Wed.Sep 11, 2024

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Expand Your Podcast Reach with Social Media and Content Marketing

Aspiration Marketing

So, you've poured your heart and soul into your podcast. But how do you get your show in front of the listeners it deserves? This is where social media and content marketing come in. By leveraging these powerful tools, you can transform your podcast from a hidden gem into a vibrant community hub, attracting new listeners and fostering engagement with your existing audience.

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LinkedIn Learnings: Advice for Growing Your Audience from the Buffer Team

Buffer Marketing

It’ll come as no surprise that many of the Buffer team are active on most social media platforms. We have several TikTokers, Instagrammers, YouTubers, Threaders, and more, many of whom use these networks to support their small businesses and side projects or grow their personal brands. Over the past year or so, though, LinkedIn has quickly become many Bufferoos’ social platform of choice.

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The Best AI Recruiting Tools in 2024

Hubspot Marketing

Recruiters and HR professionals have a lot on their plate. From time-consuming customer screening to scheduling interviews and predicting success, they have much to keep track of — especially when hiring at scale. But in 2024, professionals across industries are starting to take advantage of AI as a handy assistant. As a writer and entrepreneur, I lean on AI tools every day to help lighten my workload.

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The 4 types of content buyers want

Martech

We now can generate more content than ever before, but should we? What if we knew what buyers wanted and made more of that instead of producing what’s fast and/or easy? Last month, I shared insights from our research highlighting the gap between content marketing and the buyer’s journey. Specifically, roughly 80% of closed sales deals we evaluated couldn’t be connected to marketing content.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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7 tips for delivering high-impact technical SEO audits

Search Engine Land

Many SEO professionals struggle to create technical audits that lead to meaningful improvements for their clients’ websites. Ineffective audits waste time and resources, leave critical issues unaddressed and can damage client relationships. This results in missed opportunities for better search rankings and increased organic traffic. Drawing from five years of experience conducting audits for prominent U.S. brands, I’ve developed seven essential tips for creating impactful technical SEO au

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Nearly half of US consumers feel ignored by marketers

Martech

Do your customers feel like you’re giving them enough attention? Forty-four percent of Americans say they feel ignored by the media and most advertisers. And it’s not that consumers aren’t hearing from brands. Part of the problem is they’re inundated with ads and worry about being tracked online. A full 67% of consumers said they hate being “trailed” by targeted ads.

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Martech

Meta is implementing new data restrictions in its Business Tools, which could affect how businesses target ads and measure performance. Why we care. This move reflects Meta’s ongoing commitment to privacy but could complicate ad targeting and reporting for you. Key changes. Automatic restriction of certain URL parts and custom parameters. Potential pausing of ads using highly targeted UTMs.

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Google adtech antitrust trial: Everything you need to know

Search Engine Land

Google is on trial for allegedly abusing its dominance of the $200 billion digital advertising industry. The U.S. Department of Justice claimed that through acquisitions and anticompetitive conduct, Google seized sustained control of the full advertising technology (“adtech”) stack: the tools advertisers and publishers use to buy and sell ads, and the exchange that connects them.

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How to un-silo your organization and be more customer-centric

Martech

Organizations often claim to be customer-centric. However, the reality frequently falls short of this. Many companies operate with rigid boundaries between the marketing, sales and customer success departments. This creates artificial barriers that negatively impact customer satisfaction and the company’s bottom line. The hidden cost of boundaries: Why siloed teams hurt revenue and customer satisfaction Putting boundaries between marketing, sales and customer success in your business coul

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Google tests more noticeable ad labels in search results

Search Engine Land

Google is experimenting with a new way to make ads more distinguishable in its search results. The update introduces a taller gray background for ads, accompanied by a “Sponsored” label and subtitles like “Promoted products” or “Promoted results.” This is a shift from Google’s current more subtle labelling approach.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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Exploring the overlooked world of social objects

Businesses Grow

Have you heard of social object theory? I think this is one of the most overlooked and even undiscovered marketing ideas. In fact, social objects are probably fueling a great deal of your marketing success! Social objects come from a theory proposed by sociologist Karin Knorr Cetina. It creates a remarkably simple and useful ignition point for a word-of-mouth marketing effort.

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Google Search adds Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine links to about this page

Search Engine Land

Google Search is rolling out a change to its About this page/result feature where it includes links to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine. This enabling searches to view the previous version of a given webpage. Google added this feature likely because of the complaints about Google removing the cache link from that feature. What Google said. “We know that many people, including those in the research community, value being able to see previous versions of webpages when available.

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3 Sound Ideas for Building Audio Into Your Content Strategy

Content Marketing Institute

Your audience is almost always distracted. But when they gather around to listen, they engage with you in a deeper way. Try these expert-approved ideas for building audio into your content and marketing strategies.

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PHA Toner: Trending in Beauty Influencer Marketing

Traackr

Learn about the beauty influencer marketing trend, PHA Toner, and what creators and brands are driving it forward on social media.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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How to manage a paid media budget: Allocation, risk and scaling

Search Engine Land

For businesses that prioritize profit margins and cash flow, the ability to manage an advertising budget is a fundamental skill. Overspending due to human error almost always means a difficult conversation with clients and stakeholders. Allocating and managing a budget in PPC looked very different a decade ago. Today, as nearly everything gets automated, the terms of engagement are very different.

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Growing your email list with quizzes

Dana Nicole

Last Updated on September 11, 2024 I’m here to give you some tips on growing your email list. And I’m not going to spit out email marketing stats to convince you as to why a list will be one of the best decisions you make for your business. (We’ve all seen the stat that email supposedly drives $36 for every $1 spent. But this stat was from research conducted in 2018/2019 and at this point, it’s as stale as that unopened box of All-Bran cereal you bought to “get more fiber.

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How to build and retain brand trust in the age of AI

Search Engine Land

As businesses race to adopt artificial intelligence , many struggle with a crucial question: How can they harness this powerful technology without losing the trust of their customers and employees? Recent high-profile AI failures, like Google’s flawed AI Overviews , have made headlines, leaving the public wary of AI’s potential risks. With trust being harder to earn and easier to lose, even a small misstep could damage your brand’s reputation, eroding years of hard-earned loyalty.

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How to Conduct a Simple Web Accessibility Audit

Lynton Web

Ensuring your website is accessible to all users is critical to modern web design and development. This guide will walk you through conducting a basic accessibility audit on your website, helping you identify and address common issues that may prevent some users from fully engaging with your content. What is Web Accessibility? Web accessibility is the principle that everyone should be able to access your content.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.