Martech

JULY 29, 2024

The wrong priorities are made When adoption outpaces understanding, effort and investment are placed in the wrong places. That is a lot of hope for a technology that many don’t seem to fully understand, as the Savanta survey revealed that nearly half of respondents (47%) are concerned about trusting the success of their brand to AI.

Transform 139

Transform Branding CMO Education 139

Sprout Social

MARCH 14, 2025

Within minutes, the product sells out. 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. Sounds too good to be true?

Branding 113

Branding Gen Z Energy Shoppers 113

Trade Press Services Newsletter

JULY 11, 2024

Influencer marketing is the practice of collaborating with recognized experts or popular social-media users to drive brand awareness, engagement, and revenue. From viral tooth whitening products to the latest fitness gadgets, influencer marketing is a staple in the B2C marketplace. Identify and vet influencers.

Influencer Marketing 232

Influencer Marketing Thought Leadership Transform B2C 232

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 24, 2024

While the drink brand does tout ingredients that “ burn calories ,” many TikTokkers falsely claim the fitness beverage contains everything from Ozempic to cyanide and will give you luscious locks, sturdy nails, and an early grave. So what’s a brand to do when UGC goes off the rails? Just search for videos about Celsius on TikTok.

Branding 131

Branding PR User-Generated Health 131

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. Read on to find some high-quality examples from brands that stand out.

Communications 112

Communications Branding Shoppers Fashion 112

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

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 118

Branding Customer loyalty User-Generated Promotion 118

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 125

Branding B2C Management Product 125

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Your research and development team has been working on a new product for months and putting valuable resources into its design and manufacturing. They’ve carefully researched the market and the problem they intend to solve — and now it’s time to let your product marketing manager work their magic. Here’s what I learned.

Product Marketing 106

Product Marketing Product Management Marketing 106

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. New players like retail media networks and connected TV (CTV) provide more options for brands to spread their budgets. Less digital user growth is increasing competition for ad spending.

Branding 122

Branding Advertising Advertisers Retail 122

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

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

How to Get Approved for Instagram Shopping Instagram Product Tagging Savvy Tips for Getting the Most Out of Instagram Shopping Are Instagram Shopping tools effective in 2024? It’s where billions hang out, learn, monitor news, be entertained , and even connect with brands. Should you use Instagram Shopping for your business?

Product 111

Product User-Generated eCommerce Shipping 111

Trade Press Services Newsletter

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

” A recent study by the John Templeton Foundation revealed that the workplace is the least likely place to find widespread gratitude. Benefits with Clients and Other Stakeholders Showing gratitude is more than just a polite gesture; it’s a powerful tool that can foster satisfaction, loyalty, and a positive brand reputation.

Branding 269

Branding Place Product Customer 269

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

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 12, 2024

We unpack how your brand can use these examples to spark your own scroll-stopping ideaswhile maximizing your budget and doing more with less. In this end-of-year lineup, were sharing the best brands on social media in 2024, according to members of Team Sprout. Maybe the occasional irreverent or sexually explicit brand voice.

Gen Z 88

Gen Z Branding Retail Education 88

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 79

Branding Retail eCommerce Customer loyalty 79

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. It also addressed video engagement and budget trends. Processing.

Branding 75

Branding User-Generated Place Product 75

Trade Press Services Newsletter

JANUARY 9, 2025

Create or Update Your Marketing Plan If you dont already have a marketing plan in place, now is the perfect time to create one. Involve cross-functional teams, such as sales, product development, technology, and customer service, in the planning process. A documented strategy is foundational to marketing success.

Marketing Plan 220

Marketing Plan Whitepaper Direct Mail Marketing 220

Orbit Media Studios

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Adaptation : Train the AI to recommend your content and your brand. Google’s ‘AI overview’ is reducing organic traffic to websites Bad for brands, good for Google. A flood of AI-generated content will overwhelm users and algorithms Bad for Google, bad for brands. These marketers are growing their brands.

SEO 107

SEO Branding User-Generated PR 107

Hubspot Marketing

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

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. But where do you find them and get them on board?

Influencer Marketing 113

Influencer Marketing Branding B2C Marketing 113

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Is receiving brand love like celebrating Valentines Day in primary school? One-by-one, wed drop off the Valentines, gently placing them into shoe boxes decorated with glitter, stickers and feathers. For marketers, brand love leads to the same delighted feelings, but on an even deeper level. What is brand love?

