March, 2018

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14 Ways to Get Free Advertising for Your Business

Hubspot Marketing

When you work at a small business with a limited budget, it’s not really possible to shell out $340,000 for a 30-second TV commercial, or $10,000 for an email marketing campaign. It can be frustrating when your budget dictates how many people your business can reach. Surprisingly, there are a lot of free ways to supplement your paid advertising efforts.

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3 Things to Know About Customer Success Marketing

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

We are all familiar with the customer journey. We know it’s essential to help our customers to be successful. But what about customer success marketing? How much do you know about it, and how does it affect us as marketers? In this blog, I’ll cover what customer success marketing is and how it fits into your marketing plan. What is Customer Success Marketing?

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How to Use Non-Obvious Thinking to Create Better Content

Content Marketing Institute

“We’re in the middle of a believability crisis.”. On the surface, author Rohit Bhargava’s observation in the keynote talk of CMI’s virtual ContentTECH this year doesn’t bode well for content marketing. After all, to attract and retain an audience, we need people to believe the content we’re creating. But don’t be discouraged by Rohit’s pronouncement.

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How to Find the Content Marketing Agency To Seriously Grow Your Business

Marketing Insider Group

Are you trying to find Content Marketing Agency to help you grow your business? Of course you are (or you should be) ?? Why? Because Content marketing has the power to grow your traffic, to generate leads, and to deliver real Marketing ROI. It’s 3 times more effective than outbound strategies. It can boost your […]. The post How to Find the Content Marketing Agency To Seriously Grow Your Business appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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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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Adams & Knight manager named Social Media Mover & Shaker

Adams & Knight Marketing

The Social Shake-up, one of the nation’s premier social media conferences, named Edgardo Rossetti, a 10-year veteran social media manager at Adams & Knight to its prestigious list of forward-thinking Social Media Movers and Shakers for 2018. Besides Rossetti, the list of winners included other social media movers and shakers from companies like Capital One, Dell, Cisco, Southwest Airlines, Harrahs Resorts, Delta Dental Insurance and IBM.

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The Data Makeover: How Influencer Insights Will Shape Programs | Traackr

Traackr

"The Data Makeover: How Influencer Insights Will Shape Programs" Traackr's presentation at the 2018 WWD Digital Beauty Forum.

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How to Write a Marketing Budget Your CFO Will Enthusiastically Support

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

Does it feel like presenting your marketing budget to the CFO is like pulling teeth? Do they ask countless questions and fail to understand, rationalize, or translate your work into business value? If you want a less painful budgeting process, my best piece of advice is to build a budget that your CFO will understand and agree with from the get-go. Click To Tweet.

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Chatbots, AI, and Context: Top Takeaways From Intelligent Content Conference

Content Marketing Institute

“Technology is outpacing our ability to comprehend what we can do with it.”. These words from this year’s Intelligent Content Conference emcee Robert Rose, CMI’s chief strategy advisor, no doubt resonate if you’ve been in marketing for more than a week. With so much happening so fast in the realm of tools and strategy, what’s a marketer to do?

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How to Activate Employees and Harness the Power of Internal Experts

Marketing Insider Group

Here’s a strategy brands such as IBM and Starbucks have been using for years to bolster their marketing reach and their revenue – employee activation. By harnessing the potential of the people who know your brand better than even your most devoted customers, you can tap into a rich source of brand advocacy and fuel […]. The post How to Activate Employees and Harness the Power of Internal Experts appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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The Role of Content Has Changed – Here’s How You Can Adapt

Duct Tape Marketing

The Role of Content Has Changed – Here’s How You Can Adapt written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. It wasn’t too long ago that you could follow the formula below to attract and generate leads for your business: Develop a content upgrade, like an ebook. Gate it behind a form on a landing page. Drive people to your landing pages through blog posts, social media, advertising, and email campaigns.

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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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6 Ways Traackr Can Help You Detect Fake Followers | Traackr

Traackr

Traackr's capabilities and data make it easy to gauge the authenticity of an influencer and detect anything inconsistent, in particular fake followers.

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The 17 Best Resume Templates for Every Type of Professional

Hubspot Marketing

While an eye-catching resume alone probably won't land you your dream gig, it doesn't hurt to put a little extra effort into how you present yourself on paper. The right resume design speaks to your individual skills and personality, and can propel your application to the top of the stack. But finding a cool design that also fits your professional identity can be a major hassle -- and applying for jobs is already hard enough.

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Will the Real Key Email Metrics Please Stand Up?

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

You received some solid data from your recent email marketing campaign, but are these the real indicators of success or are they just imitating? There are some key marketing metrics out there that, if interpreted incorrectly, could give a false account of positive return on your campaigns. That’s why it’s important to know what to test and how to test it.

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2 Simple-to-Implement Checklists to Use in Your Influencer Marketing Planning

Content Marketing Institute

Influencer marketing is a well-known, and perhaps, mature channel for many content marketers. Unfortunately, though, a significant swath of marketers is not leveraging influencers in the marketing mix. This is ill-advised because studies show that every dollar invested in influencer marketing returns $6.50 in value. Studies show that every dollar invested in #influencermarketing returns $6.50 via @TomosonReviews.

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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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Email Marketing Conversion Rate Comparison

Marketing Insider Group

Despite the emergence of new communication channels, email remains king. The industry is saturated with marketing clutter, but email still drives the highest ROI out of all B2B marketing strategies. On average, businesses can earn $44 for every dollar spent on email marketing. As email marketers, it’s important to know how your email marketing results […].

