Aspiration Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In a world saturated with marketing messages, content marketing cuts through the noise. It doesn't just tell people what to buy; it shows them why. But content marketing isn't just a recent phenomenon. It has a fascinating history, evolving alongside communication technologies for centuries. Let's delve into the history of content marketing's past to see how it has shaped the marketing landscape we know today and why it's here to stay.

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Martech

OCTOBER 16, 2024

As marketers pour more budget into digital channels, a surprising disconnect remains. While the majority of retail sales, for example, still happen in physical stores, most marketing efforts focus solely on tracking online metrics. The challenge? Traditional attribution models fail to connect digital spend with real-world outcomes. To bridge this gap, marketers must embrace AI and machine learning to gain a full picture of how their campaigns drive both clicks and in-store purchases, unlocking a

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 16, 2024

We all know that consumers are using social media to interact, but the tool’s reach is far greater than that. B2B social media marketing builds connections between businesses through platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook, helping companies reach key decision-makers and industry influencers. As more B2B buyers turn to social media for research and recommendations, having a strong presence can drive brand awareness and generate more leads.

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Martech

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Meet ADMaP. That’s the Attribution Data Matching Protocol just released by IAB Tech Lab for public comment. The protocol is aimed at enabling advertisers and publishers to share and measure conversion data without exposing user-specific information. The protocol adopts Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) like Private Set Intersection (PSI) and Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs).

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Here’s Your Blueprint for Year-Round Member Engagement. Are you ready to transform your association into a thriving, 365-day community? Download GrowthZone’s ebook, How to Create a Community Your Members Can’t Get Enough Of , and learn strategies for leveling out the peaks and valleys of member engagement. This guide provides actionable strategies to create consistent networking opportunities, deliver value-packed content, and foster connections that your members won’t want to miss.

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Orbit Media Studios

OCTOBER 16, 2024

By Andy Crestodina I’m an SEO. I have been since the early days of search. I’m also a content marketer. I have been since the early days of blogging. After thousands of hours spent writing hundreds of articles, I see a clear distinction between two approaches to content marketing and SEO. topic-first content (focus on readers) keyword-first content (focus on rankings) Here I’m going to break down that difference into simple terms with no judgment.

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Martech

OCTOBER 16, 2024

We have some big news to share with you. As a reader of the MarTech website and newsletter and an attendee at the MarTech Conference, you’re part of a community of marketers created by Third Door Media, the company that built and continues to invest in MarTech and its sibling brands Search Engine Land and SMX. Today, our company takes another step in its maturation.

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Martech

OCTOBER 16, 2024

When the subject of email automations comes up, many non-email marketing folks think of the good old abandon-cart email (“You’re so close to getting a great product!”). Yes, email automation is particularly great for ecommerce brands. But they’re also useful for brands in almost every other vertical, including CPG and B2B. Below are some of my favorite automations for non-ecommerce brands: The welcome series.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

When I think back to my school days when we were asked to complete research papers using good old-fashioned books from the library, and I genuinely don’t think I could do that today. I’ve become so accustomed to the wide accessibility of information on the Internet that I’m willing to do anything to maintain that access, including risking inaccurate information or an inefficient experience.

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Backlinko

OCTOBER 16, 2024

SEO jobs are booming. The global SEO industry is projected to reach $157 billion by 2032. (Up from $68 billion in 2022.) Why is this happening? Businesses NEED skilled SEOs to compete in the digital space. And they’re willing to pay top dollar for that expertise (more on that later). In this post, you’ll learn: How to land your first SEO job (even with zero experience) The skills you need to succeed in SEO How to grow your career from entry-level to leadership roles Where to find the

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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Travel Oregon’s inclusive, one-team content and marketing approach inspires visitors, uplifts communities, and drives revenue. Find out how — and why its content leader Mo Sherifdeen made the B2C Content Marketer of the Year finalist list.

