Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Do you want happy customers? . Of course, you do. No business wants unhappy customers. But how do you know they’re happy? Repeat business isn’t necessarily a sign of happiness, as proved by the concept of customers as hostages (when customers don’t want to buy from you, but feel like they don’t have a choice.) . Is it, in fact, even possible to measure happiness?
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 29, 2020
According to Smart Insights , 45 percent of companies don’t have a clearly defined digital marketing strategy; 17 percent of companies have a digital marketing strategy in place, but it’s separate from their marketing plan. This means 62 percent of companies are unprepared. They don’t have the strategy, tactics, or tools they need to market their business well.
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Hubspot Marketing
OCTOBER 30, 2020
If you've been a marketing professional for years now, learning about the four P's of marketing might seem like a throwback to you. However, for those of us who work in the industry but didn't study marketing in college, it's entirely possible you haven't heard of the marketing mix. Below, let's learn about the four P's of marketing and how they're still relevant in today's marketing landscape.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Cinema acts as an effective resource for visual learners because it enables them to comprehend ideas without the obstacles that hinder learning. It is said that nearly 65% of most audiences are visual learners. As a marketer or B2B business owner, it is extremely important to take advantage of visual communications to accommodate this portion of society.
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.
Hootsuite
OCTOBER 27, 2020
More than 4 billion people around the world now use social media each month, and an average of nearly 2 million new users are joining them every day. The world is spending more time on social media too, with the typical user now spending roughly 15 percent of their waking life using social platforms. However, social media isn’t the only aspect of digital that’s delivering impressive numbers.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Climbing a mountain takes months or years of hard work from training to actually hiking the mountain. If you want to build a website for your business, it’s no different. Most of the articles that I write on my blogs are catered towards intermediate to experienced marketers and those with a business website. But that’s not fair. Some of my readers are just preparing to take their first steps up the marketing mountain , some who only have their first domain name registrar confirmation.
Marketing Pro Pulse brings together the best content for consumer marketers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Businesses have a wealth of options for promoting their solutions to boost sales. While some invest a tremendous amount of money in traditional advertising channels, many use the power of content instead. Content marketing directly improves sales in many ways, and typically costs much less and has higher returns than ads. If your company isn’t harnessing the potential of content marketing , then you could be losing valuable opportunities to attract, interest, and convert buyers.
Hubspot Marketing
OCTOBER 29, 2020
I once heard a new business owner define their target market as … wait for it … “everyone”. *cringe*. While it’s nice to believe that everyone would be interested in purchasing your product or service, it’s not wise to define your target market as such. Not only does this definition (or lack thereof) create way more work for you; it also does a disservice to your actual target market — by over-widening your scope, you fail to inform and educate your audience about how your product or service can
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 25, 2020
If you are looking to scale up your marketing, you will need talented people that can take charge of and execute your strategy. But should you build your own in-house marketing team or hire an agency partner? There are compelling reasons for both, and it mostly depends on your situation. Read on to find out which decision is better for you. The Benefits of Working With a Digital Marketing Agency.
Content Marketing Institute
OCTOBER 27, 2020
When the Sierra Club of Colorado needed to raise awareness and raise money to support its efforts, the grassroots organization used voice-of-customer research to get inside the heads of its members. (And it worked beyond expectations.) Continue reading → The post How to Get in Your Customers’ Heads for Invaluable Research 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.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 26, 2020
The annual performance review has become something employees and, as it turns out, managers dread. Stories abound on the Internet of people complaining about the dreaded annual performance review. A recent study found that only 8% of companies believe their performance management drives business value. More so, 58% report it is not an effective use of time.
Rock Content
OCTOBER 30, 2020
The major challenge of any Digital Marketing strategy is to establish an approach capable of generating, nurturing, and converting leads. To conduct this process, countless tech companies already invest in the production of content for various channels, which continually raises the consumer’s expectations. . Therefore, it is necessary to create valuable experiences, in order to distinguish your brand from the competition.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 27, 2020
You’ve started a business, brand, or website, and it’s time for you to start distributing content. Congratulations. What you might not be thinking about is how to find a font that represents your brand. Sure, you know you’ll need to learn certain skills like how to write a blog. But fonts might not be high on your to-do list — and they should be.
Search Engine Journal
OCTOBER 30, 2020
The number one reason for disengaging copy? A lack of productivity. Here are seven tips to help deliver quality copy on various writing projects. The post 7 Effective Productivity Hacks to Combat Crappy Copywriting via @ronlieback appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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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.
Diggity Marketing
OCTOBER 28, 2020
I really like this article – I think showcasing automation and passive income is something I don’t think about when thinking to sell. One point that really I still am unsure about is websites with growth. For example, let’s say a website earned on average $2k a month 2 years ago, $5k a month last year, and $10k/month for this year – how on earth does the website get valued?
