The report discusses the impact of new technologies, social changes and the developments in online marketing channels on the planning, execution and measurement of marketing campaigns next year. Strange has looked at what the future holds for search, social media, mobile and tablets, data protection and email as well as what the launch of web TV could mean for brands and the future of paid news content.

The report also looks what custom typography and new browser developments means for web design next year. Each topic is explained with tips on how to optimise each of these to retain a competitive edge.

To incorporate some Christmas spirit into the launch, Strange as also designed and built an online advent calendar (www.strangecorp.com/xmas) which reveals a new trend each day. This will be supported by a social media strategy to drive more visitors to the site.

Paul Honey, Managing Director at Strange comments, “In these challenging economic times, we are seeing more brands investing in digital channels to make their campaigns work harder and smarter. Following the success of our ‘Online Marketing Trends for 2009’ article, we decided to expand this year’s piece and integrate it into our Christmas campaign.”

Visit www.strangecorp.com/xmas throughout December, to view the calendar or download the full report from http://www.strangecorp.com/news/view/online-marketing-trends-in-2011.

About Strange

Strange is a creative digital marketing agency. We deliver exceptional performance by developing outstanding websites and online campaign strategies. Our services cover digital strategy, creative, technology and online marketing.

Specialising in travel, fashion, media, consumer goods and ecommerce, Strange works for local, national and international clients from a wide range of sectors. The agency works with, MTV, Google, Friends of the Earth, Universal Music, Brittany Ferries, Climate Week and Animal clothing.

To find out more about Strange, please visit www.strangecorp.com

LONDON – Despite the tough economic outlook, Strange foresees growth in digital marketing in 2009. This is because its many solutions and advantages will be highlighted as marketing budgets become more constrained.

The report, Online Marketing Trends in 2009 identifies 16 key trends. It is available free of charge on: www.strangecorp.com/news/view/online-marketing-trends-in-2009.

Some trends are attributed to the economic downturn, while others, such as the need for great creative, remain constant. Advances in technology and developments in web browsing are behind the greatest number of trends.

The economic climate is likely to affect consumer behaviour and the need for advertisers to improve ROI (return on investment). There will therefore be a greater emphasis on qualitative analytics and conversion optimisation, according to Strange’s report.

And as more advertisers look to digital, Strange believes that keyword inflation will most likely continue at a high level, and foresees more negotiating over CPA (cost per action/acquisition) advertising. Key areas for expansion will be mobile advertising, local search/localised services and social media.

Online Marketing Trends in 2009 also points to developments in web browsing, through the use of Internet Explorer 8 and netbooks that will affect advertisers and web designers, respectively. Web design will also be impacted by potential changes to the Google algorithm and the growing importance of UGC (user generated content).

“2009 is going to be an interesting year” said Paul Honey Managing Director of Strange. “But recognising trends is only half the story – our role is to help businesses thrive in a changing environment.”

Strange is a creative digital marketing agency founded in 1999. Please visit www.strangecorp.com for more details.