Businesses Grow
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
At the end of Marketing Rebellion , a bestselling book that served as a wake-up call for the state of marketing, I predicted what might be the next consumer rebellion. I believe I got it right, and the revolution could be coming sooner than I expected. Let’s take a look at what’s going on, and the implications for marketing and our AI future.
Hubspot Marketing
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
It’s no secret that AI is driving marketing industry growth. As a writer in the marketing industry, I've seen it myself. AI can help with everything from brainstorming to content creation. But another marketing task that AI excels at? Personalization. I’ve received plenty of personalized marketing assets, and it’s obvious when something uses surface-level personalization and when something is tailored to my specific interests and behaviors — and the latter always grabs my attention.
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Martech
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Your calendar is not just a pretty collection of dates and ideas; it’s the blueprint for a successful email marketing program. A strategically built calendar offers a bird’s eye view of your year ahead, ensuring you hit every big sales opportunity and highlight everything that sets your business apart. Below are six tried-and-tested pointers to unlock the full potential of your email marketing calendar. 1.
Aspiration Marketing
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Why do some websites appear at the top of search results while others languish on page ten? The answer lies in Search Engine Optimization (SEO). We'll break down how to check and improve your website's search rankings, propelling you toward the coveted first page (and beyond!).
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Unlock the secrets to building strong communities and sustaining growth with GrowthZone’s “5 Pillars of Community” ebook. In today's digital era, fostering a sense of belonging is more important than ever. GrowthZone’s informative ebook will help you transform your association’s community and discover new opportunities for growth. Explore the importance of personal and virtual communities, the ACHIEVE Model for success, and the key pillars including Direction, Shared Responsibility, Personal Val
Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
You need to efficiently market your business , and factors like strategy and data-driven decision-making are largely responsible for your marketing success. These areas are where marketing management software can help. But what exactly does it do? In short, marketing management software is a powerful tool that enhances your marketing efforts. It helps you plan campaigns and analyze results as your business grows and the complexity of your marketing needs increases.
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Overwhelmed by all the data available to analyze? Experts presenting at Content Marketing World share how to overcome the challenge so you can operate a manageable and valuable analytics program.
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Martech
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Let’s face it: the marketing world is already complicated. Agile marketing isn’t easy to implement or continuously manage, and the promise of helping teams prioritize work — and say no to some things — remains elusive. But now, marketing processes are shifting even more rapidly, with generative AI emerging as the top catalyst. How do you combine agile marketing and generative AI?
Buffer Marketing
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The secret to engaging social media posts has been in front of you this whole time. And it's not about having a ton of followers or decoding a complex algorithm. Instead, it all boils down to your opening words. Copywriters call it a 'hook,' and learning how to write social media hooks can be the difference between your followers scrolling past your post or stopping in their tracks to see what you have to say.
Kuno Creative
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Did you know that 78% of consumers find sustainability is an important aspect of their lifestyle? Unfortunately, many companies aren't using effective sustainable marketing strategies to tell their story. This is understandable, as it's easy to get lost in the twists and turns of the sustainability maze. However, using these five sustainable marketing principles can help your company stay on track and reach its sustainability goals.
Aspiration Marketing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
For those who know about SEO, weaving keywords into your content isn't just smart—it's essential. Yet, there's a sneaky pitfall that even the most diligent businesses might stumble into keyword cannibalization. This misstep can quietly nibble away at your SEO success. So, to avoid this common pitfall, let's discuss keyword cannibalization and how to prevent it.
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Quotas need to be hit. Revenue goals need to be met. This reality makes shortening sales onboarding time a top priority. Organizations with a standard onboarding process boost employee retention by 58% and increase productivity by 50%. Unfortunately, many companies struggle with inefficient processes that lead to high turnover and missed revenue opportunities.
Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Google’s August 2024 core update is now done rolling out, a Google spokesperson told us. It started on August 15, 2024 and completed 19 days later on September 3, 2024. This update caused a lot of ranking movement and changes to the overall Google Search results. As we said before, this update is not just a normal core update. The August 2024 core update took into account the feedback Google heard since the September 2023 helpful content update that seemed to have a negative impact on many sma
Hubspot Marketing
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Let’s play a game: Tell me how old you are without telling me how old you are. Not sure how to respond? Well, chances are your content consumption habits give you away. For instance, I love Instagram and Netflix but have left my Snapchat stage behind and don’t understand Roblox. (If you’re scratching your head, don’t worry. By the end of this article, you’ll be able to pinpoint my age, like the label on a wine bottle.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Somebody in B2B needs to hear this today: AI isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. A new core skill every marketer needs to develop moving forward is the ability to discern where AI enhances our efforts and where human expertise remains irreplaceable. Significant gaps exist in AI’s capabilities, particularly in industries where human expertise is essential to achieving meaningful outcomes.
