Social Media Examiner

AUGUST 29, 2024

Are you struggling to make Reels? Does your video content strategy need to change? In this article, we’ll explore four easy ways to make better Instagram Reels. Why Instagram Reels Matter Instagram Reels have become an important tool for businesses and creators to reach new audiences. However, many people struggle to create engaging Reel content. […] The post 4 Easy Ways to Make Better Instagram Reels appeared first on Social Media Examiner.

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Ann Handley

AUGUST 29, 2024

A version of this story appeared in Total Annarchy, my fortnightly newsletter that helps you be a better writer, storyteller, marketer. Get it in your inbox ; you’ll love it. Pearl is 8 years old but seems much more mature. Maybe because she’s so quiet. At first, I don’t even notice her there, sitting still and silent. Or maybe it’s the way she meets my gaze directly when I do.

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Aspiration Marketing

AUGUST 29, 2024

Have you ever published a blog post and waited for it to appear in search engine results? It can be a frustrating waiting game, sometimes taking days or even weeks. So, what's going on behind the scenes? Crawling and Indexing. While a necessary part of search engine optimization, it can also be tedious for those eager to get their content seen. Fortunately, protocols like IndexNow can speed this process up.

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Martech

AUGUST 29, 2024

Marketers are tapping into AI’s analytics and research capabilities in higher numbers than for genAI content production, according to a new survey of over 1,200 marketers by adtech platform Mediaocean. The same marketers are also keeping a watch on consumer interest in AI and other trending technologies. Where AI topped the list of consumer trends in a previous survey, CTV now leads the field.

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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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Search Engine Land

AUGUST 29, 2024

For two years, my team ran 54 Google Ads experiments in one lead gen (non-ecommerce) account, testing various features, including: Bidding techniques. Keyword match types. Campaign setting adjustments. Ad copy changes. This article delves into those tests, explaining the rationale behind them, the outcomes achieved and the implications for your own Google Ads accounts.

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Martech

AUGUST 29, 2024

Conference season is in full swing. If you’re spending that much cash, be sure you’re getting results, whether it’s acquiring new leads, closing deals, or starting new partnerships. Conferences can drain your budget, but with the right strategy, you can turn every event into a profitable trip — be it The MarTech Conference or INBOUND. Here’s how to maximize your conference ROI, from planning to follow-up. 1.

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Martech

AUGUST 29, 2024

A new chapter in Google’s antitrust troubles opened yesterday with Yelp filing a lawsuit alleging that Google’s monopoly in search has allowed it to illegally dominate the local search and local search advertising markets. Yelp will argue that Google harms consumers by promoting its own inferior local search product over other local search providers, stifling competition and increasing costs for its rivals.

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Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 29, 2024

As AI reshapes marketing, the next generation of decision-makers is placing more trust in creators than in brands. Here’s how to use creator marketing strategies to keep your business relevant. Marketing strategies evolve with the technological shifts of each era, continuously redefining how businesses connect with consumers. In the early days of the internet, outbound marketing tactics like billboards and direct mail were the go-to approach.

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Martech

AUGUST 29, 2024

The U.K.’s government is giving teachers AI chatbots to help them “mark and plan lessons.” The AI will be trained on government documents including curriculum guidance, lesson plans and anonymized pupil assessments “so they generate accurate, high-quality content,” according to a statement. There’s a first time for everything, I suppose.

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Internet Marketing Ninjas

AUGUST 29, 2024

This post was written with the assistance of AI. Hey, folks! Jim Boykin here, your favorite SEO guy who loves diving into the depths of Google’s ever-changing algorithm. You know me—I’ve been around this block a few times, poking around, running experiments, and seeing what makes Google tick. And oh boy, have I got something juicy for you today.

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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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Search Engine Land

AUGUST 29, 2024

Google Ads added a new Categories tab under the Products section. It appears to pull from the google_product_category attribute. Why we care: These ecommerce insights may give you a clearer view of performance metrics, demand trends and actionable recommendations to drive more clicks and sales. How it works: Performance insights: Understand what’s driving success in your campaigns and where improvements can be made.

