arrival of interactive video: video footage at the control of the viewer, by means of clicks, choices, and forms. We all recognize video’s power as a medium, interactive video is the next big thing. On June 23nd iO Service Line Director Clarck Masschelein will share with you the ins and outs of interactive video’s potential, all in a single webinar. This webinar is given in English.Lire la suiteWebinar
How to tackle the top 10 challenges in sales and marketing
The digitalisation wave has helped many organisations with their online presence. But at the same time, this wave has also brought several crucial problems to the surface within sales and marketing. In this webinar(in Dutch), we look at the 10 most common sales and marketing challenges and give you concrete next steps to solve them.Lire la suiteWebinar
Modern sales and marketing with HubSpot
The way customers make purchasing decisions is changing fast. Too fast, for many organisations. It's becoming increasingly difficult for entrepreneurs to adapt to this evolution. In this webinar, Steven Van Duyse (Senior Business Strategist at iO) explains how you can transform into a truly sales-focused organisation. By streamlining your sales and marketing teams, you prepare everyone for a new way of selling — in terms of data capture, contacting, and influencing.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: first-party data collection with HubSpot
The cookieless future is coming. Soon, marketers will no longer be able to collect third-party data — so they need to find new solutions to balance data collection, privacy, security, and customised user experiences.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: Increase your sales with affiliate marketing
Want to increase your sales from anywhere — even when you're sleeping? If so, affiliate marketing might be right for your organisation. Tim van Hout (Team Lead Affiliate Marketing at iO) tells you everything you need to know about affiliate marketing in this webinar.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: Make your B2B customer acquisition strategy digital and authentic
Who says digital and authentic don’t mix? With SEO, content marketing, affiliate marketing and personalised email campaigns, organisations like ours are generating leads en masse. These tools are ours to use to convert, turn our users into brand ambassadors and design flawless customer experiences. We know what digital can do, can it do it authentically? Marketing expert Glenn Weuts will answer that question in his webinar (in English) on 20 April.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: 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.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: Alternatives for Google Analytics 4
Google Analytics 4 is the undisputed king of analytics platforms. Still, alternative tools are increasingly finding their way into organisations — thanks to different features, a greater focus on privacy, or better customer support. Want to know more about the analytics landscape of 2023? In this webinar, Glenn Weuts (Head of Marketing Technology at iO) takes you into the wonderful world of web analytics. That way, you will soon be able to make an informed choice that perfectly suits your needs.Lire la suiteWebinar
INBOUND 23 recap: a customer-centric approach in the age of AI
Curious about the latest developments in customer-oriented strategies, AI, digital transformation, leadership, and storytelling? Our iO colleagues Jolien Struyf and Evelyne Berden travelled to Boston to attend HubSpot's annual INBOUND conference and are sharing their highlights in a bite-sized webinar.Lire la suiteWebinar
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.Lire la suiteWebinar
Crucial for your marketing in 2024: Google Consent Mode V2
The marketing world is changing faster and faster, with a new update or new guidelines to discover every day. Google Consent Mode version 2 is an upcoming update from Google that aims to help website owners comply with increasingly stringent privacy legislation (AVG/GDPR). This implementation is mandated by Google from March 2024. So be sure not to hesitate and get informed in this webinar so that you can set up the right actions in preparation.Lire la suiteWebinar
Ad Tech: Take your media strategy to the next level
Now that cookies are disappearing, the biggest challenge for everyone in marketing today lies in measuring and analyzing marketing efforts. Companies currently find themselves facing a bit of a dilemma: on one hand, they want a transparent view of the results of their investments, on the other hand, they know that they need to rely more on data to make their advertising more relevant and efficient.Lire la suiteEvent
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 nowLire la suiteWhitepaper
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 suiteWhitepaper
Get started with marketing automation
