Trade Press Services Newsletter

MAY 2, 2024

“Let’s take this offline so we circle back to our synergistic partnership and go after the low-hanging fruit that will optimize our market penetration and enhance stakeholder engagement across all touchpoints.” If you found this sentence to be confusing (and cringeworthy), you aren’t alone. Excessive use of buzzwords and corporate jargon can elicit negative reactions, impede clarity , and damage critical business relationships.

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Millennials Communications Management Marketers 299

Search Engine Land

MAY 2, 2024

HouseFresh, a small, independent product review website that called out Google after being consistently outranked by larger publishers – has lost 91% of its Google traffic following the March 2024 core update. In a new blog post, HouseFresh has virtually disappeared from Google Search results. Now what? , Gisele Navarro highlighted ongoing issues with Google’s product search results favoring “affiliate-focused SEO content” from big media brands, what they’ve learned and w

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SEO Branding Product Customer 139

Martech

MAY 2, 2024

Understanding and engaging the buying group is critical for B2B success. When companies need to make major purchases, they typically assemble an internal team — known as the buying group, buying committee or buying center — to evaluate options and make the decision. This group can comprise anywhere from a handful to over a dozen members, each with their own roles, responsibilities and agendas.

CRM 119

CRM Finance User-Generated Traditional Marketing 119

Search Engine Land

MAY 2, 2024

The Inspect feature on Chrome (also called “inspect element”) lets you check under the hood of any page or website. You can use it to diagnose problems, test changes on your site and even spy on your competitors. Right-click on any page and scroll down to Inspect to see the code with which the site is built. You’ll see the page on the left window and different tabs on the right with all the site’s code.

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SEO Search Marketers Branding Marketers 129

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Content Marketing Institute

MAY 2, 2024

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Search Engine Land

MAY 2, 2024

When I audit the Google Ads programs of new and prospective clients, I still find some without a YouTube advertising component. This is surprising, given YouTube’s continued growth in popularity. We can look at YouTube ad revenue to measure the platform’s dominance. In 2023, YouTube’s global advertising revenues rose to $31.51 billion, up by almost 8% from the previous fiscal period – an indicator that more and more advertisers are adding YouTube ads to their marketing mix.

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Advertising Advertisers Marketing Mix Place 115

Kuno Creative

MAY 2, 2024

As content is increasingly designed for mobile, native advertising is approaching a $100 billion-plus industry. Based on its effectiveness, native advertising is quickly becoming as popular — if not more — than traditional display advertising.

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Advertising Advertisers Digital Marketing Marketers 104

illumin

MAY 2, 2024

Ad creatives are the star of the show. They captivate audiences and engage imaginations while bringing brand awareness to potential customers. Strong creatives are also an essential part of journey advertising. Journey advertising benefits marketers by reaching consumers at important moments along their journey. Relevant messaging and creative content achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

Customer Journey 103

Customer Journey Entertainment Advertising Advertisers 103

Martech

MAY 2, 2024

What do Facebook-parent Meta and the Catholic faith have in common? Why AI failure, of course! We will start with Meta — which has been injecting AI into all its customer-facing surfaces. The “Instagram header … features a side-scrolling list of prompts for interacting with the AI: ‘Imagine rooftop gardens,’ ‘advice for the modern stoic,’ ‘anime reels,’ writes Fast Company’s Scott Nover.

Transform 103

Transform User-Generated Promotion Advertising 103

Rock Content

MAY 2, 2024

One of the goals of branding is to establish a distinct brand voice that sets you apart from competitors. After all, in today’s competitive marketing landscape, it’s easy to get lost in the noise, potentially costing you business and revenue as customers flock to other companies. While recognizing the importance of a brand voice, you might be unsure where to start.

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Branding Communications Health Education 98

Speaker: Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners

This new, thought-provoking webinar will explore how even incremental efforts and investments in your data can have a tremendous impact on your direct mail and multi-channel marketing campaign results! Industry expert Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners, will share real-life case studies and best practices from client direct mail and digital campaigns where data modeling strategies pinpointed audience members, increasing their propensity to respond – and buy.

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The CMO Survey

MAY 2, 2024

The post Marketing Spending Shows Signs of Growth, but AI Adoption is Slow: Report appeared first on The CMO Survey.

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Search Engine Land

MAY 2, 2024

Google and the Department of Justice are presenting their closing arguments today and tomorrow in the government’s landmark antitrust case against the company that owns a global search monopoly. Rewind. The 10-week, high-stakes legal battle probed the business practices of Googe Search last fall. Catch up on all the issues at play in U.S. vs.

Advertising 97

Advertising Advertisers Search Marketers Marketing 97

Martech

MAY 2, 2024

Growth in digital commerce was vanishingly small in the first quarter of 2024 according to the latest Shopping Index report from Salesforce. Recall that online shopping broke records in Q4, 2023. Digital traffic grew 1% YoY, digital commerce 2%. Digital orders by PC fell sharply, down 9%, while orders by mobile grew 5%. Average order value dropped slightly while average discount rate stayed the same (18%).

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Shoppers eCommerce Retail Price 96

Social Media Examiner

MAY 2, 2024

Do your best ideas get lost? Are you looking for a proven process to capture and act on your ideas? In this article, you’ll discover how to create systems to help you better manage your ideas. Why Is Idea Management Important? In today's fast-paced, information-driven world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume […] The post Managing Ideas: A Framework for Unlocking Creativity appeared first on Social Media Examiner.

