Hootsuite
JANUARY 13, 2022
Got some cool new clothes that you’re ready to show off to the world? Chances are you’ll snap a pic and post it on your social profiles. Or maybe you’ve received a fancy new product, and you post an unboxing video to your YouTube channel? Whether you know it or not, both of these examples are user-generated content (UGC). Not clued in just yet? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Search Engine Journal
JANUARY 13, 2022
Do you want to know how powerful social media marketing can be for your brand? Find out with these social media statistics. The post Social Media Usage Statistics For Digital Marketers In 2022 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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Martech
JANUARY 13, 2022
“There are roughly three and a half billion Google searches made every day,” said Craig Dunham, CEO of enterprise SEO platform Deepcrawl, at our recent MarTech conference. “According to research from Moz, 84% of people use Google at least three times a day, and about half of all product searches start with Google. The way that consumers are engaging with brands is changing, and it’s doing so rapidly.”.
Search Engine Land
JANUARY 21, 2022
AI and its offshoots are expanding capabilities for marketers to help them scale tasks. At SMX Next, Eric Enge shows how marketers can improve their SEO campaigns with automation. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Speaker: Neal Boornazian, President and Nancy Harhut, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer - HBT Marketing
Direct mail has consistently remained a powerful tool in the marketer's arsenal, but in an age of digital dominance, its effectiveness hinges on the strategic integration of behavioral science. 💡 When you incorporate powerful behavioral science principles into your direct mail marketing strategies, you can prompt the hardwired decision-making shortcuts your audience relies on — and that automatically unlocks new avenues for engagement, conversion, and brand loyalty.
Content Marketing Institute
JANUARY 5, 2022
With its MUM algorithm, Google aims to give searchers what they want more often. That could be a win for content marketers who keep up. Here’s what you need to know about MUM and other SEO developments in 2022. Continue reading → The post How To Find SEO and Keyword Ranking Success on Google in 2022 appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Sprout Social
JANUARY 4, 2022
It’s no secret that video is becoming a staple in innovative brands’ marketing strategies. The sheer number of available formats and venues for social media video illustrates the point well (think TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook Stories, just to name a few). Of those social media marketers who use video, 93% say it’s a vital component of their strategies.
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Search Engine Journal
JANUARY 4, 2022
Utilizing Google Search Console's international targeting feature, also known as "geotargeting," can hurt search rankings if you're trying to reach a wide audience. The post Google Search Console Geotargeting Can Hurt Search Rankings appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Martech
JANUARY 10, 2022
“One of the biggest challenges marketers have today is getting people into the hopper, getting them to convert and stick around as lifetime customers,” said Gene De Libero, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Consulting for marketing technology consultancy GeekHive, at our recent MarTech conference. There are several factors that can affect a brand’s ability to attract, convert and keep customers, but virtually all stem from one issue: disconnection.
Search Engine Land
JANUARY 6, 2022
Customer reviews aren’t just for show. At SMX Next, Kyra Sammis explains how marketers can use reviews to improve SEO. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Content Marketing Institute
JANUARY 3, 2022
You may not get a content marketing budget increase in 2022, but you can up your efficiency to more from your content marketing. From strategy and promotion to creation and workflow, find out how to get more value in this go-to guide. Continue reading → The post How To Do Less and Get More in Every Facet of Content Marketing appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Speaker: Carlos Hidalgo, Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Exhaust, Author, International Keynote & TEDx Speaker
Recent research shows that only 50% of B2B organizations state that they have good alignment between their marketing and sales teams. This lack of alignment tremendously impacts the ability to meet business goals, and is a limiting factor for building and maintaining customer relationships. While many B2B organizations continue to struggle with aligning their marketing and sales teams, they can take practical steps to unify both teams and simplify their overall approach.
Sprout Social
JANUARY 3, 2022
The great content marketer Ann Handley advocates for making your customer, rather than your company, the hero of your brand story. It can be difficult to create a compelling heroic arc, though, if you don’t understand who your customers are. Getting that part right is as critical to a good brand story as it is to your favorite novel or TV show. To create an effective marketing, sales or social media strategy, you must first have a clear idea of who is consuming your content and why.
David Meerman Scott
JANUARY 18, 2022
It’s increasingly clear based on my years of studying fandom that people are attracted to that which is personal to them. An athletic activity, sports team, company, service, rock band, author, or idea that encourages people to be part of a tribe of like-minded people serves to develop fans. However, most organizations don’t communicate in a human way, resulting in a purely transactional business relationship.
Search Engine Journal
JANUARY 11, 2022
Google's John Mueller offers a surprising insight on uniqueness of content and ranking The post Does Uniqueness of Content Help Rankings? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Martech
JANUARY 3, 2022
Data privacy is arguably the most pertinent topic in marketers’ minds these days. Whether it’s GDPR, CCPA, or upcoming U.S. federal privacy laws, brands know they may face legal jeopardy if any of these pieces are out of place. Yet it’s more than that — consumers are demanding privacy. “As consumers demand more transparency and new laws and regulations come into effect, brands must reconsider their data practices and think beyond legal compliance to stay in the game,” said Priscilla Debar, Acous
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Search Engine Land
JANUARY 5, 2022
Microsoft Bing has released a plugin for WordPress to let you easily integrate the IndexNow protocol on your WordPress site. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Content Marketing Institute
JANUARY 24, 2022
Social media can be a good place to promote your full-length content. But don’t expect great images to do all the work. Here are some text tips to prompt scrollers to stop, read, click, and read some more.
