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Major platforms such as Amazon and bol.com have emerged as clear e-commerce winners during the COVID pandemic. However, many brands and retailers are still struggling to assess whether and how they can successfully participate in the platform economy. To help brands make these decisions, Let’s answer a number of strategic and operational questions about marketplaces in this blog.
First things first: what is an online marketplace?
A marketplace (also called an e-commerce marketplace or digital marketplace) is a website or app that enables selling between suppliers and buyers. With sales of $386 billion in 2020, Amazon is the largest B2C e-commerce marketplace worldwide.
As a result of marked shifts in consumer behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic, consumer purchases on online marketplaces have skyrocketed. In addition, marketplaces are responsible for a drastic shift in the customer journey. Where the assessment phase used to be carried out mainly via search engines, contemporary consumers increasingly start their search for products on a bol.com or Amazon.nl.
The platform economy in the Netherlands and Belgium
More than half of all online purchases are made via marketplaces, according to research by Multiscope and AUAS. In Belgium, too, there is a rapid transition to a platform economy, the economic system in which supply and demand are connected by smart algorithms.
The top 10 of BeCommerce's Shopping100 is dominated by online marketplaces and streaming services. With 12.5 million active users in the Netherlands and Belgium, bol.com is the market leader. But for how long? Amazon.nl is already in third place. That makes the Dutch branch of the American e-commerce giant more popular than Coolblue (in fourth place) and AliExpress (number five). Amazon.fr is doing well in Belgium, with 8.73 million users.
Why brands avoid marketplaces
Despite the increasingly important role that marketplaces play in the customer journey, many brands are reluctant to engage. They have several perfectly legitimate reasons for doing so. For example:
As a brand, you don't want to get in the way of your resellers
Selling through marketplaces puts pressure on margins
A massive platform like bol.com or Amazon doesn't pay special attention to your brand
For brands that make these trade-offs, it is worth realising that marketplaces offer more than just an extra sales channel. In fact, avoiding e-commerce platforms can sometimes cause considerable damage to your brand. And that's the most important message for brand managers, online marketers and brand strategists: marketplaces should always be part of your brand strategy.
Marketplaces as part of your brand strategy
Okay, you have your reservations about selling through a marketplace. But what if your resellers run out of stock? And that outlet stock, your longtail products: aren't they just somewhere taking up valuable space? Through marketplaces you can be smart in your responses to capricious consumer preferences.
It’s worth mentioning that you do not have to sell. Marketplaces, for example, can be used just to give your brand awareness a huge boost. With bol.com and Amazon.nl alone, you already have an audience of 15 million people. And then there are the niche and luxury marketplaces that generally have rock-solid content strategies with fantastic brand engagement results.
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Stay in control of your trademark with trademark registration
As a brand you have several options when it comes to your approach to marketplaces. You can sell your products directly through a sales account, indirectly as a supplier, or B2B through resellers. And then there is the sales less option, trademark registration, which is always a good idea. You don't sell your brand, but you retain complete control of your brand on the platform.
This should never be regarded as a superfluous luxury. At iO, we regularly see harrowing examples of product pages "gone wrong" with typos in the product titles, inimitable product descriptions and unclear product photos in grim places. This is damaging and unnecessary because trademark registration protects you from such branding mistakes happening at all. Trademark registration is already an option for Amazon, but bol.com has also started implementing this process.
Trademark registration via marketplaces is worthwhile
With trademark registration you retain control over the product information of your own brand items. This product information is then protected and cannot be changed by a third party. This gives you the certainty that your brand items are presented in the same way everywhere. At the moment, only text content is protected at bol.com: this means product titles, descriptions and specifics. In the future, the protection will also apply to product images, something that is already the case with Amazon.
Amazon has even more great features for registered trademarks:
A+ content – Helps you to highlight your brand story and product descriptions.
Sponsored brands – Ads with your logo, brand name and up to three products.
Amazon Stores – Your own branded, multi-page shopping environment.
Brand Analytics – Data on search terms, customer behaviour and more that helps you make smart well-informed decisions.
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Does video have a place in your B2B content strategy?
