Unternehmens-Team erarbeitet Employer-Branding-Strategie im Meeting

Candidate Experience: Optimizing the Application Process, Recruiting & Talent

Many medium-sized companies lose qualified candidates not because they lack appeal as employers—but because their application process is simply too slow, too unclear, or too impersonal. A poor candidate experience costs money: talented candidates dropping out, negative reviews on Kununu, and a growing shortage of skilled workers are the direct consequences. Anyone who wants to […]

Unternehmens-Team erarbeitet Employer-Branding-Strategie im Meeting

Active Sourcing: SME Strategy, Direct Outreach, and Talent Acquisition

The job market has undergone a fundamental transformation: Qualified professionals no longer actively apply for job postings; instead, they must be targeted directly. For small and medium-sized enterprises, this means that traditional “post-and-pray” strategies are no longer sufficient—anyone who wants to attract the best talent today must take the initiative themselves. Active sourcing is no […]

Marketing-Team beim Brainstorming zu psychologischen Triggern am Whiteboard

Behavioral Psychology in Marketing: Triggers, Biases, and Practical Tips

Behavioral psychology explains how people really make decisions—not rationally, but through emotions, heuristics, and social cues. For marketers, this knowledge is worth its weight in gold: Those who understand the psychological mechanisms behind purchasing decisions can design campaigns that are not only visible but also effective. Behavioral Psychology in Marketing — Why Rational Arguments Alone […]

Recruiting marketing: Attracting talent via social media

Qualified specialists are becoming scarcer, the competition for talent tougher: over 70 percent of candidates use social media to find out about potential employers before submitting an application. Those who only conduct recruitment marketing via traditional job boards are losing the battle for the best minds. In this article, you will learn how to systematically […]

WhatsApp Business Marketing: New Features, Broadcasts, and Flows

WhatsApp has long since evolved from a personal messaging app into a serious marketing platform—and this is exactly where many companies miss out on valuable opportunities for direct customer communication every day. As a social media agency, we see time and again that WhatsApp Business is neglected in marketing strategies, even though the platform—with over […]

Full-Service Marketing: TV, Streaming, OOH — Why Brands Need Integrated Campaigns in 2026

When major brands plan their next big campaign, they don’t just think about social media feeds or banner ads. They think about prime-time TV spots, massive digital billboards in Times Square, and personalized streaming ads that reach viewers on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+. This is full-service marketing at scale — and it requires an […]

Funnel marketing: gaining leads and guiding customers through the buying process

Only 22% of companies have a structured marketing funnel – yet it is the decisive difference between random growth and predictable sales. Those who understand how prospective customers become loyal customers step by step from the first contact can use budgets in a targeted manner and make every channel measurable. What is funnel marketing and […]

Email marketing for companies: Newsletters, automation and funnels

Email marketing is one of the most profitable channels in digital marketing: according to recent studies, a well-positioned email program achieves a return on investment of up to 4,200 percent – i.e. 42 euros for every euro invested. No other channel offers this direct connection to your target group, no algorithms, no loss of reach, […]

Cost Per Hire: Calculation, Benchmarks, and Strategies for Reduction

Cost-per-hire is one of the most important metrics in recruiting. It shows how much a company spends on average to fill a new position—and makes recruiting efficiency comparable, measurable, and thus optimizable. If you don’t know your cost per hire, you lack a basis for making strategic recruiting decisions. What is the cost per hire? […]

SME Marketing Budget: Optimizing Planning, Allocation, and ROI

If you don’t plan a clear marketing budget, you’ll either spend too much—or invest too little in the wrong areas. For small and medium-sized businesses, structured budget planning is the key to getting measurable results—in the form of leads, new customers, and revenue—from every euro invested. Why SMEs Need a Structured Marketing Budget Many medium-sized […]