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Marketing Quick Tips 55: Decode Marketing Buzzwords - Part VII

Written by Danielle Price Griffin | Aug 6, 2025 12:45:00 PM

Marketing speak can get overwhelming fast. 

Here’s your latest round of simplified buzzwords.

  1. Phygital -  A hybrid of physical and digital experiences.
    Example: In-store kiosks let customers browse online inventory.

  2. Hyper-Personalization -  Using AI and real-time data to deliver laser-targeted messages.
    Try it: Dynamic product recommendations on your homepage.

  3. Zero-Click Searches -  When users get answers straight from the search results, no clicks needed.
    Tip: Use clear, structured FAQs and schema markup.

  4. Owned Media -  Any digital asset your brand controls—website, email list, blog.
    Reminder: Prioritize this over chasing algorithm updates.

  5. Lead Scoring -  Assigning value to leads based on their actions (like clicks or downloads).
    Tool: HubSpot or Zoho CRM can automate this.

Learning the lingo helps you navigate strategies and tools more confidently. Keep building that vocabulary!