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Insil Recognised by Clutch as the Top Australian Advertising Agency for 2022
At Insil, we started with a vision to drastically improve the Advertising, Marketing and Sales landscape. In our early days, we discovered that many of our clients were getting access

How much should you really spend on Advertising?
The age old question, one that startups as well as established businesses ask all the time. “How much do we really need to spend on Advertising?” If only the answer

The 3 Biggest Reasons Why Your Digital Marketing Doesn’t Work
Picture this. You set out to plan an ambitious project about a particular product or service. You and your team read about the terms ‘Digital Marketing’ and how popular it

How to optimise your Google Merchant Center Feed
Are you running an E-commerce website and selling goods online? If the answer is yes, you’re probably familiar with Google Shopping. Google Shopping essentially allows users to search and navigate

Insil Marketing Retail Calendar: 2022 Edition
Here we are, 2021 slowly coming to an end. It’s safe to say that numerous industries are still recovering from the effects of the pandemic. 2020 and 2021 were spent

How to set up Google Ads Conversion Tracking on Shopify
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5 Popular CRM Softwares to help you achieve better results!
If you’ve worked in the area of Digital Marketing, chances are that you’ve come across the term ‘CRM software’. With all the Marketing jargon out there, CRM softwares have grown

6 Crucial Marketing Blog Mistakes you might be making
Blogs are trending. Since 2010, the medium of blogging has taken over a variety of digital spaces and forms to gain popularity. Whether we’re talking about food, fashion, technology, travel,

5 Cold Calling Tips & Tricks you should know!
Cold Calling is one of the tried and tested ways of Marketing. For decades, salespeople from various industries have relied on cold calling to reach customers and acquire leads. With

YouTube Marketing: How to get started today!
If someone were to ask you 10 years ago what the biggest social network platforms were, what would you say? Your answers may have included: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and

Google Analytics 4: What you need to know
Google Analytics is the cornerstone of digital marketing. As Marketers, using Google Analytics is a crucial skill to have when monitoring website performance, target audience activity and behaviour to plan

How to start an Email Marketing Campaign in 4 Easy Steps!
No conversation about Digital Marketing is complete without mentioning ‘Email Marketing’. With technological advancements over the past 10 years, many skeptics believe that email marketing is no longer relevant. Technologies

Canva’s Success Story! Find out how they did it!
Designing and Marketing often go hand in hand. Marketing is the field known for creativity and letting people run wild with their imaginations. With so much going on in the

Customer Lifetime Value: What it means and how to calculate it!
If there’s one thing synonymous with all kinds of Marketing in the world, it’s the cardinal rule of: ‘Customer is king‘. The sole purpose of Marketing is to inform, persuade

Marketing Funnels: A Brief Guide for you and your business!
Marketing is full of buzzwords. If you’ve spent some time looking at digital marketing content and companies, you’ll come across numerous marketing jargon and terminology. One such term is what’s

Facebook and Australia: Is this the beginning of the end?
Can you imagine a world without Facebook? Founded in 2004, the social media and Silicon Valley giant has revolutionised the way we interact with one another. What started off as

Franchise Marketing Case Study: Guzman y Gomez
Who doesn’t love Mexican food? There’s something special about treating yourself to a burrito, maybe a taco or even some traditional chips n salsa. While Mexican food carries with it

What would happen if Google leaves Australia? (For Marketers)
If there’s one word synonymous with the internet, it’s Google. What started as a search engine has evolved into one of the most influential software companies in the world. With

How Apple’s iOS 14 Update will impact your ads:
No conversation about technology, social media, e-commerce or the internet would be complete without mentioning at least one of the 5 big tech companies. The 5 being: Apple, Google, Facebook,

How to install and use a LinkedIn Insight Tag on your website!
When we think of social media apps, the usual names that pop up are Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat. Maybe after 2020, TikTok joins the ranks. However, not many people

How to add a Google Analytics Tag to your website (Wix, Squarespace & Wordpress)
Since introducing its search engine back in 1996, tech giant Google has revolutionised the way we use the internet. The search for literally anything and receiving answers within seconds was

