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4 Ideas for Better Blog Content

Marketing Insider Group

Having a blog just for the sake of having a company blog is pointless. There are so many better ways to spend your marketing budget and time. However, that’s not to say blogging doesn’t work. If you’re willing to commit yourself to consistently creating highly captivating content that resonates with your readers, it can certainly be worth the investment.

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How to Leverage the Power of AI in Marketing

Aspiration Marketing

The marketing battlefield is a fierce one. Attention spans are fleeting, competition is cutthroat, and the pressure to deliver results is ever-present. In this digital arena, every marketer craves a secret weapon–an edge that sets them apart and propels their brand to the forefront. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI), the transformative technology rapidly reshaping industries, including marketing.

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Is your marketing too dull to survive the bots?

Businesses Grow

I’m a good writer because I’ve been working on it for 50 years. Now, with no training, a person who has never studied writing can be a competent writer instantly through ChatGPT. She has unearned status. I’m not whining. It’s great AI can provide a creative voice to anybody. This is a plus for the world, not a minus. But let’s think this through.

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Email marketers sharpen deliverability tactics at MailCon

Martech

Left to right: Lilit Davtyan, CEO, Phonexa and Kristen Haines, CEO, MailCon kick off MailCon New York 2024. Image: MailCon. A year of changes requires a shift in tactics for email marketers. At the start of the year, Yahoo and Google issued new rules for bulk email senders. Now marketers have to decide what steps they need to take to avoid getting emails rejected in the “post-Yahoogle” era.

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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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The complete guide to optimizing content for SEO (with checklist)

Search Engine Land

Creating high-quality , helpful content that drives search traffic is more important than ever. There’s nothing worse than pouring your heart and soul into a wonderful guide or blog post that nobody ever sees or churning out pieces with little value that disappoint or alienate your potential audience. Standing out from the crowd requires a delicate balance between optimizing content for search and creating pieces that truly resonate with users.

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Help, Don’t Hype: A guide to customer-first marketing

Marketing Sherpa

In the AI Guild, I conduct a lot of group coaching of landing pages, emails, and other marketing. And I’ve found myself uttering the same phrase over and over… Help, don’t hype Think of it this way.

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Interested in the latest marketing trends? Subscribe to our SmartBrief newsletters

SmartBrief - Marketing

As the world of marketing and advertising continues to evolve and trends come and go, staying informed is key to remaining competitive. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a business owner or just starting your career, having the latest industry insights at your fingertips is vital. SmartBrief’s specialized newsletters can help. Designed for marketers and advertisers who want to stay ahead of trends and industry developments, these newsletters deliver the news and insights you need from indu

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Boost SEO With Video Marketing | Unlock SERP Ranking Secrets

Kuno Creative

When you think about search engine optimization, video likely isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. You have to do keyword research. Optimize headers, meta descriptions, image alt text and title tags. Strategically link to other pages on your site. Write unique, useful content that establishes you as a trusted authority. With all that, SEO video marketing may not be on your radar at all.

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How to gear up email for a strong finish to 2024

Martech

I’m still buzzing from a call a few days ago with a marketer working for a well-known Western university. These calls are always energizing because we talk about people’s struggles, what kinds of success they’re looking for, and what we can do to help. After the call, I felt more optimistic than I had in weeks. I wasn’t just talking with someone who understands the advantages email can bring to their organization.

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The History of Lead Generation and Why It's Here to Stay

Aspiration Marketing

Have you ever wondered how companies found their very first customers? Or how marketing evolved from town criers to targeted social media campaigns? The answer lies in lead generation, a practice that's been around for centuries and continues to be a cornerstone of successful businesses today.

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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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Google August 2024 core update rolling out now

Search Engine Land

Google has released the August 2024 core update, which will take about a month to fully roll out. This update is not just a normal core update, but also takes into account the feedback it heard since the September 2023 helpful content update that seemed to have a negative impact on many small and independent publishers. What Google said. “Today, we launched our August 2024 core update to Google Search.