Is your content strategy already harnessing the power of video? Video is everywhere. Every month, 1.7 billion unique visitors watch at least one video on YouTube, and visual social media such as Instagram and TikTok are extremely popular. B2B is not immune to this. With the rise of video can we expect to see the decline of the copywriter and the arrival of the video content creator? It's not so black and white, thankfully. But, as marketers say, as a company it’s always better to respond to trends so you don’t get left behind. And video has long ceased to be a 'throwaway' trend. How can you integrate video into your content strategy? And what are the benefits?Lire la suiteBlog
7 reasons you should choose Shopware 6 for e-commerce
Shopware 6 is a powerful and user-friendly e-commerce platform, where you can easily manage both your content and your commercial data. In this blog post, our Shopware expert Rune shares 7 reasons why he is so excited about the latest version of Shopware.Lire la suiteBlog
Balancing your budget between brand building and performance marketing has never been more important
In our work with clients we see that there’s an increasing focus on effective, goal-oriented marketing communications. Data dashboards that show ‘more conversions’ and ‘more sales’ at a glance are preferred when reporting to the boardroom. But this carries a risk too. It might be a good time for brand managers to ask themselves: are the most obvious tactics also the most impactful ones?Lire la suiteBlog
Établissez des relations solides avec vos clients grâce à HubSpot
Comment un outil CRM peut-il vous aider à construire des relations plus fortes et de meilleure qualité avec vos clients ? En rendant leur expérience, tout au long de leur parcours, aussi fluide que possible. Pour y arriver, les départements marketing, vente et service client doivent travailler ensemble. Tout cela est possible avec un outil comme HubSpot. Steven Van Duyse (iO) et Anneleen Boullart (InSites Consulting) vous en disent plus dans cet article.Lire la suiteBlog
What makes a successful self-service portal?
A self-service portal is a great way to offer your customers better service and set up your sales processes more efficiently. We explain what a self-service portal is and what you need to make it a success.Lire la suiteBlog
Everything on B2B self-service portals
An online environment to place orders, contact customer service and searching information is a given in B2C. Luckily, we also see an increasing number of B2B companies investing in these kinds of portals. We’ll explain what a B2B self-service portal is and what the benefits for both companies and customers are.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
Composable commerce: can it save traditional retailers?
In recent years, the gap in digital maturity between pure players (shops that solely operate online) and traditional retailers (that have a webshop and one or more brick-and-mortar shops) has grown. However, there is a solution for traditional retailers to close the gap. And that solution is composable commerce.Lire la suiteBlog
How can you maximise the impact of SEO in your marketing strategy in 2024?
As we navigate through 2024, the seismic shifts in search engine algorithms and user preferences demand that marketers adapt swiftly. The emergence of new search engines alongside Google's evolving algorithms highlights the urgent need for a robust, adaptable SEO strategy. In this rapidly changing digital landscape, integrating SEO holistically into your marketing efforts from the outset isn't just beneficial; it's imperative for staying competitive and visible.Lire la suiteBlog
What's in a name: how to choose an iconic brand name
A strong brand identity begins with a strong brand name. So determining your brand’s name has a major impact on your success as a company. How then do you come up with a name that conveys your brand values and feels like a household name to consumers? Discover how our research and creation can help you anchor your new name in your customers' hearts.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, Glenn Weuts - Head of Marketing Technology at iO, shares seven marketing budget insights, with recommendations for how to determine your budget for 2025.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
9 conseils pour créer la campagne de Noël idéale pour votre marque
Vous les entendez ? Écoutez bien, les chants de Noël sont bientôt là. Sérieusement : Noël approche. D'ailleurs, pour moi, Noël a déjà commencé. Alors que j'écris cet article depuis mon hamac, à la fin de mes vacances en Provence, je pense déjà aux sapins, à la neige, aux belles tablées. Et, bien sûr, à la manière de tirer profit de Noël, qui est traditionnellement la période commerciale la plus chargée de l'année. Mais comment assurer le succès de la campagne de Noël de votre marque, et faire en sorte qu'elle se démarque de toutes les autres ?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 Christmas commercials: mediocrity, craftsmanship, clichés and sometimes... brilliance