Insil Retail Calendar: 2021 Edition
We’re here. 2021 is finally here. After the rather chaotic events of 2020, we can effectively say that we made it through to 2021. While many countries are still suffering

Marketing to Gen Zs: Do’s and Don’ts
The term ‘Generation Z’ is often used to describe individuals born in or after 1997, typically between 8-23 years of age. These individuals are also at the forefront of social

Afterpay’s Success Story: In-depth Case Study
After 5 years of business, Afterpay is set to complete yet another successful year with a near 260% increase in stock price since January. Over recent years, Afterpay has experienced

3 Cheap & Easy Marketing Techniques to Exploit your Low Budget!
With 2020 coming to an end, there’s little doubt regarding the severe impact the Coronavirus has had on businesses worldwide. Financial losses, unemployment, market uncertainty and volatility have all caused

How to Start a Google Search Ads Campaign (Step-by-step process)
On 4th of September 1998, Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Google. Google. A platform designed to make everyone’s lives easier on the internet. A search engine that allowed users

5 Biggest Email Marketing Mistakes (And how to avoid them)
We’ve come a long way since email was invented in 1971. What started off as a medium of communication, evolved as a revolutionary alternative to traditional letter writing. Emails have

How to Start a Facebook Ad Campaign (Step-by-step Process)
To say that Facebook has revolutionised the way people interact with one another, would be a gross understatement. Facebook started off as a platform for sharing photos, videos and messaging

Does Cold calling still work? 10 Figures that say ‘YES’!
If there’s one thing synonymous with Marketers, it’s their ability to make and close a sale. Of the many ways Marketers may choose to engage with customers, one of the

7 Skills EVERY Inside Sales Representative (ISR) should have
If someone were to ask you to picture an inside sales representative, your first impression might be a charming individual, carrying a cross-body bag and who is good with words.

Cold calling vs. Warm calling: A Detailed Guide
In 1873, John H. Patterson, founder of NCR Corporation published the world’s first sales training manual. Patterson laid the foundation for sales by documenting his work on the process of

5 Easy Work from Home Marketing Tips to BOOST Sales
It’s officially been over 6 months since the Covid-19 pandemic began, putting the whole world into a state of dread and isolation. The virus has affected nearly 190 countries worldwide,

Facebook Tracking Pixel: WHY and HOW you should install one
Have you ever found yourself browsing the internet, or searching Google for research when you find yourself procrastinating on Facebook just a few moments later? You scroll down your news

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Telemarketers Make
If you work for a Marketing company, chances are you’re familiar with the term ‘Telemarketing’. If you’ve ever worked as or with Telemarketers, chances are you may have come across

Telemarketing in 2020: The Do’s and Don’ts
Good ol’ Telemarketing. One of the founding fathers of ad practices in business. If you’ve been on the receiving end of such a call, you would probably agree that most

Telemarketing vs. Email Marketing: What’s Right for You
Both email marketing and telemarketing have been around for a few decades now. Each is being used by sales organisations to start conversations with potential customers. However, marketers often have

Tele-Prospecting VS. Telemarketing: Best Choice For Your Business
One of the most popular methods of building rapport with Tele-prospecting through phone sales. This technology has enabled businesses to get in touch with more prospects in less time, thereby

Digital Marketing During COVID-19: How Brands Can Up Their Game?
As the Coronavirus pandemic rages across nations, no one can tell what its endgame will be. However, one thing’s for sure – the Covid-19 pandemic has caused widespread damage to

Mid-COVID-19 Update: Surge In Social Media Usage And Ecommerce Buying
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How to Spot Common Telemarketing Schemes And Scams in 2020
How to Spot Common Telemarketing Schemes And Scams in 2020 If you have a cellphone, chances are you have already experienced how telemarketing works. From too-good-to-be-true credit cards offers to

Telemarketing Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator
Telemarketing Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator Benefits of Using a Telemarketing ROI Calculator: Being able to find out the Return on investment (ROI) for your Telemarketing campaign is extremely important

Significant Increase in Social Media Usage Under Covid-19: Here’s What That Means For Businesses
As the number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in Australia rises greatly, industries are experiencing downturn. Many local businesses such as Myer, are closing their outlets voluntarily to prevent further spread of this disease.

