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The key question: how to transform?
The meat sector is in transition: a growing number of consumers are switching to hybrid or vegetarian diets. Imperial saw this changing consumer behaviour as a challenge and wanted to guide its customers/butchers through this transformation. This implied that the brand had to reinvent itself just as much. iO to the rescue!
Together with Imperial and research partner Herman Toch of Flrisch, iO first took a closer look at the challenges and opportunities for both the brand and the sector.
The key question quickly emerged: how can a meat brand transform itself into a future-proof player that can also respond to the growing demand for healthy, sustainable and tasty meat alternatives?
Repositioning and rebranding of a meat brand into a broader food brand, with a particular focus on butchers as the primary target group.
Online and offline, we developed a sophisticated strategy and creative campaign to strengthen their various foodservice market segments and support butchers.
Imperial and iO: solid partners in a rapidly changing world
Food company Imperial Meat Products is known for its quality salamis, hams, salted meats, chicken products and vegetarian products. The company has 800 employees across five sites in Belgium and the Netherlands. IMP is part of international food company Sigma Alimentos.
Imperial Meat Product and iO have been working closely together on the Imperial brand for a few years. iO's permanent core team - an account manager and a strategist - brings in the appropriate experts for each project.
To always offer the best customer experience in a rapidly changing world, both companies are constantly evolving. Yet there is one constant: by listening carefully to each other, together we always find the right solutions.
A strategic delicacy
Our strategists developed a sharpened brand identity for Imperial that fits nicely with the contemporary view of meat consumption and the corresponding food habits of a new generation of consumers.
In the new mission, vision and values, we focus on taste experiences and a sustainable partnership with butchers. We also described how consumers can enjoy tasty meat without guilt while paying sufficient attention to health and animal welfare.
The new messages are consistent, impactful and future-proof. In addition to high-quality meat, Imperial and its partners/butchers now offer tasty meat alternatives. This allows consumers to make a choice at the butcher's every day that they can support themselves.
Partner for Taste Makers
We refreshed the brand logo and came up with 'Partner for Taste Makers', a baseline that reflects Imperial's new identity in Belgium and the Netherlands and highlights its distinguished partnership with the butcher. We documented the corresponding new visual identity in a clear and comprehensive brand guide.
Vous aussi, vous voulez profiter des nombreux avantages que nous pouvons vous apporter en tant qu’agence mixte ? Nos experts iO sont prêt à vous aider.
Hans Van Eemeren - Strategy director - iOAn overall online and offline customer experience
A multidisciplinary iO team of creatives and digital marketers ensured that Imperial's new brand experience is conveyed optimally both online and offline.
Among other things, we developed a content management system with attractive and relevant content as well as a customer zone for butchers, an advertising strategy for social media and POS material for butchers (including product videos).
Especially for the launch of the new branding on the Imperial stand at the Tavola trade fair in Kortrijk, our creative designers designed a large, lifelike 3D animation that jumps out of the screen and catches the eye. We also created specific product campaigns in line with the new branding.
Hubspot platform on the way
Our job is not finished yet. In collaboration with MyB'Eats, iO is going to set up an innovative and interactive HubSpot platform that we will link to a loyalty program. This will soon allow Imperial to easily inform its butchers about the latest products, services and promotions.
A successful transformation
With our help, Imperial was able to implement a successful repositioning and rebranding. With a focus on the customer experiences and an eye on new opportunities, Imperial is ready for the future!
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Your verbal brand identity is the set of linguistic expressions of your brand. It bundles the tone in which and style with which you communicate to all your target audiences through all mediums. Together with your visual brand expression, your verbal brand expression conveys who you are, what you stand for and what you can do for your customers. In this blog, we will explore your unique voice together.Lire la suiteBlog
HubSpot announces new Sales Hub and CRM features at INBOUND 23
Elevate your sales journey and maximise data efficiency with HubSpot's Sales Hub 2.0 and Smart CRM.Lire la suiteBlog
Opinion article: Will our marketing plans ever be free of the 'gamble'?
Summer is slowly changing into autumn, the annual cue for the opening of the "budget season." Time to fire up the roulette wheel; redistribute marketing investments on gut feel, driven by the resources provided by management. Or are you doing it differently this year?Lire la suiteBlog
Découvrez les opportunités publicitaires de TikTok
L’équipe social advertising d’iO s’est rendue au siège de TikTok pour le premier workshop pour agences du Benelux. TikTok est le moteur de recherche de la génération Z et une plateforme innovante qui développe constamment de nouvelles fonctionnalités. Dans cet article, nous mettrons en lumière les idées et les opportunités les plus intéressantes que nous avons apprises.Lire la suiteBlog
How do you guarantee that innovation is successful in your organisation?
Exploring new markets, creating new revenue models, developing new products and solutions: there is consensus in most companies about the need for innovation. But guaranteeing the success of your innovation interventions is not a straightforward process. In this article we share 5 tips that you can use to increase the chances of your innovation process being successful.Lire la suiteBlog
5 reasons your branded podcast won’t succeed
Two microphones, a recording device, a little jingle to top it off. Your branded podcast is ready to go viral, right? Not quite. Let’s discuss several pitfalls that come with creating a branded podcast, along with tips on how to avoid them.Lire la suiteBlog
How do you add a podcast to your media mix?
Is a podcast one of the content assets in your campaign? It's easy. Exploit the podcast’s special qualities: a chance to go deeper.Lire la suiteBlog
E-inclusion: how to leave no one behind digitally
There is a digital divide between the personas we use in marketing and the population. In Belgium, this gap is large: almost 50% of the population are considered to be digitally vulnerable. How do you deal with this as an organisation? And how do you ensure that your products and services do not exclude anyone digitally? This blog contains nine practical tips to help you on your way to digital inclusion.Lire la suiteBlog
Your (company) podcast in the charts? Read on.
You’ve made a cool podcast, but it is completely overshadowed by podcasts made by the big media companies. How do you avoid your branded podcast online dying a slow death, ignored in its own lonely corner of the internet?Lire la suiteBlog
Hot in 2024: sustainable websites
“Refresh your website every five years.” Sound familiar? Well, listen carefully. Because in 2024, things have changed. The tech keeping your website up and running used to be out-of-date after five years. But now, it’s become more stable. So, don’t jump on the new website bandwagon just yet, and do your homework to see what you can repurpose first.Lire la suiteBlog
Drupal 11 : des fonctionnalités innovantes pour améliorer l'UX, la performance et le développement
Drupal a récemment lancé la dernière version de son CMS incontournable : Drupal 11. En tant que partenaire certifié de Drupal, notre équipe Drupal de 130 personnes est impatiente de travailler avec cette version et d'aider les entreprises à l'utiliser. Drupal 11 offre une multitude de nouvelles fonctionnalités qui améliorent l'UX, augmentent les performances et rationalisent les processus de développement.Lire la suiteDossier
Dossier: B2B - Turning B2B challenges into solutions
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Dossier: Successful marketing budgets and plans in 2024
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Infinite opportunities: Tim Colman (Proximus)
Creative concepts can elevate a campaign, says Tim Colman (Head of Digital Communication at Proximus). He talks about the importance of creativity at every stage of the customer journey.Lire la suiteVideo
Infinite opportunities: Dorien Gevers (Carglass)
The Carglass website is a crucial platform, but other channels — digital and non-digital — are also very important in the omnichannel approach. Giving a personalised experience to every customer, with content tailored to their stage in the customer journey. Dorien Gevers (Email marketer at Carglass) explains every stage.Lire la suiteVideo
Do you take social media seriously?
Social media as a marketing tool is often overlooked, despite their potential, they are frequently underutilised. Nevertheless, a strong social strategy and a brand-oriented focus are the keys to success on social media platforms.Lire la suiteVideo
Building brands; yes you can!
Social media extends way beyond performance and direct conversion. It's about building brands, building relationships with the target group and strategically distributing content on relevant platforms. Success requires belief in the power of social media and investment in knowledge building and daring to experiment.Lire la suiteVideo
Who decides if your content has value?
It is sometimes difficult to estimate which content is valuable and which is not because of the influence of subjectivity and different opinions in your marketing team. Fortunately, that responsibility lies entirely with the consumer. All you have to do is create a lot of content that is in line with your organisation’s values.Lire la suiteVideo
Who sees which content? The algorithm decides.
Less is more? Not when it comes to social media content. You need a lot of contact moments to get on the radar and stay there. Then the algorithm decides who sees which content.Lire la suiteVideo
Banish content burnout
Sometimes content marketers suffer from a content burnout: they don't know what to post or how to come up with creative content. The drip model offers a solution: take a look at the 'low-hanging fruit' within your organisation, sector and above all: your target group environment. With social posts that you write from the perspective of your target group, you always deliver engaging content.Lire la suiteVideo
Is Facebook passé? No way!
