Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

With an economic downturn looming, it’s not surprising around 75% of CMOs report being asked to do more with less in a Gartner survey. Marketers are finding it increasingly difficult to set the right budget, optimize it and keep the leads flowing. Managing social media and other marketing channels in this economy can be challenging. You’ll need a plan to address top budget concerns to provide clarity and control over every dollar spent.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Have you ever heard the phrase, “all sizzle, no steak”? It’s the perfect “meaty” metaphor for social media vanity metrics. It can absolutely be exciting to rack up the likes or see your follower count jump. Of course you want to shout your reshare rate from the rooftops! But be careful. any social metric can turn into a “vanity” metric if you’re bragging about it without any context.

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Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Content consumption patterns have stayed mostly the same in recent years. Content discovery hasn’t. Consider these five trends as you plan your content and strategy for 2024.

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Digital Marketer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

You know that eerie moment when you’re halfway through an article or ad and you realize – “Hold on a second, a human didn’t write this. An AI did!”? We’ve all been there. It’s a bit like biting into a juicy apple, only to realize it’s made of plastic. Sure, we’ve got AI now – it’s pumping out content faster than a popcorn machine at a movie theater.

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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.

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Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Google has rolled out automatically created assets (ACA) for general availability. The search engine has also expanded the feature to seven new languages: Dutch French German Italian Japanese Portuguese Spanish Previously, ACAs were only available for advertisers running campaigns in English in open beta. What are automatically created assets? Automatically created assets is a campaign-level setting that enhances the relevance of your Search ads by generating custom headlines and descriptions ba

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CopyBlogger

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

You’ve probably noticed that some companies have similar publishing schedules and content workflow processes, yet the results they achieve are. Continue Reading The post What Is a Content Marketing Strategy? appeared first on Copyblogger.

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Aspiration Marketing

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A mobile-friendly website design is no longer just an option but a necessity. With an increasing number of people using mobile devices to browse and shop, businesses must prioritize their mobile website design to improve their search engine optimization (SEO) and stay competitive.

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Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Does the company you work for have an AI policy? Whether it does or not, you need one specific to AI’s use in content marketing. An AI operations plan will help you make (and share) sound decisions about its use, governance, and risk mitigation. Here’s what to consider.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Awareness. Consideration. Decision. Purchase. The four stages of the marketing and sales funnel. A formidable formula that has explained consumer behavior for over a hundred years, when it was first theorized by advertisers. But what was once a clear-cut process has become a complex collage of touchpoints thanks to the rise of digital marketing and social media.

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Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Google’s Gary Illyes fielded several questions during an AMA at Pubcon Pro in Austin this afternoon from moderator Jennifer Slegg. Here are some of the highlights of the interview. 1. Does Google use user click data in ranking? “Technically, yes,” Illyes said. This is because historical search data is part of RankBrain. 2. Unlaunches happen ‘a lot’ Things change a lot (emphasis his) in search ranking at Google, Illyes said.

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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.

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Aspiration Marketing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Understanding SERPs is crucial for any website manager or digital marketer as they directly influence organic traffic and online visibility. So, if you want to take your digital marketing efforts to new heights and rank in SEO, SERPs are your starting point.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

There’s a lot of talk these days about how generative AI could put people out of work. Not as much thought is given to how people could put generative AI out of work. But they could — and quite possibly will. GenAI and the foundation models on which it rests are currently at the dizzying peak of the Gartner hype cycle. If Gartner’s model is sound, those tools may be about to plunge into the “trough of disillusionment” before emerging a few years hence on a plateau of usef

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Buffer Marketing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, or X as it’s now called, a number of new social media apps have either come into the limelight or been developed to capture the users that have been leaving. Although the flood of users leaving has slowed to a trickle with several new initiatives from the platform, several Twitter alternatives have been developed.

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Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Google has admitted to quietly tweaking advertising auctions to meet revenue targets. The search engine “frequently” changes the auctions it uses to sell search ads, increasing the cost of ads and reserve pricing by as much as 5% for the average advertiser. For some queries, the tech giant may have even raised prices by as much as 10%, according to Google Ad executive, Jerry Dischler at the federal antitrust trial.

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Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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Aspiration Marketing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

What are Leads, Sales Accepted Leads, and Sales Qualified Leads? Prospects? Deals? How do you find them, nurture them, and close more business? Let's explore the outcomes of successful Marketing and Business Development activities as a starting point for better Sales results and Business Growth.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

HubSpot’s August releases include additions to its AI tools, numerous reporting and forecasting improvements, commerce updates and more. Many updates were beta-released in preparation for HubSpot’s annual conference. Save time and prevent errors with AI HubSpot released many AI capabilities in 2023. The releases for August include generative AI additions but also AI-powered data tools.

