Martech

JULY 29, 2024

Dig deeper: 67% of marketers say lack of training is primary barrier to AI adoption Yet despite this, a study from Deloitte shows that 30% of enterprise executives responding cited challenges in measuring and providing business value in AI initiatives as being one of their top three challenges. Many are also being asked to do more with less.

Transform 137

Transform Branding CMO Education 137

Scoop.it!

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This is proof that brands can’t get away with using cookie-cutter templates and copying their competitors’s strategies and selling points. Hence, in this article, we will explore different types of UGC, strategies to encourage and manage it , and the benefits of incorporating UGC into your broader content marketing efforts.

User-Generated 120

User-Generated Branding Fashion Promotion 120

Martech

MARCH 26, 2025

A new report found that 41% of brands now use AI for video creation, up from 18% in 2024. The report attributes the surge in the use of AI for video to the increasing accessibility of AI tools, empowering marketers to streamline production and enhance video quality. How should marketers respond? Processing.

Branding 111

Branding User-Generated Place Product 111

Businesses Grow

DECEMBER 9, 2024

I’ve had the honor of working with some mega brands on their community strategies. There’s a growing recognition that this is where the real conversations, collaborations, and insights are taking place (and it’s out of reach of social listening platforms). But how does a brand get involved in consumer communities?

Branding 109

Branding Food Education Advertising 109

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 24, 2024

Though Mike Tyson meant that literally, his wise words certainly hold true in marketing. And no marketer gets punched in the mouth quite as often as those who deal with user-generated content. So what’s a brand to do when UGC goes off the rails? Does a smart marketer fight back or roll with the punches? Need convincing?

Branding 131

Branding PR User-Generated Health 131

Martech

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

As marketers face growing pressure to get the most value from their ad budgets, return on ad spend (ROAS) has become a go-to performance metric. Brand safety and suitability are just as important, especially on social media. The impact of brand safety on ROAS is profound. For instance, when iOS 14.5

Advertising 122

Advertising Advertisers Branding User-Generated 122

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

As an inclusive marketing strategist and consultant, one of the things I talk about consistently with my clients is brand values. In fact, HubSpot's Consumer Trends Report found that 82% of consumers want to engage with and buy from brands that share their values. My top tip is to show, not just tell.

Communications 112

Communications Branding Shoppers Fashion 112

Sprout Social

MARCH 14, 2025

As the industry steadily gains popularity outside of Asia, more brands and creators are tapping into its potential. This article will break it all down: what live social shopping is, how it works, the latest trends and real-world brand examples. Plus, well look at whats next for this evolving space. What is live social shopping?

Branding 111

Branding Gen Z Energy Shoppers 111

Martech

OCTOBER 8, 2024

No less than 50% of B2B marketers won’t reach their goals this year. When sales and marketing teams are firmly aligned, the outlook is much better, with 80% saying they will reach their goals. The chief barriers to achieving desired outcomes cited by the marketers are: Budget and resource limitations (48%). Why we care.

CMO 144

CMO Marketers Marketing Influencer Marketing 144

Martech

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Google Ads recently introduced a new dashboard tool called Brand Report, and for brand advertisers, this could be a game-changer. Dig deeper: How AI can revolutionize creative impact measurement But the Brand Report simplifies things dramatically. The Brand Report solves a major pain point for brand advertisers.

Advertising 108

Advertising Advertisers Key Performance Indicator Branding 108

Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Key takeaways Brand loyalty is the emotional connection that drives repeat purchases from a specific brand, even when alternatives exist. Building brand loyalty involves understanding customer needs, leveraging user-generated content, personalizing all touchpoints, rewarding repeat customers, and providing stellar customer service.

Branding 120

Branding Customer loyalty User-Generated Promotion 120

Buffer Marketing

JULY 11, 2024

As a professional, there’s no better way to future-proof your career than building your personal brand on LinkedIn.   I’ve been focused on building a personal brand on LinkedIn since mid-2022 (that’s just about two years at the time of writing this), and the effort has already paid off — and then some.  