It’s that time again: It’s Christmas commercial season 2023. I’m ready for a wagonload of snow, candy, British stars, and tortured covers of familiar songs. And what did I get? Exactly that. I love it! A (completely objective) overview of the (mostly) British 2023 Christmas commercials. Brace yourself for Rick Astley, kisses, Ryan Reynolds, talking mittens, singing oven gloves, pink flamingos, John Travolta as Santa Claus and... a rediscovered hit from 1965. And... What did John Lewis do?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
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
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 suiteDossier
Dossier: Brands & society
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Dossier: B2B - Turning B2B challenges into solutions
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24 insights for 2024
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Dossier: The Opportunity Report
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Infinite opportunities: Peter Van Hoecke (Van Hoecke)
According to Peter Van Hoecke (CEO Van Hoecke), the client is always central, especially — in digital transformation. By automating, accelerating, and rationalising processes, you help your clients save time — our most finite and valuable resource.Lire la suiteVideo
Infinite opportunities: Steven Van Belleghem (iO)
Steven Van Belleghem (partner iO) talks about the three main advantages he sees in technology and digital transformation: faster than real-time service, hyper-personalisation, and the ultimate convenience.Lire la suiteVideo
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: Steven De Deyne (Proximus)
"With digital transformation, you can deliver added value to your customers," says Steven De Deyne, Head of Media and Production Competence Center Proximus), it in this video.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 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 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 stratégie de marketing automation intelligente pour Hyundai
À l'aide de SharpSpring, nos experts ont développé un stratégie de marketing automation intelligente pour une base de donnée unifiée avec des profils clients complets.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment la personnalisation mène à une meilleure automatisation marketing
Grâce à un déploiement intelligent de la plateforme de marketing automation Selligent, iO a aidé la marque de vêtement à mener une stratégie digitale réussie.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
La personnalisation : un boost tangible du chiffre d'affaires
Nous avons augmenté la conversion et le chiffre d'affaires du webshop de Verf.nl grâce à une solide stratégie de personnalisation.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Le webshop B2B a repris du poil de la bête
Pour Flamingo Pet Product, nous avons développé une webshop B2B avec Shopware. Après quelques mois, celui-ci est un succès. Découvrez comment.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Un rêve pour tous les clients. Et maintenant pour les candidats également !
Nous avons aidé Carglass, le spécialiste de la réparation de parebrises, à développer une marque employeur pour les candidats et les employés. Apprenez-en plus ici.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
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
Une plateforme éducative de premier plan
Pour l'éditeur Zwijsen, nous avons développé une nouvelle plateforme en ligne qui fait office de site web, de webshop et d'outil de vente. Lisez la suite.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Une approche positive renforce l'image et le recrutement du syndicat
Le nombre de commandes d’Atos Medical Nederland a augmenté de 67%, et le nombre de visiteurs uniques de 105%, grâce à un nouveau webshop B2C avec des fonctionnalités développées sur mesure.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
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 commercialiser un catalogue de jardinage annuel ?
Le magasin de bricolage et d’aménagement avait besoin d’une approche marketing solide avec un ciblage fort. Nos experts s’en sont chargés.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 faire évoluer une stratégie de génération de leads grâce au marketing d'affiliation ?
Une stratégie de marketing d'affiliation réussie génère des leads et des conversions. Découvrez comment nous avons mis la théorie en pratique, avec succès, pour Philips.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment avoir de bons échanges avec les clients, hors ligne et en ligne ?
Leen Bakker voulait répondre aux messages en lignes plus vite, plus clairement et de manière plus pertinente. Les experts en conversation management d'iO sont venus à la rescousse.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Un nouveau webshop pour un distributeur à guichet unique
L'industrie automobile, ringarde ? Pas chez iO ! Découvrez comment nous avons mis en place une nouvelle boutique en ligne pour Pacauto.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 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 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
How do you strengthen your market position as a recruitment and staffing expert with a new brand?