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Businesses Grow

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

There is a quote in my new book that is gripping and profound, but I’m not sure I fully understood it until this week. This quote is from Boss Mom CEO Dana Malstaff : “It’s easier to start a movement than build a business.” Dana is a visionary business leader, and when she speaks, I listen. But what does this quote really mean?

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Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Do you know when you’re being manipulated? Most of us get the ick around used car salesmen and high-pressure tactics, but subtler persuasion techniques can be far more powerful. Consider the unassuming Google Ads interface. Though it seems like a benign management tool, its crafty design subtly shapes user behavior, contributing to $224 billion for the tech giant last year alone.

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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.

CMO Network

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This year at Salesforce's annual Dreamforce conference the company showed off its AI strategy including its Copilot, its Einstein 1 platform and more.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Google Ads has launched a new feature to assist advertisers in optimizing their YouTube campaigns Known as Creative Guidance, this innovative tool is now available through Recommendations and has been integrated into Video Analytics within Google Ads. Creative Guidance leverages AI to evaluate your content and offer best-practice feedback. For example, if critical information is missing from your video ad, Creative Guidance will notify you, ensuring that your campaigns are as effective as possib

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Buffer Marketing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

What should I work on next? This is a thought that pops up many times throughout the day while I’m working as the Social Media Manager at Buffer. I’ll check Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Threads to make sure I’m covering all my bases and spending time in the best way possible. And on the good days, I’m right in the groove where I know exactly what to do next and what are the most important tasks that need to get done.

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Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Assessing and researching what people want and need is one of the most important SEO tasks. However, traditional SEO tools can’t always capture the diversity of a query. Often, keywords, questions and phrases can be asked differently and SEO tools can all report them as “zero volume” keywords. In reality, these keywords have high engagements on other platforms such as Quora, in the form of likes, reshares and upvotes.

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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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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

AI has caused a seismic shift in the marketing world over the past several years—and we’re talking about way more than ChatGPT. Today, AI is nearly as intertwined with marketing as traditional technology tools, like CRM systems and email marketing platforms. To stay ahead, it’s critical for marketers to know the different types of AI impacting the marketing world and how to use them in practice.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It’s no surprise to anyone that generative AI and the foundational models that support it are currently to be found at the very summit of what Gartner calls “the peak of inflated expectations” in the latest iteration of the “Gartner Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence.” That means they’re teetering on the precipice that could plummet them into the “trough of disillusionment.” We spoke with Afraz Jaffri, director analyst at Gartner with a focus o

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

We’re inundated with email daily — making it hard to keep track of tasks and manage your workflow. However, organizing your emails doesn’t have to be a pain. In fact, it’s possible to get your Gmail inbox to zero in as little as 15 minutes. While we can’t stop new emails from coming in, we can help you organize it better. I stumbled upon Andreas Klinger’s inbox zero method for Gmail years ago and his method still works for me to this day.

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Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Google Ads has clarified its new “limited by bid strategy” indicator. Digital marketing expert Anthony Higman first noticed the pop-up on an enhanced manual CPC campaign. He shared a screenshot of the notification on X (formerly known as Twitter) and claimed there no further explanation had been provided: After the screenshot raised concerns in the PPC community, Google explained that the indicator simply highlights when a campaign can achieve better conversion value while maintainin

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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

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Social Media Examiner

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Are you up to date on changes from TikTok? Wondering which TikTok updates are important to marketers? In this article, we explore TikTok changes that affect your marketing. #1: TikTok Shop TikTok has officially launched TikTok Shop in the US, opening up major new ecommerce opportunities for brands and creators. With TikTok Shop, brands can […] The post TikTok Changes That Affect Marketers appeared first on Social Media Examiner.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

AI-powered content personalization platform Movable Ink launched new Universal Data Activation capabilities that allow marketers to create personalized experiences across email and mobile channels. “With Movable Ink, marketers can finally unlock the full potential of their marketing stack, leveraging data — from wherever it lives — to dynamically personalize content for every customer, across any touchpoint,” said Movable Ink CEO and co-founder Vivek Sharma, in a release.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Welcome to Breaking the Blueprint — a new blog series that dives into the unique business challenges and opportunities of underrepresented business owners and entrepreneurs. Learn how they’ve grown or scaled their businesses, explored entrepreneurial ventures within their companies, or created side hustles, and how their stories can inspire and inform your own success.

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Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Google AdSense has rolled out two new features to make site ownership verification both faster and easier. The new site management features are: Real-time site ownership checks: This tool means Google can verify your site ownership in real time whenever you add a new site to AdSense. New site verification method : If you’d rather not display ads on your homepage, this new verification method means you can now just add a meta tag instead of using the AdSense code snippet.

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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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