Trade Press Services Newsletter

OCTOBER 3, 2024

There’s a generational shift taking place in B2B purchasing. Studies show that younger buyers now represent two-thirds of B2B decision-makers. While traditional B2B marketing strategies have primarily focused on targeting baby boomers, Generation X, and millennials , a new generation is rapidly emerging as a new force in the B2B sector: Gen Z. Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is the first generation to grow up with technology at its fingertips.

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Gen Z Millennials B2C Communications 300

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The year I turned 30, I started a new job. The role was a management position and carried strategic responsibility for marketing, communications and PR — all things I was excited about. Also tucked in the job description? Event planning for a festival and various smaller events. I didn’t know it yet, but I was about to take a crash course in event marketing.

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Event Marketing Food Direct Mail Entertainment 116

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Today’s marketing world is much more interesting than it was ten years ago. Among all the changes, the debate between paid media vs. organic media is still going strong. Both methods have unique advantages and challenges, but how do you know which is better for your brand? Whether you’re working on increasing traffic, boosting engagement, or driving conversions, understanding the difference between paid and organic media can help you make decisions better aligned with your business.

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Branding SEO User-Generated Price 127

Aspiration Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Have you ever poured your heart and soul into creating amazing content, only to see it languish in the search engine results pages (SERPs)? You're not alone. Many website owners underestimate the importance of backlinks, a crucial factor in SEO success. Backlinks are essentially votes of confidence from other websites. When a high-quality site links to yours, it tells search engines your content is valuable and relevant.

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Speaker: Kevin Burke

AI is reshaping marketing and sales, empowering professionals to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. This webinar will provide a practical introduction to AI, focusing on its current applications, transformative potential, and strategies for successful implementation in your organization. Using real-world examples and actionable insights, we’ll examine how businesses are leveraging AI to increase efficiency, enhance personalization, and drive measurable results.

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Search Engine Land

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Are you having trouble finding relevant keywords for your paid search campaigns? It’s time to move beyond only using the Google Keyword Planner and uncover fresh, relevant keywords. Traditional keyword research tools frequently lack depth, offering only limited insights into the complexities of user search behavior. As a result, PPC managers often struggle to uncover new keyword opportunities.

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User-Generated Analytics Advertising Advertisers 87

Martech

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Far too many content marketing programs fail to connect the brand to customer problems before the customer starts looking for a solution. At this crucial and overlooked point in the customer journey, most brands provide content about the product and the industry, when they should address specific customer pain points. There’s “a gap that exists in almost every program … when it comes to how to position your brand to put it into the consideration set,” said Liam Moroney at The MarTech Conference

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Content Marketing Customer Journey Thought Leadership Marketers 140

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Social media and video content are integral to any marketing strategy in 2024. 91% of businesses use video as a marketing tool, and 35% are committed to making more social media videos in 2024. If you want to leverage social media videos in your marketing efforts but are unsure how you've reached the right blog. I gathered 16 social media video examples from different platforms to help inspire you and motivate you to create your own.

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Video Marketing Marketers Marketing Fashion 126

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Competition is everywhere. Thanks to widespread digitization, your company isn’t just competing with the business down the street. On the contrary, you’re competing with businesses around the globe — and more businesses keep popping up all the time. Is it any wonder that it’s so challenging to get your brand the recognition it deserves? While it may be more difficult to grab attention from busy consumers, it’s not an impossible task.

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Marketing Strategy Marketers Marketing Influencer Marketing 122

Aspiration Marketing

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The world is getting smaller, and businesses are taking notice. Consumers today are not limited by geographical borders, and their purchasing power is just as vast. This shift in consumer behavior has propelled multilingual marketing to the forefront of successful business strategies. But how did we get here? Buckle up because we're diving into the history of multilingual marketing and why it's here to stay.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Which social media networks should your brand focus on? Not too long ago, the answer may have been, “as many as your team can handle.” But times have changed. Social media management is evolving rapidly, and consumers are becoming more discerning about where they engage. They now turn to different platforms for different purposes—whether it’s customer care, entertainment or staying informed.

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Gen Z Branding Millennials Entertainment 121

Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified

Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.

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Martech

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Loyalty. What’s emotion got to do with it? That emotional connection to a brand is extremely important to customer loyalty. It’s often been thought to be a key driver of loyalty. It goes beyond a product’s or service’s functional benefits and taps into customers’ feelings, values and identity. True loyalty is about more than transactional convenience or pricing considerations.

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Customer Branding Customer loyalty Transform 129

Buffer Marketing

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Your social media success hinges on creating content that makes your audience tick. But.how do you even find content ideas that resonate? And how do you ensure you never run out of them? This article will share nine places to find content ideas — ensuring you never have to stare at an empty content calendar (wondering ‘what should I create?

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SEO Place Product Communications 130

Animalz blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

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).

Copywriting 109

Copywriting Customer Journey Analytics Key Performance Indicator 109

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 28, 2024

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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Analytics Market Trends Communications Digital Marketing 123

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Ready to become the email wizard your team didn’t know they needed? Join our live webinar to uncover the secrets of mixing AI magic with human flair, crafting emails so good your audience can't help but write back. We'll spill the beans on: Scaling personal touches Tracking metrics (like revenue, duh) Building smarter campaigns that actually work Oh, and we’re throwing in multi-channel tips too—think LinkedIn ads and webinars that wow.

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Aspiration Marketing

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Have you ever dreamt of launching your own podcast? With over 2 million podcasts and a staggering 4 billion monthly listeners worldwide, there's no denying the booming popularity of this audio medium. But beyond the excitement, a crucial question arises: how do you measure the success of your podcast? Simply counting downloads isn't enough. That's why data-driven decisions are key.

