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De nos jours, la personnalisation et le marketing omnicanal sont essentiels. Les entreprises doivent être présentes sur plusieurs canaux afin de pouvoir adapter leurs messages à chacun de leurs groupes cibles de manière hyperpersonnalisée. Mais comment communiquer un message de marque de manière cohérente et claire dans cet environnement fragmenté ? La réponse est simple : avec une Message House (maison des messages). Dans cet article, découvrez pourquoi ce modèle est essentiel, comment l’appliquer et les compétences nécessaires pour en tirer le meilleur parti.Lire la suiteBlog
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Les 5 règles d’or d’une bonne microcopie
Le moindre mot s’affichant sur votre site web ou votre application a un impact important. Je l’ai déjà démontré dans le premier article de cette série consacrée à la microcopie. Dans cette deuxième partie, j’aimerais partager avec vous quelques bonnes pratiques pour créer une microcopie percutante. Car, aussi petits que soient ces fragments de texte, ils sont loin d’être faciles à écrire.Lire la suiteBlog
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The professional communication dilemma: To email or not during the festive season.
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From a brilliant seasonal whodunnit, to cringe-worthy singing oven mitts: here’s the very best (and worst...) Christmas commercials of 2024.
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Dynamic Creative Optimisation: Maximise conversions with hyper-personalised advertising
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Evelyne Berden and Jolien Struyf share insights on HubSpot INBOUND in Boston
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Votre marque ou organisation doit-elle adopter l’écriture inclusive ?
La langue joue un rôle important dans notre vie, c’est indéniable. Nous l’utilisons pour nous exprimer, pour communiquer avec les autres, pour penser et pour apprendre. Mais la langue est bien davantage qu’un simple outil. Car, souvent inconsciemment, elle contribue à façonner notre pensée et nos perceptions. C’est à partir de ce constat que le langage non genré, et notamment l’écriture inclusive, suscitent de plus en plus d’intérêt. Mais de quoi s’agit-il exactement ? Et pourquoi, en tant que marque ou organisation, devriez-vous envisager d’adopter une écriture non genrée ?Lire la suiteBlog
Ce n’est pas toi, c’est moi : comment l’usage de « je » ou « tu » peut faire la différence lors de la décision d’achat
Est-ce que ce sont « Mes favoris » ou « Vos favoris » ? Et vous voulez plutôt commencer « Votre période d’essai gratuite » ou « Ma période d’essai gratuite » ? Même si on ne les remarque pas toujours, les pronoms ont une fonction importante sur une plateforme. Après tout, ils déterminent ce que ressentent les utilisateur·rice·s lorsqu’ils ou elles lisent le texte sur votre site web ou votre application, et la façon dont sont perçus votre marque ou votre produit. Le choix entre « Je » ou « Vous » et entre « Votre » et « Mon/Ma » peut donc faire toute la différence lors de la décision d’achat. Mais alors, que choisir ?Lire la suiteBlog
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La Mazda LaPuta. Une petite voiture avec un nom tout mignon. Sauf si vous parlez espagnol bien sûr. L’équipe marketing du constructeur japonais aurait peut-être bien fait de vérifier… Bien sûr, les traductions rapides avec Deepl et autres outils d’IA permettent de gagner du temps. Mais y gagnez-vous aussi en termes de qualité ? Car l’utilisation d’outils de traductions à l’aveugle comporte des risques. Dans cet article, nous passons en revue 7 pièges à éviter. D’ailleurs, savez-vous quelle est la meilleure solution d’après nous ? Un·e copywriter ou traducteur·rice natif·ve qui traduit dans sa langue maternelle en utilisant les outils à sa disposition de manière intelligente.Lire la suiteBlog
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ChatGPT is writing texts at a rapid pace, images are generated in an instant by Midjourney or Dall-E, videos can be created via Runway and with Google's recent Notebook LM you can create a podcast at the touch of a button: AI is changing everything in the world of content. It also brings opportunities: about 60% of today's jobs did not exist 80 years ago, so luckily for us, historically technological developments have also created new jobs. If, as a content specialist, you devote a significant part of your work to an AI tool, what do you do with the time you’ve got left over to demonstrate your skills and relevance?Lire la suiteBlog
SEO professionals need to embrace AI to stay relevant
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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
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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
Steven Van Belleghem: The cost of poor 'Customer Experience' is frequently underestimated.