YER is already big but aspired to double their presence in the world of recruitment and selection and secondment. iO helped them with creating a new brand, internal branding, external activation online and offline and bringing 3 websites into 1 site for all target groups.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
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 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
Trouver le lieu idéal pour transformer un événement exceptionnel en un souvenir inoubliable
Découvrez comment iO a rendu les sites web et le portail de High Profile Locaties plus faciles à gérer, à trouver et plus évolutifs. Lisez ce case.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
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
Transforming the passenger experience through innovation & service design
Nouvelles technologies, internet des objets et preuves de concept. Découvrez comment iO introduit des innovations à l'aéroport.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How do you double your mobile conversion within 4 years?
What it takes to make booking as easy as possible for you? Discover the power of a strong management vision, a streamlined work process, and long-term, open, and transparent collaboration between Landal GreenParks and iO.Découvrez ce case en détailPage
WWVD: Download the presentations of Wednesday 29 March 2023!
The first day of the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) is over! Still want to reminisce? Download the presentations of the lightning talks here.Lire la suitePage
Give the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) a successful follow-up, together with iO!
As far as we are concerned, the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) was a great success! Did you think so too?Lire la suiteStack
iO, votre partenaire Sitecore - touchez vos clients comme jamais
Avec iO, votre partenaire Sitecore, vous touchez le bon public sur les bons canaux. Contenu, personnalisation et e-commerce réunis sur une même plateforme.Lire la suiteStack
iO, votre partenaire Sitecore - touchez vos clients comme jamais
Avec iO, votre partenaire Sitecore, vous touchez le bon public sur les bons canaux. Contenu, personnalisation et e-commerce réunis sur une même plateforme.Lire la suiteStack
iO, votre partenaire Sitecore - touchez vos clients comme jamais
Avec iO, votre partenaire Sitecore, vous touchez le bon public sur les bons canaux. Contenu, personnalisation et e-commerce réunis sur une même plateforme.Lire la suiteStack
iO, votre partenaire Sitecore - touchez vos clients comme jamais
Avec iO, votre partenaire Sitecore, vous touchez le bon public sur les bons canaux. Contenu, personnalisation et e-commerce réunis sur une même plateforme.Lire la suiteStack
Boostez vos ventes en ligne avec Shopware et iO, Gold Partner
Shopware est un outil d’e-commerce qui évolue avec votre organisation. Découvrez les avantages de Shopware et d’une collaboration avec iO, Gold Partner.Lire la suiteStack
iO : votre partenaire Commercetools pour un e-commerce moderne
Boostez votre approche e-commerce et votre stratégie de vente avec iO et Commercetools.Lire la suiteStack
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 suiteStack
Tweakwise : un logiciel intelligent pour l’e-commerce
Avec Tweakwise, faites un véritable succès de votre e-commerce. Nous sommes heureux de vous aider en tant que partenaire Silver de Tweakwise.Lire la suiteIndustry
Retail l iO
Comment iO comble le fossé entre votre commerce de détail et l'e-commerce ? En créant des solution retail hybrides personnalisées, flexibles et innovantes, qui donnent aux acheteurs le produit qu'ils cherchent, quand ils veulent.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
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
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
Plan de communication digitale et image de marque
Chez iO, nous vous aidons à définir le bon plan de communication digitale et à établir une image de marque forte afin toucher le bon public cible.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Le marketing digital, pour une croissance en ligne mesurable l iO
L'expertise en marketing digital de nos spécialistes s'appuie sur une stratégie et des données claires. Découvrez comment nous vous aidons à booster votre business.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Spécialiste e-commerce en Belgique et aux Pays-Bas l iO
Les experts en e-commerce d'iO vous aident à développer une approche solide du commerce en ligne B2B et B2C.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Convince your target group with smart UX/UI design
UX/UI design can make or break the success of your web platform, application or campaign. How do you make it work? Read on and find out.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Développement d'un portail libre-service en ligne avec iO
Avec un portail en libre-service, vous pouvez vous concentrer entièrement sur la stimulation d'interactions numériques précieuses avec vos clients.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Stimulez votre groupe cible avec des activations en ligne et hors ligne l iO
Activez votre groupe cible grâce à des expériences dynamiques, en ligne et hors ligne. Chez iO, nous combinons marketing, technologie et stratégie pour créer des activations de marque ayant de l'impact.Lire la suitePresse
iO bolsters ambition with the arrival of Collin Seyger as new CFO
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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 appoints Rachel Vermeulen as Managing Director of Campus Eindhoven
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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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iO launches magical end-of-year campaign for Brussels Airport
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4 out of 10 Belgians are digitally vulnerable
