Advisors are social

Since Putnam first formally surveyed financial advisor social media usage in 2013, the percentage of those reporting success in gaining clients via social media has grown from 49% to 80%. The question is no longer whether social media can function within the confines of closely regulated communications and transactions, but rather how social networking strategies work best in tandem with traditional methods to optimize advisor reach, influence clients, and cultivate a successful practice.

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Cobalt Experiential Marketing Pvt. Ltd. is a fully integrated marketing solutions agency that combines innovative direct marketing, digital media and promotions to engage with clients. Our specialized vertical (Database, Digital, Events & Promotions, Rural Activations) and horizontal (Creative, Technology, Research & Analytics) teams work in sync to help craft compelling experiences and ideas that help our clients sell, serve, speak, save and sizzle. Cobalt Database is India’s first interactive B2B data tool, that provides on-demand access to exhaustive corporate-level information.

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whitePaper | March 6, 2022

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whitePaper | October 10, 2022

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Getting the Numbers Right

whitePaper | February 3, 2020

How much are you giving away to clients because of the omissions and guesstimates of time spent on the project? Do you question what can be charged back to the client, write off an hour spent on a project because you like your client or don't want to be seen as a penny pincher? Would you like to stop subsidizing clients at a personal expense to your quality of life? This month we discuss what classifies as billable and non-billable and how you can bill for more of your time.

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Every CMO's ultimate AdTech & MarTech guide for the MadTech Era

whitePaper | November 14, 2022

Adtech and Martech have become buzzwords in every marketing discourse in recent years. Because digital ad spending is skyrocketing, understanding these concepts, products, and impacts is critical. But, more importantly, finding common ground between the two and chances to unify them as a whole (MADtech) for improved ROAS and ROI on tech investments is vital.With the impending abolition of third-party cookies, there is even more incentive for your Adtech and Martech stacks to work in tandem in order for your advertising and marketing to perform well and seamlessly. But, given the sheer amount of tools in these stacks, it’s even more essential to identify redundancies between them every time you invest in a new one.This guide takes you through the fundamentals of Adtech and Martech and brings proven advice on unifying your tech stack for better results.

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THE STATE OF MEASUREMENT, PRIVACY, AND COMPLIANCE: Privacy and Compliance Top List of Advertiser Priorities

whitePaper | May 21, 2021

IDC’s survey of senior advertising decision makers in large companies in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany found that digital measurement has become table stakes for anyone who wants to run mobile marketing campaigns. There is little wonder why: measurement has proven to significantly increase return on advertising spend (ROAS) and the ability to retain advertisers’ competitiveness. While advertisers in all three countries reported that vendors delivered well on the measurement features they desired, they also felt there was room for improvement in terms of delivering on most privacy protection and compliance features. This likely was not due to vendors falling short but simply because privacy and compliance have become such top-of-mind issues.

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whitePaper | December 14, 2021

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