Companies are unaware of the enormous the cost of bad customer experiences. Out-of-pocket costs such as customer service are being pushed up, at a time when it’s becoming more difficult and expensive to find new customers.And this is happening while the brand credibility is declining and there is erosion in terms of new business development. In the video below, Steven Van Belleghem calls for more investment in customer focus, as a driver for a successful 2025.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
AI - The future is not what it used to be
Do you remember when ... the invention of the computer caused a seismic shift in the job market? People unwilling to work with computers were quickly replaced by people who were; and today everyone carries a laptop. Today the same thing is happening with AI. In this webinar, Rodger Werkhoven will share his passion for Artificial Intelligence and introduce you to OpenAI as a love brand.Lire la suiteVideo
The Canon of Flanders: from Van Eyck’s brothers' Ghent Altarpiece to Rock Werchter.
From Van Eyck’s brothers' Ghent Altarpiece to Rock Werchter: the Canon of Flanders is finally here. The much-discussed list resulted in a bulky book of more than 300 pages and includes an overview of the Flemish language, culture, and history from the end of the last ice age to today. But there is also an online version: www.canonvanvlaanderen.be . iO developed this on behalf of the Commission Canon of Flanders, which received a mandate from the Flemish Government, Department of Education & Training.Lire la suiteVideo
Primagaz & iO: a shared journey of growth and success
Discover the fruitful collaboration between Primagaz and iO in this 'Walk and Talk' video. In this video, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the collaborative dynamics between Primagaz and iO. We discuss how we dealt with challenges, how we exploited opportunities and what strategies we developed. We'll take you through our shared journey of growth and success, where trust and a commitment to excellence are central. This Walk and Talk is more than just a conversation - it is a celebration of a collaboration that has stood the test of time. It is a story of mutual growth, of learning and evolving, and of creating value for both organizations.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
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 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 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
Comment exploiter les réseaux sociaux pour moderniser votre communication digitale ?
Moderniser les communications numériques dans l'automobile : Libérer le potentiel des réseaux sociaux. Lire l'article 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
iO, fier partenaire de contenu pour le lancement d’Odido
iO a réécrit tout le contenu pour le lancement de la marque Odido. Ils ont également réalisé la migration du contenu vers le nouveau site web. Vous vous demandez comment ? Découvrez-le sans attendre.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment donner vie à des années de savoureuse créativité ?
With creative always-on and ad hoc campaigns, our experts help Manna Sauzen grow into a leading Belgian brand.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 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
Comment nous avons créé et lancé une marque internationale
Lisez comment nous avons, avec le groupe Brunswick, créé une image de marque complète et une stratégie de mise sur le marché afin de lancer la nouvelle marque Navan.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Augmentation des taux de conversion et de la valeur des commandes grâce à un configurateur UX
iO a développé un site web et un configurateur orienté UX pour et avec Suzuki Belgique. Lisez tous les détails dans cet article.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
Comment inciter à s’engager dans la transition énergétique en tant que gestionnaire de réseau ?
Découvrez comment Enexis mène la transition énergétique avec iO, grâce à une campagne pluriannuelle intelligente. Apprenez comment la sensibilisation, le changement de comportement et la personnalisation hyperlocale conduisent à la rentabilité et la pertinence au bon moment.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Un multisite Drupal pour Facilicom
Comment faire passer en ligne une histoire claire qui génère du trafic vers votre site web quand vous représentez plusieurs entreprises ? Découvrez-le en lisant ce case.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
Comment nous mixons technologie & marketing pour la pharmacie en ligne Farmaline
Comment iO maintient sa collaboration fructueuse avec Farmaline sur le long terme ? En associant un lien de confiance solide à une synergie efficace entre ses services technologie et marketing.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment un musée virtuel met le patrimoine flamand en valeur
Découvrez comment nous avons développé une plateforme d’expérience virtuelle qui fait passer l’expérience client au niveau supérieur.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment faire en sorte que vos clients aient de nouveau l’eau à la bouche pour votre marque ?
