September, 2017

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How Frequently Should I Publish on Social Media? A HubSpot Experiment

Hubspot Marketing

Social media can be an overwhelming place -- even for the experts. Which networks should they use, what should they write, how frequently should they post, and does the time they post really matter? I analyzed HubSpot customer data for one week during the month of June -- comprised of a total of roughly 10K different accounts on each different platform, as well as 15K posts to Linkedin company pages, 25K posts to Facebook business Pages, and nearly 60K posts on Twitter.

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ABM Success: Plan, Execute, Evaluate, Breathe, Repeat

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

Every successful sales rep knows the best recipe for closing the deal has only two ingredients: exceptional products or services and exceptional customer service. The rise of account-based marketing (ABM) reflects this tenet. ABM is a new phrase for a long-standing approach to sales and marketing in which integrated teams prove they care about the needs and pain points of their most strategic accounts, and they speak specifically to those accounts in a tailored way.

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Top 8 Mistakes People Make with Marketing Automation

Marketing Insider Group

There is no definitive ‘right’ way to achieve success through marketing automation, but there certainly are quite a few wrong ways. I’ve compiled a few of the top marketing automation mistakes people make. Make sure you aren’t making any of them! 1. Being inorganic One of the primary dangers of marketing automation is also one […]. The post Top 8 Mistakes People Make with Marketing Automation appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Second Time’s a Charm: The Story Behind the New Guide to Influencer Marketing | Traackr

Traackr

Discover the story behind the Guide to Influencer Marketing and why it's evolved from a collection of use cases into a roadmap for customer-centric marketers.

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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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Content Strategy Explained (Think of It as a Plane)

Rock Content

Content Strategy has a lot in common with air travel when you think about its various components. In my latest blogpost on the idea of a “ minimum viable content strategy “, I use the analogy of a plane to explain content governance. I regularly use this analogy when onboarding new clients onto our content marketing platform, and was again reminded of this upon reading an excellent post by the Content Marketing Institute on implementing a content platform.

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Secrets to Finishing What You Start

Duct Tape Marketing

Secrets to Finishing What You Start written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Jon Acuff. Podcast Transcript. Turns out that the secret to finishing what you start is a lot about how you actually start. What your goals are, why you set an objective, how you design your habit changes are the keys to crossing the finish line.

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Enhance Your Customer Journey in 4 Steps

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

Many marketers mistakenly use the same messaging approach for all of their leads and traffic, regardless of where the customer may be in their journey. Failing to account for your customer’s mindset in your communications can be one of the main factors that drag down your conversion rate. At the same time, message consistency throughout the customer journey is also an important part of communicating clearly.

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How to Attract B2B Buyers with Killer Content

Marketing Insider Group

Content marketing is booming. According to the 2017 B2B Content Marketing Trends, 39% of companies are increasing investment in content marketing. And yet most companies are not creating effective content. Want proof? Two of the leaders in B2B funnel benchmarking, SiriusDecisions and Forrester, will tell you that inquiry-to-closed-won conversion ratios are often below two percent […].

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7 Lessons from the First Ever Influencer Marketing Tell All

Traackr

In this post, access key insights that help solve common influencer marketing problems, as told by the superheroes who have lived to tell the tale.

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15 Ways Marketers Can Optimize For Visual Search

Rock Content

Google, Bing, Pinterest and eBay have all announced functionality or updates for visual search recently – sure signs the space is heating up and consumers will soon be able to search with images as well as with words and voice. Even though computer vision technology is improving, David Erickson, vice president of online marketing at Karwoski & Courage Public Relations, said it’s still important to practice traditional image search optimization techniques.

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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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5 Most Important Landing Page A/B Tests to Optimize Your Facebook Ad Campaigns

Duct Tape Marketing

5 Most Important Landing Page A/B Tests to Optimize Your Facebook Ad Campaigns written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. What if you have impressions and clicks on your Facebook ad campaigns but no conversions? This is where most marketers get stuck. You are showing the ads to the right audience, getting a good amount of engagement yet at the end of the funnel, users are dropping off.

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Top 5 Social Media Trends You Are Likely To Witness In 2018

Zumvu

With more and more brands trying to connect with audiences the business competition is also increasing in the social channels. Therefore, it’s vital for social media users to quickly figure the best engagement methods for the upcoming year.

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Why Social Customer Service Matters, and How to Do It Right

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

Have you ever posted a complaint about a brand on a social media channel ? If so, did they respond? I’d wager many of you said yes. And whether or not a response was received, I’m sure, affected your opinion of the brand. With social quickly becoming the most preferred channel for customer service, we asked bestselling author Marsha Collier to sit down with us to explore how brands can adapt to shifting customer expectations.

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4 Brands Still Successfully Marketing on Twitter

Marketing Insider Group

Twitter is losing ground in the engagement game. Recently, it was revealed to be the worst social media channel for engaging consumers. Instagram, and to a lesser extent, Facebook, LinkedIn and Pinterest are much more effective according to TrackMaven’s 2017 digital marketing analysis. Twitter also developed a bad rep when it became overshadowed by Snapchat, motivating concerns […].

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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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17 Speakers That Will Help You Understand Influencer Marketing at #Inbound17 | Traackr

Traackr

Meet the #Inbound17 speakers who are leading online conversations about influencer marketing and generating meaningful engagement with their audience.

