July, 2024

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How curiosity fuels your marketing

Businesses Grow

The two most important “soft skills” in marketing are empathy and curiosity. I realized that I’d written more than 3,000 blog posts and had never written about curiosity. How un-curious of me. Curiosity is the spark that ignites innovation in marketing. It’s the fuel that propels us beyond the mundane and into the realm of the remarkable.

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The Power of B2B Influencers: How to Leverage Influencer Marketing to Drive Success

Trade Press Services Newsletter

Influencer marketing is the practice of collaborating with recognized experts or popular social-media users to drive brand awareness, engagement, and revenue. From viral tooth whitening products to the latest fitness gadgets, influencer marketing is a staple in the B2C marketplace. By partnering with industry influencers, brands can reach new audiences while deepening trust with existing ones.

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This Writing Technique Turns Your Copy Into a “Mind Movie”

Hubspot Marketing

Welcome to Creator Columns , where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Months before Beau was born, my sister — herself a mother of three — recommended we put a “NoseFrida” on our registry. “It’s this rubber tube,” she said. “One end goes in the baby’s nose, the other goes in your mouth. Then you suck.

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How marketers can break free from decision fatigue

Martech

If there’s one sentiment that’s rising to the top among marketers and marketing ops, it’s “I’m tired.” You see it on X, read it on LinkedIn and hear it in communities, conversations and threads. It’s time we address it head on. Marketing has always been a quick-moving and problem-solving type of role, but the rate of change and innovation, especially in the marketing technology space is causing marketers to band together in frustration.

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Accelerate Your Marketing with Automation: A Quickstart Guide

Ready to streamline your marketing efforts and achieve more with less? Our guide provides a step-by-step roadmap to: Build a Strong Foundation: Set up your automation infrastructure for success. Execute Proven Tactics: Implement effective strategies to nurture leads and drive conversions. Measure and Optimize: Track your results and make data-driven adjustments.

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5 Best Rank Tracking Tools for SEO Monitoring

Backlinko

Rank tracking tools let you monitor your SEO performance over time. By tracking which keywords you’re ranking for, where you’re gaining, and where you’re losing. Backlinko.com ranks for more than 114K keywords in the US. 16K of these rank in the top 10 positions. Keeping track of the keywords we know drive the most value helps us ensure we have visibility for key terms in volatile search results.

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Social Media Automation Strategy: 10 Tasks You Can Automate

Buffer Marketing

You’re spinning multiple plates at once as a social media marketer. Brainstorming content ideas, scheduling posts, replying to comments, analyzing your social media marketing performance, tweaking your marketing strategy based on data — and repeating it all over again day in and day out for multiple social media platforms. Whew. It takes some elbow grease to keep the wheels spinning.

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Google scraps plans to kill third-party cookies in Chrome

Search Engine Land

Google is reversing course and won’t phase out third-party cookies in Chrome as previously planned, instead opting for a new approach that gives users more control, the company announced today. Why we care. This decision marks a significant shift in Google’s privacy strategy and will come as a relief to many in the advertising industry who have been scrambling to prepare for a cookieless future.

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ChatGPT for SEO: Everything We Know So Far

Hubspot Marketing

Everyone knows that ChatGPT can generate content on nearly any topic you can imagine (some information might be made up, but that’s a story for a different article). So, while I’m not a fan of using it to create articles, I must say that I’m impressed with how helpful it can be for SEO. In this post, I put together different ways you can use ChatGPT to improve your search rankings – whether it’s through keyword improvements, proper linking, or other tactics.

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China leads the world in generative AI use

Martech

Eighty-three percent of Chinese business decision-makers say their organizations are using AI. This contrasts with the U.S. (65%) and the U.K. (70%). However, closer questioning reveals that U.S. organizations are ahead in terms of genAI maturity, having fully implemented solutions. These statistics come from an extensive global survey of 1,600 decision makers in genAI strategy or data analytics in organizations across key sectors conducted by Coleman Parkes for data management and analytics ven

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Your personal brand is not about you (surprise!)