Branding 123

Branding B2C Management Product 123

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 27, 2024

As technological advancements and consumer behaviors shift, staying ahead of the marketing curve is becoming increasingly critical. Implementing a few marketing strategies can help manufacturing companies unlock significant growth potential and succeed in a competitive industry. This step begins with thorough market research.

Manufacturing 124

Manufacturing Whitepaper Marketers Marketing 124

Hubspot Marketing

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Thats why B2B influencer marketing is nothing to scoff at. When you hear the word influencer, its not uncommon to think beauty bloggers and Instagram models, but the professional space is also ripe with impactful voices that can help B2B brands build brand awareness, boost engagement, earn trust, and ultimately close more business.

Influencer Marketing 113

Influencer Marketing Branding B2C Marketers 113

Martech

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Beneath the headlines, a key shift is reshaping how brands interact with ad platforms: the growing tension between consolidation and transparency. Machine learning and AI improvements let platforms automate ads at a large scale with little input from marketers. For many brands, this “black box” approach feels restrictive.

Branding 119

Branding Advertising Advertisers Retail 119

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Which social media networks should your brand focus on? And they expect your brand to meet them where they already are. In this article, we’ll explore how to prioritize social media networks so your brand shows up where it matters most. But half of all users also interact with brands there at least once per day.

Gen Z 120

Gen Z Branding Millennials Entertainment 120

The CMO Survey

APRIL 1, 2025

The 34th edition of The CMO Survey reveals a complex landscape for marketing leaders: While their organizational influence grows and AI adoption accelerates, they face increasing pressure to demonstrate ROI amid slowing budget growth and performance metrics. of marketing effortsa remarkable 100% increase since 2022. within three years.

Transform 130

Transform CMO Key Performance Indicator Customer Acquisition 130

Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 27, 2025

When Liquid Death, the edgy, death-metal-themed water brand that took American social media by storm, announced it was pulling out of the UK market, marketing Twitter(X) erupted with hot takes. Was it the irreverent branding that didnt connect with British sensibilities? This matters more than you might think.

Branding 95

Branding Retail Price Product 95

Martech

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Far too many content marketing programs fail to connect the brand to customer problems before the customer starts looking for a solution. At this crucial and overlooked point in the customer journey, most brands provide content about the product and the industry, when they should address specific customer pain points.

Content Marketing 139

Content Marketing Customer Journey Thought Leadership Marketers 139

Orbit Media Studios

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For marketers, AI brings both excitement and anxiety. This is especially true for content marketers and SEOs. Today, we explore the big topic: AI and the disruption of search marketing. Adaptation : Train the AI to recommend your content and your brand. Your marketing goals and Google’s profit model are not aligned.

SEO 107

SEO Branding User-Generated PR 107

Martech

AUGUST 26, 2024

Like just about everything in marketing, B2B marketing is changing — and fast. So, we marketers need to get on board. Interestingly, this change in buying behavior has major implications for the role of the marketing function in the firm. Could be that marketing will enjoy an increase in power and influence in B2B?

eCommerce 132

eCommerce Direct Mail B2C Marketers 132

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Those companies did below the line (BTL) marketing right. Email marketing, direct mail, events — below the line marketing includes these and similar targeted tactics to convince and convert buyers. Table of Contents What is below the line marketing? Answering “What is BTL marketing?” And where do you begin?

Direct Mail 126

Direct Mail Marketers Marketing Email Marketing 126

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The role was a management position and carried strategic responsibility for marketing, communications and PR — all things I was excited about. I didn’t know it yet, but I was about to take a crash course in event marketing. Because the goals fall under marketing, the responsibility typically falls to the marketing team.

Event Marketing 130

Event Marketing Food Direct Mail Entertainment 130

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In the process, I learned the vital difference between visual and emotional branding. Eventually, I learned how to harness my obsession with pretty logos, fun fonts, and gorgeous aesthetics and integrate the deeper work of cultivating a brand that creates meaningful connections with my audience. Your brand needs your heart and soul.

Branding 108

Branding Copywriting Energy Place 108

Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 26, 2024

I worked with this week’s master of marketing some years ago out of The Onion’s HQ, so we’ve both been behind the scenes. A business is still a business, and marketing is still marketing. Since I last saw him, Ali’s had stints as the brand creative director for Potbelly’s and now Hootsuite. I talked to Hassan S.