Many young people are on Snapchat and TikTok today. In spite of that, Facebook, with 70% active users, remains the largest social network in Flanders. Do you want to reach your audience? Then consider using Reels. Facebook can also deliver strong results for B2B marketing, especially in combination with LinkedIn.Lire la suiteVideo
Does your brand have to be on TikTok?
TikTok offers unprecedented potential for organic reach, but also brings challenges: privacy issues, diverse content and users; and a powerful algorithm. Post multiple times a day and focus on native content instead of your own campaign materials.Lire la suiteVideo
Which formats work on social media?
Since TikTok boosted vertical videos, they have dominated all platforms. Using reels strengthens the bond with your video first users and gives you more organic reach and improves your marketing results.Lire la suiteVideo
Conversation management: truth, courage and action
Conversation management is a shift from webcare to webdare. Where in the past, brands mainly responded to negative experiences and complaints on their own channels, now you join conversations with your consumers on your own and other channels. This increases your visibility and positions you in the market.Lire la suiteVideo
Social media marketing: tried and tested by Dewaele
Content strategist Sam talks to Vanessa Loose, marketing manager at Dewaele. For Belgium's largest independent estate agent, social media are incredibly important. With a healthy mix of trends and evergreen topics, they always stay on the radar as a life partner in living and business through social media.Lire la suiteVideo
Video: Leaving no one behind digitally (David De Block)
In his talk at the 2023 BAM Marketing Congress, David De Block (Public Services Director at iO) talks about e-inclusion — or what it means to leave no one behind digitally.Lire la suiteCase
Campagnes et positionnement de marque
Debic-FrieslandCampina et iO ont collaboré pour positionner la marque à travers des campagnes de branding et une stratégie de storytelling. Découvrez comment.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How do you attract more volunteers with a dynamic recruitment campaign?
With this social campaign we got more people interested in signing up as a volunteer, so that De Kindertelefoon can continue to offer a listening ear 365 days a year.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment traduire les valeurs d’une marque en histoires captivantes ?
iO a créé pour Audi une stratégie de contenu qui donne aux valeurs de la marque une charge émotionnelle grâce au storytelling.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment un audit terre-à-terre a-t-il ouvert la voie aux outils numériques idéaux
Comment un audit terre-à-terre a-t-il ouvert la voie aux outils numériques idéauxDécouvrez ce case en détailCase
Personnalisation approfondie dans Drupal pour un vaste groupe cible
Pour le géant de l’alimentaire Vandemoortele, nous avons créé une plateforme Drupal qui inspire et soutient divers publics grâce à un contenu personnalisé. Apprenez-en plus ici.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How does De Kindertelefoon enhance online reach through clever and creative utilization of TikTok?
For De Kindertelefoon we developed a channel and content strategy to reach kids and young people on TikTok.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment maximiser le taux d’engagement de votre newsletter?
Optimiser le contenu et la présentation : Comment iO a transformé l'engagement de la newsletter de Proximus. Lisez l'étude de cas ici.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment générer plus de leads et optimiser le taux de conversion par audience ?
Maximiser le retour sur investissement : l'approche d'iO pour stimuler le taux de conversion dans les campagnes de Beobank. Lire l'article complet ici.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment convertir des festivaliers en membres actifs de votre communauté ?
Des bracelets de festival aux comptes en ligne : Convertir les festivaliers grâce à des médias payants efficaces. Lire l'article ici.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment rendre les emplois au port attractifs ?
Nous avons créé une toute nouvelle plateforme d'emploi pour le Port d'Anvers-Bruges avec une campagne créative et multimédia. Apprenez-en plus.Découvrez ce case en détailNos expertises
Entretenez vos relations clients avec une stratégie CRM et de fidélisation solide l iO
Personnalisez vos relations grâce aux outils appropriés. iO vous aide à développer et optimiser votre stratégie CRM et de fidélisation.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Plan de communication digitale et image de marque
Chez iO, nous vous aidons à définir le bon plan de communication digitale et à établir une image de marque forte afin toucher le bon public cible.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Un partenariat innovant sur le long terme : stratégie en matière de technologie
Renforcez vos ambitions technologiques grâce à une stratégie approfondie qui tient compte du budget et de l’évolutivité. Découvrez comment nous pouvons vous aider.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Renforcez votre image de marque
En retravaillant votre branding et en renforçant votre image de marque, vous générerez une notoriété et une reconnaissance de marque plus forte.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Un stand d'exposition qui correspond à votre identité de marque l iO
Faites une première impression parfaite grâce à votre stand sur tout type d'événement. Découvrez comment notre expertise fait avancer votre business.Lire la suitePresse
iO and M Leuven bring Flemish Master to life with AI tool
Blended agency iO gives history an extra dimension for visitors to M Leuven thanks to AI-driven web app.Lire la suitePresse
iO appoints Marco Merola as Managing Director on Campus Herentals
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iO launches magical end-of-year campaign for Brussels Airport
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iO welcomes Martine Lemans as Managing Director of Consultancy Division in the Netherlands
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Lidl Belux selects blended agency iO as digital partner
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Ready, click, action! Get started with interactive video
Video, a one-way medium? A thing of the past with the arrival of interactive video: video footage at the control of the viewer, by means of clicks, choices, and forms. We all recognize video’s power as a medium, interactive video is the next big thing. On June 23nd iO Service Line Director Clarck Masschelein will share with you the ins and outs of interactive video’s potential, all in a single webinar. This webinar is given in English.Lire la suiteWebinar
The TikTok effect for brands
Are you thinking of TikTok? Chances are that the image of Gen Z – young people with smartphones scrolling from video to video at record speeds – starts racing through your mind. Because isn't that what sets TikTok apart? Content created by hip brands aimed at a young audience, including limited ROI for brands targeting adults?Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: Increase your sales with affiliate marketing
Want to increase your sales from anywhere — even when you're sleeping? If so, affiliate marketing might be right for your organisation. Tim van Hout (Team Lead Affiliate Marketing at iO) tells you everything you need to know about affiliate marketing in this webinar.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: Alternatives for Google Analytics 4
Google Analytics 4 is the undisputed king of analytics platforms. Still, alternative tools are increasingly finding their way into organisations — thanks to different features, a greater focus on privacy, or better customer support. Want to know more about the analytics landscape of 2023? In this webinar, Glenn Weuts (Head of Marketing Technology at iO) takes you into the wonderful world of web analytics. That way, you will soon be able to make an informed choice that perfectly suits your needs.Lire la suiteWebinar
Crucial for your marketing in 2024: Google Consent Mode V2
The marketing world is changing faster and faster, with a new update or new guidelines to discover every day. Google Consent Mode version 2 is an upcoming update from Google that aims to help website owners comply with increasingly stringent privacy legislation (AVG/GDPR). This implementation is mandated by Google from March 2024. So be sure not to hesitate and get informed in this webinar so that you can set up the right actions in preparation.Lire la suiteEvent
Content Marketing & Web Editing Congress - People for content, content for people
Will everything soon be done by AI? And how will we still speak to each other's hearts? Spoiler: the human touch remains crucial. That's why this year's Content Marketing & Web Editing Congress revolves around humans. Thursday, November 14, 2024, we will gather more than 300 content professionals from all kinds of industries and organizations around the theme: people for content, content for people. Are you also interested in creating - with the help of AI – high quality content with and for people? Don’t miss out, get your ticket today. Get your ticket nowLire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: Increase your online impact with strategic SEO
Is your website not being properly found by relevant visitors? Is your SEO traffic not generating enough conversions? But do you think you already have an SEO-friendly website? Then it's time to switch from tactical to strategic SEO. Find out how during our webinar on 23 August.Lire la suiteEvent
Enhance your municipality's digital services with smart solutions
Do you want to elevate your municipality's digital services? Save the date and join us on November 25th to discover how you can use digital tools work more efficiently and better serve the residents and businesses in your municipality.Lire la suiteEvent
Content talks: 3 onmisbare contenttrends
Content is de brug tussen je bedrijf en je (toekomstige) klanten en ambassadeurs. Het is essentieel én... het is continu in verandering. De rol van contentmakers verandert door AI. Snackable video’s zijn here to stay, of toch niet? SEO verandert... Hoe blijf je bij? Wij maken het je makkelijk. Op 26 september brengen we je in één middag op de hoogte van de laatste trends en bieden we bovendien een één-op-één-sessie aan met onze contentexperts.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
More qualitative leads with inbound marketing
In the past, marketing often boiled down to spreading your message as loudly as possible. Today, there's a growing need for a targeted (inbound) strategy. Inbound marketing revolves around reaching the right people at the right time with the right message. Interested in mastering inbound marketing, or looking for actionable insights and tips to effectively apply it in your business? Our comprehensive whitepaper is the resource for you. Join us in exploring the world of inbound marketing and learn how it can significantly amplify your business's power. Download now and effortlessly begin transforming your approach to attract more high-quality leads.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Efficiently manage and publish content with Storyblok
The world is evolving faster than ever. Consumers and stakeholders expect more and more flexibility from companies and organisations. As a result, you need IT solutions that can grow with you.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
All about inbound marketing with HubSpot
Which types of marketing are sure to serve your organisation well, instead of only making things harder? If you are consciously aiming for quality B2B leads, then inbound marketing makes up the proper course. In fact, this goes for digital marketing in general: approximately 90% of all B2B research is conducted via digital, online sources.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Flexible and dynamic e-commerce with Shopware
In a world where customers are finding their products online at an increasing rate, it’s impossible to ignore e-commerce. Moreover, we’ve become so demanding that businesses need to be able to continuously evolve and improve the user experience. But not every system is equipped to grow along with you in a world that moves at warp speed. Shopware 6 is.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Video content in your marketing mix: the definitive guide
Spoiler alert: video is at home in your marketing mix,ideally with its own unique approach – video marketing. Video stands out, you can do a lot with it and the information it carries sticks better. It doesn’t just grab your target group’s attention, it also has an inherent credibility. For these reasons and more, video offers endless possibilities and should be more than 'just' an element in your content marketing strategy.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Alternatives to Google Analytics 4
How well do you know today’s web analytics landscape?When talking about web analytics, Google Analytics is usually at the top of the list. Google Analytics 4, is the undisputed king of web analytics tools. Or is it?Lire la suiteWhitepaper
The complete SEO guide
SEO, or Search Engine Optimisation, is omnipresent and indispensable to the modern marketer. Because paid ads are fleeting, because you always want to findable, or because up to 80% of internet users don’t look beyond the first page of search results. This includes a wide range of factors, from your website structure to the content and links.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
No more marketingcookies: calculate the impact on your sales and visitors
Soon, third-party cookies will disappear. Use our calculator and get an estimate of the potential loss of sales and website visitors. You will also get tailored advice on the next steps to take to minimise that loss. Go directly to the calculator via the button below or scroll down for more background information.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
How to develop a first-party data strategy?
