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Directive has been serving the Oneonta area since 1993, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Technology is Behind Great Marketing Strategies

Technology is Behind Great Marketing Strategies

With technology being such a massive part of business today, many organizations are looking to use it to their advantage. One aspect of the business that is increasingly significant is their ability to stand out amongst their competition. Let’s take a look at a few technologies that can improve your organizational marketing efforts.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

Operating under the same general umbrella, AI and ML can provide the personalization that modern businesses need to close sales. Machine learning algorithms predict future trends, helping businesses make data-driven decisions, while AI-powered chatbots can provide instant customer support and engage users in real-time, enhancing customer experience.

Marketing Automation Platforms

Built-in or integrated into many Customer Relationship Management platforms or email, marketing automation can trigger email campaigns, segment audiences, and track performance. Businesses also need to keep an eye on their social media so having a dedicated social media management platform that can centralize and automate social media posting, monitor engagement, and analyze metrics is invaluable.

Customer Relationship Management Systems

CRMs are a must-have tool for most businesses. They can help a business integrate sales and marketing initiatives that provide a unified view of customer interactions. The CRM does a great job of managing and analyzing customer data, improving targeting and segmentation. Obviously, the main purpose of the CRM is to cultivate and improve customer relationships. CRMs can track customer interactions which is a key element in enabling more effective and personalized communication.

Websites

Websites can be one of the most useful tools for marketing your products. Most websites have a content management system (CMS) built in. CMS platforms simplify website creation and content management. CMS tools assist with search engine optimization, improving website visibility and traffic. They enable easy distribution of content across various channels, including blogs, social media, and email newsletters.

With marketing being a major part of today’s business, having the technology in place to help streamline the process can make all the difference. If you would like to have a conversation about your business’ technology, give the IT professionals at Directive a call today at 607.433.2200.