Businesses Grow
MAY 20, 2024
Yes, there is a most important word in marketing! It’s not “niche” or “differentiation,” or even “conversion.” But before I reveal this important word, will you allow me to tell you a little story that illustrates my point? You will? Of course you will. You really have no choice do you? The most important word in marketing A few years ago, I helped a business selling highly engineered metal parts to the aerospace market.
Search Engine Land
MAY 22, 2024
SEO job listings have declined by 37% year-on-year, with mid-level roles being most impacted, according to a new analysis. Also, there was a “resurgence” in remote SEO roles during Q1. But only 18% of SEO job listings provided a salary (or salary range), according to the SEOJobs.com report. Why we care. Just two years ago, we were in a period called the Great Resignation (a.k.a., the Great Reshuffle ), when job listings were abundant and hiring was a huge challenge for companies.
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Aspiration Marketing
MAY 22, 2024
Have you ever felt stuck between inbound marketing and account-based marketing (ABM)? You're not alone. Both strategies boast impressive results, but choosing the right one depends on your specific goals and target audience. We'll help you break down these marketing strategies to determine the best fit for your business.
Practical eCommerce - Marketing
MAY 22, 2024
Launched in 1895, "The Furrow" was content marketing long before that term existed. The post Lessons from John Deere’s Magazine ‘The Furrow’ appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
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Martech
MAY 22, 2024
Sarah Nagy is a former astrophysicist and a data scientist with a Master in Finance degree from Princeton. She’s now the co-founder and CEO of Seek AI, a platform that uses generative AI to support business users in querying business data sets, freeing up data scientists for more creative work. We talked about a range of AI topics, with a particular focus on search.
Social Media Examiner
MAY 21, 2024
Is the AI-generated content you’re producing too generic? Wondering how to improve the quality of your AI content? In this article, you’ll discover how to get AI to create better content. Create Better AI-Generated Content: Prompts vs Prompt Engineering If creating content is part of your work, you've likely used prompts to generate content from […] The post How to Get AI to Create Better Content appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
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Buffer Marketing
MAY 20, 2024
A few years ago, LinkedIn was my strongest marketing channel for my job search coaching business, Recruit the Employer , and I had amassed over 40,000 followers. But then I got a full-time job and put my business — and my social media presence — on pause. When I decided to relaunch my company this year, I knew returning to LinkedIn would be part of my social media marketing strategy.
Quikly
MAY 20, 2024
Which text marketing trends do retail and restaurant brands need to pay attention to today? And how can they leverage those trends to best capture attention and drive sales? We at Quikly hosted a webinar to explore the answers to these questions.
Aspiration Marketing
MAY 23, 2024
Did you know that 61% of marketers already leverage AI in their campaigns? This shoudn’t come as a surprise – AI has become a game-changer, automating tasks and unlocking valuable customer insights. It's revolutionizing marketing, but it's important to remember AI isn't a magic bullet. While powerful, it has limitations. To truly thrive in today's data-driven landscape, we need to understand both the strengths and weaknesses of AI, ensuring it complements – not replaces – human expertise.
Search Engine Land
MAY 24, 2024
Google looks stupid right now. And AI Overviews are to blame. Google’s AI Overviews have given incorrect, misleading and even dangerous answers. The fact that Google includes a disclaimer at the bottom of every answer (“Generative AI is experimental”) should be no excuse. What’s happening. Google’s AI-generated answers have gained a lot negative mainstream media coverage as people have been sharing numerous examples of AI Overview fails on social media.
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
MAY 24, 2024
I live in Texas, where the highway speed limits are more like minimums than maximums. Our interstates could pass for the Indianapolis 500 (AKA the “Idiot 500” here in Dallas). I contribute to this fast-moving culture because if you obey the law, you’ll get run over. The other day, I was cruising down the highway at traffic speed (at least 20 MPH over the posted limit), and I got pulled over.
Content Marketing Institute
MAY 23, 2024
Let other publishers create the new content. Then, your brand can curate it into valuable, relevant, and helpful content for your audience. It’s a good strategy to grow your content collection without any additional investment.
Aspiration Marketing
MAY 21, 2024
Imagine a crowded marketplace, all vying for the attention of the same customers. In today's marketing landscape, this is no exaggeration. With 80% of businesses using a multi-channel approach , how do you make sure your voice cuts through the noise?
Search Engine Land
MAY 20, 2024
We’re in a disruptive moment, according to Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Although he is optimistic that Google AI Overviews and Search will drive more traffic and engagement, that is zero comfort for the many content creators who have seen their websites obliterated by Google in recent months. In a new interview, Pichai discussed concerns about Google hurting websites and businesses, as well as the future of Search, content and the web. ‘These are disruptive moments.’
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.
Martech
MAY 20, 2024
Marketers today face a perfect marketing storm, battered by conflicting forces. They’re bombarded with data, pressured for immediate results and expected to navigate an increasingly cynical consumer landscape. But here’s the kicker: the disconnect isn’t just with the audience — it’s a three-ring circus with a front-row seat for the marketing team.
Hootsuite
MAY 23, 2024
As any social media manager can tell you, hashtags can be great for expanding your reach and building brand awareness. If you use the wrong ones, your post might languish in obscurity forever. But what happens if you put the right hashtags in the wrong location? The team at Hootsuite has long wondered: Do Instagram hashtags belong in the caption or the comments?