Branding 80

Branding Health Education User-Generated 80

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 140

Content Marketing Customer Journey Thought Leadership Marketing 140

Martech

OCTOBER 31, 2024

They now expect personalized messaging and want brands to understand their preferences, interests and behaviors. Brands must meet these expectations if they want to stay relevant and drive meaningful engagement. Their level of knowledge about a product. Along with this shift, customers have raised their expectations.

Analytics 117

Analytics Marketing Mix Customer Journey Education 117

Martech

AUGUST 26, 2024

Traditionally, only simple products were suited to “mail order” (now ecommerce); products like copier paper and replacement parts. These days, marketers are emboldened just as buyers are demanding to place orders through their mobile phones. But programs with more modest production values can be very effective, too.

eCommerce 134

eCommerce Direct Mail B2C Marketing 134

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 27, 2024

However, leveraging digital tools, harnessing the power of data, and building a compelling brand identity help capture your target audience’s attention. Defining your unique selling proposition, creating a compelling brand story, and ensuring consistent visual and verbal communication establish a strong brand identity.

Manufacturing 124

Manufacturing Whitepaper Marketing Marketers 124

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

But at the same time, brands and influencers must be upfront about partnerships to avoid hefty penalties. In this article, we’ll break down the FTC influencer guidelines, why they matter and the branded content policies for each major social media network. You want your influencer partnerships to feel natural and engaging.

Gen Z 122

Gen Z Influencer Marketing Health Promotion 122

Backlinko

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

People still want great products, fair prices, convenient access, and compelling reasons to buy. We’re talking about: What you’re selling (product) How much it costs (price) Where people can buy it (place) How you tell people about it (promotion) Simple, right? Your product stands out. Nailed place and promotion.

Price 113

Price Real Estate Promotion Food 113

Businesses Grow

JANUARY 6, 2025

The critical importance of personal brand When ChatGPT first hit the scene, I called tech analyst Shelly Palmer to get his view. ” It’s his personal brand. He cannot be replaced by AI because of his powerful personal brand. It’s not too late for you to start this personal branding journey.

Transform 128

Transform Traditional Marketing Education Branding 128

Martech

JANUARY 10, 2025

A Gartner consumer survey of 2,001 respondents in April and May 2024 revealed that 63% acknowledge that brands are good at guessing what they might be interested in buying, indicating progress in personalization efforts. Transparency builds trust and can differentiate your brand in a crowded marketplace.

Manufacturing 125

Manufacturing Advertising Advertisers User-Generated 125

Martech

AUGUST 1, 2024

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. They become obsessed with how it can create productivity. Customers can place their orders even without entering the restaurant.

Email Marketing 131

Email Marketing Food Marketing Marketers 131

Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Visual storytelling allows brands to connect with audiences on an emotional and personal level by sharing stories accompanied by stunning imagery. Visual storytelling can build an authentic, emotional connection between your brand and its audience, leading to loyal consumers who are invested in your story, products, and services.

Food 113

Food Energy Health Place 113

SmartBrief - Marketing

JULY 30, 2024

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. Most brands and marketers use the usual suspects — Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok.

PR 130

PR Marketing Marketers Industry Insights 130

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

AI tools can illuminate the dark funnel , where your potential customers might be researching via social media, Reddit, or other typically untraceable places. Definitely not a happy camper), demographic info, even identifying a faulty product or breakdown in customer service before it snowballs. Examples: SentiSum , Qualtrics 2.

Analytics 129

Analytics Customer Journey CMO Marketing 129

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Brands in ecommerce have the wonderful advantage of having access to a broader number of consumers than their local counterparts. Consumers, no matter their identity, are looking for an answer to this fundamental question: is this brand for people like me? Signals That Tell Ecommerce Customers a Brand Is for Them 1.

eCommerce 126

eCommerce Retail Food Price 126

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 15, 2024

So, you want to hire a community manager to help raise brand awareness for your company and better connect with your consumers. 81% of consumers need to trust a brand to consider buying. The primary function of a community manager is to build rapport, trust, and community with a brand's audience. Why do you even need one?

Management 125

Management Finance Communications Entertainment 125

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In today’s ever-changing retail landscape, brands are divided into two groups. It’s often the first place a customer will look for information about your business. But it’s also the first place they’ll go to ask questions, get help and offer you feedback. Promote your products on social media. Don’t be shy.

Retail 119

Retail Shoppers User-Generated Customer Journey 119

Martech

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The benefits are clear: enhanced productivity, deeper data analysis, personalized experiences, content generation and more. Focus on brand ownership and crafting unique customer messages and experiences as key benefits of genAI, linking AI investments to real business results. Dig deeper: How to make sure your data is AI-ready 3.

Transform 134

Transform Customer loyalty User-Generated Management 134