Mon.Oct 28, 2024

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6 outdated AI marketing trends you should retire in 2025 by Comarch

Martech

Much like an old engine that’s past its prime, some AI marketing strategies are sputtering as technology speeds ahead. What once seemed like cutting-edge solutions have now lost their edge. Let’s take a look at which artificial intelligence trends have fallen behind and why they’re no longer delivering the results you need. 6 AI trends in marketing you need to let go of 1.

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DGAF: Why unhinged brands could be the safest marketing path

Businesses Grow

Some brands seem to be making a U-turn away from the safe and reliable marketing practices into something bizarre and even … horrifying. The trade press began to characterize the new wave of unhinged brands as DGAF (for Don’t Give a F*ck). But nothing could be further from the truth. These brands care deeply about their products and customers but realize that their enemy is indifference.

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When and how to use images in B2B emails

Martech

Recently, I shared an example of a work email on LinkedIn, sparking a flood of opinions on whether images belong in B2B emails. It turns out, the question of “to image or not to image” is a surprisingly divisive topic in B2B. Here’s the email in question for reference. While the names have been hidden to protect privacy, the situation still reflects a poor experience for everyone involved.

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Beyond Vanity Metrics: SegMetrics’ Keith Perhac on Asking Better Questions of Your Marketing Data (Interview)

Animalz blog

Rather than drowning in data, marketing teams should focus on asking precise questions that drive business growth. That’s the core philosophy of Keith Perhac, founder of SegMetrics, a marketing analytics platform specializing in tracking complex, multi-touch customer journeys. Key insights from this interview: Most teams track too many metrics (aim for 3-5 KPIs max per department).

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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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How to Start Using Video in Your Marketing

Hubspot Marketing

HubSpot recently conducted a video marketing survey and found that 73% of respondents agreed that video marketing has been effective in reaching their marketing goals. However, over a third of respondents (34%) say the most challenging aspect of video marketing is the lack of content ideas. Fortunately, I‘ve got 15 video content ideas to help you achieve your business goals.

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What an honest MOps job posting looks like

Martech

I have chimed in about martech job descriptions in the past. It’s time to revisit the topic. Job descriptions typically range from specific to vague and reasonable to aspirational. (For example, an entry-level position requiring a graduate degree and several years of experience.) Many are understandably specific to an organization’s circumstances.

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How to Optimize Your Paid Media Campaigns for Better ROI

Marketing Insider Group

Optimizing paid media campaigns is one of the best ways to achieve a better return on investment (ROI). Simply running ads and hoping for results is,unfortunately, no longer a strategy that provides enough value. With the right optimization techniques, you can refine your targeting, improve ad performance, and increase the efficiency of your marketing budget.

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How and why you need to track brand mentions across networks

Sprout Social

Brand mentions on social media are the new word of mouth. They give more visibility into opportunities for brand amplification, but also reveal potential risks and crises, making them a key aspect of social media listening. Businesses use social listening to keep their ear to the ground so they can better understand their audience, monitor brand reputation, trendspot, stay atop of conversations and conduct competitor analysis.

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5 Marketing Strategies Polymarket Is Using to Be Everywhere at Once

Hubspot Marketing

If you’ve followed the news or opened X this fall, you’ve probably seen Polymarket. It’s that prediction market for politics (and more) that’s been all over the place lately. I’ve been following their rise for the past year from a no-name niche betting market to over $1B assets under management — with the CEO on the cover of Forbes and presidential candidates mentioning them in speeches.

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29 Budget-Friendly Digital Marketing Tools for Small Businesses (+ Free Options)

Buffer Marketing

Let me guess. You've got big marketing dreams but a not-so-big budget? I've been there. After 12 years of marketing for bootstrapped brands, I've learned that you don't need to spend a fortune on fancy digital marketing tools to see results. It's all about building a smart toolkit that punches above its weight. One that helps you work efficiently and get results without breaking the bank.

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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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The Future of Search: Ranking in the Next Generation of AI Search

Exposure Ninja

October 2024 Update – Searches in AI-generated chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google Gemini are becoming more common. Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) has emerged as the name for strategies to optimise website content so it’s referenced and prioritised by AI-driven search engines. You can learn about GEO in this post: What Is Generative Engine Optimisation?

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Breeze Copilot: The Only Virtual Assistant You Need

Six & Flow

From sales to marketing to customer service, AI-driven productivity has changed how many businesses operate. The decision-making process is now smarter and faster, consequently saving time and maximising output. When integrated seamlessly, AI can significantly complement existing workflows and centralise data for seamless access. Breeze Copilot, HubSpot AI , makes this possible by improving productivity across the HubSpot platform, simplifying tasks, providing insights on demand, and supporting

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How AI and Multi-Platform Strategies Are Changing SEO

SMA Marketing

Search is evolving, and it’s more complex than ever. AI-powered search engines are changing the game, forcing businesses and digital marketers to rethink their strategies. If you’re not prepared to adapt, you risk falling behind. Let’s explore how AI and multi-platform strategies are revolutionizing SEO. The Evolution of Search and AI Let’s start by looking.

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How to define personalization for your organization 

Welcome Software

On one hand, defining personalization is pretty easy. You can just read about how to build a badass personalization strategy. You can check out our glossary where we define personalization. You can even head to our personalization product page. Not interested in us self-promoting? Just Google “define personalization” and there you have it.

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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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Small Business Owners: Who Should You Hire for Marketing?

Duct Tape Marketing

Small Business Owners: Who Should You Hire for Marketing? written by Jordan E read more at Duct Tape Marketing When it comes to marketing, small business owners have a big decision to make: who should you hire to get the job done? The options are varied, each with its own set of benefits and challenges. Let’s break it down. Table of Contents 1 In-House Marketing Team 2 Outsourced Marketing 3 The Hybrid Approach: Best of Both Worlds 4 Making Your Decision 5 Choose Your Adventure In-House Marketin

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AI Conversion Rate Optimization — What Are the Benefits & How to Use It in Your Business

Hubspot Marketing

Being a marketer is hard — I feel it’s always been this way, but now the pressure to deliver results is even higher. Companies are cutting their marketing budgets and watching every penny before deciding what to spend it on. Fortunately, we now have access to many tools, including AI, which can make our work a little bit easier. While some of these tools can take over routine, time-consuming tasks, others provide valuable insights that can aid us in decision-making.

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Why is the IAB suing to block the FTC rule making it easier to cancel subscriptions?

Martech

Last week, in an unprecedented move, the IAB filed a lawsuit to prevent the FTC from enforcing its new “Click to Cancel” rule requiring companies to make it easy to cancel subscriptions. The suit, filed with trade groups the NCTA (The Internet and Television Association) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA), marks the first time the IAB has sued the government.

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US presidential election statistics: 2024 social media data

Hootsuite

Here at Hootsuite, we’re experts on social media trends and conversations. And right now, one of the most prevalent conversations in every corner of the internet (and at almost every dinner table) is the upcoming 2024 US presidential election. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain. With the help of Hootsuite Listening powered by Talkwalker, we’re taking a close look at how the two candidates, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, are performing on social media — and wha

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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.

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Reaching consumers in the age of AI: What you need to know about search and social media

Martech

Today, we’re pondering many important questions: Are search engines still at the core of consumer search, or is TikTok becoming the reigning platform? Have technologies like ChatGPT gone mainstream yet, or are we in an industry echo chamber about its adoption curve? Ultimately, how should marketers future-proof their strategies to remain relevant in the consumer buying process over the next 12-36 months?