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Management Social Media Marketing Marketers Marketing 95

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The LeadG2 Blog

MAY 2, 2024

Lead generation is a critical and beneficial marketing strategy, helping businesses cultivate contact lists of dedicated customers when online privacy is becoming increasingly important. People care more than ever about where their data is going, and that makes it more difficult for businesses to gain insight into their customer user base. By implementing lead gen efforts, your company can collect the user data of people who’ve opted in to get your marketing messages.

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User-Generated Marketing Strategy Customer Marketing 91

Practical eCommerce - Marketing

MAY 2, 2024

The author of "Influence" sees big changes in how consumers decide what to purchase. The post Robert Cialdini on Social Commerce appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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eCommerce 92

Buffer Marketing

MAY 2, 2024

The creator economy is filled with loads of potential for anyone willing to put in the effort and build an attractive-looking brand.  Regular people are becoming creators, and today, one of the most lucrative ways to generate income from the creator economy is with video. It’s a low-hanging fruit for anyone with a smartphone.  In my seven years at Uscreen , I've helped many creators turn their passion into profit.

Affiliate Marketing 88

Affiliate Marketing Manufacturing Promotion User-Generated 88

Search Engine Land

MAY 2, 2024

Google introduced new restrictions on deep fake sexual content for Shopping ads. Google also updated its general content policy prohibiting promoting synthetic content that has been altered or generated to be sexually explicit or contain nudity Why we care. Google will issue a warning to advertisers if they violate this policy. Continued violations could result in an account suspension.

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Promotion Advertising Advertisers 87

Speaker: Alex Moore, Co-Founder of Stratagon Marketing & Technology

Ever wondered why sales and marketing teams often struggle to collaborate effectively? Diverging goals, poor communication, and conflicting strategies frequently create silos, leading to a disconnect where marketing efforts fail to translate into substantial sales conversions. Enter Account-Based Marketing (ABM). ABM aligns marketing and sales efforts toward specific target accounts, fostering personalized interactions with high-value prospects.

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David Meerman Scott

MAY 2, 2024

In our polarized world, we cannot agree on the truth. Who won the 2020 US Presidential election? Are vaccines safe and effective? What’s going on with university campus protests? When we add dumb AI robots like the models underlying ChatGPT spitting out “answers” things get super scary.

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InTouch Marketing

MAY 2, 2024

Learn what it takes for social media lead generation with the most popular channels. Here are the top 5 ways that you can utilize your social media to.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 2, 2024

How to Navigate the New Era of SEO: Strategies for Understanding Consumer Search Behavior written by Tosin Jerugba read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Dale Bertrand, an SEO specialist with over two decades of experience working with Fortune 500 companies and startups globally.

SEO 72

SEO Whitepaper B2C Transform 72

Zumvu

MAY 2, 2024

When it comes to tools for boosting sales, social media is at the top of the list for many businesses.

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Sprout Social

MAY 2, 2024

Brands love using LinkedIn for business. It’s one of the best platforms for expanding your professional network, connecting with customers and hiring top talent. But with over 67 million companies listed on LinkedIn, it’s more competitive than ever for businesses to stand out on the platform. The fix? A solid LinkedIn SEO strategy. Social search is growing.

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SEO User-Generated Thought Leadership Entertainment 115

Hubspot Marketing

MAY 2, 2024

Welcome to Creator Columns , where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. We are undeniably in the golden age of audio content. But what's even more interesting is that we're also in the early days of AI-generated audio content. AI-generated podcasts, AI-transcribed audiobooks, and AI-generated music are now more accessible than ever before.

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Transform User-Generated Advertising Advertisers 104

Martech

MAY 2, 2024

With digital video poised to overtake linear ad spend for the first time , there was a celebratory feel to this year’s IAB NewFronts week of events. “I love that this business is thriving, but we are not here to take a victory lap,” said David Cohen, IAB’s CEO, in his keynote on Wednesday. “Instead, I’m reminded of a quote most often attributed to John D.

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Tentpole Transform Advertising Advertisers 95

Use Insider

MAY 2, 2024

The benefits of tailoring discounts to your customers Yes, discounting works. But only when done to increase customer loyalty—by tailoring discounts to your customers. To achieve that, you need to start with a full 360-degree view of your customers, including their behaviors, preferences, past purchases, and more. Once you have this 360-degree view, you can leverage that data for targeted marketing and to implement personalized recommendations and offers.

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Retail eBook eCommerce Customer Acquisition 52

Speaker: Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, Author, Speaker

Yes - press releases are still relevant in the world of public relations! 🎯 Ever wondered how to write a compelling press release, or what are current best practices for pitching your news to earn media coverage? In this exclusive webinar with Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, we’ll cover tips and advice to help you get the most out of each piece of news you pitch!

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Scoop.it!

MAY 2, 2024

Are you here because your blog has hit a bit of a dull patch? You’re not alone. Keeping your content marketing strategy fresh and engaging is a tough gig, and let’s be honest, it can sometimes get pretty stale. It’s a common hurdle for many businesses, but hey, there’s always a silver lining – giving your blog a new lease on life is totally within reach!

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Real Estate Transform User-Generated SEO 82

Use Insider

MAY 2, 2024

Embracing innovation in retail marketing With thousands of brands offering millions of products, personalization is no longer just a ‘nice-to-have.’ To achieve the highest performance possible, drive revenue, and exceed targets, you need to recognize each visitor as unique and build a tailored experience to reflect their needs and preferences. Customers want the brands they connect with to deliver experiences that recognize and predict their preferences and needs.

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Retail eCommerce Product Transform 52