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What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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Litmus

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Customer retention suffers when brands focus only on the first sale, ignoring differences in customer journeys. Personalized messages keep customers engaged and loyal. Segmenting by customer lifecycle lets you deliver personalized messages to new subscribers, repeat buyers, or lapsed customers—meeting their needs at the right time. When done well, this approach builds loyalty and keeps customers coming back.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 16, 2024

If you’re looking to grow on TikTok, getting a grasp on your analytics is a must. It can help you improve your content, reach your target audience, and achieve your strategic goals. Luckily, there are plenty of TikTok analytics tools you can use to get insights that will help you see better results on the platform. From custom reports to calculating your personal best time to post, we’re digging into our top 15 — including our favorite tool for all things social media.

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SocialPilot

OCTOBER 16, 2024

As a well-renowned social media tool , Hootsuite pricing is common knowledge, and many businesses have used it to streamline their presence on multiple social networks. However, there is more to the pricing structure than meets the eye. Over the years, Hootsuite cost has seen several rounds of spikes, which have caused users a lot of inconvenience. At present, there are a lot of subtle details and surcharges to access the vital features of Hootsuite.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Consumer behavior has changed radically over the past 20 years. Driven by advanced technologies, buyers are now exploring a variety of channels to discover, evaluate, and purchase goods and services. In fact, Impact Marketing and Public Relations estimates it takes at least six touchpoints to make a sale — and those touchpoints tend to take a criss-cross journey across diverse digital sites.

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Ever wonder why brands like Apple, LEGO, and Sephora are going all-in on branded communities? It’s because online community building is the secret sauce to connecting with audiences in ways that ads and emails simply can’t. But here's the best part—it’s not just for big corporations. Associations can create thriving online communities too. GrowthZone’s eBook, "The Power of Community," breaks down exactly why a branded online community can be a game-changer for your association.

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Martech

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Small and midsize businesses are considering or adopting marketing technology to better engage with new and existing customers. Over a third — 35% — of SMBs are currently considering adopting new martech to better target audiences. Another 41% are currently adopting new technologies or have done so in the last year. These findings come from a study of over 600 SMBs in Verizon Business and Morning Consult’s fifth annual “State of Small Business Survey.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Hi! My name is Trish Riswick, I’m a Team Lead on our Social team here at Hootsuite, and I’m here to tell you exactly how to build a social media calendar that will support your goals and keep you organized. Our social media calendar is the backbone behind all the content you see on Hootsuite’s channels. I hate to break the spell of real-time spontaneity, but every post is meticulously planned in our social media content calendar before it’s even created.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Franchise Secrets to Leading Effectively written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Ducttape Marketing Podcast with Tiffany Slowinski In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Tiffany Slowinski, an entrepreneur and co-owner of three successful franchises. Tiffany shares her journey in the franchise industry, insights on using the Culture Index to improve team dynamics, and the importance of self-awareness in leadership.

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Martech

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Gaining control over user consent is no longer just about compliance—it’s about building trust, enhancing user experience, and driving higher engagement. Join our upcoming webinar, The Ultimate Consent Strategy for Maximizing Customer Opt-ins , and learn how to transform your consent program into a powerful tool for user engagement. This expert-led session will delve into actionable strategies to help you refine your consent management approach.

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Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten

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Welcome Software

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Close your eyes. Think of the last time you had to work on a cross-functional team to achieve some kind of common goal. Okay now open them. What did you picture? Was it something like this? This is the cold reality for many cross-functional teams, especially those tasked with implementing a personalization strategy. Nobody knows who’s doing what, or when, or why, or. anything.

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Zumvu

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Selling on Etsy can be worthwhile because it provides an excellent platform for artisan, crafter, and small business to sell their products globally. But success on Etsy isn't simply about having great products - it's about making them visible.

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Backlinko

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Artificial intelligence has become one of the key technologies reshaping the way we search for information, work with automating repetitive tasks, study with AI-powered tutors, and more. AI remains one of the dominant themes of venture capital investing and millions of users engage regularly with a growing number of AI apps. Here’s a curated list of 18 growing AI startups to look out for in 2024.

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