Marketing automation is an efficient way to identify anonymous online visitors and convert them into qualified leads. It automates repetitive marketing tasks, allowing you to focus on what’s important. In this white paper, we’ll guide you through the basics of this marketing tool.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
How do you target the untargetable? Approaching Gen Z
Gen Z is known as the most inaccessible generation ever. For brands and their commercial messages, at least. Gen Z grew up in the digital world, and the average member of Gen Z has a strong radar for brands with misleading messages or brands that communicate inauthentically.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
5 common challenges in life sciences marketing
Given its vast expertise in the digital sphere of the broader life sciences industry, iO has identified 5 critical - but all too common - pitfalls that prevent your company from using digital marketing as a true business accelerator.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
All about inbound marketing with HubSpot
Which types of marketing are sure to serve your organisation well, instead of only making things harder? If you are consciously aiming for quality B2B leads, then inbound marketing makes up the proper course. In fact, this goes for digital marketing in general: approximately 90% of all B2B research is conducted via digital, online sources.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Impact of the cookieless future on marketing
In this whitepaper, we will immerse you in the world of cookies, discuss what exactly is about to happen and how you can prepare your company for it. Enjoy!Lire la suiteWhitepaper
The e-commerce kick-start guide
The evolution in the e-commerce world moves at an incredible speed. That’s why the e-commerce issue becomes more and more complex, with new technologies, products and strategies to deploy. And companies have no choice but to try to keep up with this rapid evolution.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
3 steps to build a successful B2B inbound marketing strategy
Shouldn’t the client be at the heart of every marketing campaign? When it comes to good inbound marketing, the same is clearly true for B2B marketing. Inbound marketing is an effective way to gather everything you need to build a successful campaign: the right, qualitative leads - collected in a way that does not disturb the user experience, using data that’s willingly shared. It’s a fitting approach, not only for acquiring new customers, but for turning them into enthusiastic brand ambassadors in the process.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Sell & advertise on bol.com
Most of us have probably already ordered a product or two at bol.com. But the platform also offers merchants interesting opportunities to sell and advertise products, in Belgium and the Netherlands. In this white paper we will tell you more about the possibilities of the platform.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
E-detailing in the life sciences
In this crowded and competitive environment amidst reduced budgets, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies must resort to new strategies to significantly improve the efficiency of their direct-to-physician marketing initiatives. As such, e-detailing came fully into effect.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Alternatives to Google Analytics 4
How well do you know today’s web analytics landscape?When talking about web analytics, Google Analytics is usually at the top of the list. Google Analytics 4, is the undisputed king of web analytics tools. Or is it?Lire la suiteWhitepaper
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 suiteWhitepaper
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 suiteWhitepaper
Why you should use video and visual storytelling in your content approach
Visual storytelling and video hit the right notes with your target audience – using words, images, and sounds. With an approach of 'less selling, more telling' you transcend the product level and tell your audience a story. This makes visual storytelling an intuitive and attractive format to create authentic bonds with your customers, employees, or prospects.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
The 2024 iO content calendar
“Create ridiculously good content”, an undeniably strong mantra for everyone in the business of content creation. After all, content is a unique way to share relevant and interesting stories with others and therefore forms a bridge between the company and the audience.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
A user-friendly self-service portal in 5 steps
Does your organisation spend a lot of time providing customers with support and service? Think about scheduling appointments, contract management, or changing customer data — exactly the kind of things you can digitalise in a self-service portal. Only, how do you go about it?Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Why email marketing still works
