Martech

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In this two-part feature, Jade Bunke offers a step-by-step guide to building a successful brand. A brand is an organization’s most valuable asset. The art of capturing the hearts and minds of your customers starts with crafting a brand strategy that evokes emotions and behaviors that benefit your company. Brand is more than a collection of logos and colors — it’s the personification of your organization.

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Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Backlinks continue to be an important ranking factor in 2023 — and it seems it never changes. But what kind of backlinks matter most in SEO? Editorial links, pillar links, sitewide links? What’s the difference between them? Which are worth the effort? In this guide, I’ll share 20 different types of backlinks in SEO with examples. Additionally, you’ll read some expert tips and tricks to acquire high-quality links and gain better search visibility.

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Martech

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Meta’s Threads now has its own version of hashtags. Meta calls this new feature “topic tags”, emphasizing its difference from hashtags by prioritizing community focus. Topic tags are now accessible to all users worldwide to enhance search functionality within the app. Why we care. While ads are not currently available on Threads they are coming soon), marketers can still engage with users and enhance brand awareness by creating profiles and generating organic traffic.

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Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 8, 2023

62% of business leaders across industries have invested in AI to help their employees. Of those, 71% have seen a positive ROI, and 72% report increased employee productivity. But how does AI stack up when it comes to customer experience specifically? Keep reading to learn how to leverage AI-driven customer experiences — and why you should. How AI Impacts the Customer Experience How You Can Leverage AI to Improve the Customer Experience 8 Tips for Getting Started How AI Impacts the Customer Exper

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As marketing becomes more tech-driven, the role of marketing operations (MOps) is getting more complex. Today, the discipline is increasingly interwoven with other vital go-to-market motions — including sales and customer support — and is responsible for all business elements associated with marketing, including the tech stack. In this eBook, we’ll show you how marketing operations can create efficiencies in your tech stack, reporting, and budget that will not just improve internal processes, bu

Search Engine Land

DECEMBER 8, 2023

X is rolling out its ChatGPT rival, Grok, to Premium+ subscribers. Grok was developed by xAI, the artificial intelligence venture founded by Elon Musk in July 2023. It is available to users in the U.S. Availability in other countries is expected soon. Why we care. Generative AI is now a crucial tool for SEO and PPC marketers. Industry experts have so far given positive feedback regarding Grok, praising the chatbot for its superior intelligence and creativity compared to other models.

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Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The crown weighs heavily on the head of your marketing leadership when making command decisions about resource allocation. The SEO long game is important, but reserving a budget for search engine marketing (SEM) can also be a smart play, including pay-per-click (PPC) marketing. Snagging higher spots on SERPs can quickly boost traffic, and PPC strategies have been proven to increase conversion.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 8, 2023

To some surprise, digital advertising spending will jump in 2024. But the unexpected news for most is the rise in spending on retail media networks. Learn why B2C – and B2B – marketers should pay attention to them.

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Search Engine Land

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Meta’s Threads now has its own version of hashtags. Meta calls this new feature “topic tags”, emphasizing its difference from hashtags by prioritizing community focus. Topic tags are now accessible to all users worldwide to enhance search functionality within the app. Why we care. While ads are not currently available on Threads (though they are coming soon), marketers can still engage with users and enhance brand awareness by creating profiles and generating organic traffic.

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Sachs Marketing Group

DECEMBER 8, 2023

B2B social media strategies are essential for connecting with other businesses and professionals. They involve targeted content, networking, and engagement approaches tailored to business clients’ unique needs and behaviors. Do you need help to make an impact on social media marketing in the B2B space? You’re not alone. It’s a challenging arena, but with the right strategies, you can capture the attention of business clients and build meaningful connections.

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Search Engine Land

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Bidding on branded and competitor keywords in PPC can help protect your brand and steal competitors’ traffic, but should you do it? This article will look at when there is a case for and against using them. What types of brand and competitor keywords are there? Brand and competitor keywords have four variations: Your own business brand. Your competitor’s business brand.

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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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Martech

DECEMBER 8, 2023

At the end of the summer, we published a generative AI use policy for our team and contributors to follow. Publicizing that we created a policy seemed unnecessary. There’s enough humble bragging on the internet. But since creating the policy, reputable publishers including Gannett ( here and here ) and Sports Illustrated were accused of using generative AI to create articles and publish them under phony bylines.

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Search Engine Land

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Reports that enable users to evaluate the traffic-driving and conversion effectiveness of campaigns implemented in Google Search Ads 360, Campaign Manager 360, and Display & Video 360 are now available in Google Analytics 4. Search Ads 360 is a search management platform. It supports campaigns on Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Baidu, and Yahoo Japan.

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Martech

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Our “Spotlight on the expert” series digs deeper into the stories of our expert contributors. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. “There was a movie by Woody Allen called ‘Zelig’ about a guy who showed up at all the important events in history but was never part of them. I kind of feel like that in the tech world.

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Traackr

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Discover 10 rising and top influencers in the curly hair care industry for your next influencer marketing campaign.

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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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SocialPilot

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The holidays are here! This time of the year heralds a flurry of marketing activities from every known brand and business. With every competitor in the race, marketers have to pull out all the holiday marketing ideas they have in their hats to be visible to their audience. All avenues can be explored, be it TV ads, YouTube videos, social media posts , or email campaigns!

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Whos Mailing What

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In this episode, we talked with Kenmore Envelope about embellishments the company incorporates in its high-end direct mail campaigns for a variety of commercial and non-profit clients.

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illumin

DECEMBER 8, 2023

For many marketers, managed service proves to be an ideal setup for optimizing campaigns and reaching customers, but it isn’t for everyone. That’s why self-serve options have seen so much growth over the past several years – with marketers diving headfirst into programmatic advertising solutions they can manage themselves. With this speedy growth, it’s easy to overlook the many benefits of managed service and to ignore the potential it has for marketers concerned with brand safety or without th

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Whos Mailing What

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In this episode, we talked with Kenmore Envelope about embellishments the company incorporates in its high-end direct mail campaigns for a variety of commercial and non-profit clients.

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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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Six & Flow

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Customer relationship management (CRM) systems are critical in maintaining and enhancing customer interactions. However, the power of your CRM system is significantly influenced by the quality of your data. This is where the importance of data cleansing comes into play, not just to declutter your CRM database, but to pave the way for improved sales forecasting , targeted marketing, and streamlined operations.

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SocialPilot

DECEMBER 8, 2023

LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, boasts a staggering 930 million members globally. It’s a great platform to connect your brand with powerful audiences. Now, you might be wondering, “How can I leverage LinkedIn to grow my business?” The answer lies in LinkedIn Groups. Sadly, these groups often fall by the wayside when people navigate the platform.

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