Découvrez comment nous avons aidé la marque de fromage CAMBOZOLA à réactiver ses clients existants tout en attirant les jeunes générations. Lisez notre case.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment une nouvelle image de marque a-t-elle contribué à renforcer la position de l'entreprise sur le marché ?
Pour Prowise, spécialiste des écrans interactifs et des logiciels éducatifs, iO a conçu un nouveau site web WordPress complété par une nouvelle voix de marque et un nouveau texte.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Trouver le lieu idéal pour transformer un événement exceptionnel en un souvenir inoubliable
Découvrez comment iO a rendu les sites web et le portail de High Profile Locaties plus faciles à gérer, à trouver et plus évolutifs. Lisez ce case.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Repositioning a meat brand in full transition
Découvrez comment iO a aidé Imperial à se transformer en une marque alimentaire prête à relever les défis du futur.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How to deliver a consistent brand experience across 35 countries
Comment développer un concept retail digital international qui fasse passer l'expérience client à la vitesse supérieure ?Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment inciter à s’engager dans la transition énergétique en tant que gestionnaire de réseau ?
Découvrez comment Enexis mène la transition énergétique avec iO, grâce à une campagne pluriannuelle intelligente. Apprenez comment la sensibilisation, le changement de comportement et la personnalisation hyperlocale conduisent à la rentabilité et la pertinence au bon moment.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
A creative blend of skills
Découvrez ce qu'iO fait pour l'aéroport et les voyageurs : du branding aux campagnes créatives en passant par la création de contenu.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Transforming the passenger experience through innovation & service design
Nouvelles technologies, internet des objets et preuves de concept. Découvrez comment iO introduit des innovations à l'aéroport.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Clear communication & vision for stakeholders
La communication, interne & externe, est importante pour Brussels Airport. Découvrez comment iO assiste l'aéroport pour cela.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How we put Brussels Airport on the map with influencer marketing
iO propulse Brussels Airport vers de nouveaux sommets grâce au marketing d'influence. Découvrez comment.Découvrez ce case en détailPage
Digital agency Intracto is becoming iO
Intracto is joining end-to-end agency iO, with in-depth expertise in marketing, technology, strategy, and content.Lire la suitePage
Verhoog je merkbekendheid met je eigen Instagram-stickers
Instagram-stories zijn immens populair, onder andere dankzij de grote hoeveelheid creatieve 'stickers' die gebruikers op hun stories kunnen plakken. Maar wist je dat je ook je eigen stickers kan ontwerpen en voor iedereen beschikbaar maken?Lire la suitePage
Google Consent Mode: Everything you need to know
Discover Google Consent Mode: the solution for advertisers to measure conversions while fully respecting users' privacy preferences. Learn more in our in-depth blog post.Lire la suitePage
MQL & SQL: wat is het, en hoe kan het mijn marketing versterken?
Welke leads zijn interessant om op te volgen, en welke kunnen doorgestuurd worden naar het salesteam? Ontdek hier het verschil tussen 'MQL' en 'SQL'.Lire la suitePage
10 handige tips voor lancering van je nieuwe website
Een nieuwe website opzetten vraagt aandacht en energie, maar onze 10 handige tips vormen een goede voorbereiding voor een hopelijk vlotte lancering.Lire la suitePage
8 lessen om succesvol een team te leiden
Leiding geven zonder de baas te spelen is niet altijd eenvoudig. Zeker niet als je plots teamlead wordt van je eigen collega's. Het overkwam Joeri twee jaar geleden. In die twee jaar leerde hij 8 lessen die van zijn aanpak een succes maakten.Lire la suitePage
Hoe pak je CSR succesvol aan?