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21 Great Ideas To Get Your Content Audience To Take Action

Content Marketing Institute

How do you create content that converts into profitable actions? Consider these 21 tips from experts presenting at Content Marketing World. Interestingly, they have different ideas of what to put at the top of your list.

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IAB Tech Lab expands Multi-State Privacy Agreement

Martech

The IAB Tech Lab has announced a change in terminology and an expansion of its U.S. privacy compliance agreement. What had previously been the U.S. National Section of its Global Privacy Platform (GPP) will now be known as the Multi-State Privacy Agreement (MSPA) U.S. National Section. In addition, the MSPA has now been expanded to include 14 additional states as more states advance legislation addressing privacy issues.

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SEO Success: How to Rank High On Google with Unique Content

Aspiration Marketing

Are you wondering whether unique content is responsible for SEO success and your ranking position? Well, good news for you: this blog will discuss in detail the importance of unique content and how it can help you get on the top searches. First things first, you must understand that we are living in a highly competitive digital marketing world, and getting on the top search pages is a big achievement for any website or blog owner/manager.

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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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How Google Search ranking works

Search Engine Land

It should be clear to everyone that the Google documentation leak and the public documents from antitrust hearings do not really tell us exactly how the rankings work. The structure of organic search results is now so complex – not least due to the use of machine learning – that even the Google employees who work on the ranking algorithms say they can no longer explain why a hit is at one or two.

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Supercharge Email & Ad Remarketing Reach with Customers.ai Shopify App

Customers.ai

Hey DTC marketers! We’ve got some news that’s going to make your life a whole lot easier and a lot more profitable if your store is on Shopify. At Customers.ai, we help DTC businesses like yours grow, scale, and crush your sales goals. So while you’re busy building your brand and driving customer acquisition and retention initiatives, Customers.ai’s Shopify app for email and ad remarketing boosts your store’s sales by increasing the reach and efficiency of your highest performing m

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For consumers, AI is the new IoT

Martech

Marketers’ primary job is to know what the customer wants. It’s simple, but not easy. When Jim Stengel was CMO of Procter & Gamble, he told me, “You can never know the customer too well.” Jim knew his customers well enough that he turned Swiffer (an upgraded dust rag) into a multi-billion dollar brand platform. If there is one thing the public has made clear, it’s that they are not impressed by AI in their products.

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Email Sequences: How Many Emails Does it Take to Get a Meeting?

Aspiration Marketing

Have you ever crafted the perfect email, hit send, and.silence? You're not alone. In today's overflowing inboxes, securing meetings through email outreach can feel like a frustrating battle. Busy schedules and information overload often leave your message buried beneath the digital clutter. You can break through the noise by leveraging email sequences and improve your chances of landing a meeting.

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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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Report: U.S. considering forcing a Google breakup

Search Engine Land

The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly considering forcing parent company Alphabet to shed at least one of its units. Among the possibilities being explored following a judge’s ruling that Google violated antitrust laws , according to Bloomberg : Chrome, Google’s web browser. This one seems highly unlikely – web browsers aren’t exactly a lucrative business model.

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Founder-Led Content: Lessons From Reclaim’s Henry Shapiro on Authentic Engagement

Animalz blog

Many startup CEOs spend all their time on product roadmaps and investor decks. Henry Shapiro of Reclaim.ai makes sure he also has time for LinkedIn. This isn’t a distraction from his “real work” — it’s a key part of his growth strategy, one that’s proving as valuable as feature releases and VC pitches. In this interview, Henry explains his content creation process, revealing how he turns everyday business experiences into authentic, value-packed posts that resonate with his aud

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AI-powered martech news and releases: August 15

Martech

Tech companies are spending a lot of money on ads about AI, despite tons of research showing consumers’ dislike for it. As observed here last week, products mentioning AI are significantly less popular with consumers than the same products when they don’t mention it. Now comes word people really don’t like it in customer service. Seven out of every 10 consumers are frustrated with current virtual agents, according to a study commissioned by AI voice solution Tenyx and conducted by Centiment.