But how do you get started with a first-party data strategy? What do you pay attention to? Can you still rely on third-party data? And which stakeholders do you best involve in this 'new' phase? In this whitepaper, we help you out.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Why you should use video and visual storytelling in your content approach
Visual storytelling and video hit the right notes with your target audience – using words, images, and sounds. With an approach of 'less selling, more telling' you transcend the product level and tell your audience a story. This makes visual storytelling an intuitive and attractive format to create authentic bonds with your customers, employees, or prospects.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Why email marketing still works
Whether you’re a small business or a large multinational, it’s worth considering email marketing.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
How do you find and motivate talent in Belgium?
The battle for talent – in other words, valuable, talented, and motivated employees – is raging harder than ever before. And that's not surprising. For every organisation, the key to success lies with the right talent. Young and old, highly educated, and self-taught, native and immigrant. How do you get them on board? And how do you stop them from looking elsewhere? Instead of using recruitment as a means to attract talent that’s based on financial promises and incentives, in the long term it’s wise to have a sustainable approach that starts from within your own organisation. In this whitepaper we will analyse the importance of your employer value proposition and take you through the recruitment do's and don'ts. Peppered with facts, figures and statistics that are relevant to the Belgian jobs market, and concrete tips, tricks, and trends.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Increase your webshop turnover
Webshops have reached the status of shopping standard in the digital age. Users are just a few clicks away from their favourite items. Anywhere, at any time of the day, from the comforts of home. This is why online advertising on digital channels has become key to webshop owners: channels allowing you to maintain your margins and successfully activate consumers throughout the purchase process.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Sales, leads, goals: your guide to Performance Marketing
Performance marketing is a branch of marketing where you focus on results. Which results? How can you measure it and - more importantly - how do you achieve it? This is different for every organisation, but the potential of performance marketing to deliver results? That’s universal. The efficient combination of leads, sales and targets is crucial.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Get more revenue from Google Shopping with Google CSS Managed Service
In 2017, Google was fined €2.4 billion by the European Commission for abuse of power. The internet giant was pushing comparison websites (Comparison Shopping Services, or CSS) lower in search results with Google Shopping. That fine was bad news for Google, but good news for organisations looking to make more online sales.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
How to build an effective content marketing strategy
Producing content is a tactic everyone seems to rely on these days. Many organisations are creating content today — they have blogs, are active on social media, and might even publish their own magazine. But the underlying, supporting strategy? Something you rarely come across.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Successful digital transformation: 5 pitfalls you should avoid
Globally, only 30 percent of companies successfully implement digital transformation. This is because digital transformation touches every aspect of a business: from people and processes to infrastructure and customer relationships. The key to a successful transformation is to pay attention to all these aspects - but that doesn't always happen. In this white paper, we take you through five common pitfalls in digital transformation and give advice on how to avoid them.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Whitepaper: Creating exceptional customer journeys with a Digital Experience Platform
In markets that are saturated with options and with customers that are overloaded with choices, it's an exceptional customer experience set will set you apart. A Digital Experience Platform can help you accomplish this - and we'll tell you how.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Make ecommerce more personal and tangible using online configurators
Consumers are increasingly used to communication that is tailored to them. An ad for 30% discount on cat food after you searched for the best kibble is an example. But so is the online purchase process of those kibbles. After all, today we want an online purchase to feel just like its physical counterpart. Online configurators are a great way to replace the eager shop assistant.Lire la suiteBlog
This was INBOUND 2022 - Are you connected?
HubSpot INBOUND, one of the biggest marketing events of the year, took place in Boston in early September. This edition was host to several intriguing speakers – a name like Barack Obama always stands out. In this blog you can read all about the new features announced by HubSpot, and their future perspectives on the field of inbound marketing.Lire la suiteBlog
Optimize Your CRM with HubSpot's AI Technology
Discover the latest breakthroughs in CRM technology with HubSpot's advanced AI functionalities. Forget manually fetching business information or writing blog posts. With the introduction of ChatSpot.ai and the Content Assistant, we're taking a new step towards automation and efficiency. Let us explain how.Lire la suiteBlog
11 marketing automation mistakes you should avoid
Do you use marketing automation tools? Read on to find out how to avoid the most commonly made mistakes and learn how to make this innovative software work for you.Lire la suiteBlog
Interview: Exploring the future of Drupal
In this episode of the Infinite Opportunities podcast, Tom Van Mierlo (Digital Strategist & Partner iO), Maarten Heip (Drupal Lead iO), and Dries Buytaert (Founder Drupal & Acquia) talk about chess, the evolution towards composable architecture, low-code and no-code development, and the future of the popular open source CMS.Lire la suiteBlog
DUO’s tick box: how the government uses behavioural principles
The government uses insights from behavioural science to guide its communication with citizens. This sometimes involves trial and error. DUO's 'tick box' is a well-known example. But first, let’s start with a bit of theory: the 'paradox of choice' briefly implies that we like choice, but don't like to choose. (Viewing tip: watch this TEDTalk by psychologist Barry Schwartz who coined this term). The more choices our brain has to process, the harder it becomes to choose. Sometimes it even leads to us making no choice at all. Anyone who has ever stood in front of the dessert shelf in a French Hypermarché can relate to this. There is even a scientific term for this phenomenon: choice paralysis.Lire la suiteBlog
7 essential insights to help you determine your marketing budget for 2024
In the ever-changing world of marketing, it can be challenging for CMOs to determine the correct marketing budget. The economic landscape and technological advances in the marketing industry calls for a new approach to budgeting. In this article, Glenn Weuts - Head of Marketing Technology at iO, shares seven marketing budget insights, with recommendations for how to determine your budget for 2024.Lire la suiteBlog
Get the latest updates from iO through our WhatsApp Channel
Yay! There's a new way to get bite-sized content and insights from iO. In the fall of 2023, Meta launched WhatsApp Channels in more than 150 countries - including ours.Lire la suiteBlog
15 Reading, listening, and viewing tips for the holiday season (and Beyond)
The end of December is list time. My colleagues at iO invited me to fill the last square of 24till24 with an inspiring list. December 24 is the last day of work before the Christmas holidays for many. That magical time of the year when the professional merry-go-round comes to a complete standstill. It isn’t just the time for family celebrations, it’s also the perfect moment to curl up on the sofa with a good book, a podcast, or a film. So, get into my personal list of the very best viewing, reading, and listening tips. Slide into the holiday season and keep the boredom at bay. Enjoy!Lire la suiteBlog
4 conseils pour élaborer un plan de mesure efficace