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Manna boosts brand awareness with a wink
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iO welcomes Martine Lemans as Managing Director of Consultancy Division in the Netherlands
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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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NMBS picks iO as innovation partner and service design expert
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Strategic boost for iO with two new senior hires
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Amnesty International calls attention to human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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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
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 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 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: 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: discover how digitally mature your business really is (and what steps to take next)
As a CEO, managing director or marketing manager, you’re steering your ship towards the digital future. But here’s the challenge: how do you ensure you’re on the right course? Which aspects are thriving, and which ones need a boost? Register for our webinar and discover exactly how your company can move towards complete digital maturity.Lire la suiteEvent
Email Marketing 101 in 2025
Do you want to send emails that your target audience doesn’t just open, but also remembers? Emails that hit like your first sip of coffee early on a Monday morning. Then sign up for our event and discover how to make your emails the highlight of everyone's inbox in 2025. You’ll learn how to set up effective campaigns, what AI can do for you and how to increase your conversion rates. Please note places are limited, so reserve your spot in time.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Flexible and dynamic e-commerce with Shopware
In a world where customers are finding their products online at an increasing rate, it’s impossible to ignore e-commerce. Moreover, we’ve become so demanding that businesses need to be able to continuously evolve and improve the user experience. But not every system is equipped to grow along with you in a world that moves at warp speed. Shopware 6 is.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
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
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
Why email marketing still works
Whether you’re a small business or a large multinational, it’s worth considering email marketing.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Digital tools: challenges and opportunities for insurers
Naturally, we consider digital to be the future. Do insurance buyers in Belgium and the Netherlands see it that way as well? Together with market research agency BUFFL we asked 1.500 insurance policyholders about their views on digitalisation in the world of insurance. The conclusion? A remarkable one, to say the least. Prepare to read all about in our exclusive 18-page industry paper, including interesting bits of context, nuance, and thorough explanations.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Digitalisation - the key to unlock B2B business growth
The digital revolution has profoundly changed the B2C market, and B2B soon followed. None of it happened overnight, by the way. In fact, the trend was initially slow to take off in the B2B sector. Today, digitalisation reached essential status in B2B for anyone wishing to stay ahead of the competition. Its secret? An omnichannel approach, the new standard for B2B sales.Today, B2B customers expect the same standards as B2C customers do in terms of access and service from self-service platforms and digital portals. They expect to find the right products, services or ecosystems across all stages of the customer journey. How do you manage B2C expectations in a B2B context?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 suiteWhitepaper
The Opportunity Report : saisissez les opportunités que 2023 a à vous offrir
Comment les organisations peuvent-elles garder une longueur d’avance dans un monde en perpétuelle évolution ? D’abord, avec un esprit ouvert et du nez pour les opportunités. De nouvelles se présentent chaque année, et 2023 ne fait pas exception à la règle. Après tout, le futur appartient à ceux qui s’y préparent dès aujourd’hui. C’est d’ailleurs le mot d’ordre de notre white paper le plus conséquent à ce jour : The Opportunity Report. The Opportunity Report est un guide utile et complet qui vous aide à tirer le meilleur parti des nouvelles tendances du marché et des technologies émergentes ou éprouvées, et à vous élever au-dessus des normes de votre secteur, dès aujourd’hui, en 2023. Des insights professionnels, rassemblés avec soin par des spécialistes en marketing, stratégie, contenu et technologie, sur la base de leur vision commune de ce qui va façonner le monde, le marché et leur domaine d’expertise dans le futur. Restez un précurseur, cette année encore.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Get the most out of your social media marketing
Many companies use social media to reach their target audience. Too few companies use social media to engage their target audience. A shame really. Because engaging content is the key to success on social media.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Digitise your trade union services for your sector
Trade unions play a crucial role when new technologies and trends emerge. But how do you ensure that your trade union keeps up with the expectations of your demanding customers, members, and users.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
Successful digital transformation: 5 pitfalls you should avoid