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Content Marketing Storytelling: Not Everything Has To Have A Marketing Lesson! Just Share Your Stories!

Rock Content

In August, the solar eclipse was visible from parts of the United States – including partially from where I live in Iowa. There were clouds, but it was still a pretty decent view. People were excited and the event was taking over social media, allowing us a short break from political rants and posts. And then as I was minding my own business I ran across a Facebook post by Marcus Sheridan (a.k.a. the Saleslion) that read: What do the solar eclipse and content marketing have in common?

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5 Ways To Increase Facebook Ad Reach using Custom Audiences

Duct Tape Marketing

5 Ways To Increase Facebook Ad Reach using Custom Audiences written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. With more than 2 billion monthly active users, Facebook has grown to become the kingpin of social media platforms. No matter what type of business you’re running, Facebook has an audience for you. Facebook’s Advertising platform provides tons of Ad targeting options that enable you to precisely define your target audience and reach them, no matter where they’re located, what they d

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Why Instagram Makes For The Perfect Digital Marketing Tool

Zumvu

If you are looking for a solid digital marketing strategy, here is why you should be concentrating on Instagram.

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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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11 Automated Emails You Should Be Sending with Your Engagement Platform

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

If you’ve got a substantial email list, there’s no sense in just sitting on it, and letting it stagnate. Make the most of each and every contact on that list, through your targeted email campaigns in order to see the best results. Segmenting and automating your email marketing is essential if you want to attain new customers and maintain existing ones.

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Machine Learning and AI Marketing Trends to Watch for 2018

Marketing Insider Group

From more sophisticated metrics to a next-generation customer experience, machine learning and artificial intelligence are raising the bar on what marketers can do to enhance customer relationships. While many marketing organizations are still struggling to make the jump from ‘doing digital’ to ‘being digital,’ some are getting ready to make a quantum leap with machine learning and […].

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Who Exactly Are Your Influencers Influencing? | Traackr

Traackr

Discover the audience insights that marketers need to take a more sophisticated approach in enabling data-driven and measurable influencer marketing programs.

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ion interactive Joins the ScribbleLive Content Experience Platform

Rock Content

The customer buying journey is no longer a straightforward and linear experience. With buyers entering complex webs of micro moments and touch points throughout their journey, companies struggle to deliver effective, relevant content aligned with customer expectations. To help brands win with content at every stage of the buying journey, I’m thrilled to announce that ScribbleLive has acquired ion interactive, the leading enterprise SaaS interactive content platform.

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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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6 Tips for Converting One-Time Customers into Recurring Ones

Duct Tape Marketing

6 Tips for Converting One-Time Customers into Recurring Ones written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. “The purpose of a business is to create a customer.”. Peter Drucker, Austrian-American management consultant, educator, and author. We live in a world where businesses strive hard to outdo each other and win customers. Enduring business success is what most firms seek but very few achieve.

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5 Misconceptions that are Restricting Your Content Marketing

Zumvu

Content marketing tactics and workarounds that used to rule the world for you, may now have lost their mojo. The recipe of success for modern digital marketers is to keep evolving with this highly dynamic industry and trends.

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Tips, Tricks, and Secrets to Create Great Landing Pages

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

You don’t see great landing pages often. That’s not because they can’t be made, but because it’s extremely difficult to create them well. There are design rules to follow that keep people from leaving. There are tricks to use to get your button noticed. There are words that have a way of persuasively whispering in your prospects’ ears: push the button , claim the offer.

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7 Core Skills Every Digital Marketer Will Need to Master Beyond 2017

Marketing Insider Group

As a marketer, you’re no doubt aware of the constant changes the world of digital marketing is experiencing. You’re also probably well aware of how these big changes force marketers to constantly adapt and add new skills to their marketing stack. That’s why it’s essential for marketers to have the ability to adapt to new […]. The post 7 Core Skills Every Digital Marketer Will Need to Master Beyond 2017 appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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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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The 19 Influencers You Need To Know Before Attending #CMWorld | Traackr

Traackr

Before you attend the first-ever influencer marketing track at CMworld, get to know the 19 speakers who are leading these online conversations.

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5 Steps to Create an Effective Editorial Calendar for 2018

Rock Content

It’s good to start thinking about your next year’s content strategy around August or so, on an annual basis – which I blogged about here. Of course, once the strategy has been finalized, we need to get on a schedule and into implementation mode. One way to turn your strategy and editorial planning into implementation is through the effective use of an editorial calendar.

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Transcript of Secrets to Finishing What You Start

Duct Tape Marketing

Transcript of Secrets to Finishing What You Start written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Back to Podcast. Transcript. How many things have you not finished? Come on, let’s be honest. A recent statistic I read said 92% of people give up on their New Years resolutions during the first week. There are a lot of reasons we don’t finish, perfectionism, rationalization, fear, we don’t give ourselves the right goals and things to finish.

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5 SEO Tools to Analyze Your Website Traffic like Google Analytics

Zumvu

Today, when search engine rankings have become utmost important for businesses, they also need to have a better clarity about the performance of their websites, satisfaction of their customers, and digital marketing presence of their competitors.

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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!