De plus en plus d'organisations souhaitent mesurer avec précision le retour sur investissement des plateformes digitales. Mais comment élaborer un plan de mesure efficace ?Lire la suiteBlog
Pourquoi le Google Consent Mode V2 est indispensable au marketing en 2024
Le monde du marketing ne cesse de se transformer, avec de nouvelles mises à jour ou de nouvelles règles en permanence. C'est un monde qui oblige les entreprises à évoluer avec lui. Un changement récent de cette organisation inclut, entre autres, que le mode de consentement de Google doit recevoir une mise à jour d'ici mars 2024 afin d'améliorer la protection de la vie privée des utilisateurs. Prenons par exemple la loi sur les marchés numériques. Cet instrument législatif européen réglemente les plateformes numériques en créant des règles. Une récente modification législative prévoit notamment que le mode de consentement de Google doit être mis à jour d'ici mars 2024 au plus tard afin de mieux protéger la vie privée des utilisateurs.Lire la suiteBlog
3 tendances du marketing de contenu pour 2024
La nouvelle année vient de commencer et les premières tendances sont déjà à nos portes. Plus important encore, les utilisateurs deviennent de plus en plus « libres » : ils se déplacent librement d'un canal à l'autre, à la recherche du contenu qu'ils souhaitent consommer. Il est donc plus important que jamais de garder un œil sur les tendances et d'en tirer pleinement parti. Après tout, elles offrent une occasion parfaite de faire preuve de créativité. Mais à quoi pouvons-nous nous attendre en 2024 ? Dans cet article, nous examinons trois tendances que vous pouvez commencer à utiliser immédiatement.Lire la suiteBlog
Bing: a new search engine gateway to your target audience
Google is the unequivocal search engine market leader (and probably will be for a while). However, when it comes to search queries, there’s a challenger to that monopoly: Bing by Microsoft. In the last few months, Bing made some significant strides, moving from 1 in 20 search queries to almost 1 in 5. That growing influence and Bing’s market share are some aspects you should leverage in your digital strategies. You can ignore 5% of your potential visitors, but ignoring 18% of the queries that lead to your business would probably have a significant impact on your business – and not in a good way.Lire la suiteBlog
Google introduces Interaction to Next Paint as a new Core Web Vital
From March 12, we welcome a significant update in the world of web performance with the introduction of Interaction to Next Paint (INP) as part of the Core Web Vitals. But don't worry, you don’t have to be a web developer to understand: we’ll explain the importance of this update in plain language.Lire la suiteBlog
Pourquoi WordPress est le CMS idéal pour les spécialistes du marketing
Chez iO, nous travaillons en partenariat avec des acteurs majeurs et des leaders du marché dans les domaines du marketing et de la technologie. L’un de ces partenaires est WordPress, le plus grand système de gestion de contenu (CMS) au monde. Il y a plusieurs raisons pour lesquelles WordPress est en tête de liste des plateformes CMS. Tout d’abord, la plateforme a beaucoup à offrir à tous ses publics cibles. Dans ce blog, nous dressons la liste de ses principaux atouts pour les spécialistes du marketing.Lire la suiteBlog
Drupal annonce l'arrivée de Starshot : 5 choses à savoir
Au début du mois, le fondateur de Drupal, Dries Buytaert, est monté sur scène lors de la conférence annuelle DrupalCon North America à Portland (Oregon, USA). Il a présenté ce que certains considèrent comme la plus grande nouvelle Drupal depuis longtemps : l'annonce officielle de Drupal Starshot. En tant que plus grand partenaire Drupal du Benelux, iO vous donne plus d'explications sur ce lancement à venir.Lire la suiteBlog
Drupal change la donne avec Starshot
iO et Drupal, c'est une vieille histoire. Nous utilisons le CMS depuis nos débuts, et il n'est pas exagéré de dire qu'il n'a pas de secrets pour nos développeurs. Ces dernières années, le marché des CMS a énormément évolué et de nouveaux systèmes ont poussé comme des champignons. Et, même si beaucoup d'entre eux n'ont pas survécu, il existe encore aujourd'hui un grand nombre de nouveaux systèmes de gestion de contenu. Une situation inhabituelle pour Drupal mais, avec l'annonce de Drupal Starshot, la réponse est enfin arrivée.Lire la suiteBlog
Le marketing de contenu est devenu de la communication (et ce n'est pas une bonne nouvelle)
Le marketing de contenu a-t-il encore du sens en 2024 ? Patrick Severein (Head of Content et stratège) se pose la question.Lire la suiteBlog
Why is always-on gaining ground over ad hoc campaigns?
In the marketing optimisation of larger iO clients - such as Brussels Airport and Lidl - we see a shift from ad hoc campaigns to always-on. There are a few logical explanations for this trend. And both the elimination of cookies and the focus on the customer experience (CX) have a lot to do with it.Lire la suiteBlog
What is search intent? And why is it important for SEO?
When you look something up on the Internet, you always do so with a specific intention. Whether it's to gather information, compare products or actually make a purchase. Either way, you want to see results that match your intent as closely as possible. This intent - called search intent - is a crucial factor for both Google and marketers.Lire la suiteDossier
Dossier: SEO strategy
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Dossier: Public Brands
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Dossier: Ready to pop on social media?
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End of year & Christmas campaigns
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Dossier: Maximize your marketing efforts with HubSpot
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Infinite opportunities: Wies De Graeve (Amnesty International)
Amnesty International shines a light on issues that would otherwise remain in darkness. According to Wies De Graeve (Director Amnesty International) creativity is essential for this. It helps people see that there are solutions to the world's problems —and how they can help.Lire la suiteVideo
Infinite opportunities: Leslie Cottenje (CEO Hello Customer)
The decision to digitise has to start from the customer, not from an internal, business perspective. That's what Leslie Cottenje, CEO of Hello Customer thinks. Technology can help improve customer satisfaction, but the human factor has to be central. She tells you all about her vision in this video.Lire la suiteVideo
Are you fed up with boring marketing too?
Our attention spans are shorter, we skip commercials, and we click from video to video all the time. When consumers are bombarded with an avalanche of content every day, how can your brand stand out? Ruth Nys explains how to do creative content marketing without falling into the same old boring marketing tactics trap. Expert:Ruth Nys, Strategy Director ContentLire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: Brandt & Levie turns the meat industry on its head
For Brandt & Levie, responsible production is not an afterthought, but the core business. The Amsterdam sausage maker produces animal-friendly meat according to its own recipe — exclusively from well-kept pigs. An impactful story about sustainability in an industry that sometimes struggles to find it.Lire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: Natuurhuisje protects local biodiversity
Natuurhuisje is not just a booking platform for holiday homes, it's a full-fledged climate company. Nature is at the heart of everything they do, and it's — in their own words — their responsibility to protect it. The booking platform is merely a means to that end. That's why Natuurhuisje donates part of its revenue back to local projects to improve biodiversity.Lire la suiteCase
Un nouveau webshop pour un distributeur à guichet unique
L'industrie automobile, ringarde ? Pas chez iO ! Découvrez comment nous avons mis en place une nouvelle boutique en ligne pour Pacauto.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
iO, ambassadeur des conseils de voyages accessibles
Faut-il un visa pour votre destination de rêve ? Le camping sauvage est-il autorisé ? Le Gouvernement fédéral belge avait disséminé toutes ces informations sur de nombreux sites web. iO les a réunies sur une seule plateforme.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How do you start the conversation about inheritance and legacy?
Adopting a thoughtful strategy, our experts created relevant content about inheritance in the 'Erfgenamen' campaign.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How to future-proof and secure a European dealer intranet?