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Your audience is almost always distracted. But when they gather around to listen, they engage with you in a deeper way. Try these expert-approved ideas for building audio into your content and marketing strategies.
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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.
Chief Martec
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
I have two surveys for you that I think you’ll love. The first is one that I’m asking you to take: a cut-through-the-BS survey on the real ways in which you’re seeing gen AI used in your organization — or not. This data will contribute to the “Martech for 2025” report and virtual event Frans Riemersma and I will be sharing on December 3.
Zumvu
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Maintaining online consistency is more significant than ever with this fast-paced digital world today. Whether you're an influencer, a small business owner, or a creative entrepreneur, that easy tool which will help blend several links into one goes without saying.
Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Keyword research is a cornerstone of SEO success, but many SEOs do it incorrectly. Instead of focusing on keywords that drive revenue, they only chase traffic volume. Instead of focusing on keywords that generate revenue, they often prioritize traffic volume alone. This guide tackles a new approach to keyword research that boosts your online presence and directly contributes to your bottom line.
Hubspot Marketing
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
When I first heard how HubSpot’s YouTube team bumped one channel’s views up by over 400%, I begged for permission to share the story. (I’m not above debasing myself on your behalf.) It’s a lesson that applies to nearly all content marketing — and one I promise you’re not going to hear anywhere else. Are you ready for it? Not all distribution is good distribution.
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.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Traditional marketing tracking methods like unique phone numbers and coupon codes are becoming less effective. With stricter privacy regulations and consumers gaining more control over their data, marketers have turned to digital attribution using pixel-based tracking. However, this method overlooks the full customer journey by focusing only on the last interaction before conversion.
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Want to get more from your content and only spend a little (or nothing at all)? Consider these distribution ideas to increase your reach and engagement from the experts presenting at Content Marketing World.
Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Search engine optimization (SEO) and content marketing are powerful tools that drive online success. SEO focuses on optimizing your website so search engines can discover and rank your content. According to First Page Sage, the first organic result for a search term on Google receives a click-through rate of nearly 40% , pushing immediate traffic to your site.
illumin
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Back to school season has returned and so too have some of the most upbeat and wholesome ads of the year. This year brings fun and energizing campaigns from brands both big and small. Familiar faces are back for the 2024 return to school – including ads from Macy’s and Target. Amazon is also working hard to cement itself as a top back to school contender.
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.
Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Let’s face it: Turning raw data into actionable insights can be as cryptic as decoding ancient hieroglyphics, especially for the SEO rookies in your crew. That’s the challenge I addressed in my SMX Advanced 2024 session. Didn’t catch it? No worries. I’m recapping it all in this article series, one juicy nugget at a time. This is Part 2, so if you missed Part 1 , check it out.
Hubspot Marketing
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Before becoming a marketer, I was a journalist who loved the opportunity to tell stories about my community and share perspectives that would otherwise go unnoticed. When I left the journalism business, I thought my storytelling days were over; however, visual storytelling is critical in the marketing world. Visual storytelling allows brands to connect with audiences on an emotional and personal level by sharing stories accompanied by stunning imagery.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
We now can generate more content than ever before, but should we? What if we knew what buyers wanted and made more of that instead of producing what’s fast and/or easy? Last month, I shared insights from our research highlighting the gap between content marketing and the buyer’s journey. Specifically, roughly 80% of closed sales deals we evaluated couldn’t be connected to marketing content.
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Creating more videos for the sake of video won’t get you far (even when the requests come from your CEO or other executives). But a customer-centric video strategy will. Here’s what to consider as you build yours.
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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.
Practical eCommerce - Marketing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Algorithms on Google, Meta, and others evaluate an ad and its linked landing page, assigning a relevancy score that influences cost and performance. The post Optimized Landing Pages Reduce Ad Costs appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
As I approach my first 60 days as Chief Product Officer at Sprout Social, I’m reflecting on the tremendous privilege and responsibility that come with this job. Joining a company that has been recognized on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology™ list for a third year is an honor. The award is a testament to the culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence that permeates every aspect of this organization.
Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Throughout my career, I’ve noticed SEO and PPC teams rarely sync and share data and strategies to support each other. This is a major missed opportunity that limits each channel’s full potential. This article highlights seven practical synergies both your PPC and SEO teams can implement to drive even more revenue for your business. Ultimately, both are focused on increasing conversions from Google and other search engines, so it makes sense to bring these teams together for greater success
Customers.ai
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Last month, Wordstream came out with its annual Facebook Ads Benchmarks Report. What was notable about the report, besides the shocking news that CPC and CPL were both down year-over-year, was the report’s recommendations to use CAPI to improve performance: “Since your Facebook ads conversion rate is dependent on the actions you choose to track, having a clean way to catch all potential conversions coming from your ads is crucial.
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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