Whether you’re a small business or a large multinational, it’s worth considering email marketing.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
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.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Win the battle for the consumer with marketing automation
In 2023, consumers’ expectations are higher than ever. They reject generic messages and communication. More so; they want to be put on a digital pedestal. To be personally addressed and only shown content that is relevant to them. In other words, they want companies and brands to give them an experience. And that experience has become just as important as a product or service.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
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 suiteWhitepaper
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 suiteWhitepaper
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 suiteWhitepaper
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 suiteWhitepaper
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.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
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?Lire la suiteWhitepaper
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 suiteWhitepaper
The 2025 iO content calendar
“Create ridiculously good content”, an undeniably strong mantra for everyone in the business of content creation. After all, content is a unique way to share relevant and interesting stories with others and therefore forms a bridge between the company and the audience.Lire la suiteBlog
Public brands must invest in a buffer for their reputation
In episode 1 of the Public Brands series: Tom van Laarhoven (UWV) and Anke Heun (Belastingdienst) on brand thinking in the public sector.Lire la suiteBlog
We don’t campaign with advertising, but with content
The Police and the CBS (Central Statistical Office). Two household names in the Netherlands. They’re established brands. How do you manage them? Mirjam Otten and Mike Ackermans on brand thinking in the public sector.Lire la suiteBlog
Ter Apel is not a brand asset
The IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). Two public organisations that are also brands. One is known to the general public, the other to a specific group. How do you manage them from a brand and communication perspective?Lire la suiteBlog
Your organisation’s reputation is determined by your behaviour
In episode 4 of the Public Brands series: Jantien Eising from RDW (National Road Administration) and Maureen Wiersma from the CJIB (Central Judicial Collection Agency) on brand- and reputation thinking in the public sector.Lire la suiteBlog
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.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
Opinion article: Will our marketing plans ever be free of the 'gamble'?
Summer is slowly changing into autumn, the annual cue for the opening of the "budget season." Time to fire up the roulette wheel; redistribute marketing investments on gut feel, driven by the resources provided by management. Or are you doing it differently this year?Lire la suiteBlog
Pourquoi devriez-vous déjà préparer votre webshop pour les fêtes de fin d’année ?
Après une longue période de croissance du commerce en ligne, les consommateurs belges et néerlandais retournent peu à peu dans les magasins physiques. Cependant, les grandes plateformes en ligne continuent d’occuper une position forte. Les achats en ligne vont certainement encore augmenter dans les années à venir, et cette tendance n’a pas échappé aux commerçants. À l’approche des fêtes, de nombreux détaillants se demandent ce que cette fin d’année leur réserve. Outre Noël, de nouvelles célébrations comme le Black Friday, le Cyber Monday et le Singles Day attirent de plus en plus l’attention en Belgique et aux Pays-Bas. Qu’est-ce que cela signifie pour les détaillants locaux ? Nous avons analysé pour vous l’impact de ces changements sur le marché.Lire la suiteBlog
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.Lire la suiteBlog
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!Lire la suiteBlog
Inclusion numérique : comment ne laisser personne sur le bord du chemin
Il y a une fracturee digitale entre les persona que nous utilisons en marketing et la population. En Belgique, l’écart est assez important : près de 50 % de la population est considérée comme numériquement vulnérable. Comment gérer cela en tant qu’organisation ? Comment s’assurer que les produits et services proposés n’excluent personne ? Cet article contient neuf conseils pratiques afin de vous guider vers l’inclusion digitale.Lire la suiteBlog
Comment le Monument national du camp d'Amersfoort a attiré 30 % de visiteur·euse·s en plus grâce à une campagne de podcast