Discover how the JLR Gateway, built in Drupal, acts as a central hub for dealer communication, processes, and collaboration.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Freedom, self-reliance, and user-friendliness
Discover how the online presence of Firda was revamped with a new Drupal platform. With seamless integrations, simplified forms and an improved design.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Trouver la CMP idéale pour plusieurs domaines
Pour Van Hoecke, nous avons mis en place une CMP pour ses domaines, qui offre à l’utilisateur un environnement sûr pour sa vie privée et ses données. Découvrez comment.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Une expérience d'accueil parfaite prend sa source dans la co-création
iO a aidé Landal Greenparks à créer une expérience d'accueil qui intègre un service personnalisé à la commodité digitale.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment optimiser une campagne colorée grâce à l'exploitation de données
Mieux visualiser votre parcours client en s'appuyant sur des données grâce au journey mining.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Une plateforme omnichannel pour le financement retail
Un crédit flexible, sans carte mais avec tous les avantages omnichannel d'une carte de crédit.Découvrez ce case en détailStack
Votre partenaire stratégique en Implémentation & Consulting HubSpot l iO
Chez iO, nous aidons les entreprises à relever leurs défis digitaux et stimuler leur croissance digitale. Nous fournissons des services stratégiques pour aligner marketing, sales et service au sein des organisations.Lire la suiteStack
iO, votre partenaire Sitecore - touchez vos clients comme jamais
Avec iO, votre partenaire Sitecore, vous touchez le bon public sur les bons canaux. Contenu, personnalisation et e-commerce réunis sur une même plateforme.Lire la suiteStack
iO, votre partenaire Sitecore - touchez vos clients comme jamais
Avec iO, votre partenaire Sitecore, vous touchez le bon public sur les bons canaux. Contenu, personnalisation et e-commerce réunis sur une même plateforme.Lire la suiteStack
iO, votre partenaire Sitecore - touchez vos clients comme jamais
Avec iO, votre partenaire Sitecore, vous touchez le bon public sur les bons canaux. Contenu, personnalisation et e-commerce réunis sur une même plateforme.Lire la suiteStack
iO, votre partenaire Sitecore - touchez vos clients comme jamais
Avec iO, votre partenaire Sitecore, vous touchez le bon public sur les bons canaux. Contenu, personnalisation et e-commerce réunis sur une même plateforme.Lire la suiteStack
Drupal : le CMS pour des plateformes web simples et complexes l iO
Développez des plateformes web simples et complexes dans Drupal, le CMS open source d'origine belge.Lire la suiteStack
Umbraco, le CMS le plus "user friendly" du marché l iO
Le CMS Umbraco est facile d'utilisation, pris en charge par tous les navigateurs et complètement personnalisable. Découvrez comment nous travaillons avec ce CMS en tant que partenaire Gold d'Umbraco.Lire la suiteStack
Découvrez la puissance du marketing omnichannel avec Storyblok l iO
Avec le CMS headless Storyblok, vous pouvez rapidement créer des expériences digitales pertinentes. Nos experts sont là pour vous y aider.Lire la suiteStack
iO & Criteo, une plateforme puissante et automatisée de publicité en ligne
Chez iO, nous travaillons avec Criteo : une plateforme avancée pour la publicité digitale et les campagnes ciblées et basées sur les données. Découvrez ce que nous pouvons faire pour votre organisation.Lire la suiteStack
Meta Advertising – Facebook & Instagram
Nos +150 spécialistes de la publicité numérique qui savent comment intégrer les plateformes visuelles, telles que Facebook et Instagram, à votre mix média.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Améliorez votre marketing de contenu
Intégrez votre marketing de contenu dans votre stratégie d'inbound marketing et boostez votre taux de conversion, processus de vente et image de marque.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Audit médias & performance : où en est votre marketing à ce jour ? l iO
Du contenu à la publicité en passant par les outils de tracking : avec un audit médias & performance, nos experts vous guident pour votre prochaine étape dans le monde digital.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Des e-mails marketing sources de clics, sans spam l iO
Le marketing par e-mail vous permet d'obtenir des résultats impressionnants et un ROI élevé quand il est bien mené. Heureusement, nos experts savent comment faire.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Améliorez votre marketing de contenu | iO Digital
Intégrez votre marketing de contenu dans votre stratégie d'inbound marketing et boostez votre taux de conversion, processus de vente et image de marque.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Créez des publicités en ligne & hors ligne
iO vous aide à penser mettre en place des campagnes digitales efficaces. Nos experts développe votre communication en ligne et hors ligne.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Pick the right advertising platforms and grow online
We have experience with all kinds of advertising platforms, like display, search, social, video, and affiliate. Make the right choices with our advice.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Augmentez vos ventes grâce au marketing automation
Grâce marketing automation, nos experts vous aide à convertir vos prospects en réels clients, fidéliser les clients existants et améliorer votre canal de ventes !Lire la suiteNos expertises
Content management systems (CMSs) tailored to your business needs
Advice on the right CMS? Or rather looking for CMS development, migration or webmastering? For everything you have come to the right place at iO.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Looking for expertise in Continuous Integration, Delivery and Deployment?
Say goodbye to merge days, manual bug fixing and code flaws as a developer — and opt for continuous and automated development.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Développement d'un portail libre-service en ligne avec iO
Avec un portail en libre-service, vous pouvez vous concentrer entièrement sur la stimulation d'interactions numériques précieuses avec vos clients.Lire la suiteNos expertises
L'IA rend votre organisation plus intelligente et plus efficace
L'IA n'est pas qu'une tendance sympa. Nos experts sont là pour vous montrer comment l'IA peut apporter de la valeur à votre organisation.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Accessibilité digitale : l'ouverture à tous les utilisateurs I iO
Améliorez l'accessibilité de votre site web grâce aux conseils des experts d'iO. Découvrez où en est votre organisation et contribuez dès aujourd'hui à bâtir un monde numérique plus inclusif.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Cloud, données & intégrations : comment la technologie booste l'expérience digitale l iO
Nous faisons en sorte que votre infrastructure informatique, de données et marketing, soit évolutive. Et nous l’intégrons avec les bons partenariats clouds et les bonnes configurations de données.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Dashboarding & visualisation: draw correct conclusions from data
Dashboarding and visualisation are simple ways to keep your stakeholders up to date with your marketing achievements. Learn to understand your data.Lire la suitePresse
iO study: majority of retail chains missing out on local SEO benefits
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The power of branded podcasts recognised with four Lovie Awards for iO
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iO focuses on talent: Wouter Dolle becomes HR Director in the Netherlands
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Two top experts of iO win the exclusive Sitecore MVP Award of 2024
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iO helps KNMI keep the Netherlands safe in terms of weather and climate in 2024
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iO helps companies tap into their innovation potential
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NMBS picks iO as innovation partner and service design expert
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Strategic boost for iO with two new senior hires
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iO and Worldline launch AI Smart Search for Developer Portal
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Plopsa and iO join forces to create magical digital experiences
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Brussels Airport Company and iO create the ultimate traveller experience
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VRT joins forces with iO’s digital experts
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Golf.nl app 2.0 makes golf accessible to everyone
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How do you implement a first-party data strategy for e-commerce?
The death of the third-party cookie. For a moment, it seemed like the world would end. But fortunately, there are alternatives for marketers and their organisations, including first-party data. A thoughtful first-party data strategy can help you build close relationships with your customers, create value, and streamline your marketing activities.Lire la suiteWebinar
E-inclusion: how to leave no one behind in the digital world
There’s a digital gap between our marketing personas and the real people we service. And that gap is significant: nearly 50% of the population is digitally vulnerable. How do you handle that as an organisation? And how do you make sure your products and services don’t exclude anyone from the digital world? Register for our webinar now and allow David De Block, Public Services Director at iO, to show you the “reason to believe”, so you can take action.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: Boost your online visibility and revenue with local search
Pretty much everyone has a smartphone these days, using navigation systems like Google Maps every day. Leveraging local search has never been this crucial to enhance online visibility and growth. Google reports that nearly half of all search queries on its platform (46%) have a local intent. You need to take advantage of that as a retailer. After all, you want potential customers to be able to find you, especially when you’re nearby. Sign up to join our exclusive webinar on local search to find out how to elevate your local presence.Lire la suiteWebinar
Leveraging customer data in your marketing communications
With the ever-evolving laws and technology, reaching your target audience as a marketer is complex. In this webinar, we'll show you how to make the most of the customer data you already have. During the Dutch webinar on March 19, 2024, Evelyne Berden (Domain Lead Marketing Automation at iO Campus Herentals) explains how you can unlock customer data to take your marketing campaigns to the next level.Lire la suiteWebinar
SEO & TikTok: the dynamic duo for digital success
From libraries to Google to TikTok...in just a few decades, our source of information has shifted to unexpected places. Today, a whopping 40% of young people use TikTok as their primary source of information. Did you know that this platform is increasingly focusing on its own search function? This makes TikTok SEO an essential part of your digital strategy.Lire la suiteWebinar
Corporate Alt Delete - give your organisation an innovation boost
How do you keep your business dynamics fresh and boost the innovation potential and that pioneering mindset in your organisation? Corporate Alt Delete invites you to take a fresh look at your organisation and jointly rewrite your story. Corporate Alt Delete is a book, a workshop, a mindset, and now also a webinar.Lire la suiteEvent
Customer Experience as a driver for growth
While many organisations want to be customer-centric, only a few succeed in building a brand that truly puts customers first. How do you too build a strong brand experience and a customer-centric organisation? How do you surprise, captivate, and bind your customers and make sure they are satisfied to choose you time after time? Get inspired on 30 September during ‘Customer Experience as a driver for growth’. Among other things, we will treat you to an indispensable keynote by CX expert and iO partner Steven Van Belleghem.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar | Will your organization be ready on 28th June 2025 for the EU's Digital Accessibility Law?
