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First-party data is data that is collected directly from your website by YOU, the owner of the site.  This can include information such as sales conversion user information, the items customers have purchased, and any other interactions they have had with the site that are trackable. In contrast, third-party data is data that is collected by a company other than the website owner, often through the use of tracking cookies. And cookies are already on their way out the door.

Omnichannel marketing is a strategy that focuses on providing a seamless customer experience across all channels and touchpoints.  This approach is becoming increasingly important as customers expect a consistent experience whether they are interacting with a brand online, in-store, or scrolling on their phones.     In short, there are no straight lines in marketing anymore (those were the days), so you need to be everywhere your customers are searching and considering their next purchase. So we're bringing you seven

As the digital marketing world evolves and technology advances, digital marketing has become an essential component of a successful business strategy.  In 2023, the digital marketing landscape is expected to continue to change, with new trends and strategies emerging across every conceivable marketing channel.  So whether you have been marketing your brand for decades or are just getting started, we have something for you. Just remember, you don't need to do everything! Start with one or two that fit your

Marketing During a Recession There is little doubt that a recession (at some level) is coming in 2023. We recognize this fact in how to approach our clients’ success in the coming year. Buying habits will pivot, customer needs will change, and attention will shift—but your customers will continue to purchase. A recession does not mean the economic machine stops, nor will our clients’ marketing campaigns.    Here are some things to think about when it comes to marketing during

While every brand, marketer, and advertiser is waist-deep in their holiday marketing campaigns (as they should be), we are splitting our time between promoting our clients’ holiday sales and thinking about what is on the 2023 horizon. History has taught us that you can rarely think too far ahead when strategizing your marketing approach. Between a looming economic downturn (or stagnation), shifting social media attention, and budgets getting tighter, now is the time to consider what the marketing chess board

For over two years, National Positions has sounded the alarm that third-party data would soon become a thing of the past. Were we wrong? Were we overcautious? Or perhaps we just saw the writing on the wall and knew the clock was ticking. And now, the industry is finally taking notice.  Recently, a post on LinkedIn piqued our interest—not because it was a bad question but because it is being asked this late in the game. Again, this is a