Businesses Grow

In a coaching call this week, I was reminded about an important lesson about personal brands. A passion is about you. A hobby is about you. But the sustainable interest behind a personal brand is about how you serve others. What is the problem you solve? How do you uniquely solve it? I was working with a guy who wants to work with CEOs to “raise the consciousness of the world through ancient wisdom.” But if I’m the CEO at Nike or Amazon, am I worried about the consciousness of

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Data Modeling for Direct Mail: Boosting Multi-Channel Reach and Response

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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Pack a Bigger Punch Writing Character-Limited Descriptions and Posts

Content Marketing Institute

Brief content reigns on Google, YouTube, and other social media platforms. But how do you write great meta descriptions, excerpts, and episode descriptions within their character-limiting requirements? Read on.

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What You Need to Know About LinkedIn Newsletters

Buffer Marketing

If you’ve been publishing LinkedIn posts regularly but want to find ways to level up your content on the platform, this article is for you. A LinkedIn newsletter is similar to an email newsletter, but it's distributed directly through LinkedIn to your network. This functionality allows you to share valuable insights, updates, and content consistently with your followers, establishing you as a thought leader in your industry.

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OpenAI starts testing SearchGPT prototype, here’s what it looks like

Search Engine Land

OpenAI today announced SearchGPT, its long-awaited search product. SearchGPT is a “temporary prototype” and limited to just 10,000 users and publishers at launch. OpenAI plans to integrate the “best” parts of the new search features directly within ChatGPT in the future. How SearchGPT works. SearchGPT responds to queries using its AI models plus information pulled from the web.

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Planning your next omnichannel campaign? Here’s why you should include out-of-home advertising

illumin

As digital out-of-home (DOOH) continues to grow and measurement capabilities become more robust, there’s never been a better time for advertisers to incorporate the medium into their omnichannel strategy. Leveraging DOOH-specific and omnichannel demand-side platforms (DSPs), marketers now have powerful tools at their disposal to seamlessly integrate OOH into their media mix, creating high-impact, cross-channel campaigns that resonate with consumers.

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How to Find Common Ground: Account-Based Marketing (ABM) for Team Alignment

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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Why brands must bridge the knowledge gap in AI adoption

Martech

Change is constant, but one thing is certain: hype cycles grab attention and influence budgets, for better or worse. Artificial intelligence (AI) is just the latest enterprise fixation, but it won’t be the last. Additionally, AI is too broad a term to focus on, with generative AI taking much of the oxygen in conversations, yet with other forms of artificial intelligence, such as predictive analytics and robotic process automation (RPA), having a larger existing footprint.

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A singular view of human creativity as AI encroaches

Businesses Grow

I’m a fan of Steven Wilson (he’s been described as the best UK musician that nobody has heard of!). He recently posted a lament about the AI threat to human creativity, a sentiment surely on the minds of many reading this post today. I thought I would post his heartfelt concern and add my own commentary about the future of human creativity in the AI Era.

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Experts Reveal the Worst (and Best) Advice on Using Generative AI in Content Marketing

Content Marketing Institute

To some, generative AI is the sun around which the content industry should revolve. To others, it’s a meteor heading for Earth that should be avoided. Over 20 experts share the worst advice they’ve heard and give better advice to follow.

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Disruptive AI Video Trends that are Transforming Marketing in 2024

Hubspot Marketing

AI-generated video content is turning the marketing world on its head. But what trends should marketers be focusing on to stay ahead of the competition? If you've been following the latest buzz in AI marketing trends — and you should be — you know that AI video tools are at the forefront of this change. Whether it’s trained ad avatars or hyper-personalized video scripts, these technologies are irreversibly changing how we create content and engage with our audiences.

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The Best Times of Day to Contact Leads

Ensure you are contacting leads on their schedule with this report! In our study of over 754,000 leads, we looked at what time of day people are most likely to respond, as well as response rates and qualification rates during business hours and after-hours. Download now to learn more.

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How to make the most of GA4 for SEO

Search Engine Land

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is a powerful tool for analyzing website and app traffic, offering valuable insights into user behavior and campaign performance. This article explores how SEO professionals can leverage GA4’s features to refine their strategies, from linking with Google Search Console to analyzing organic traffic and setting up custom events.

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Why it’s time to add Reddit marketing to your mix

SmartBrief - Marketing

Many marketers still consider Reddit an enigma. Founded in 2005, it’s one of the few elder social media platforms that’s survived to today. Since the company’s IPO in March, its stock price has gone in the opposite direction everyone anticipated — up, up, up. It boasts a highly engaged 850 million monthly active users , an audience that isn’t afraid to share their opinions, viewpoints and feedback.