Aspiration Marketing
MAY 20, 2024
Industrial automation is absolutely essential for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Automation can be utilized in many ways by companies of all sizes. As the cost to automate has come down over the years, even smaller companies are able to benefit from its use. Industrial automation parts are more affordable than ever these days, and it is likely that you can add automation to your company with ease.
Search Engine Land
MAY 22, 2024
Google is testing a special treatment for Reddit snippets within the Google search results. Google is adding upvote and comment counts in various styles, in an effort to provide more information to the searcher about the Reddit thread. What it looks like. I was sent screenshots from both Shubham Khatwani and Brodie Clark of this in action – here are some of those screenshots: Why special treatment.
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Martech
MAY 21, 2024
Today, Google introduced new creative tools and ad experiences at its annual Google Marketing Live event, held in New York. Here’s what marketers can expect to see at Google, either now or in the coming months. Search ad experience. Among the most inventive improvements to search is a new ad experience currently in testing and slated to become more widely available later in the year.
SmartBrief - Marketing
MAY 19, 2024
In recent years, artificial intelligence has significantly enhanced the capabilities of various technologies in the retail sector, improving the way businesses interact with their customers. AI has become embedded into such key technologies as smart shelves, automated inventory management, and dynamic pricing algorithms. As part of these systems, AI allows businesses to anticipate and respond to customers’ needs before explicitly expressing them.
Social Media Examiner
MAY 23, 2024
Are your LinkedIn posts getting the reach and engagement you need? Looking for a written post formula you can repurpose? In this article, we’ll explore content strategy on LinkedIn using the written word. Why the Written Word Matters on LinkedIn In today’s digital landscape, content creators constantly seek ways to capture their audience’s attention and […] The post LinkedIn Written Content Strategy: From Ideas to Stories and Beyond appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
Search Engine Land
MAY 24, 2024
SEO today is more complex and challenging than at any other point. Once upon a time, not too long ago, links were the most important thing in SEO. But is that still true? This article will examine the significance of link SEO today. It will include various perspectives within the industry, analyze empirical evidence and consider Google’s recent statements and updates on the role of links in their ranking algorithms.
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Martech
MAY 22, 2024
In today’s digital landscape, inclusivity and accessibility are no longer optional; they are essential for engaging with diverse audiences and fostering meaningful connections. Neglecting digital accessibility can alienate potential customers and limit your brand’s reach. During this webinar, our expert panel will delve into the evolving consumer behaviors and preferences, highlighting the importance of creating content that resonates across various audiences and platforms.
Content Marketing Institute
MAY 21, 2024
Laughing at content failures feels cathartic at times (there but for the grace of the audience …). But extreme reactions can have a chilling effect on creativity. Here’s the real lesson to take from Apple’s failed iPad Pro ad.
illumin
MAY 21, 2024
Podcasts are seeing a global uptick. Find out why and how you can take part in this trend. Nowadays, it seems people listen to more than just music on their streaming apps or watch the daily news on television. Podcast consumption (and its advertising) is seeing rapid growth, especially among Canadian audiences. In fact, the podcast advertising market in Canada is projected to reach revenue of $67.29 million USD in 2024.
Search Engine Land
MAY 20, 2024
Google is afraid of being left behind and thinks the solution is to put AI in everything – regardless of whether users want or need it. That’s according to a LinkedIn post by Scott Jenson, a former Google employee of more than 15 years who left his role as a part-time senior UX designer last month. Why we care. Google is rapidly losing the trust of users, SEOs, advertisers , brands and content creators in its relentless AI push – even though AI is clearly not yet able to deliver on its pot
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!
Martech
MAY 21, 2024
It’s no secret that Caitlin Clark and a number of other young stars are having a huge impact on engagement with women’s basketball. Clark’s WNBA debut smashed records at ESPN, drawing over two million viewers. But did you know the Paris Olympics this year will be the first to feature an equal number of women and men athletes? Fifteen percent of adults who plan to watch the Olympics are aware of this.
Social Media Examiner
MAY 20, 2024
Wondering how other marketers are using social media? Want to be sure your strategy is headed in the right direction? Find out what professional marketers plan to do with their organic activities, video marketing, ads, and content mixes over the next year in the 16th annual Social Media Marketing Industry Report. How Are Marketers Using […] The post 2024 Social Media Marketing Industry Report appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
Content Marketing Institute
MAY 24, 2024
Coca-Cola didn’t design its new content platform for beverage consumers. It launched Coca-Cola Lens for the restaurants and retailers who sell the products. Find out why this new initiative deserves attention from all B2B marketers.
Search Engine Land
MAY 20, 2024
If you are a niche blogger focused on building a site on which the majority source of your income is display ads from Google, 2024 has not been kind to you. From Facebook to Reddit to X, the talk of the Internet in blogging has been the utter wasteland of decimated traffic patterns caused by Google updates. Thousands of blogs from every possible niche are down as much as 90% in traffic, with no recovery in sight.
Speaker: Steven Bryerton, SVP of Sales at ZoomInfo & Robin Izsak-Tseng, VP of Revenue Marketing at G2
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