Martech

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

There’s a lot of talk these days about how generative AI could put people out of work. Not as much thought is given to how people could put generative AI out of work. But they could — and quite possibly will. GenAI and the foundation models on which it rests are currently at the dizzying peak of the Gartner hype cycle. If Gartner’s model is sound, those tools may be about to plunge into the “trough of disillusionment” before emerging a few years hence on a plateau of usef

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Referral traffic is a powerful and often overlooked way to give your website a competitive edge. In the never-ending quest for more traffic, marketers turn to search engine optimization (SEO) , pay-per-click advertising (PPC) , blogging , and social media marketing. The problem is that SEO takes time to work, PPC is expensive, Google is oversaturated with blog content, and it’s tricky to prove ROI with social media.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This is Part 3 of a four-part series on how AI will be infused into marketing automation platforms. Part 1 is here and Part 2 is here. Depending on your role and level of experimentation over the past nine months, your view of generative AI can range from “it’s just a shiny object” to “these are transformational opportunities and threats.” For much of this year, most of the discussion focused on generative AI capabilities as stand-alone applications, available directly through web-based chatbot

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The average person spends five to six hours on their phones , while the average smartphone user unlocks their device around 150 times. What the heck are we doing with our devices all day? Well, when we're not endlessly scrolling the web or social media, we're probably texting. In 2023, 15 million texts are sent per minute while nearly 70% of people open up a new text message within five minutes of receiving it.

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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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CMO Network

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This year at Salesforce's annual Dreamforce conference the company showed off its AI strategy including its Copilot, its Einstein 1 platform and more.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Hate speech on social media can significantly damage brands advertising on those platforms, according to a new study. The study , conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Southern California, surveyed over 3,000 respondents who were shown simulated negative, positive and neutral posts with adjacent ads on Facebook, Instagram and X — which was still known as Twitter at the time, in February and March 2023.

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Zumvu

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Social media can be a great platform for brands to promote their offerings; however, brands’ reach may not extend beyond their own followers if all they do is promote their products or services themselves.

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Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

TikTok is testing displaying links to Google search results from its own internal search results page. Radu Oncescu spotted this and posted a screenshot of this on X , which we embedded below. What it looks like. TikTok added to its search pages a small link with a Google logo to its search results page. TikTok is also running a disclaimer that it “does not endorse or take responsibility for search results from Google.

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Practical eCommerce - Marketing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

How does an email and SMS platform compete with Klaviyo? Via a community, says founder Jimmy Kim. The post Build a Community, Says Sendlane CEO appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Bing has announced a set of new controls to allow webmasters and site owners to block Bing Chat from using its content for AI training and Microsoft’s generative AI models. “While we are actively collaborating with the industry on establishing future AI standards, we also wanted to provide more immediate support for publishers,” Fabrice Canel from Microsoft told us.

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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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Digital Marketer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In a world dominated by video marketing, artificial intelligence (AI) plays a role, in transforming the industry. By improving customer experiences increasing engagement and providing content AI is reshaping video marketing strategies both now and, in the future. Let’s start with some overall stats, In fact, 96% of marketers have already witnessed the positive return on investment (ROI) that AI-powered video marketing brings.

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Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Google denied manipulating ad auctions at SMX Advanced 2015 – eight years before admitting it actually does. During the conference’s keynote speech, Google Ad executive Jerry Dischler told the audience: “Full stop, we are not manipulating search results or manipulating the ad auction in order to increase profits. That’s just not what we do.” Fast-forward to the 2023 federal antitrust trial, Dischler completely backtracked and told Judge Amit Mehta that the search engine &

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Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The new book by CMI’s chief strategy advisor delves into the title – Content Marketing Strategy – to look at the past decade of brands’ strategy success.

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Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Ever wondered which is the best generative AI tool for writing PR content? I have just finished conducting a series of tests to determine just that and found that the post generated by Bard produced: Slightly better results than a post I had written from scratch. Significantly better results than the post by ChatGPT. Dramatically better results than Claude 2.

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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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CMO Network

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This intricate web of intentions and actions highlights the critical need to confront the efforts, or lack thereof, made by companies in their environmental initiatives.

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Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

As advertisers, we want to maximize our PPC budgets for our clients But how do we do that? This article identifies eight areas where you can focus your optimization efforts to improve ROI. If you aren’t already doing these things – there’s time to start testing before we get into the throes of holiday planning and execution. 1. Invest in upper-funnel tactics Many advertisers get too focused on last-click conversion and revenue metrics and opt for bottom-of-the-funnel tactics.

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Marketing Sherpa

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Wednesdays at 2 pm EDT we hold an AI Guild briefing for members. Chat with MECLABS AI if you would like a free trial to the AI Guild. In the session, marketers and entrepreneurs can ask questions in the webinar chat.

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Litmus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In today’s landscape, the promise and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) is top of mind for everyone—including marketers (no surprise). Are you anything like the 39% of email marketers who are currently using AI 1 , or the 25% who are planning to in the future? If the answer is yes, read on to learn about: The stages of AI The four types of AI The various fields of AI Top AI tools used by email marketers How AI will impact email marketers What are the stages of AI?

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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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Welcome Software

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

AI has already made an impact in the marketing content industry, with AI-generated content filling in the gaps for all kinds of assets, from simple product descriptions to more complex news articles to books and even films—just ask the Writers Guild of America. No surprise then that so many digital marketers and content creators are on red alert and asking questions about the future.

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Lynton Web

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Companies constantly search for tools to streamline operations and drive growth in today's fast-paced business environment. HubSpot, a leading CRM platform, offers Operations Hub , a tool to meet this need. Designed to centralize, automate, and enhance various aspects of business operations, Ops Hub is a game-changer for businesses looking to scale efficiently.

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Use Insider

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Multichannel, cross-channel, and omnichannel marketing: Understanding the basics Simply put, multichannel, cross-channel, and omnichannel marketing each represent varying levels of interaction and integration between marketing channels. Here’s a closer look at each one’s distinct marketing approach: 1. Multichannel Marketing Multichannel marketing involves establishing a presence on multiple independent platforms , such as social media, email, web, and mobile.

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Welcome Software

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

AI has already made an impact in the marketing content industry, with AI-generated content filling in the gaps for all kinds of assets, from simple product descriptions to more complex news articles to books and even films—just ask the Writers Guild of America. No surprise then that so many digital marketers and content creators are on red alert and asking questions about the future.

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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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Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Lifetime value, or LTV, averages the total revenue generated by a customer during the entirety of your relationship. While the KPI often sounds cool and dandy, it can be difficult to improve. Doing so requires long term thinking, commitment and a deep understanding of your customer database. This article will dive into concrete ways PPC marketers can improve LTV using four levers.

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