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How to Identify Your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) for ABM

Aspiration Marketing

Precision is the name of the game in account-based marketing (ABM), and that precision starts with a crystal-clear understanding of your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP). Think of your ICP as a detailed portrait of your perfect customer–the type of company that not only benefits immensely from your product or service but also becomes a loyal advocate for your brand.

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Marketing Budget and Job Growth Rebound

The CMO Survey

Marketing leaders’ optimism about the U.S. economy lost strength, as a three-year-high in confidence levels recorded last spring was dampened by election uncertainty and lingering inflation worries. But despite macroeconomic and political concerns, marketing spending at U.S companies grew by 5.8% during the last year, up from a growth rate of 2.5% in the last survey with projected growth of 8.6% over the next 12 months.

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3 Email Marketing Strategies for Supply Chain and Logistics

Zumvu

Did you know that 89% of B2B marketers say email is their most effective channel for content distribution? Yet, in the high-stakes world of supply chain and logistics, many still need to utilize this powerful tool.

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Fall 2024

The CMO Survey

The post Fall 2024 appeared first on The CMO Survey.

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The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association

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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Consumers are underwhelmed by AI experiences

Martech

Many consumers just aren’t that into AI-powered experiences. Only 29% believe that such experiences have met their expectations, according to a new study by marketing consultancy Lippincott. And 40% are skeptical about AI’s future role in improving their experiences with brands. Experience with AI. It’s not that consumers are out of the loop — 61% have tried AI-powered tools either as customers or in their professional lives, according to the study.

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Imani Ellis’ Guide to Using Research and Discovery to Build Your Event

Hubspot Marketing

Welcome to Creator Columns , where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. One of my favorite parts of experiential marketing is the research and discovery process. Often overlooked, I believe that spending a good amount of time exploring data can make all of the difference when it comes to planning your next successful event.

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Prompting at Scale: How to Deploy AI Across Your Company

Social Media Examiner

Wish there was an easier way to get your staff to embrace AI? Looking for an interchangeable prompting system everyone can use? In this article, you'll discover how to scale AI prompting across a company. Why Most Organizations Struggle With AI Implementation If you've experimented with artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT or Claude, you've […] The post Prompting at Scale: How to Deploy AI Across Your Company appeared first on Social Media Examiner.

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2025 GTM forecast: Key shifts redefining the future of go-to-market strategy

Martech

As businesses prepare for 2025, go-to-market (GTM) strategies are undergoing major shifts driven by new technology, evolving customer demands and increased executive scrutiny. In interviews with hundreds of CEOs and CFOs, many shared strong — and often blunt — opinions on what’s working, what’s failing and what needs to change. This forecast highlights the key trends, challenges and opportunities reshaping GTM strategies for the coming year.

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Crafting a Compelling B2B Podcast: From Concept to Launch

The LeadG2 Blog

In this episode of The B2B Sales & Marketing Hotline, Maryanne and Emily dive into the art of crafting a compelling B2B podcast, taking you from concept to launch.

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The state of data collaboration: What’s next for marketers? by Lotame

Martech

Are digital marketers really prepared for a post-cookie world? According to Lotame’s latest report, fielded by Cint, The State of Data Collaboration: A Global Perspective , almost all (98%) are still struggling to fully harness their data, even as third-party cookies continue to vanish. This staggering percentage highlights a clear gap between the industry’s current state and its desired level of data readiness.

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Evolving Beyond Intent: Create Customer Value with Signals

Speaker: Jam Khan, SVP, Product Marketing at ZoomInfo & guest speaker Amy Hawthorne, Principal Analyst from Forrester

Buying signals extend well beyond intent. They give go-to-market teams the chance to know everything about their customers. With buying signals, they can reach more customers and win more deals. Join Jam Khan, SVP, Product Marketing of ZoomInfo and guest speaker Amy Hawthorne, Principal Analyst from Forrester for this new webinar where you'll find out how marketing teams operate more efficiently and sales teams close more business when they act on buying signals, not just intent!

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The Ultimate Guide to On-Page SEO: Strategies for Higher Search Engine Rankings

Marketing Insider Group

On-page SEO represents a fundamental aspect of optimizing your website to achieve higher search engine rankings. Focusing on elements in your website allows you to improve visibility and attract organic traffic. Successful on-page optimization involves various strategies, including keyword placement, content quality, and site structure. This guide outlines effective techniques for improving your on-page SEO and boosting your website’s performance in search results!