Rock Content
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Conversion is an essential part of Digital Marketing. Even if you use various digital channels , the transition from lead to customer is very likely to happen on your site. With that in mind, it’s important to create a strategy focused on optimizing website conversions over time to always achieve good results. The name of this strategy is CRO.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 30, 2020
The internet has become the go-to source for everything from trivia about celebrities to fixing our kitchen sinks. But AI SEO may be changing the way marketers help their sites rank high on search engine results pages (SERPs). Failure to rank may result in your business missing out on valuable search traffic. Which means far less revenue for your business.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Hosting attendees at your virtual event takes hard work, and crafting a memorable event experience takes top-notch planning and logistics. But when it comes to ensuring maximum ROI for your event , what you do after is what matters most. If you fail in your follow-up strategy, your competitors who offer similar products or services might be the ones to benefit from your hard work Therefore, you have to continue to nurture attendees until they become your regular customers or patronizers.
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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.
Litmus
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) opened the door for interactive email back in 2018 when Google first announced AMP support in Gmail. Google recently held its annual AMP Fest event, laying out the future of the AMP platform and highlighting customer success stories from a variety of industries. The biggest news from AMP Fest 2020 was upcoming support from more industry heavyweights like Verizon Media and Salesforce.
Rock Content
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Using custom fonts on websites is a common choice. They help to communicate a brand idea, associated with a complete visual identity, along with other elements. However, the loading of custom fonts on websites is something that can create difficulties in some moments. That is why it is necessary to discuss the differences in the FOIT vs. FOUT comparison.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 27, 2020
There are two kinds of people. The first group go out of their way in search of what they need. Did you find this article after doing some research? If so, you belong in the first group. The second group waits on others to suggest what they should want. Was this content piece forced on a feed you were scrolling via some form of paid advertising? Yes?
Sprout Social
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Creating equity is about how we engage with the world and the community around us. In that spirit, Sprout Social kickstarted an initiative that goes beyond our internal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) education, and ensures we’re using our privilege and resources to support the communities we live in. . Since officially launching Sprout Serves in fall 2019, team members across the organization have rallied to reach out to nonprofits, volunteer their time and make an impact on the communiti
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.
Content Marketing Institute
OCTOBER 26, 2020
What if you could break down department silos and cross geographic boundaries in the name of stronger content operations? It’s possible with a content council. Learn how Corteva Agriscience created one to advise, support, and advocate for content and content marketing. Continue reading → The post Charter a Content Council to Knock Down Silos appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Rock Content
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Difficulties in accessing a website can cause disruptions in the user experience that impair the audience’s engagement with your brand. To minimize those consequences, knowing how to create a custom error 404 page will help to properly communicate the issue and keep people engaged even if there is a problem uploading the site. There are several reasons for the error 404 to happen.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Google has rolled out a new consumer protection feature called Google Guaranteed. Businesses advertising through Local Services Ads can apply for a Google Guaranteed qualification, offering extra reassurance to customers. Google Guaranteed could be a powerful lead generation tool to help you stand out from your competitors. The program helps showcase home service providers who have been pre-screened.
Sprout Social
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Word-of-mouth and local advertisements may be a great way to attract customers from your area. But online search can be equally impactful, if not more. In fact, Social Media Today reports that 97% of search engine users have searched online to find a local business. And 46% of all Google searches were seeking local information. So if a business doesn’t rank in local search results, it could be missing out on valuable traffic and customers.
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
Content Marketing Institute
OCTOBER 30, 2020
This week, we look at benchmarks and outliers from Animalz research. We spot the end for someone’s LinkedIn Live (and perhaps a beginning for yours). And we share construction technology’s modern voice (and a podcast). Continue reading → The post Benchmarks and Outliers, Endings and Beginnings [The Weekly Wrap] appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Duct Tape Marketing
OCTOBER 29, 2020
5 Critical On-Page SEO Factors That Impact Your Ranking written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Having high visibility in a search engine’s organic results is critical to your business’ online success. . People use search engines to find solutions to their problems. And if your product or service isn’t visibly ranking in search as a solution to their problem, that’s a massive missed opportunity for your business.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 26, 2020
In 2019, ecommerce sales were $3.53 trillion worldwide. According to Statista, that number is projected to grow to $6.54 trillion by 2023. Online shopping was a popular past time before the pandemic, but ecommerce has grown by 20 percent in 2020 alone. Are you ready? With the right preparation, ecommerce retailers can achieve double-digit conversion rates and consistent, year-over-year growth.
Litmus
OCTOBER 30, 2020
So, you got your Litmus account up and running and you’re ready to get started…but you’re not quite sure where to start. Well, you came to the right place for help! I’ll cover how to QA and run previews with Litmus Checklist to get accurate checks in just 3 easy steps. Need help or have questions? Let us know in the comments below or drop us a line at hello@litmus.com.
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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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