Rajat Paharia

8 steps to avoid gamification failure

Gamification is more than just slapping points, badges, and rewards on a marketing campaign. To drive engagement and loyalty, it's crucial to follow these well-established best practices.

Eric Anderson

6 tech trends you can ignore in 2013

A lot of the widely touted "trends to watch this year" don't need to be watched at all. They're baloney. Would you like to know which ones?

Marc Connor

How to make an infographic worth a thousand words

If you want the full attention of your audience, words alone aren't going to cut it. Harness the visual power of infographics with these seven tips.

Ranjith Kumaran

3 signs you're not ready for gamification

Let's face it: Not every new tactic is a good fit for every organization. Don't jump on the gamification bandwagon if you're seeing any of these red flags.

Sean X

4 simple steps to building an infographic

Creating an infographic usually requires sorting through a cornucopia of information and clarifying the essential points. Here's an easier way to build one.

Julian Baring

How to master tech investment decisions at an agency

The ability to make the optimum technology investments is becoming an even more critical success factor for agencies. Here's how to make the right choices.

Darren Steele

3 lesser-known gamification strategies for marketers

Take your brand beyond badges and leaderboards with the right gamification strategy. Check out these examples of game mechanic mash-ups.

Javier Flaim

How to develop a long-lasting gamification strategy

Gamification has emerged as the silver quill in every marketer's cap, but what happens when the game ends? Here are four tips to extend audience engagement long after "game over."

Dave Knox

5 reasons your digital startup will fail

Many startups build their businesses around brand marketing dollars, but they don't invest enough effort in truly understanding their customers. Here's how to avoid common points of disconnect.

Jim Nichols

9 startups that marketers will love

The most successful brands are particularly adept at finding the startups that are going to make a big difference in the marketing landscape. Consider these companies that hold great promise.

Karen Macumber

5 rules for partnering with startups

If you want to find "the next big thing" before your competitor does, you might want to consider forming a partnership with a tech startup. Follow these guidelines to get started.

John Berg

3 essential tips for QR code marketing

Brands still seem to be making themselves look bad with QR codes, sometimes even leading consumers to pages that aren't optimized for mobile. Read on for the essentials of success.

Kyle Montero

3 promising tech startups: Where are they now?

Last year, iMedia's startup showcase, Next Wave, uncovered three early stage tech companies with great potential. See which ones have since taken off -- and which one hit a wall.

Chloe Della Costa

7 potential pitfalls of gamification

Gamification is an excellent way to engage consumers, but if done incorrectly, it can hurt your brand. Consider these downsides.

Eric Anderson

10 tech trends you can ignore in 2012

Nobody holds us accountable for the predictions that didn't come true last year because we were all too busy reading next year's top 10 lists. Here are trends to disregard in 2012.

Shawn Rorick

Why marketers should care about augmented reality

Sure, augmented reality is cool, but did you also know it can transform the way we measure DOOH campaigns? Read on for more reasons on why you should be using AR today.