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The Content Attribution Survival Guide

Animalz blog

Ah, content attribution. The delightful practice of tying our work to business results. Some get away with doing hardly any of it, a select few overindulge, but most of us just try to get it over with. Maybe you’re here because you’re looking for a silver attribution bullet — a tool, a model, anything that brings ease and accuracy. We feel you, because we’ve been on that search.

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How Cutting Distribution Boosted Our YouTube Views by 420% [Expert Interview]

Hubspot Marketing

When I first heard how HubSpot’s YouTube team bumped one channel’s views up by over 400%, I begged for permission to share the story. (I’m not above debasing myself on your behalf.) It’s a lesson that applies to nearly all content marketing — and one I promise you’re not going to hear anywhere else. Are you ready for it? Not all distribution is good distribution.

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AI for eCommerce: Putting AI to Work to Sell Products

Social Media Examiner

Are you looking to leverage AI to boost your eCommerce sales? Want to know how to apply AI to your business? In this article, we explore how to employ AI in an online business. The Power of AI and Personalization in eCommerce In the rapidly evolving eCommerce landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizes how businesses connect […] The post AI for eCommerce: Putting AI to Work to Sell Products appeared first on Social Media Examiner.

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If I could double your email revenue, would you listen to me?

Martech

Yes, I meant what I said in the headline. And I say that with confidence, not arrogance, after being in email marketing for 25 years and watching company after company, vertical after vertical, falling somewhere on the spectrum of email investment. On one end, companies invested significant time and money in email; on the other, they stumbled into it without that same investment.

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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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INBOUND 2024: Co-creating with AI to Drive Growth

Hubspot Marketing

The biggest topic on everyone’s minds this year at INBOUND was the same as last year: AI. But the nature of the conversation has changed. In 2023, headlines indicated that AI would change everything, for better or for worse. It was going to bring an economic revolution , usher in a gold rush , and destroy humanity , all at once. One year later, the headlines say the opposite story: the AI revolution is losing steam and the AI hype bubble is deflating.

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QR code alternative introduces shoppable video ad tool

Martech

This week, technology company IRCODE introduced an image-scanning platform aiming to replace QR codes in video ads. The company uses a patented technology called Exact Match that lets app users scan physical displays like outdoor ads, and video and TV ads. After unveiling the technology, the company gave MarTech a peek at how the app works in an exclusive interview.

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Why marketers need ‘architecture vision’

Martech

“Architecture vision” is the third of six core competencies marketers need to develop, and what is means for marketers. In previous articles, I discussed the first two of those competencies: generalized system understanding and martech tool management. This third competency, architecture vision, might be thought of as the sum of those first two competencies.

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7-week influencer marketing strategy template

Sprout Social

Marketing teams can’t afford to lose direction when navigating influencer collaborations, hashtag campaigns and content creation. Without a clear strategy when partnering with creators and influencers, you risk losing time, opportunity and resources. That’s where this flexible seven-week influencer marketing plan comes in. It provides a framework with clear milestones and walks you through a process that covers everything from defining your goals to measuring your campaign’s su

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TikTok Search Ads Campaign launch in U.S.

Search Engine Land

TikTok is taking a direct shot at Google with the launch of TikTok Search Ads Campaign in the U.S. Advertisers can now target users on its search results page. Previously, ads on TikTok’s search page were more generic. But now brands can tailor their ads to align with specific search behaviors. Why it matters. TikTok has a growing role as a search engine for younger users – 57% of users use the app’s search function, according to internal TikTok data.

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Leveraging Content Throughout the Long B2B Sales Cycle

The LeadG2 Blog

The B2B sales cycle is widely known for being lengthy and intricate, in stark contrast to B2C transactions that are typically more straightforward and swifter, often involving fewer decision-makers and a quicker decision process. B2B purchases require thorough research, the involvement of multiple stakeholders, and substantial financial investments, making the decision-making process more complex and time-consuming.

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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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Optimizing Largest Contentful Paint: 5 tips for a faster website by DebugBear

Search Engine Land

Page speed is important for a good user experience. Google’s Core Web Vitals metrics also can impact organic search rankings. This article will review some new and less well-known approaches to make your website faster. What is Largest Contentful Paint? Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) measures how soon visitors can see the main content after opening a webpage.