Evolution Of Telemarketing — And How It Aligns With Your Digital Strategy Today
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10 Ways To Improve Your Digital Marketing Strategy With Artificial Intelligence
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10 Digital Marketing And Management Tools That’ll Help You Excel
10 Digital Marketing And Management Tools That’ll Help You Excel Scaling businesses in the digital arena is far more complicated than conventional marketing avenues – but that makes it all

When Should You Start to See Results from your Digital Marketing Campaign?
When Should You Start to See Results from your Digital Marketing Campaign? It’s normal to want to see results from your digital marketing campaign, like, yesterday. Especially if you outlaid

11 Essential Digital Marketing Tactics For Startups
11 Essential Digital Marketing Tactics For Startups Startups are businesses that tap into a particular niche and follow growth-hacking methods to expand over time. They also seek to cater to

Viral Marketing: The Ultimate Guide
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Top 10 Mistakes in Digital Marketing (How Many Are You Guilty Of?)
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What Is Telemarketing And Why It’s Still Important In The Digital World
What Is Telemarketing And Why It’s Still Important In The Digital World Businesses use telemarketing as a means of generating leads, making sales and performing other marketing activities to connect

What you don’t know about Influencer marketing…
What you don’t know about Influencer marketing… It is very difficult today to talk a casual stroll through social media and not come face to face with a few influencers.

How To Get Better Conversion Rates From Your Ecommerce Website – Tips For Success
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Who is Your Target Buyer Persona and Where Are They Hiding?
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The Power Of Facebook Marketing
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Marketing: What to Expect in 2020
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2020 Retail Calendar
We’ve released the updated 2020 retail calendar! With all Australian holidays, key dates and events highlighted so you can plan your 2020 marketing marketing campaigns.

Affiliate Marketing – A New Marketing Front!
Affiliate Marketing – A New Marketing Front! Have you ever watched a YouTube review where the reviewer states out a disclaimer about some brands that they earn through from affiliate

The Ultimate Guide To Remarketing
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Simple CTR (Click-through Rate) Calculator
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Google’s Latest Update: What It Means For Search Results
Have you ever searched for something specific on Google, only to see irrelevant results? Well, no more! With the latest algorithm update, BERT short for Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers,

Digital Marketing In 2020: What we’re expecting too see!
The biggest change that surfaced a couple of decades ago is the onset of digital marketing and ever since, it has changed the way businesses grow, advertise and even the

Building An Effective Content Marketing Strategy: Everything You Need To Know
Build An Effective Content Marketing Strategy A content marketing strategy refers to the planning, creation and delivery of content – it includes all written, visual or downloadable media source that

Best marketing platforms for small Businesses
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Top 5 Examples of Inbound Marketing
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Ultimate 2019 Marketing Guide
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What is content marketing?
What is content marketing and why is it so important to your business. In this article we reveal the power of content marketing and how a good content marketing strategy can help you!

Why Is Mobile Marketing so Important?
Increase your mobile website traffic, our “why mobile marketing is so important” article identifies key strategies to grow your mobile marketing traffic.

Basic Guide To Influencer Marketing
Basic Guide To Influencer Marketing The rise of social media means that businesses have to build a powerful presence online in order to stay relevant, and remain ahead of their

4 Ways To Increase Your Ad Click-Through Rates
4 Ways To Increase Your Ad Click-Through Rates While organic marketing can lead to significant success in terms of increased traffic and conversions, complimenting it with paid advertising strategy can

4 Best Content Types for Social Media
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Why Email Is Still No.1
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Secret Google updates [explained]
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Is Pay-Per-Click Marketing Worth The Investment
Pay-Per-Click (PPC) is the embodiment of “you can’t make money without spending it first.”

Top 3 tips to better marketing plans
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Why invest in video marketing – 2019
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