Globally, only 30 percent of companies successfully implement digital transformation. This is because digital transformation touches every aspect of a business: from people and processes to infrastructure and customer relationships. The key to a successful transformation is to pay attention to all these aspects - but that doesn't always happen. In this white paper, we take you through five common pitfalls in digital transformation and give advice on how to avoid them.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
6 best practices for successful business innovation
How will your organisation challenge the status quo? What role do you hold in a market where the lines between different domains are becoming less distinct? How are you going to shape a future-proof business model that ensures that you are still relevant the day after tomorrow? The challenges of innovation aren't so much centered around refining your existing business model, but about responding smartly to a dynamic market where the rules are constantly changing. Therefore, innovation within your company remains essential: it enables you to tap into new markets, address new target groups and develop new propositions. Unfortunately, not every form of innovation actually leads to improvement. Our white paper shares 6 best practices for successful business innovation so that innovation does not remain a buzzword but delivers tangible results.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
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 suiteWhitepaper
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 suiteWhitepaper
Whitepaper: Creating exceptional customer journeys with a Digital Experience Platform
In markets that are saturated with options and with customers that are overloaded with choices, it's an exceptional customer experience set will set you apart. A Digital Experience Platform can help you accomplish this - and we'll tell you how.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Every experience matters: Unravel customer experiences with the Experience Model
Your brand has to compete with an unprecedented number of messages and stimuli for attention. To stand head and shoulders above the rest, it is essential to offer distinctive customer experiences. And that starts with a deep understanding of customer experiences.Lire la suiteBlog
How furniture brand Pode benefits from a headless approach using Storyblok
Ever more organisations have been making the shift towards headless when building their new online platforms. At iO we used the combination of the Storyblok CMS and Next.js to create a total brand experience for furniture brand Pode’s new website. In this article, we will tell you why and how.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
With these new guidelines, Gmail will ensure a safer inbox in 2024
In February 2024, Google and Yahoo's new email guidelines will come into effect. These guidelines have to do with email deliverability and will be made mandatory by Google, unlike now. The guidelines will apply to all emails delivered to Gmail accounts — or, in other words, all emails to gmail.com email addresses and organisations using Google Suite as an email server. In this article, our email experts tell you everything you need to know about the new guidelines.Lire la suiteBlog
How to craft a brand name or tagline in 5 minutes (and whether it's the right one)
Seriously, it's done in no time. And we're about to show you how. The question is: is this what you want? In this blog post, you'll read how we do it at iO, you'll find some tips and tricks to apply on your own work and you'll start to grasp the added value of the human factor.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
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
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
Building trust in a cookieless era
We all know third-party cookies, a marketer's bread and butter, are leaving the building. The cookieless future was irrevocably set into motion when Google decided to remove them completely by 2024. This presents us with the unique challenge of tracking an audience that does not only demand an excellent experience but is increasingly privacy-conscious, too – quite paradoxical, we know. You’ve probably also heard that first-party data is the way to go. So, how can you turn leads into returning customers and, more importantly, how will you procure their data? We suggest a trust-first marketing approach that focuses on excellent content to establish a relationship with customers and users, making them more inclined to share their data with you.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
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
Les six tendances digitales et marketing pour 2024
L'essor de l'IA, les bouleversements du paysage des médias sociaux et la fin des données tiers... le moins que l'on puisse dire, c’est que 2023 fut une année tumultueuse. Mais, en 2024, les spécialistes du marketing et leurs organisations sont aussi confrontés à des défis de taille. Découvrez les six tendances digitales et marketing qui domineront cette année et, surtout, comment les aborder avec succès.Lire la suiteBlog
3 idées précieuses sur le SEO de Friend of Search 2024
En tant que spécialiste du SEO, j'ai eu l'occasion d'assister à Friends of Search, une conférence renommée sur le SEO et le SEA à Amsterdam. L'événement attire au moins 600 visiteurs par an et garantit des conférences inspirantes, une cérémonie de remise de prix et un moment de networking. J'ai été immédiatement impressionné par l'expertise internationale présentée par les autres participants lors de cette onzième édition, qui s'est tenue le 21 mars 2024. Découvrez 3 informations précieuses sur le SEO qui m'ont marqué.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
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
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
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