Avec la campagne de podcast The Missing SS Commander, iO et le Monument national néerlandais du camp d'Amersfoort ont réussi à créer le podcast de marque de 2023. Des chiffres de téléchargement stupéfiants, des commentaires élogieux de la part des auditeurs et auditrices, une contribution importante à l'histoire de la Seconde Guerre mondiale aux Pays-Bas et une augmentation de 30 % du nombre de visiteur·euse·s dans le musée. Voici les principales leçons que nous avons tiré de la création du podcast de marque néerlandais le plus célébré de 2023.Lire la suiteBlog
Pourquoi le Google Consent Mode V2 est indispensable au marketing en 2024
Le monde du marketing ne cesse de se transformer, avec de nouvelles mises à jour ou de nouvelles règles en permanence. C'est un monde qui oblige les entreprises à évoluer avec lui. Un changement récent de cette organisation inclut, entre autres, que le mode de consentement de Google doit recevoir une mise à jour d'ici mars 2024 afin d'améliorer la protection de la vie privée des utilisateurs. Prenons par exemple la loi sur les marchés numériques. Cet instrument législatif européen réglemente les plateformes numériques en créant des règles. Une récente modification législative prévoit notamment que le mode de consentement de Google doit être mis à jour d'ici mars 2024 au plus tard afin de mieux protéger la vie privée des utilisateurs.Lire la suiteBlog
Our customers don't have a choice, so we take that obligation seriously
In episode 6 of the Public Brands series: Inge Rohde from CBR and Leonie van der Mark from AVROTROS talk about brand and reputation thinking in the public sector. Read the interview here or listen to the podcast.Lire la suiteBlog
Bing : un nouveau moteur de recherche pour toucher votre public cible
Google est le leader incontesté du marché des moteurs de recherche, et le restera probablement pendant un certain temps. Cependant, pour ce qui est des requêtes de recherche, on observe récemment un challenger à ce monopole : Bing de Microsoft. Au cours des derniers mois, Bing a fait des progrès considérables, passant de 1 requête sur 20 à près de 1 sur 5. Cette influence croissante et la part de marché de Bing sont des éléments à prendre en compte dans vos stratégies digitales. Vous pouvez ignorer 5 % de vos visiteur·euse·s potentiels, mais ignorer 18 % des requêtes qui mènent à votre entreprise pourrait être néfaste pour vos résultats.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
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.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 suiteDossier
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Dossier: Public Brands
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Dossier: B2B - Turning B2B challenges into solutions
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Dossier: The Opportunity Report
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Infinite opportunities: Leslie Cottenje (CEO Hello Customer)
The decision to digitise has to start from the customer, not from an internal, business perspective. That's what Leslie Cottenje, CEO of Hello Customer thinks. Technology can help improve customer satisfaction, but the human factor has to be central. She tells you all about her vision in this video.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
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.Lire la suiteVideo
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.Lire la suiteVideo
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.Lire la suiteCase
Bonjour, comment puis-je aider votre service clientèle ?
Découvrez comment iO a aidé le service clientèle de MediaMarkt et lui a donné vie avec quatre chatbots différents en 2022.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment rester pertinent dans un monde qui se digitalise rapidement ?
Dans un marché concurrentiel, il faut agir vite. Découvrez comment nous avons mis en place une stratégie publicitaire optimale avec JBC.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment nous mixons technologie & marketing pour la pharmacie en ligne Farmaline
Comment iO maintient sa collaboration fructueuse avec Farmaline sur le long terme ? En associant un lien de confiance solide à une synergie efficace entre ses services technologie et marketing.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How to deliver a consistent brand experience across 35 countries
Comment développer un concept retail digital international qui fasse passer l'expérience client à la vitesse supérieure ?Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Trouver la CMP idéale pour plusieurs domaines
Pour Van Hoecke, nous avons mis en place une CMP pour ses domaines, qui offre à l’utilisateur un environnement sûr pour sa vie privée et ses données. Découvrez comment.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How do you accelerate getting innovative lighting into the living rooms of 47 countries?