Corporate social responsibility of CSR, het wordt de komende jaren alleen maar belangrijker. Want wereldwijd neemt de aandacht voor sociale onderwerpen toe. Het klimaat. Duurzaamheid. Gelijke behandeling van mensen. Je kunt er als bedrijf of merk niet omheen. Dat pikt je sociaal bewuste klant niet meer. Maar hoe pak je het op de juiste manier aan?Lire la suitePage
Zo plan je makkelijk en gratis Instagram-posts in
Sinds kort plan je zonder problemen je Instagram-posts organisch in met behulp van de Facebook Creator Studio. In deze blogpost leer je hoe dat werkt, zodat je je hele social-contentplan tot op de seconde kan voorbereiden en inplannen.Lire la suitePage
HubSpot
Marketing, sales en customer support perfect op elkaar afstemmen en in synergie met mekaar laten samenwerken een complexe uitdaging? Niet met de tools van HubSpot, dat op vlak van marketing automation zijn gelijke niet kent.Lire la suitePage
Adagio wordt Intracto
Een jaar na de overname van Adagio door Intracto nemen we afscheid van het merk Adagio. Op deze manier bevestigt Intracto zijn ambitie om zich te positioneren als een sterk merk in de markt, waar klanten kunnen vertrouwen op end-to-end oplossingen.Lire la suitePage
HubSpot: wat is het en hoe kan het jouw bedrijf helpen?
Als HubSpot Elite Partner kiezen we voor marketing automation vaak voor HubSpot, daarnaast werkt het perfect bij inbound marketing. Ontdek hier waarom.Lire la suitePage
Google Tag Manager: wat is het en wat kan het?
Wil je weten wat Google Tag Manager is en hoe deze tool juist werkt? Ontdek hier of dit iets is voor jouw bedrijf samen met de voor- en nadelen.Lire la suitePage
Google BERT en de toekomst van SEO
In mijn vorige blogpost over de geschiedenis van SEO gaf ik al aan dat Google regelmatig updates uitvoert. De laatste belangrijke was de update naar Google BERT. Maar in tegenstelling tot de vorige updates is Google BERT meer dan alleen een update aan de zoekmachine zelf. Binnen de wereld van Natural Language Processing vormt het BERT-model een mijlpaal.Lire la suitePage
Blijvende groei van Secret Santa Organizer
Ons uit de hand gelopen hobbyproject Secret Santa Organizer kreeg in 2020 meer dan 11 miljoen gebruikers uit de hele wereld over de vloer. Sinds de lancering in 2011 neemt het aantal gebruikers jaarlijks enorm toe, en dat zonder promotie.Lire la suitePage
Hype of trend? Een blik op 2020
Welke hypes en trends zitten eraan te komen in 2020? Waarop moet je als bedrijf inzitten en wat moet je vooral links laten liggen? Mathias legt het uit in zijn hype cycle.Lire la suitePage
Analytics gebruiken om de customer journey te monitoren
Wat zijn de pijn- en succespunten in jouw customer journey? Analyseer je touchpoints met Google Analytics & HubSpot en optimaliseer je customer experience!Lire la suitePage
Adagio continues under the name Intracto
Just over a year after Intracto's acquisition of Adagio, we say goodbye to the Adagio brand. This way, we confirm our ambition to be a strong brand in the market, where customers can be helped end-to-end and platform-independent to boot.Lire la suitePage
A JIT compiler for PHP
PHP code is not compiled directly into machine language, with a just-in-time (JIT) compiler you can overcome the inefficiency of interpreting opcodes.Lire la suitePage
Using Let's Encrypt certificates on AWS CloudFront
This is more or less a how-to on installing and renewing an SSL (or better, TLS) certificate, on Amazon Web Services (AWS) CloudFront (Dutch blogpost about Amazon AWS services).Lire la suitePage
Foreach, je favoriete technische team, wordt iO
De Antwerpse softwareontwikkelaars van Foreach voegen zich bij full-service agency iO.Lire la suitePage
Centralized Logging Using the ELK Stack
When your microservices's instance are volatile, centralized logging is a must!Lire la suitePage
Automating SVG Sprites with Gulp
How we used Gulp to automate SVG spritesLire la suitePage
A Better Way of Zabbix Alerting Using Slack
Get only the alerts you need in Slack.Lire la suitePage
Building a Modular Monolith With Spring Boot and Across
Keep your architecture under control with a module based approach.Lire la suite