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The CMO Survey

AUGUST 29, 2024

The post Galloway and Ritson on CMO Extinction and how to Avoid it; Why TikTok is About to Usurp Meta, one Streamer Will Collapse, and Looming AI Litigation appeared first on The CMO Survey.

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Search Engine Land

AUGUST 29, 2024

AI is transforming how businesses approach their digital marketing budgeting and forecasting processes. Companies can develop robust forecasting and budgeting models that focus on data-driven decisions. This approach enables customized strategies that align with specific business goals and can be adjusted based on organizational needs and channels. AI is a key driver for transformation.

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Martech

AUGUST 29, 2024

Salesforce expects the 2024 holiday season to be shorter and more competitive with brands facing the challenge of attracting consumers with less purchasing power. Based on global statistics, around 66% of shoppers plan to buy based on price this year, an increase of 20% since 2020. Also, 43% of shoppers are carrying more debt this year than they did in 2023.

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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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Search Engine Land

AUGUST 29, 2024

A new chapter in Google’s antitrust troubles opened yesterday with Yelp filing a lawsuit alleging that Google’s monopoly in search has allowed it to illegally dominate the local search and local search advertising markets. Yelp will argue that Google harms consumers by promoting its own inferior local search product over other local search providers, stifling competition and increasing costs for its rivals.

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Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 29, 2024

Why AI Continues to Suck at Original Content? written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I talk about the elusive: Content. What it is, What it’s been, and where it’s going. In other words, Air, King, and now AI-generated? I refer to content not as a tactic but as the voice of strategy.

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Scoop.it!

AUGUST 29, 2024

Almost a third of marketers find it challenging to curate content—which is much less than our hypothesis because curating and sourcing content is complex. However, if leveraged correctly, content curation could become an excellent part of your content strategy and get phenomenal results even with a limited budget and tight deadlines. On that note, let’s go forward and dive into this topic a little more, including why content curation should be part of your strategy and some of the best practices

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Lynton Web

AUGUST 29, 2024

As more and more businesses expand globally , effective cross-cultural communication has become crucial for success. HubSpot's suite of multi-language tools offers a comprehensive solution for creating, managing, and optimizing content for diverse international markets. Whether you're a startup exploring new territories or a corporation refining your global strategy, these tools equip you to resonate with customers worldwide.

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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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SMA Marketing

AUGUST 29, 2024

By harnessing paid ads, law firms can effectively target specific demographics and reach individuals needing legal assistance. When someone searches for phrases like “personal injury lawyers,” it’s common for them to encounter local ads tailored to their geographical location. These advertisements not only increase your firm’s visibility but also create a direct pathway for prospective.

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Lynton Web

AUGUST 29, 2024

As more and more businesses expand globally , effective cross-cultural communication has become crucial for success. HubSpot's suite of multi-language tools offers a comprehensive solution for creating, managing, and optimizing content for diverse international markets. Whether you're a startup exploring new territories or a corporation refining your global strategy, these tools equip you to resonate with customers worldwide.

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yorCMO

AUGUST 29, 2024

We’ll cover who fractional CMOs are, why more enterprises are using them, and how to choose one for your own organization.

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Six & Flow

AUGUST 29, 2024

Discover the best AI tools for digital marketing, from content creation to data analytics and Learn how AI can enhance your marketing efforts.

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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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Welcome Software

AUGUST 29, 2024

Imagine walking through a dark forest without a compass. That's product development without A/B testing. And often, experimentation is seen or used as a final step to validate decisions. Research gets completed. Ideas get built. Everything is set up for launch. Only then tested. However, treating experimentation as an afterthought is a critical mistake.

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Buffer Marketing

AUGUST 29, 2024

Contrary to popular belief, people who craft content for a living aren’t all AI haters. As the solo founder of a content marketing agency (and one who has a chronic illness at that), I appreciate any tool that can help me overcome limited time and energy — plus help me streamline my workflows. But here’s the thing: I never use AI for actual writing.

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