Email marketing, interactive touchscreens and more in the January Digest Outsourcing your email marketing, why your company’s phones still matter, the benefits of interactive touchscreens, plus a Christmas story with a lesson that can serve you all year long. All that and more in the January issue of the MadAveGroup Digest.
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Issue 47 /January 2025

The Caller Experience in 2025

More and more companies are de-emphasizing or even removing their phone numbers from their websites. The reasons? Many customers have come to expect self-service channels, and many businesses like the operational efficiencies those alternative channels afford.

But it’s also true that many customers still prefer to speak with a live person when researching a solution, resolving a service issue or making a purchase.

Prominently displaying your phone number can show buyers that your business is approachable and interested in building stronger relationships.

Yes, customers are calling less, but they’re still calling, even with all the self-service options. That suggests people still feel strongly about talking with a live human. And that means the caller experience you provide is even more relevant than in years past.

So, when shaping your caller journey, On Hold Marketing and automated attendant/IVR messaging, share your marketing expertise about making human connections with your IT and customer service teams. Ensure your telephone touchpoints are on-brand, that they clearly communicate your services and that they make for a consistently positive caller experience.

A Christmas (Eve) Story

Consider how you feel after a great encounter with a company’s employees. Here’s a story about that type of experience and why you should try to recreate it.

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Effective Email Marketing: Outsourcing for Optimal Results

It’s still an effective channel, but email requires lots of time and effort to execute well long-term. Here are the benefits of outsourcing that work and what to look for in a provider.

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Differentiating Marketing Automation and Email Campaigns

Email marketing and marketing automation are different, but depending on your needs and resources, you can use them together or separately.

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Deep Dive: Behind the Scenes of a Recruitment Video

See why we did what we did when producing a recruitment video for Designetics, a manufacturer of fluid control products.

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The Benefits of Interactive Touchscreens in Waiting Areas

Time + technology = a nice opportunity for engagement, shorter perceived waits and happier, better informed customers.

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Case Study: Fun on the Farm

Wellington Implement sells and services machinery for farmers, construction pros and homeowners. Listen to how we help them promote their brand by poking fun at the town’s imaginary citizens.

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New Year's Resolutions for Nonprofits

There are lots of good reasons to make resolutions for yourself and your nonprofit organization. See how they can help you move into the new year with purpose.

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