Fri.May 17, 2024

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The Best Email Marketing Tells a Story

Practical eCommerce - Marketing

Matt Ragland has been creating marketing emails for a decade. Storytelling drives performance, he says. The post The Best Email Marketing Tells a Story appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Why advertisers can no longer trust Google

Search Engine Land

The Department of Justice’s laid out a damning case against Google in the antitrust lawsuit closing argument. Search Engine Land Managing Editor Danny Goodwin highlighted some of the damaging evidence – including how Google has been increasing costs for advertisers – in How Google harms search advertisers in 20 slides In light of the revelations, I contacted search marketers to get their thoughts on Google Ads to evaluate the current confidence level.

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What You Need To Know About Recent ChatGPT and Gemini Features

Content Marketing Institute

OpenAI and Google’s AI ecosystems made headlines this week. They’re going all in on analyzing images, video, and speech features. But it’s what they didn’t say or do this week that marketers should pay attention to.

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Cutting through the hype: Generative AI adoption in B2B

Martech

Ah, there it is again — the genAI buzz. It’s going to transform B2B sales and marketing, right? You’ve been on LinkedIn. Like me, you’ve come across a flood of posts waving hands in the air — AI is a magic pill promising to skyrocket productivity, slash costs and practically do your laundry. But here’s the wet blanket: If AI adoption was as straightforward as these posts suggest, why does nearly everyone find themselves with a case of the hives when they think about it?

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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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TikTok now testing 60-minute video uploads

Search Engine Land

TikTok is testing a new 60-minute video upload limit, which could unlock new content possibilities for brands, marketers and content creators. Why we care. TikTok is already a powerful discovery engine , but the ability to upload 60-minute videos opens up TikTok’s potential as a platform to host long-form branded video content – rather than breaking up videos into multiple parts.

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Is Google a monopoly? The DOJ’s case in 11 slides

Martech

The Department of Justice made a pretty damning argument in its anti-trust case against Google. Judging by the government’s closing summary, the tech giant seems to have done everything wrong if it didn’t want to look like a monopoly. This is, of course, a very biased view. However, it’s worth looking at to understand the basis for the lawsuit. Here, using slides from the DOJ’s summary, are the main points of the case.

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Why startups need more than just press releases

Martech

You’ve got a solid business plan and secured funding, and you are eager to introduce your brand to the media. You’re told that you need PR, which stands for press release, right? When discussing public relations with startups, the misconception that PR only involves press releases frequently surfaces. Add earned media — a specific type of PR — to the mix, and things get even murkier.

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Navigating the AI wars: Winning SEO strategies for brands

Search Engine Land

As the traditional search box becomes obsolete and the vast majority of searches shift to the extreme long tail, SEO will invariably evolve in the future. It’s actually not such a bold prediction if you have been in the search space for a while. Data has shown time and time again that searchers don’t want to “search” but “find.” AI will finally make that happen, which is why every major tech company is shifting its focus to it.

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Investment in martech companies down 87% vs. Q1 of 2023

Martech

CabinetM has released its Q1 2024 MarTech Innovation Report, a quarterly summary of new technology introductions, feature updates and acquisitions. It found a substantial decrease in martech investment year over year, a significant increase in new products and more. Investment shifts. Investment in martech companies was spread across 27 categories and significantly increased from only $699 million in Q4 2023 to $1.8 billion in Q1 2024.

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How to archive your Universal Analytics historical data

Search Engine Land

Another Google Analytics 4 migration project deadline is fast approaching, and this deadline is hard set. On July 1, Google will delete all historical data from Universal Analytics properties. This deadline also affects Analytics 360 customers. With little more than a month until the deadline, if you have not done so by now, your organization needs to prioritize archiving your historical data.

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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.