Retailers found themselves in the midst of the busiest shopping season of the year, when they cannot depend on the usual shopping patterns. The online purchase journey is again heavily emphasised and digital advertising is pivotal to effectively reaching the hyperconnected consumer. In this post, I’ve compiled some key tips on how to allocate your advertising resources as efficiently as possible among different digital channels during the New Year holidays and later during the January sale season while retaining your customers.

Greater control, above-average efficiency and an increased competitive advantage are the leading reasons why brands are increasingly shifting away from global technology platforms to their own media properties, content and data.

During turbulent times, the most successful companies increase their investment in display advertising. A joint iPROM and Valicon study shows that the majority of Slovenian advertisers will maintain or increase their investments in digital advertising in the future. In total, they will spend almost EUR 100 million on digital advertising in 2021, with display advertising receiving the largest slice of the pie. With the advent of advanced advertising technologies, display advertising has emerged as one of the most effective forms of advertising and gives online advertisers the most bang for their advertising buck.

According to recent research by iPROM and Valicon, display advertising is the most popular form of digital advertising, even among domestic brands. Read this post to learn about its strengths, why it’s prioritized by the leading advertisers and how it’s delivering results.

The pandemic has left its mark on all industries and many businesses worldwide and the automotive industry is among those facing major challenges. The changes impacted the supply chain and production as well as its ability to meet customer demand. To date, the industry has already adjusted to the new situation somewhat, but for its long-term recovery it will be even more important to take into account the changing consumer purchasing patterns and habits, as well as the changing media/advertising landscape.

Car shopping is on the rise again, but is moving online. During the pandemic, online shopping has become a strong part of the shopping habits of Slovenian consumers. However, buying a car is more complex than buying consumer goods, and car dealers cannot completely digitalize their purchase journeys just yet. What are the obstacles and how can dealers overcome them in the coming years, which will be critical to the recovery of the automotive industry?

The banking industry has been digitizing its services and processes in response to low margins and increased competition for several years now. As consumer appetite for digital services continues to grow, new banking technologies are springing up like mushrooms to transform the entire banking market. In this post, you’ll learn how traditional banks can reach consumers today, improve the customer experience, optimise their business and stay ahead of their competition.

The use of advanced technologies will continue to fuel the growth in online commerce in the future. Consumer brands are on thin ice that will give way under those that embrace digital technologies without a pre-determined strategy or solely for the sake of digitalisation. Check out this short guide to learn how you can transform your business safely and effectively.

The meteoric rise of digital advertising and new marketing trends have revolutionised the FMCG industry. From smart shopping carts to maximising advertising investments, companies are adapting their business models to the new reality. Read this post to learn about the key trends transforming the industry and retailers that are emerging as winners from the crisis.

While banks previously did not fully take advantage of digital technology, the past year has seen significant strides in their digital transformation. While they’ve managed to digitalize new processes and deploy services for contactless remote commerce in just a few months, they still have their work cut out for them in the future. Read this post to find out how the traditional banking industry is adapting to the new environment and the things that will have a huge impact on its future.