Will your organization be ready on 28th June 2025 for the EU's Digital Accessibility Law? Today, for your organization or business to thrive, a digital presence is essential. However, this online presence also brings about a growing need for digital accessibility. Moreover, the EU expects your organization to be digitally accessible by mid-2025. Discover why this is important and how to approach it during our webinar on 22nd August.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: discover how digitally mature your business really is (and what steps to take next)
As a CEO, managing director or marketing manager, you’re steering your ship towards the digital future. But here’s the challenge: how do you ensure you’re on the right course? Which aspects are thriving, and which ones need a boost? Register for our webinar and discover exactly how your company can move towards complete digital maturity.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
The 2024 iO content calendar
“Create ridiculously good content”, an undeniably strong mantra for everyone in the business of content creation. After all, content is a unique way to share relevant and interesting stories with others and therefore forms a bridge between the company and the audience.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
A user-friendly self-service portal in 5 steps
Does your organisation spend a lot of time providing customers with support and service? Think about scheduling appointments, contract management, or changing customer data — exactly the kind of things you can digitalise in a self-service portal. Only, how do you go about it?Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Digital tools: challenges and opportunities for insurers
Naturally, we consider digital to be the future. Do insurance buyers in Belgium and the Netherlands see it that way as well? Together with market research agency BUFFL we asked 1.500 insurance policyholders about their views on digitalisation in the world of insurance. The conclusion? A remarkable one, to say the least. Prepare to read all about in our exclusive 18-page industry paper, including interesting bits of context, nuance, and thorough explanations.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Digitalisation - the key to unlock B2B business growth
The digital revolution has profoundly changed the B2C market, and B2B soon followed. None of it happened overnight, by the way. In fact, the trend was initially slow to take off in the B2B sector. Today, digitalisation reached essential status in B2B for anyone wishing to stay ahead of the competition. Its secret? An omnichannel approach, the new standard for B2B sales.Today, B2B customers expect the same standards as B2C customers do in terms of access and service from self-service platforms and digital portals. They expect to find the right products, services or ecosystems across all stages of the customer journey. How do you manage B2C expectations in a B2B context?Lire la suiteWhitepaper
The Opportunity Report : saisissez les opportunités que 2023 a à vous offrir
Comment les organisations peuvent-elles garder une longueur d’avance dans un monde en perpétuelle évolution ? D’abord, avec un esprit ouvert et du nez pour les opportunités. De nouvelles se présentent chaque année, et 2023 ne fait pas exception à la règle. Après tout, le futur appartient à ceux qui s’y préparent dès aujourd’hui. C’est d’ailleurs le mot d’ordre de notre white paper le plus conséquent à ce jour : The Opportunity Report. The Opportunity Report est un guide utile et complet qui vous aide à tirer le meilleur parti des nouvelles tendances du marché et des technologies émergentes ou éprouvées, et à vous élever au-dessus des normes de votre secteur, dès aujourd’hui, en 2023. Des insights professionnels, rassemblés avec soin par des spécialistes en marketing, stratégie, contenu et technologie, sur la base de leur vision commune de ce qui va façonner le monde, le marché et leur domaine d’expertise dans le futur. Restez un précurseur, cette année encore.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Get the most out of your social media marketing
Many companies use social media to reach their target audience. Too few companies use social media to engage their target audience. A shame really. Because engaging content is the key to success on social media.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Composable Commerce: hype or here to stay?
The world of online commerce is becoming increasingly complex. Businesses need to be able to create appropriate and unique customer journeys across multiple channels. But this is proving to be quite a challenge for those still using traditional commerce platforms. Luckily, the world of online commerce is also constantly developing. When new and greater challenges arise, fresh solutions are created. Solutions like composable commerce.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Your channel mix only has value if you manage it effectively
To make your online business run smoothly, there are several aspects you can focus on. One of them is your channel mix. But how do you know if your mix is the right one? And do you stick to your initial choices or is it better to adjust your mix regularly? Channel management provides answers to these questions. Channel management involves monitoring and adjusting the entire channel mix of your business or client based on predetermined goals. You work on all aspects that ensure better results, at every stage of the funnel.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Get more insights into the effectiveness of media with Marketing Mix Modelling
Digital marketing offers enormous opportunities in the field of data-driven working. We often fail to take advantage of these opportunities. That's means you miss out on a lot of opportunities to maximise the impact of your budget.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Download the "2023 Local SEO Benchmark Report"
For the 2023 Local SEO Benchmark, we analysed nearly 100,000 business locations in 36 cities in the Netherlands and Belgium, across 14 different industries. Curious about how the retail sector in the Netherlands and Belgium is doing in terms of Local SEO? Find out in our 2023 Local SEO Benchmark Report . Some key conclusions of the 2023 Local SEO Benchmark Report:Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Everything you need to know about Large Language Models (like ChatGPT)
AI language models, better known as Large Language Models, such as ChatGPT are hot. For some, they are a fine piece of pastime, for others an important tool to achieve business goals – not in the least for SEO and SEA. As they gain plenty of popularity, the complexity of the picture is also becoming clear, just the capabilities of AI. It becomes important to fully understand their potential, and their limitations, before you start working with them.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Digitise your trade union services for your sector
Trade unions play a crucial role when new technologies and trends emerge. But how do you ensure that your trade union keeps up with the expectations of your demanding customers, members, and users.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Download the all-in-one social media checklist
For many organisations, social media is still a Pandora's box. Yes, they are useful online channels, and yes, we might need to have a presence there. But how exactly do you tackle that? What do you need to take into account? This helpful social media checklist will take you a long way.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Score on socials with the Social Benchmark Report 2023
When setting goals for social content campaigns, it's crucial to ensure they are achievable and have a tangible foundation. The iO Social Benchmark Report provides you with valuable insights into the world of social content performance, so that you can make data-driven choices to optimise your social content strategy.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
6 best practices for successful business innovation
How will your organisation challenge the status quo? What role do you hold in a market where the lines between different domains are becoming less distinct? How are you going to shape a future-proof business model that ensures that you are still relevant the day after tomorrow? The challenges of innovation aren't so much centered around refining your existing business model, but about responding smartly to a dynamic market where the rules are constantly changing. Therefore, innovation within your company remains essential: it enables you to tap into new markets, address new target groups and develop new propositions. Unfortunately, not every form of innovation actually leads to improvement. Our white paper shares 6 best practices for successful business innovation so that innovation does not remain a buzzword but delivers tangible results.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
The key insights from Corporate Klooien – Back to Tomorrow
If you were to start all over again tomorrow, would you end up where you are today? In the 2023 edition of Corporate Klooien, we worked with professionals from influential organisations to explore their ideal future scenarios. We examined how they can deliver value and determine the right priorities in their specific situations. We did this using our own Corporate Alt Delete method.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
How to successfully develop a platform
Facebook is a media company that does not create content. Airbnb has turned the hotel industry upside down without owning any accommodation. Two well-known examples of fast-growing platforms that enable transactions and bring users and products together. The main factor for success in this is their appeal to the right users and adding value by solving problems, providing convenience or introducing new services. They do this using a very strong User Experience (UX) and Developer Experience (DX).Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Corporate Alt Delete – Rewrite your organisation’s founding story
Corporate Alt Delete is a book that bridges the gap between two worlds within an organisation: Team Horizon, thinking in opportunities, and Team Business, focused on current results and business value. This book invites you to breathe new life into the old founding story of the organisation, enriching it with today's market knowledge and business capabilities. Why read Corporate Alt Delete?Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Whitepaper: How to unburden your business with ‘first time right’ marketing execution
Ideally, as a (Digital) Marketing Manager, you focus on developing and executing your strategy to achieve your organisation's goals. But what if your strategic focus is constantly disrupted by operational issues?Lire la suiteWhitepaper
7 strategic considerations for building powerful platforms
For many companies, digital platforms are the backbone of their operations and critical to exceptional customer experiences. This white paper offers strategic insights and practical solutions to address digital challenges such as agility, scalability and security. Download now to take your digital platform to the next level and seamlessly align with your business goals.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
5 insights from leaders in public communication
Effective communication between government and citizens is crucial in these rapidly-changing times. This whitepaper reveals five essential insights from some leading public communication professionals. Get inspired by these top leaders in the field and learn how to use branding techniques to powerfully communicate your story as a public organisation. After reading this whitepaper, you will knowLire la suiteWhitepaper
The CTO guide to a composable architecture
Instead of depending on one big software suite, the ‘composable approach’ enables organisations to customise their IT infrastructure by selecting and integrating the most suitable components for their specific needs. However, composable is not a universal solution. In this whitepaper we break down the composable concept, explain the core principles and its potential impact on your organisation’s digital ecosystem. We help you determine a realistic timeframe for transitioning to a composable architecture and evaluate whether your business is ready to embrace composability. Finally, we explore diverse migration strategies for a smooth and seamless transition.Lire la suiteBlog
How to choose an appropriate data analytics platform?