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Tips for Scaling Your Small Business Efficiently and Effectively

Duct Tape Marketing

Tips for Scaling Your Small Business Efficiently and Effectively written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. When you started your business, chances are you didn’t do it with the intention of working with high-stress levels and long hours the rest of the life. In an ideal world, many business owners have the idea to create a business and then let it run in the background without a whole lot of their own involvement.

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Influence in the Era of the Connected Consumers - Interview with Raymond Morin

Traackr

We sat down with Raymond Morin, social media expert, speaker and author, to talk about the "Connected Consumers" and influence in the digital era.

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10 Ecommerce Trends to Expect in 2018

Hubspot Marketing

According to Statista , global ecommerce sales are expected to increase 246.15% by 2021, from 1.3 trillion in 2014 to 4.5 trillion in 2021. The ecommerce industry is booming and shows no signs of slowing down. Nowadays, stores can’t compete without offering excellent ecommerce options, and 56% of in-store purchases are influenced by digital commerce.

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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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The Alexa of Marketing: Helping Win Customers and the Boardroom

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

Marketing has always struggled to show its value. Perhaps this explains why there are still a small number of CMOs in the boardroom. Only 21% had a marketing background among FTSE 100 CEOs. The annual Robert Half FTSE 100 CEO Tracker showed that majority of CEOs (43%) have a background in finance. That big discrepancy suggests a gap in value placed on the disciplines.

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Conversational Content: How to Market Through Text Messaging and Chatbots

Content Marketing Institute

Conversational interactions between content consumers and brands – via SMS text-style messaging and chatbots – are redefining how marketing teams can engage their audiences. When communication technology provides greater immediacy and convenience to content consumers like this, changes in expectations are likely to follow — many of us who manage brands learned this lesson through the growth and evolution of social media.

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7 Tips for Better LinkedIn Leads

Marketing Insider Group

When it comes to generating B2B leads on social media, LinkedIn is way ahead of the competition. No other social site gathers the volume of like-minded executives, professionals, and business owners in one platform in quite the same way LinkedIn does. LinkedIn offers a number of marketing tools that you can use to drive more […]. The post 7 Tips for Better LinkedIn Leads appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Why Problem Solving is the Golden Ticket For Your Marketing Efforts

Duct Tape Marketing

Why Problem Solving is the Golden Ticket For Your Marketing Efforts written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. People are always going to have problems, so as a marketer or business owner, your job is to solve these problems for your ideal clients. This really is the key to business success. Here’s the thing, problem-solving is easier said than done.

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How to Build a Winning B2B Video Strategy in 2025

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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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Why See, Think, Do, Care Is The Best Marketing Model For The Digital Era

Rock Content

Intent-based marketing, or understanding the consumer intent that prompts search, is the concept behind Avinash Kaushik’s See, Think, Do, Care marketing model. Kaushik is a digital marketing evangelist at Google and, in an interview with Acronym CMO Mike Grehan in 2015, he said he hates standard offline marketing models like awareness, consideration, purchase and loyalty, so he created a new one.

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The 5 Best Free Email Accounts for 2018

Hubspot Marketing

You need it for networking, job recruitment, downloading resources, transferring files, setting reminders, meeting with colleagues, and so much more. Even with the rise of office chat platforms, you still depend on email for a surprising number of things. But unfortunately, not every email service is completely free to use. And even the free ones might not be the easiest to use or have all the features you need.

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Diversity Is Not a Band-Aid: A Company Culture Overhaul

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

Last week, we hosted an incredible panel on women in technology. It was well received and sparked some phenomenal questions and conversations surrounding diversity and in the workplace. (You can watch it here if you’re interested!) After the panel wrapped, I returned to my desk and talked with a coworker about the most significant takeaways of the day.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Audience Development

Content Marketing Institute

In 2016, when Intel iQ boasted 2 million monthly readers who averaged more than two minutes per visit, the iQ team wondered what is the additional value of a returning reader versus a first timer? A lot, it turns out. In early 2017, the iQ team borrowed a page from the traditional media playbook – focusing on sustaining loyal readers rather than a “more eyeballs” approach.

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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

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15 Best Practices for Boosting Product Page Conversions

Marketing Insider Group

Sales shouldn’t be the only thing you celebrate — product page visits are worth a cheer as well. They indicate that someone is well on the way to becoming a customer. They’re one of the first steps in the right direction. These visits only happen because of a lot of work — engaging marketing campaigns, […]. The post 15 Best Practices for Boosting Product Page Conversions appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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How to Fix a Broken Content Strategy

Duct Tape Marketing

How to Fix a Broken Content Strategy written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Many businesses out there spend the last few months of the year planning their content strategy for the year ahead. They have color-coded spreadsheets completed, goals in the place, and the optimism that the next 12 months are going to be the best yet. So, let me ask you a potentially awkward question: Are you on track to meet those goals?

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Which of These 4 Types of Content Creation is Right for You?

Rock Content

If you want to develop a successful content marketing program, it’s wise to understand the different types of content assets that contribute to successful content marketing efforts – as well as which types are most appropriate for each stage of the customer buying journey. The next step, which is usually the most challenging for marketers, is figuring out how to actually get content created.

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7 AI Tools to Help You Grow Your Blog

Hubspot Marketing

OK, you get it. Artificial intelligence is kind of a big deal. It’s a huge buzzword in the marketing community. People talk about how it’ll change the world daily. And you can’t throw a rock without hitting a company with AI in the name these days. But what about real world uses for AI? Where do marketers start using AI to solve actual problems they have?

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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!