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21+ Free Stock Images Sites to Find Photos (+ for Commercial Use)

Buffer Marketing

Here at Buffer, we think a lot about visual content — images and carousels are one of the  best types of content to post  for engagement, after all. Our  social media management tool  incorporates image posting because we know how important that element is to engage your followers and fans. But there’s one question we get asked quite often:  Where can you find free images that are high quality, fit your brand’s aesthetic, and are cleared to use for y

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Please Do Not Play Without Permission

David Meerman Scott

In prime real estate at my local shopping mall, a Yamaha piano dealer is actively discouraging customers. On every piano is a sign reading: “ Please Do Not Play Without Permission ”.

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‘Your Brand is a Solar System’: Gigi Robinson on the Evolution of her Creator Niche

Buffer Marketing

Half a million followers across platforms is no mean feat — and certainly not bad for someone who started posting on Instagram for fun.  But while Gigi Robinson’s social media following initially started growing fairly organically, the chronic illness advocate was quick to pinpoint patterns in successful strategies, helping her build a thriving — and still growing — personal brand that earns her more than $150,000 annually.

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Marketing Operations in 2025: A New Framework for Success

Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com

Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model —a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.

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3 Email Marketing Strategies for Supply Chain and Logistics

Zumvu

Did you know that 89% of B2B marketers say email is their most effective channel for content distribution? Yet, in the high-stakes world of supply chain and logistics, many still need to utilize this powerful tool.

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What is a personalization engine? A complete guide

Welcome Software

Personalization is on the mind of every CMO. Users are expecting a personalized experience before landing pages are even loaded or mobile apps are even opened. Marketing teams are scrambling to not only define personalization , but also to devise a personalization strategy that optimizes the user experience for their most valued customers in order to boost brand loyalty.

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How To Adapt to Google’s Evolving SERPS

SMA Marketing

Google search has evolved beyond the familiar blue links in search engine results pages (SERPs). In the video below, we’re discussing the need to reshape our search engine optimization (SEO) approach. SERP features and new search experiences are changing how users interact with search, which has major implications for any business aiming to drive traffic.

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Maximizing Your HubSpot CRM Integration: A Guide to Technical and Business Optimization

Lynton Web

Disparate systems create fractured customer experiences and inefficient operations. When your marketing team can't see sales data, your service team lacks customer context, and your executives struggle to measure ROI, it's time to unite your business systems. A properly implemented HubSpot CRM integration transforms these disconnected pieces into a robust, unified ecosystem that drives growth and efficiency.

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Unlock the Secrets to Building Community

Unlock the secrets to building strong communities and sustaining growth with GrowthZone’s “5 Pillars of Community” ebook. In today's digital era, fostering a sense of belonging is more important than ever. GrowthZone’s informative ebook will help you transform your association’s community and discover new opportunities for growth. Explore the importance of personal and virtual communities, the ACHIEVE Model for success, and the key pillars including Direction, Shared Responsibility, Personal Val

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Data privacy laws are tightening across the US, advertisers need to get ahead

illumin

Data privacy has long been a new wild west in the US, but as technology advances, so does the demand for stronger data privacy laws. That demand is being heard loud and clear and now the American Privacy Rights Act sits in Congress. While there is still a journey ahead of the bill before its contents become law, data privacy laws will continue evolving in the US as users seek to protect their privacy from ever-hungry tech companies.

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Balancing Marketing and Messaging in Times of Crisis

Kuno Creative

You certainly don’t need me to tell you that it’s been a wild past few weeks, months, years. Whether it’s natural disasters and extreme weather events, breakout diseases and pandemics, atrocities and acts of violence, a raw political climate, the Dodgers winning the World Series …there’s always something that pricks at our conscience or compels our attention.

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Influencer Program Examples from Top Fashion Brands

Traackr

Learn from influencer program examples of Nike, Adidas, and SHIEN for your marketing strategy.

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The Simple Website Personalization That Increased Conversions by 560%

Hubspot Marketing

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Increase Revenue With Better, Faster Sales Onboarding

Quotas need to be hit. Revenue goals need to be met. This reality makes shortening sales onboarding time a top priority. Organizations with a standard onboarding process boost employee retention by 58% and increase productivity by 50%. Unfortunately, many companies struggle with inefficient processes that lead to high turnover and missed revenue opportunities.