A data analytics platform extracts data from websites and apps and processes it into actionable insights for your business operations. At the beginning of 2023, Google Analytics still had a market share of over 85% in our region and the choice was often an easy one. However, after a series of complaints and questions about its compatibility with GDPR legislation, Google Analytics is balancing on the edge of legality. Consequently, the following question arises: what should you pay attention to when choosing another data analysis platform?Lire la suiteBlog
Why you should start preparing your webshop for the holiday season now
After an extended period of online retail growth, both Belgian and Dutch consumers are finding their way back to physical shops. Online shopping is now an established part of the retail landscape, with the biggest platforms continuing to exert their dominance, seducing more and more consumers. As the holiday season comes around again, many retailers are wondering what this year has in store. Alongside Christmas, newer celebrations like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Singles Day are attracting more and more attention in Belgium and the Netherlands. What does this mean for local retailers? We have analysed the market impact of these changes for you.Lire la suiteBlog
We analysed 97,474 Google Business Profiles and here's what we found
In 2020 we published "The 2020 Local SEO Benchmark Report". Our analysis of the state of local SEO in the Dutch retail sector. At the time, our conclusions were not too positive. About 75% of all business listings were incorrect or incomplete, less than 26% of retail chains had made a Google post, and only 8% answered reviews and customer questions. Now, three years later, we've mapped the state of local SEO again, but this time we’ve expanded the scope of our analysis covering 36 cities in the Netherlands and Belgium, divided into 14 different industries. In total, we collected and analysed data from nearly 100,000 business locations and over the last few months, we have analysed the results and are proud that we can now share the report and the most important findings. Let's dive into the key insights...Lire la suiteBlog
AI tools that add real value to your business processes
Technology is in a constant state of change. The great evolution of recent years has been AI. Today, it's a powerful tool that can radically change the way we solve problems and create value. But how should we really look at AI? And how can we make sure it becomes more than just an empty gimmick?Lire la suiteBlog
With these new guidelines, Gmail will ensure a safer inbox in 2024
In February 2024, Google and Yahoo's new email guidelines will come into effect. These guidelines have to do with email deliverability and will be made mandatory by Google, unlike now. The guidelines will apply to all emails delivered to Gmail accounts — or, in other words, all emails to gmail.com email addresses and organisations using Google Suite as an email server. In this article, our email experts tell you everything you need to know about the new guidelines.Lire la suiteBlog
Comment le Monument national du camp d'Amersfoort a attiré 30 % de visiteur·euse·s en plus grâce à une campagne de podcast
Avec la campagne de podcast The Missing SS Commander, iO et le Monument national néerlandais du camp d'Amersfoort ont réussi à créer le podcast de marque de 2023. Des chiffres de téléchargement stupéfiants, des commentaires élogieux de la part des auditeurs et auditrices, une contribution importante à l'histoire de la Seconde Guerre mondiale aux Pays-Bas et une augmentation de 30 % du nombre de visiteur·euse·s dans le musée. Voici les principales leçons que nous avons tiré de la création du podcast de marque néerlandais le plus célébré de 2023.Lire la suiteBlog
The future of AI: which 5 trends make their mark on 2024?
We are standing at the beginning of a new economic era with AI and automation as driving forces. Customer interaction is radically being transformed, and the rise of generative AI heralds one of the biggest revolutions ever. As far as AI is concerned, the near future is still a bit unpredictable, but one thing is certain: companies that really want to make a difference should resolutely opt for a digital strategy built upon resilience, productivity and efficiency. Let’s delve into the five most remarkable AI trends for 2024.Lire la suiteBlog
Building trust in a cookieless era
We all know third-party cookies, a marketer's bread and butter, are leaving the building. The cookieless future was irrevocably set into motion when Google decided to remove them completely by 2024. This presents us with the unique challenge of tracking an audience that does not only demand an excellent experience but is increasingly privacy-conscious, too – quite paradoxical, we know. You’ve probably also heard that first-party data is the way to go. So, how can you turn leads into returning customers and, more importantly, how will you procure their data? We suggest a trust-first marketing approach that focuses on excellent content to establish a relationship with customers and users, making them more inclined to share their data with you.Lire la suiteBlog
Work smarter, not harder: your guide to masterful productivity with AI
Are you tired of all the grand promises surrounding AI? Do trends come and go without leaving a lasting impact? Are you yearning for a down-to-earth answer to the question, "What can I truly gain from AI in my daily work?" Our Art Director and AI pioneer, Gijs guides you in this blog interview. Why can he only guide you? Because there's no one-size-fits-all approach. AI is tailor-made, but it can significantly simplify and enhance your work. Within minutes, promises Gijs, you can achieve powerful mass production. His practical tips might just transform your daily workflow or, at the very least, encourage you to rethink it. Discover how in this interview.Lire la suiteBlog
3 idées précieuses sur le SEO de Friend of Search 2024
En tant que spécialiste du SEO, j'ai eu l'occasion d'assister à Friends of Search, une conférence renommée sur le SEO et le SEA à Amsterdam. L'événement attire au moins 600 visiteurs par an et garantit des conférences inspirantes, une cérémonie de remise de prix et un moment de networking. J'ai été immédiatement impressionné par l'expertise internationale présentée par les autres participants lors de cette onzième édition, qui s'est tenue le 21 mars 2024. Découvrez 3 informations précieuses sur le SEO qui m'ont marqué.Lire la suiteBlog
Export des données historiques - Universal Analytics
Date limite pour l'exportation depuis Universal Analytics : 1er juillet 2024. Après le 1er juillet 2024, il ne sera plus possible d'accéder à vos données dans Universal Analytics. Il est donc essentiel de prendre des mesures en temps voulu et de les exporter avant cette date. En exportant les données avant la fermeture de l'accès, vous pouvez conserver des informations précieuses, stocker vos données en toute sécurité et entreprendre tout autre action nécessaire. Il est conseillé de ne pas s'y prendre à la dernière minute, car vous pourriez rencontrer des obstacles, tels que des erreurs d'extraction ou des défis techniques. Pour éviter les problèmes potentiels, il est conseillé de transférer les données à temps dans un environnement où elles peuvent être stockées en toute sécurité. Vous pourrez ainsi les utiliser ultérieurement à des fins d'analyse ou de transformation. En agissant maintenant, vous pouvez vous assurer que vous ne perdrez pas vos précieuses données et que vous serez bien préparé·e pour l'avenir. Découvrez nos recommandations ci-dessous.Lire la suiteBlog
Comment créer un assistant de rédaction par IA avec Custom GPT ?
L'IA est-elle le grand méchant loup comme certains le prétendent ? Attend-elle tapie de prendre notre place d'expert en marketing de contenu ? Une chose est sûre : l'intelligence artificielle n'est pas un effet de mode. Elle est là pour durer, et c'est à nous de nous adapter. Chez iO, nous recherchons toujours de nouvelles façons de créer de la valeur ajoutée. Et, en la matière, l'IA est moins une solution en soi qu'un moyen d'y parvenir. Dans cet article, nous vous expliquons comment nous utilisons un assistant de rédaction par IA pour rédiger de gros volumes de textes de manière rentable.Lire la suiteBlog
Pourquoi une expérience partenaire fluide est-elle cruciale pour votre organisation ?
Le fait qu'une expérience digitale sans heurt soit cruciale pour les consommateurs n'est pas nouveau - chacun de nous en fait l'expérience quotidiennement lorsque nous utilisons des applications ou passons des commandes en ligne. Moins connue, mais tout aussi essentielle : l'expérience partenaire (PX). En particulier pour les institutions financières (telles que les banques, les assureurs ou les sociétés de paiement), une PX transparente est inestimable. Friso Geerlings, Technology Director chez iO, explique pourquoi, et comment sécuriser celle-ci.Lire la suiteBlog
Migrer vers Sitecore XM Cloud: le passage à un DXP composable
XM Cloud est le CMS du nouveau DXP composable de Sitecore. Il s’agit d’un développement de leur CMS original, mais avec des différences notables. C’est un SaaS dont la maintenance est plus simple. Il est plus rapide et plus facile à développer, et aussi beaucoup plus facile à utiliser pour les éditeurs de contenu, tout en étant toujours aussi puissant et polyvalent qu’auparavant. Ainsi, lors du lancement d’une nouvelle implémentation Sitecore, le choix de XM Cloud par rapport à la plateforme DXP d’origine est une évidence. Mais qu’en est-il de la migration de votre implémentation existante vers XM Cloud ? Il n’y pas de trajet de mise à niveau fixe, et votre position de départ aura une grande influence sur le chemin que vous souhaitez emprunter, ainsi que sur les considérations commerciales qui sous-tendent une telle migration. Dans cet article, je partage avec vous mon point de vue sur les principales différences, les défis, les avantages, les préoccupations et les approches possibles pour un trajet de migration, ainsi que tout ce que vous devez savoir et prendre en compte avant de vous embarquer dans ce voyage.Lire la suiteBlog
Here’s how to write better with AI
As a writer, should you embrace or fear generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini? The former for sure, the latter perhaps too. In any case, they make you an offer you can't refuse. So, hoist these rambunctious AI sailors on board and put them to work, but above all remain the captain of your ship.Lire la suiteBlog
Conversational search: what is it and why do you want it?
