Qoints Moves Into IBM Incubator

March 1, 2017 marked another milestone for Qoints, as the Toronto team moved into IBM’s Innovation Space located at 185 Spadina Ave!   We are beyond excited with a new spark of energy, and believe partnering with IBM will foster many opportunities to grow and pursue our vision of empowering intelligent, data-driven marketing solutions. IBM is … Continue reading “Qoints Moves Into IBM Incubator”

Pay-For-Performance: The New Industry Standard?

2017 is well on it’s way and as marketers, we recognize (as in any other year) that we’ll be introduced to new technologies and new channels to learn and ply our skills on. One constant, however, will be the existence of both brands and agencies, a relationship which has been fortified by the resurgence of the … Continue reading “Pay-For-Performance: The New Industry Standard?”

State of MarTech: Artificial Intelligence vs The Human Touch (Event Recap)

Credit: Scott Corman Photography On Tuesday November 1, Qoints and OCAD U’s Imagination Catalyst hosted their first collaborative event together in a series we’re calling the “State of MarTech.” The purpose of this event, and future State of MarTech events, is to discuss and dissect the current Marketing Technology (MarTech) landscape, and how it might … Continue reading “State of MarTech: Artificial Intelligence vs The Human Touch (Event Recap)”

Household Goods and Health & Beauty Being Added To Qoints Digital Marketing Benchmarks

Qoints to introduce digital marketing benchmarks for Household Goods and Health & Beauty on January 1, 2017 As of JANUARY 1, 2017, Qoints will be expanding the index with 2 BRAND NEW categories. We are proud to make benchmarks for the HOUSEHOLD GOODS and HEALTH & BEAUTY categories available to all of our customers. There will … Continue reading “Household Goods and Health & Beauty Being Added To Qoints Digital Marketing Benchmarks”

The 8 Step Marketing Measurement Plan

People often delay starting complex projects because all they can see ahead are the challenges and complexities involved in completing such projects. If something seems too daunting of an up-hill battle to ever complete, it’s very hard to get started. Those who might feel too discouraged to begin can overcome this mental barrier by breaking … Continue reading “The 8 Step Marketing Measurement Plan”

Shopper Marketing: How To Find The Right Channel Mix For Your Promotion

  It’s important for brands to reach their customer and make a quality connection instantly – in the most cost-effective manner possible. Facebook may serve as a great channel to target Moms with a Food & Beverage coupon promotion, but depending on the tactics being employed and the customer being targeted, other channels may drive … Continue reading “Shopper Marketing: How To Find The Right Channel Mix For Your Promotion”

Shopper Marketing: Exploring Different Tactics and Their Potential Relationship with Sales Lift

Since the dawn of the digital age, futurists have predicted the demise of brick and mortar stores. Experts anticipated a shift to online shopping, with physical stores becoming obsolete next to the 24/7 availability of the online store. Why would consumers waste their time going to a store, when they can get everything they need … Continue reading “Shopper Marketing: Exploring Different Tactics and Their Potential Relationship with Sales Lift”

CPG Digital Shopper Marketing Promotional Landscape 2016

  Increasing Sales Lift with Digital Promotions Today’s marketers are facing ever-increasing demands to grow their business through more effective and efficient techniques. By placing a much-needed emphasis on improving and institutionalizing the tactical mix of promotional attributes, brands can more successfully build their businesses in a predictive manner. This report will explain how to increase your … Continue reading “CPG Digital Shopper Marketing Promotional Landscape 2016”

Qoints Turns 3 Years Old And Matures With New Identity

  Yesterday, July 3, 2016, marks three years since we officially incorporated Qoints – our champagne birthday nonetheless! We’ve come a long way in that time but have many goals still to accomplish. As we grow as a company, we felt that this anniversary would be the perfect time to unveil a new, more mature identity in … Continue reading “Qoints Turns 3 Years Old And Matures With New Identity”

What Are Micro-Campaigns And Why Are They The New Norm?

In today’s competitive marketing environment, firms place various strategic bets on different channels (hence the term “omnichannel”), rather than spending the entire budget on a single campaign and hoping for the best. In the age of data, traditional channels such as radio and print advertising typically have little impact and produce small or hard-to-measure ROI. Marketing departments … Continue reading “What Are Micro-Campaigns And Why Are They The New Norm?”