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The 12 Traits of Successful Social Marketers

Marketing Insider Group

Social media marketing has become a cornerstone of business success, offering unprecedented opportunities to connect with audiences, build brand awareness, and drive growth. There are more than three billion active monthly users on Facebook alone, and learning how to become a good social media marketer means connecting with a chunk of those people. However, succeeding in this field requires more than just posting content; it demands a unique blend of creativity, strategy, and resilience.

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Reddit launches AI-powered tools to boost ad creation

Search Engine Land

Reddit unveiled new features for its Ads Manager, including an ads inspiration library, AI copywriter and image auto-cropper. These tools aim to help advertisers, especially small businesses, create more effective ads that resonate with Reddit’s unique community. Why we care. Small businesses often lack the time and resources to craft platform-specific ad content.

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TikTok Search Ads Campaign launches in US

Martech

TikTok is taking a direct shot at Google with the launch of TikTok Search Ads Campaign in the U.S. Advertisers can now target users on its search results page. Previously, ads on TikTok’s search page were more generic. But now brands can tailor their ads to align with specific search behaviors. TikTok’s testing shows that combining Search Ads with In-Feed Ads boosts conversions by 20%, with users who don’t engage with an ad initially more likely to interact after seeing a related search ad.

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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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The truth behind AI checkers: A cautionary tale

Search Engine Land

Browse the web these days, and you’ll likely run into AI-created content (whether you realize it or not). The line between AI and human-written content continues to blur rapidly, causing confusion and misplaced trust in flawed AI detection tools. But these so-called electronic gatekeepers – meant to separate human-crafted content from its artificial counterparts – mistakenly flag genuine human writing as AI-generated.

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SAP integrates with Gainsight and ChannelEngine

Martech

SAP today announced integrations with customer success and product experience vendor Gainsight and online marketplace integrator ChannelEngine. It also released the SAP Emarsys annual Customer Loyalty Index. The announcements coincided with SAP CX Live, an online event. The integrations are clearly aimed at enterprise-level SAP customers. Gainsight is likely to be of more interest in the B2B space while ChannelEngine offers opportunities for ecommerce businesses.

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How causal impact studies work and when to use them in PPC

Search Engine Land

We’re constantly seeking ways to optimize our PPC campaigns and maximize impact. Testing is critical to this process, but traditional methods like A/B tests , incrementality evaluations and geo experiments often have significant limitations. Large data requirements, extensive planning and reliance on ad platform functionality can make it challenging to get clear, reliable insights.

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How to Calculate and Manage Your PPC Budget: 12 Experts Share Their Tips

Hubspot Marketing

Here’s a real story. Upon writing this piece, I tried to set up a PPC campaign on a whim with no plan or clue (practicing on my friend’s small business—oops). I just set the budget and let it run. Was it good? I’ll leave it up to you. So, I consulted with a bunch of PPC pros and watched a dozen webinars to provide you with practical and powerful stuff.

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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.

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Google Search completely kills the cache feature

Search Engine Land

Google has fully and completely killed off its cache operator. Google said it would do this after removing the cache link from the search result snippets back in January of this year but has not done until nine-months later. Maybe Google waited to completely disable the cache operator until after it added links to the Wayback Machine as an alternative, which it did about two weeks ago.

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Map Your Strategic Path to Content Success [Sponsored]

Content Marketing Institute

Navigating a complex content marketing landscape becomes easier when you have a strategically aligned roadmap to guide your efforts. Here’s what you need to build one.

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What The Hell Is CPG Anyways?

ConsumerTalk

what makes CPG such a crucial, complex, and often misunderstood part of the marketing landscape

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4 Reddit ad formats you need to know

Search Engine Land

Reddit is a powerful platform for advertisers looking to reach engaged, niche audiences. It offers unique opportunities for brands to connect with consumers in authentic and meaningful ways. This article explores the various ad formats available on Reddit, from basic promoted posts to high-impact takeovers. We’ll cover: Why Reddit is a valuable platform for advertisers.