Conversational search in the form of an AI chatbot lets your website visitors interact with your content, resulting in a better customer experience. Conversational search is an advanced search method that uses natural language processing to understand search queries and provide relevant results. Instead of entering search terms, users can formulate searches as they would in a normal conversation.Lire la suiteBlog
Tout ce que vous devez savoir sur le modèle Double Diamant
Offrir une bonne expérience à vos client·e·s, cela commence par une stratégie solide. Mais comment élaborer une stratégie adaptée à votre organisation et à ses objectifs ? Chez iO, nous utilisons pour cela le modèle Double Diamant, qui, en design thinking, sert de fil rouge créatif pour la résolution de problèmes. De la conception de produits à l’UX et bien au-delà : l’approche Double Diamant permet de résoudre efficacement des problèmes complexes, quel que soit le secteur et la taille de l’entreprise. Dans cet article, nous allons faire en sorte de présenter ce modèle aussi concrètement que possible, afin de vous permettre de l’utiliser par vous-même et de créer pour vos client·e·s une expérience qui les marque durablement.Lire la suiteDossier
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Dossier: Drupal. Why big brands rely on Drupal CMS.
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L'approche composable : la clé d'une architecture d'entreprise flexible
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Infinite opportunities: Peter Van Hoecke (Van Hoecke)
According to Peter Van Hoecke (CEO Van Hoecke), the client is always central, especially — in digital transformation. By automating, accelerating, and rationalising processes, you help your clients save time — our most finite and valuable resource.Lire la suiteVideo
Infinite opportunities: Steven Van Belleghem (iO)
Steven Van Belleghem (partner iO) talks about the three main advantages he sees in technology and digital transformation: faster than real-time service, hyper-personalisation, and the ultimate convenience.Lire la suiteVideo
Infinite opportunities: Joaquin Zschuschen (KLM Health Services)
Digital transformation isn't just about technology — it’s also about people. Joaquin Zschuschen, Digital Manager at KLM Health Services, talks about customer satisfaction and personalisation.Lire la suiteVideo
Infinite opportunities: Yannick de Bièvre (MediaMarkt)
MediaMarkt is an omnichannel retailer, and that is a very conscious choice. Digital and non-digital channels flow seamlessly into each other, according to Yannick de Bièvre (Head of Marketing BeLux).Lire la suiteVideo
Infinite opportunities: Paul Smeets (Cadac)
You can't do partial digital transformation, says Paul Smeets (CTO Cadac). In this video, he tells you more about his vision on digitisation.Lire la suiteVideo
Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs website, more accessible than ever before
How do we make our content accessible, so that every Belgian can find the information they need quickly and easily? The question came from the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs and the answer? That came from iO. The result: a website that focuses on accessibility and presents the most important information in a crystal clear way.Lire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: BenBits wants to change the entire chewing gum market
BenBits is ambitious, and that's not a secret. The brand stands for plant-based chewing gum without plastic — the first in the Netherlands. But the ambitions don't stop there.Lire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: Tiny Library makes the baby market sustainable
Circular economy: it's not just a matter of using shared cars and collecting batteries. There is room for sustainable initiatives in the baby market too, and Tiny Library is here to prove it. The team works every day on the mission to make the baby market more sustainable — that's better for the world and for parents' wallets.Lire la suiteVideo
Digitising a business: the most common mistakes and how to avoid them
How is it that only 30% of the companies are successful in adopting digital transformation? In large part because it affects every aspect of a business: people, processes, infrastructure, and customers. We walk you through the most common mistakes we see in digital transformation projects so you don’t have to make them yourself. Expert:Tom van Mierlo, Digital StrategistLire la suiteVideo
Transforming technology into a catalyst for innovation
How fast can you launch new products and services, scale up or scale down sales channels, or provide a better customer experience? The technical complexity of a business often determines its innovation speed. We look at how to transform the 5 key blockers in technology into accelerators for your business. Expert:Raymond Muilwijk, Center of Excellence Lead TechnologyLire la suiteVideo
How to measure the value of innovations faster and more clearly
In 2024, you will be less likely to make long-term investments. ROI has become a more important factor in innovation compared to recent years. We share ways that will help you validate innovations faster and gain management’s support. Expert: Uilke Duinstra - Service Line Director Strategy at iOLire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: We Are Eves helps put an end to fake beauty reviews
On average, people buy five products before they find the right beauty product for them. That's a problem. A problem that We Are Eves wants to eliminate from the world. It's a cosmetics platform with hundreds of thousands of honest product reviews, written by real people. In this video, Esther Leloux, Founder & CEO, tells you all about the platform.Lire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: plant-based pioneer The Dutch Weed Burger
It's time to harness the primal power of Mother Ocean to end animal suffering and offer delicious food that regenerates itself — at least, if it's up to The Dutch Weed Burger. They stand for delicious, plant-based burgers made from seaweed, and in this video, Mark Kulsdom, Co-Founder & Managing Director, tells you all about it.Lire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: How Wakuli is turning the coffee chain upside down
When Yorick Bruins lived in Tanzania, he saw a problem: there are too many unnecessary links in the coffee supply chain, preventing coffee farmers from getting a fair price for their beans. He founded Wakuli: an organisation that brings quality coffee from the farmer to the consumer — in the shortest possible chain.Lire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: Wild 'n Zilt targets a shortened North Sea chain
Hendrik Kramer is an Amsterdam-based fisherman and entrepreneur who wants to show that sustainable fishing pays off in the Netherlands. He does this by selling his fish directly to consumers with Wild 'n Zilt.Lire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: Willicroft makes ‘cheese’ from beans and pulses
Research shows that not many people have a positive perception of plant-based cheese. Brad Vanstone wants to change that with his brand Willicroft on Amsterdam's Spiegelgracht.Lire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: BayaBaya guarantees sustainability without compromise
With BayaBaya, founders Dirk Taselaar and Leon Daggenvoorde aim to take the plastic bottle out of the bathroom. Founded in 2021, the brand sells powdered concentrate for body wash with natural, vegan ingredients. Combine that concentrate with tap water and pour it into the aluminium refill bottle, and you've done your part, too.Lire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: Hands Off wants to make plant-based chocolate the norm
Hands Off was founded in 2013 to turn the chocolate industry upside down. For example, founder Kitty Smeeten achieved a 42% CO2 reduction by replacing cow's milk with hazelnut praline.Lire la suiteCase
Implanter une compagnie laitière néerlandaise au Mexique
iO et FrieslandCampina ont développé une solution créative pour faire découvrir l'entreprise aux professionnels de santé Mexicains malgré la pandémie.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Podcast: Blessure de guerre
Ce récit audio raconte la résistance des médecins appelée "Medisch Contact" pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale aux Pays-Bas.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Podcast: The Real Estate Podcast
your guide to buying, selling, renting, and leasing property. Discover now!Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Podcast: So, how did it go? (Jobat)
a podcast that guides young professionals in entering the job market.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
L'application de Cibor : pour un fonctionnement efficace de l'ensemble de l'organisation
Une app personnalisée axée sur le client qui planifie automatiquement la solution la plus efficace et permet d'établir des rapports rapides. En savoir plus.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How do you craft a captivating podcast journey for young train travelers?
Embark on a thrilling train adventure across the Netherlands with ‘Het Spoor Bijster’, a fuction podcast by the NS and iO.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Trouver, personnaliser et commander le cadeau d’affaires parfait en un minimum de clics
Find out how iO developed one powerful and scalable e-commerce platform for the web shops of all Favorite Gifts' brands. Read the case study.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Un programme de cartes de crédit co-brandées
Pour BNP Paribas, a iO a développé une plateforme web, une application et une plateforme d'intégration.Découvrez ce case en détailPage
WWVD: Download the presentations of Thursday 30 March 2023!
The first day of the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) is over! Still want to reminisce? Download the presentations of the lightning talks here.Lire la suitePage
Give the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) a successful follow-up, together with iO!
As far as we are concerned, the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) was a great success! Did you think so too?Lire la suite
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