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7 Ancient Archetypes That Give Your Content Fresh Relevance

Content Marketing Institute

Sequels, prequels, and reboots abound. Why? Storytelling around recognizable themes has built-in resonance. Explore the seven archetypes with inspiring B2C and B2B examples before you launch the next content marketing initiative.

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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.

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How long will people wait for websites to load in 2024? Survey says…

Search Engine Land

Eight seconds, on average. That’s how long people will wait for a website to load in 2024, according to a recent Forbes Advisor survey. By the numbers. Here’s how long people are willing to wait: Less than 3 seconds: 4% 3 to 6 seconds: 29% 7 to 10 seconds: 38% More than 11 seconds: 24% The risk. When a webpage loads too slowly or is unresponsive, nearly half of searchers (48%) will visit the next website in search results, according to the survey.

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How to Repost on TikTok: Everything You Need to Know

SocialPilot

For those who have paid attention, TikTok has become very active in developing itself further to stay ahead in the race of social networks. For example, TikTokers can post images along with videos and repost other creators’ TikToks, which is similar to reposting on Instagram or retweeting. Before the TikTok repost feature, there was no easy way to share a TikTok you randomly came across and found interesting.

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Could your marketing automation be doing more? by Edna Chavira

Martech

Many businesses found early success with marketing automation platforms. But as marketing needs evolve, a question arises: Is it time for a change? Join us for Stuck on Autopilot? Upgrade Your Marketing Automation where we’ll explore: The signs it’s time to make a change How to evaluate different platforms Strategies for a smooth migration A real-world example of a successful transition Don’t let outdated technology hold you back!

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11 Best Search Engines to Use Instead of Google

Backlinko

Google may be the king of search engines. But even kings have their flaws. Despite its immense popularity, Google isn’t perfect. Google’s dominance in the search engine market and data monopoly raises serious privacy concerns among users. And those frequent algorithm updates can wreak havoc on website rankings. Recently, Google’s AI Overviews even suggested adding glue to pizza as a solution to “cheese not sticking to pizza.” Crazy, right?

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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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Google AI Overviews volatility continues: Rise, fall, repeat

Search Engine Land

The visibility of AI Overviews in Google’s search results increased to 12% in July, only to fall back to 7% by the end of the month, according to new data from enterprise SEO platform BrightEdge. While AI Overviews now have a “stronger presence” compared to June , the visibility of Google’s AI-generated answers previously appeared on 15% of queries in May.

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Our top 3 strategies to consider for your next political advertising campaign

illumin

Political advertising is unique. Campaigns are marathons – racing to build awareness before voting day. Political advertisers must appeal for donations, battle it out in the primaries in some cases, and educate their audiences on platforms and policies to garner as much support as possible. In addition to high stakes, political advertising brings with it additional privacy concerns, since voters have a right to a private ballot.

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Report: U.S. considering forcing a Google breakup

Martech

The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly considering forcing parent company Alphabet to shed at least one of its units. Among the possibilities being explored following a judge’s ruling that Google violated antitrust laws , according to Bloomberg : Chrome, Google’s web browser. This one seems highly unlikely – web browsers aren’t exactly a lucrative business model.

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How AI Grades for Influencers Help With Brand Safety

Content Marketing Institute

One-fourth of U.S. companies say influencer spending will take 40% of their total marketing budget. How can brands invest in social media personalities who aren't likely to enter into risky political talk? New AI tools can help.

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Cracking the Code: Turning Intent Data into Go-to-Market Success

Speaker: Steven Bryerton, SVP of Sales at ZoomInfo & Robin Izsak-Tseng, VP of Revenue Marketing at G2

Join Steven Bryerton, SVP of Sales at ZoomInfo, and Robin Izsak-Tseng, VP of Revenue Marketing at G2 in this webinar where you're guaranteed to walk away with a fresh understanding of and a new perspective on intent data! Turn your go-to-market motions around with intent data! Instead of searching for ways to showcase your products, reach out to the customers that are searching for your solutions — then build your messaging around their needs to set you apart from the competition. 🚀 With