Marketers 121

Marketers Marketing Traditional Marketing Advertising 121

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

There are, it would seem, as many AI marketing tools as there are stars in the sky. Here’s a guide to help you cut through the chaos and confusion of AI marketing analytics tools to find some that really work for your needs. I talk to a lot of marketers, and it’s rare that I find somebody who isn’t using AI for some thing.

Analytics 129

Analytics Customer Journey CMO Marketers 129

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Power Reviews reports that 87% of consumers regularly research products online before purchasing them, so mastering digital marketing is essential as you grow your business. That’s where a digital marketing checklist becomes your best ally. SEO Digital Marketing Checklist Image Source 1. Content Marketing Checklist 1.

Digital Marketing 121

Digital Marketing User-Generated Marketers Marketing 121

SmartBrief - Marketing

JULY 30, 2024

Many marketers still consider Reddit an enigma. So why are brands and marketers still not sold? While brands assume some risk when joining the platform, the upside far outweighs the risk. Here are six ways agency and brands can extract value from Reddit marketing.

PR 128

PR Marketers Marketing Industry Insights 128

Martech

AUGUST 1, 2024

It is 2024, and we’ve all heard how AI can improve our email marketing efforts. But as we dive into generative AI tools like ChatGPT, it doesn’t take long to realize AI can yield lackluster results, inconsistent and off-brand content and campaigns that feel average. But the words in your emails reflect your brand’s identity.

Email Marketing 129

Email Marketing Food Marketers Marketing 129

SmartBrief - Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The world of marketing moves at a rapid pace, yet nothing appears to break from traditional out-of-home advertising. OOH gives brands the opportunities to connect and engage with members of, and around, their target audiences in the real world. Real-time data analytics. Audience targeting and personalization.

Transform 126

Transform Analytics Education Marketers 126

Buffer Marketing

MARCH 5, 2025

Social media marketing is using social media platforms — like Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, etc. It also includes paid social media marketing, like running ads and influencer marketing. But what’s the difference between a social media calendar and a social media marketing strategy?

Social Media Marketing 114

Social Media Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketers Marketing 114

Martech

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In the fast-paced world of marketing, it’s easy to get distracted by the newest technology trends. However, amidst the excitement, we don’t want to overlook the marketing fundamentals that form the backbone of our efforts, such as organizing all our marketing assets, understanding our audience and staying on brand.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Marketers Marketing Place 111

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 13, 2024

Content marketing is vital for all businesses because it helps their message reach its intended audience. No matter the size of your agency, effective content marketing can transform how you connect with potential travelers, turning casual browsers into loyal adventurers. It can also elevate your brand and drive more bookings.

Content Marketing 125

Content Marketing Transform User-Generated Marketers 125

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

And while I may relax that way in my personal life, I also use those skills in business, where I conduct B2B market research to build marketing strategies and plans. Let’s chat about how you can learn about B2B buyers and how market research can equip you and your team for success. Table of Contents What is B2B market research?

Market Research 121

Market Research B2C Marketers Marketing 121

Sprout Social

JANUARY 22, 2025

B2B brands cant afford to put off their LinkedIn content marketing strategy. Because there’s no better place on social media to position yourself as a leader in your industry. From networking and recruiting to building credibility and beyond, the value of LinkedIn marketing is clear. The list goes on.

Marketing Strategy 125

Marketing Strategy Content Marketing Thought Leadership Marketers 125

The Marketing Operations Leader

MARCH 25, 2025

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Marketing Strategy 130

Marketing Strategy Customer Acquisition Finance Marketers 130

Martech

MARCH 5, 2025

Ecommerce may be thriving, but brick-and-mortar retail remains a critical brand touchpoint. Companies like Netflix and Wayfair are proving that physical stores arent just about transactions theyre influential brand ambassadors that shape perception and loyalty. In todays digital world, its about branding and customer engagement.

Branding 80

Branding Retail eCommerce Customer loyalty 80