iO experts built a brand new D2C website with an advanced Adobe Experience Manager e-commerce platform for lighting specialists Signify. The result: happy users and satisfied teams. Read the full case here.Découvrez ce case en détailStack
iO & Criteo, une plateforme puissante et automatisée de publicité en ligne
Chez iO, nous travaillons avec Criteo : une plateforme avancée pour la publicité digitale et les campagnes ciblées et basées sur les données. Découvrez ce que nous pouvons faire pour votre organisation.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Entretenez vos relations clients avec une stratégie CRM et de fidélisation solide l iO
Personnalisez vos relations grâce aux outils appropriés. iO vous aide à développer et optimiser votre stratégie CRM et de fidélisation.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
Get better results with a targeted communication strategy
Build a strong strategy for your business communication. iO experts will help you get your message to your target audience.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Audit médias & performance : où en est votre marketing à ce jour ? l iO
Du contenu à la publicité en passant par les outils de tracking : avec un audit médias & performance, nos experts vous guident pour votre prochaine étape dans le monde digital.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Déléguez la gestion de vos réseaux sociaux
Chez iO, nous vous aidons à optimiser votre visibilité sur les réseaux sociaux. De la stratégie au community management, nos experts vous accompagnent !Lire la suiteNos expertises
Des campagnes marketing impactantes | iO Digital
iO vous aide à mettre en place des campagnes marketing efficaces, de la création à la mise en place sans oublier l'optimisation et les rapports.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Atteignez et dépassez vos KPI grâce au marketing de performance et à iO | iO
Tirez le meilleur parti de vos campagnes publicitaires grâce au marketing de performance. Découvrez comment iO peut vous aider, de la stratégie et de la mise en place au suivi, en passant par l’optimisation.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 suitePresse
AI without measurable impact? Nothing more than an empty gimmick for your business
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iO and Amnesty International make themselves heard for Write-them-VRIJdag
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iO donne de l’éclat à la Couleur de l’Année d’AkzoNobel « Tendre Cocon »™
Dans la phase de préparation, les experts en marketing digital d’iO se sont penchés sur l’optimisation des flux de la campagne sur et entre les pages web, les campagnes emailing et les applications mobiles.Lire la suitePresse
iO brings the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ digital twin to life with AI
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iO study: majority of retail chains missing out on local SEO benefits
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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.Lire la suitePresse
iO focuses on talent: Wouter Dolle becomes HR Director in the Netherlands
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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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Nagelmackers strengthens long-term relationships with a brand-new platform
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How can you strengthen your position as a B2B brand
In the past, B2B was too often seen as B2C’s little brother, but nothing could be further from the truth. As is the case for every marketing field, B2B has gone through quite the evolution. But what does that evolution look like? And does that evolution require a different marketing strategy? In this webinar, we’ll show you what B2B looks like today and how you can distinguish your brand from the competition with your marketing strategy.Lire la suiteWebinar
E-inclusion: how to leave no one behind in the digital world
There’s a digital gap between our marketing personas and the real people we service. And that gap is significant: nearly 50% of the population is digitally vulnerable. How do you handle that as an organisation? And how do you make sure your products and services don’t exclude anyone from the digital world? Register for our webinar now and allow David De Block, Public Services Director at iO, to show you the “reason to believe”, so you can take action.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: Boost your online visibility and revenue with local search
Pretty much everyone has a smartphone these days, using navigation systems like Google Maps every day. Leveraging local search has never been this crucial to enhance online visibility and growth. Google reports that nearly half of all search queries on its platform (46%) have a local intent. You need to take advantage of that as a retailer. After all, you want potential customers to be able to find you, especially when you’re nearby. Sign up to join our exclusive webinar on local search to find out how to elevate your local presence.Lire la suiteWebinar
Leveraging customer data in your marketing communications
With the ever-evolving laws and technology, reaching your target audience as a marketer is complex. In this webinar, we'll show you how to make the most of the customer data you already have. During the Dutch webinar on March 19, 2024, Evelyne Berden (Domain Lead Marketing Automation at iO Campus Herentals) explains how you can unlock customer data to take your marketing campaigns to the next level.Lire la suiteWebinar
SEO & TikTok: the dynamic duo for digital success
From libraries to Google to TikTok...in just a few decades, our source of information has shifted to unexpected places. Today, a whopping 40% of young people use TikTok as their primary source of information. Did you know that this platform is increasingly focusing on its own search function? This makes TikTok SEO an essential part of your digital strategy.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 suiteWhitepaper
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.Lire la suite