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GDPR is a help, not a hindrance, to marketing

Martech

You’ve launched new social campaigns, optimized your website and established thought leadership opportunities. While these are crucial to running a successful business today, there is a critical fourth element that can’t be overlooked: Data privacy. Six years ago, the European Union set global standards for data privacy compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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The biggest mistake content creators make today

Businesses Grow

The topic for this blog post came to me in a dream. I woke up from my dream thinking, “Yes, it’s true. There really is one big mistake content creators make. I should tell others about it!” I’m sorry this dream wasn’t more exciting or titillating. Maybe my other dreams will be a story for another day. Or not. Before I reveal my dream-truth, I need to review a basic content marketing philosophy: Content must be unleashed.

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Do's and Don'ts: How to Pitch Your Press Release to Journalists

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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Combine GA4 and ChatGPT To Deliver More Insightful Analytics [Step-by-Step Instructions]

Content Marketing Institute

Stop treating GA4 reports and ChatGPT prompts as separate processes. Combine the two with these step-by-step instructions and identify falling search traffic, learn how to improve rankings, and deliver more effective newsletters.

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17 AI Content Tools You Need To Try

CopyBlogger

Most people know about ChatGPT, but I recently discovered many other AI content tools that are more effective at scaling. Continue Reading The post 17 AI Content Tools You Need To Try appeared first on Copyblogger.

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Internal linking for bloggers: 9 mistakes to fix immediately

Search Engine Land

Internal linking is one of the most under-utilized arrows in the quiver of a site owner. Although inbound link building gets all the press, it’s the correct use of internal linking that can really move a site algorithmically when done strategically. Need to provide increased UX to users accessing content ? Use internal linking. Need to promote an inclusive, accessibility-compliant experience ?

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Video Content Marketing Strategy: Balancing Quality and Quantity

Social Media Examiner

Are you using the wrong types of video in the various stages of your customer’s journey? Wondering how to make adjustments? In this article, we’ll explore developing a video content strategy. The Importance of Having a Video Content Marketing Strategy As a marketer in today's digital landscape, you understand the immense power of video content. […] The post Video Content Marketing Strategy: Balancing Quality and Quantity appeared first on Social Media Examiner.

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How to Optimize Call Monitoring: Automate QA and Elevate Customer Experience

Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions

Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!

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How does AI fit into marketing campaigns?

Martech

Lately, it seems like everyone is focused on AI. To summarize what I’ve read: AI is the panacea; problems will cease to exist and we’ll be more productive than ever if we just use AI. The reality is that, at least in marketing, AI is not new. We’ve been using it for years and its use continues to grow as new opportunities for automation appear with each advancement in AI capabilities.

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3 Ways To Improve Any Ad in Minutes

Hubspot Marketing

Welcome to Creator Columns , where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Back in 2015, I worked for a medium-sized British software company. My job was to increase the number of leads we generated from our Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts. To help, I was handed around £5,000 and asked to create a few click-worthy Facebook ads.

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Surprising Search Behavior Teaches This Important Lesson

Content Marketing Institute

How’s 2024 going for organic search? From new algorithms to false starts and AI-generated overviews, it’s a jumbled mess. But SparkToro’s new Zero-Click Search Study may help you understand a good path for the rest of the year.

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30 Days of LinkedIn Post Prompts to Help You Build Your Following + Personal Brand

Buffer Marketing

As a professional, there’s no better way to future-proof your career than building your personal brand on LinkedIn. Establishing yourself as a thought leader and building an engaged audience on the platform can help generate new customers for your business, exciting job opportunities, and even paid side projects as a B2B (or B2C) creator.  I’ve been focused on building a personal brand on LinkedIn since mid-2022 (that’s just about two years at the time of writing this),

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The Ultimate Email Marketing Toolkit

Tired of your emails getting lost in the noise? Ready to turn subscribers into customers? Our comprehensive toolkit will help you break through the noise and drive business impact. Key Benefits: Maximize Deliverability: Ensure your emails reach inboxes consistently. Personalize at Scale: Craft targeted messages that resonate with every recipient. Optimize for Results: A/B test your way to higher open rates, click-through rates, and conversions.