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 les règles du jeu 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 de 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
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
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 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: successful innovation
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Dossier: Maximize your marketing efforts with HubSpot
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Infinite opportunities: Thierry Geerts (Google Belgium)
"Digitisation in Belgium is progressing rapidly, but not as fast as it could or I hoped it would," says Thierry Geerts, CEO Google Belgium. He wrote a book, Digitalis, about his vision on digitisation. He talks about how we can — and should — pick up the pace of digitisation.Lire la suiteVideo
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: Joaquin Zschuschen (KLM Health Services)
Digital transformation isn't just about technology — it’s also about people. Joaquin Zschuschen, Digital Manager at KLM Health Services, talks about customer satisfaction and personalisation.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
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 suiteVideo
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
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
Combiner clicks & bricks grâce à une architecture sans tête
Case : une expérience utilisateur fluide grâce à une plateforme e-commerce headless prête pour l'avenir.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Plus de 300 boutiques sur une même plateforme d'e-commerce
iO a développé une plateforme de commerce en ligne B2B et une app uniques où plus de 300 boutiques de luxe vendent des articles de mode sur le même webshop.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Une plateforme de commerce B2B moderne
iO a développé une plateforme de commerce B2B Magento Open Source et un système PIM Akeneo pour le distributeur international SIBO Fluidra.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Des produits frais sur mesure avec un e-commerce adapté au client final
Nous avons développé une plateforme d’e-commerce personnalisée pour Délidis, fournisseur de produits frais en B2B, et ses clients finaux. Apprenez-en plus sur ce projet.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Un soutien end-to-end pour le leader européen des vêtements de travail durables
Découvrez notre collaboration avec Havep, le leader européen des vêtements de travail produits de manière durable et respectueuse de l'environnement.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Construit sur le passé, tourné vers l'avenir : le rebranding d'Argo
Lisez la suite du rebranding du cabinet d'avocats Argo et découvrez l'ensemble des solutions digitales que nous avons utilisées pour y parvenir.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Une application web interactive avec navigation sur touchscreens HD
iO - Mise à jour et implémentation d’une navigation interactive sur des touchscreens HD pour les visiteurs du centre commercial Wijnegem - Shop Eat Enjoy.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 empower SME entrepreneurs to experience the power of smart energy solutions?
The ‘More with Energy’ campaign aims to inspire entrepreneurs and provide them with tangible tools to make their business more sustainable.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How does De Kindertelefoon enhance online reach through clever and creative utilization of TikTok?
For De Kindertelefoon we developed a channel and content strategy to reach kids and young people on TikTok.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 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 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
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 détailCase
Realising growth through marketing
Comment iO convainc les voyageurs de choisir Brussels Airport pour leur prochain voyage. Découvrez nos campagnes marketing.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Clear communication & vision for stakeholders
La communication, interne & externe, est importante pour Brussels Airport. Découvrez comment iO assiste l'aéroport pour cela.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How we put Brussels Airport on the map with influencer marketing
iO propulse Brussels Airport vers de nouveaux sommets grâce au marketing d'influence. Découvrez comment.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 détailPage
WWVD: Download the presentations of Thursday 30 March 2023!
The first day of the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) is over! Still want to reminisce? Download the presentations of the lightning talks here.Lire la suite
What conditions do you have to meet to register your trademark?
For trademark registration on bol.com or Amazon, you must be the owner of the trademark in question. The trademark must be registered with an official body such as the BOIP trademark register. Your brand has to be visible on the original product packaging, or on the article itself. If you comply with this, the marketplace will approve your registration request within a few days.
Start your marketplace marketing in 4 steps
When you have completed the trademark registration, the marketing game can begin. We follow a simple but effective step-by-step plan:
Review – A review of the brand: what is the current situation? How many providers are there? What is the quality of the content?
Keyword research – Which keywords connect to your brand items? Which keywords are missing?
Optimise products – Optimise products according to the marketplace standard: product titles, descriptions, and specifications, using the insights from your keyword research.
Testing and optimising – Content optimisation: testing with variations in text and image.