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Relevance, Reach, Revenue: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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Top 5 Black Friday Email Campaigns & Winning Strategies

Litmus

As Black Friday approaches, the frenzy of shopping and deals is about to hit its peak. For marketers, this is the perfect moment to captivate your audience with standout email campaigns that cut through the noise. But with so many promotions flooding inboxes, how do you ensure yours stands out? In this blog, we’re diving into some of the best Black Friday email examples that not only captured attention but also drove impressive results, plus trends, steps for success, the various types of Black

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Data collaboration improves ad metrics for Canada’s VIA Rail

Martech

A collaboration between Canada’s major rail network VIA and newspaper The Globe and Mail demonstrated a 300%-plus increase in reach for a targeted segment over a general travel audience. The collaboration was enabled by data clean room vendor Optable. The statistics. Four data points were released to indicate the success in using the Optable platform: A segment based on insights into matched customers yielded a 3.4X greater reach than addressing a general travel audience.

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What are AI Agents and Why Should I Use Them?

Aspiration Marketing

Gone are the days of simple chatbots; the AI revolution is ushering in a new era of autonomous agents. These digital entities, capable of performing tasks, making decisions, and interacting with the world, are poised to become our tireless assistants. Imagine having a personal AI agent tirelessly scouring the internet for the perfect travel deal, automating your mundane tasks, or even brainstorming creative concepts alongside you.

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3 Ways to Make Your Business More Marketable to Customers

Marketing Insider Group

Your customers are busy. Like you, they’re constantly bombarded by advertisements, push notifications, emails, texts, and a plethora of other messaging. And they’re getting pretty good at ignoring everything that doesn’t capture their attention. That’s why you should conduct a pulse check to see how marketable you are to customers. Otherwise, you’ll find it tougher and tougher to get noticed amidst all the chatter and noise of modern life.

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How to Build a Winning B2B Video Strategy in 2025

Speaker: Speakers:

Think creating impactful B2B video is intimidating, boring, or requires a Hollywood-level budget? Think again. Join our "B2B Growth Show" to uncover the secrets of building video strategies that drive ROI, captivate your audience, and leave your competition in the dust. What you’ll learn: Why video is non-negotiable for B2B in 2025 Storytelling tips to engage your target audience and keep them coming back Case studies from printing companies to telecom giants with jaw-dropping results Practical

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16 Digital Transformation Statistics

Backlinko

The term digital transformation describes the journey undertaken by companies to implement new technologies that promote change and improve business processes. Examples of digital transformation technologies include AI, hybrid cloud, and big data analytics. Digital transformation ranks among the top priorities for organizations in 2024. Yet, only around one-third of digital transformation initiatives are considered successful.

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There is no ‘best’ Google Ads bidding strategy, study finds

Search Engine Land

Max Conversion Value consistently delivers better ROAS and CPA compared to other Google Ads strategies, while Max Clicks is a strong but underutilized option. That’s just one interesting finding from a new analysis conducted by Optmyzr, a PPC management platform. Why we care. Choosing the right bidding strategy is crucial for maximizing ad performance, but conflicting advice and updates on the choices available make it tough to determine the best path.

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Is Roku about to transform the streaming market?

illumin

Patents can make or break a tech company’s plans. If Roku’s recent moves are anything to go by, then the tech company is about to bring a major boon to the streaming industry. Evidence suggests that TV streaming giant Roku is angling for new tech, having taken the last steps before the issuing of a patent earlier this year. Roku filed a new ad-tech patent and has received a Notice of Allowance from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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Google adds support for sale pricing and priceType property

Search Engine Land

Google has added support for sale pricing examples and priceType property to the schema and markup in its Merchant listing documentation. Google said that this makes “it easier for merchants to specify sale pricing through structured data and bring parity with price features in Merchant Center.” Sales pricing examples. Google added a new section to the Merchant listing documentation with sale pricing examples.

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2025 Association Survey Results Report

GrowthZone’s 11th annual survey highlights trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the membership industry through insights from U.S. and Canadian association professionals. Get your copy of the 2025 Association Survey Results Report to see how your organization measures up: The biggest challenges associations are facing Membership retention trends and non-renewal insights Strategies for automatic renewals and reinstatements Shifts in member engagement tactics Why members are joining (and sta