Hootsuite
JANUARY 12, 2022
Since launching in 2005, YouTube has been home to countless video trends and many forms of entertainment. Who remembers Charlie Bit My Finger , David After Dentist , and the still very relevant Leave Britney Alone ? Now, the team behind one of the most visited websites in the world has hopped on the short-form video bandwagon by creating YouTube Shorts.
Chief Martec
JANUARY 10, 2022
Hello, 2022! Or document.write("Hello, 2022!") to those still in codeland. Following my wrap-up of martech from 2021 — tl;dr a year in digital marketing that was experienced like a Twitch stream at 1.5X speed — let’s jump in to the martech topics I expect will shape 2022. Now, it’s true, I’m generally quite skeptical of “predictions” and therefore reluctant to label this post as such.
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Learn how to optimize email deliverability and drive greater email ROI. What lands your email in the customer’s inbox? Understanding those factors, otherwise known as email deliverability, is critical to getting the most return on your campaign investments. But the “rules” around which factors land you in the spam folder aren’t always easy to keep up with.
Search Engine Journal
JANUARY 3, 2022
Are you having indexing problems? From glitches in Google Search Console to significant website technical issues, this guide will help you determine why. The post 14 Top Reasons Why Google Isn’t Indexing Your Site appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Martech
JANUARY 19, 2022
Ericsson’s mobile ad technology business, Emodo, today announced a partnership with web-based augmented reality (WebAR) company 8th Wall to establish an end-to-end WebAR advertising solution. This solution aims at providing agencies and brands the ability to create and distribute WebAR ad campaigns. This end-to-end solution introduces new embeddable AR ad types, as well as giving advertisers the capability to place WebAR content inside ad units directly alongside publisher content.
Search Engine Land
JANUARY 25, 2022
The new Privacy Sandbox proposal determines topics to share with sites and advertisers based on the user’s previous three weeks of browsing history. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Content Marketing Institute
JANUARY 10, 2022
Does word count matter? It doesn’t really. But content quality certainly does. Here are five ways to improve the quality, from structure to fresh sources, and more that will make your content more attractive to search engines and users. Continue reading → The post Is There Such a Thing as the Best Word Count for SEO? appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Hootsuite
JANUARY 6, 2022
So, you’ve spent countless hours watching TikTok videos, training your For You page to match your niche interests, and explaining to others that you are not too old for TikTok. Now you want to post your own. First step? Learn how to edit videos on Tiktok. We know it can be intimidating to learn (and follow) the editing trends, unwritten rules, and best practices for making videos for TikTok.
Sprout Social
JANUARY 12, 2022
Never underestimate the power of positive word of mouth. Shout-outs. Positive comments. Reviews and recommendations. At a glance, these might seem like little more than pleasantries for your business. The reality? Customer conversations are among your most valuable marketing assets. This is especially true for brands in crowded industries (think: ecommerce, SaaS) where it’s so simple to bounce to a competitor.
Search Engine Journal
JANUARY 7, 2022
Where should SMBs focus their SEO efforts in 2022? Here's what our network of search experts had to say. The post 6 Expert Tips For Small Business SEO Strategy In 2022 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Martech
JANUARY 4, 2022
“When I came on board three and a half years ago, the ambition was to build a marketing organization and strategy to drive growth for the company. I think about growth as three ‘Rs.’ Growth for the brand, which is reputation; growth for our clients, which is relationships; and growth for our business, which is revenue.” Teresa Barreira was outlining her vision before meticulously describing the steps on the way to achieving it.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
Search Engine Land
JANUARY 10, 2022
SEO platforms offer numerous capabilities that range from keyword research and rank-checking to backlink analysis and acquisition, as well as competitive intelligence, social signal integration, and workflow rights and roles. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Neil Patel
JANUARY 19, 2022
Nearly half of all Google searchers are looking for local information. Whether they’re looking for products or services, they’re on Google, and, if you’re not, they’ll never find you. Therefore, any digital-savvy business needs to use local search marketing to ensure that prospective customers find them first. What is local search marketing? How is it different from local SEO?
Content Marketing Institute
JANUARY 13, 2022
What does it take to sustain a multi-year award-winning content marketing program? ServiceNow attributes its results to a combination of data science, segmentation, and a deep focus on audience needs and behavior. Here’s what to learn from the company’s success. Continue reading → The post How’d You Make That Flipping Awesome B2B Content for ServiceNow?
Sprout Social
JANUARY 19, 2022
Just like a rocket launch, a product launch takes a lot of planning and preparation. But it doesn’t have to feel as complicated as rocket science. Whether you’re launching new software or a physical product, a successful launch isn’t about luck. It’s about planning. And our seven-step product launch checklist has you covered. We’ll help you lay the groundwork for a smooth product launch using the power of social media to inform every step.
Speaker: Jeff Tarran, COO, Gunderson Direct & Margaret Pepe, Executive Director of Product Management, U.S. Postal Service
Learn the secrets to direct mail success for growth marketers! Industry veterans Jeff Tarran and Margaret Pepe are here to delve into how direct mail has completely evolved in recent years, and has rightfully earned a seat at the table alongside the email and digital marketing plans of SMBs, enterprise companies, and agencies as they look into strategy for 2024 and beyond.
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