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Content Marketing Marketing Marketers 233

Search Engine Land

OCTOBER 1, 2024

We all know there have been many changes in the search results during the last year. AI Overviews. Reddit increases in visibility. Google’s site reputation abuse policy. And the list goes on and on. However, one key topic has been overlooked: Google’s major updates to ecommerce search results, which deserve more attention. March 2022 : They launched product grids that show products directly.

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Retail eCommerce SEO Price 124

Martech

OCTOBER 31, 2024

People may not need to actually lick stamps any more but they are still sending and receiving mail. Often they receive mail with joy. Consider how things have changed. “Thirty years ago, when you received an email you got excited. Your mailbox was just full of junk mail at the time.” That would be your physical mailbox, of course. “Now it’s kind of the opposite.

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Direct Mail Retail Gen Z Logistics 123

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) has many concerned about job security. AI writing , AI images , AI videos — while the final products are far from perfect, they raise the question of what jobs AI could eventually replace, even if we don’t want them to. But, heck, if AI can create a marketing plan for me, I say, "Welcome to the team!" A marketing plan is a foundational piece of any marketing strategy.

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Marketing Plan Key Performance Indicator Marketing Marketers 110

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Orbit Media Studios

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By Andy Crestodina Here we go, through yet another technology revolution. We can see the impact all around us. This moment, like many others over the last 30 years, is a marker in history. Everything before this time was pre-AI. For marketers, AI brings both excitement and anxiety. This is especially true for content marketers and SEOs. No channel is more directly impacted by AI than search.

SEO 107

SEO Branding User-Generated PR 107

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 9, 2024

For decades, the CMO role has been a mainstay of the executive suite. But now, many big companies are starting to cut or modify the CMO position , scale back and refine their marketing approaches. Why is this happening? What are the alternatives? And what happens next? Why Companies Are Cutting the CMO Role There are several reasons why companies are starting to cut the CMO position.

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CMO Transform Advertising Advertisers 120

Aspiration Marketing

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In today's B2B landscape, traditional marketing approaches often struggle to cut through the noise. Enter Account-Based Marketing (ABM): a strategic, laser-focused technique that prioritizes building relationships with high-value accounts. But is ABM right for your industry? This comprehensive blog dives deep into the power of ABM, exploring the top 20 industries implementing Account-Based Marketing and where it shines brightest.

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Traditional Marketing Marketers Marketing Digital Marketing 214

Litmus

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Email marketing delivers a strong return on investment (ROI) , boasting an impressive 36:1 ROI compared to other marketing channels. But what if your email strategy could guide subscribers from their initial interest in signing up for your newsletter, all the way to becoming loyal, repeat customers? That’s where the email marketing funnel comes in—a framework that supports subscribers through every stage of the customer journey, which doesn’t stop once you’ve earned their business.

Email Marketing 105

Email Marketing Customer Journey Customer loyalty eCommerce 105

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Martech

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This is a warning to all business professionals. If you’re an agency in the world of data collection (analytics, marketing, etc.), this might be a “shame on you” moment. Data is the lifeblood of all organizations. Without it, how can executives, business owners and managers make day-to-day and long-term decisions? Yet, for many organizations, the question of who owns their data rarely arises — until problems emerge.

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Transform Analytics User-Generated Management 124

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2024

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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Video Marketing User-Generated Marketers Marketing 110

Social Media Examiner

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Are you keeping up with TikTok's rapid evolution? Wondering how to leverage its newest features for your business? In this article, we'll explore TikTok's game-changing updates, including extended video lengths, enhanced DMs, and the revolutionary TikTok Shop. What's New for TikTok Marketing Trends TikTok has emerged as a powerhouse platform, continuously introducing new features and […] The post TikTok Updates for 2025: What Marketers Need to Know appeared first on Social Media Examiner.

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Market Trends Marketers Marketing Social Media Marketing 125

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 16, 2024

We all know that consumers are using social media to interact, but the tool’s reach is far greater than that. B2B social media marketing builds connections between businesses through platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook, helping companies reach key decision-makers and industry influencers. As more B2B buyers turn to social media for research and recommendations, having a strong presence can drive brand awareness and generate more leads.

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Social Media Marketing Key Performance Indicator Whitepaper Industry Insights 117

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Aspiration Marketing

OCTOBER 15, 2024

You spend weeks crafting the perfect job description, post it on all the major boards, and… crickets. In today's red-hot job market, 83% of recruiters report difficulty finding qualified candidates. But what if there was a way to turn the tables? Enter recruitment marketing, a strategic approach that transforms passive candidates into enthusiastic advocates for your company.

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Transform Marketers Marketing Branding 219

Search Engine Land

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Microsoft Clarity is one of the best analytics tools you might not know about. This powerful, free tool enriches your existing analytics and customer profiling, offering deeper insights into user behavior. This article covers what Microsoft Clarity is and how to set up custom events to maximize its value for your website. TL;DR Clarity is a free, no-frills heatmapping and user session recording tool.

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Analytics User-Generated Transform eCommerce 105

Martech

OCTOBER 8, 2024

No less than 50% of B2B marketers won’t reach their goals this year. When sales and marketing teams are firmly aligned, the outlook is much better, with 80% saying they will reach their goals. The insights come from a new Pipeline360 report, “The H2 2024 state of B2B pipeline growth” based on a survey of 500 B2B marketers in the U.S. and U.K.

CMO 127

CMO Marketers Marketing Influencer Marketing 127

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The future of brand tracking is here — and it’s powered by AI. Brand tracking is an essential marketing strategy for measuring brand performance, customer loyalty, and market positioning. Traditionally, companies rely on surveys, panels, and market research to gather this data. But these methods can be slow, often taking weeks or months to deliver insights, which makes it hard for businesses to adapt to market changes in real time.

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Branding Customer loyalty CMO Market Segmentation 120

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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