Hootsuite
JULY 15, 2020
Defining a buyer persona (also called a customer persona, audience persona, or marketing persona) helps you create content to better target your ideal customer. As a social marketer—or any marketer, for that matter—it’s easy to get lost in the details of tracking your latest engagement rates and campaigns. Buyer personas remind you to put your audience’s wants and needs ahead of your own.
Content Marketing Institute
JULY 15, 2020
High-performing content is good for your brand and for your readers. But how do you create it? Here are six steps to go from “just OK” to high-powered, massively successful content. Continue reading → The post 6 Things to Improve Your Content Performance appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
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Sprout Social
JULY 15, 2020
Both social marketers and consumers agree—a brand’s social media presence stands out most when it is creative, memorable and impactful. But when you’re working at home without the same resources you’d have in the office or on a shoot, it’s tricky to produce content that checks all those boxes. Whether work from home is new to you or you’re a seasoned remote worker, social media marketing from home is not without its challenges.
Neil Patel
JULY 14, 2020
If you want to outrank your competition, what do you do? First off, you need to keep track of everything they are doing. From their rankings to the content they are writing to even the links they are building and the keywords they are targeting, understanding what they are up to is key. And after you figure out their strategy, you need to write more content, build more links, and optimize your site.
Speaker: Karen Swim, APR
Relevance is the currency of modern media relations—and personalization is how you earn it. In this new webinar with industry leader Karen Swim, APR, we'll explore proven strategies for precision targeting and crafting personalized pitches that resonate with journalists and build stronger relationships over time. You’ll also learn how to ensure your media lists are accurate and up to date, craft outreach that gets responses, and streamline your workflow without sacrificing quality.
Hubspot Marketing
JULY 14, 2020
A tv show is returning, and I am pumped. " The Umbrella Academy " is a sci-fi show based on the comic book of the same name, and it's nothing short of fantastic. Superheroes, comedy, a talking animal, and saving the world from imploding — what more could you want? When I first learned about the season, I was scrolling Twitter and came across the video announcement.
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Sprout Social
JULY 15, 2020
In a span of just a few years, TikTok has seen massive growth in popularity and app usage. By April of 2020, it managed to reach 2 billion downloads worldwide. And in our previous post on TikTok basics , we explored some of the reasons for the app’s popularity as well as how brands can market on the platform. Besides those marketing tactics, you could also invest in paid advertising on TikTok to further boost your brand’s impact on the app’s audience.
Content Marketing Institute
JULY 13, 2020
Through hundreds of interviews, Clare McDermott has learned how to diffuse tension, set a good conversational tempo, and design probing questions. Here’s her best advice for content marketers. Continue reading → The post How to Perfect the One-on-One Interview appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Hubspot Marketing
JULY 15, 2020
In 2020, video outpaced blogging and infographics as the most common content marketing strategy. As users increasingly turn to video content for entertainment and education, most social media platforms have become more focused on expanding their visual and video capabilities. Now, the average social media user sees videos in the form of live streams, Stories, or Newsfeed posts on a daily basis.
Marketing Insider Group
JULY 15, 2020
If there is any positive trend the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the events industry, it is the adoption of virtual event platforms as a viable alternative to in-person events. This adoption has helped many event organizers to prevent event cancellation, thereby minimizing their revenue loss. They have also been able to retain and engage their audiences through the use of virtual platforms.
Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA
The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.
Sprout Social
JULY 16, 2020
Welcome to the Social Spotlight, where we dive deep into what we love about a brand’s approach to a specific social campaign. From strategy through execution and results, we’ll examine what makes the best brands on social tick — and leave you with some key takeaways to consider for your own brand’s social strategy. Overview. For years companies have faced increasing pressure to take a stand on social and political issues.
Content Marketing Institute
JULY 14, 2020
Sales and marketing team alignment requires them to put the buyer first. Explore what indicates alignment success. And learn to craft buyer personas that work for sales and marketing using only five insights. Continue reading → The post Who Should Be at the Center of Your Sales and Marketing Alignment? appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Search Engine Journal
JULY 17, 2020
Are your marketing activities struggling to gain traction? These five tips can help you make the most of content to drive more success. The post How Content Can Drive Marketing Success in Lean Times: 5 Tips via @mansidhorda appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Marketing Insider Group
JULY 13, 2020
Are you taking advantage of the massive benefits of blogging for business? The truth is, having a blog is one of the best ways to connect with your audience. It’s also essential for driving long-term growth. Check out all the ways a blog can help your business grow. And I also included a handful of blog example I love. Quick Takeaways. If you want to grow your business, you should be blogging.
Speaker: Hanan Polinovski, Events Manager and David Brown, Sr. Marketing & Events Lead
Are your events living up to expectations? Are you getting quality leads from your sponsorships? Have you ever wondered if that branded notebook actually makes an impact? Get ready to transform your event strategy! Join event marketing pros Hanan Polinovski from Printfection and David Brown from Bonusly for a fast-paced webinar about turning your event efforts into serious ROI.
Rock Content
JULY 13, 2020
Year after year, Google brings its core updates, and occasional changes, impacting site ranking and results display standards. Therefore, it is always important to be updated on the SEO trends of the moment. This year promises to bring some changes while realizing trends that were announced last year. Mastering SEO parameters and current trends are essential to succeed with content strategies and positioning pages on Google.
Content Marketing Institute
JULY 17, 2020
This week, Robert Rose talks about the long game on purpose and with this week’s person making a difference in content marketing about everything from the Facebook boycott to why representation matters as much in marketing as media. Continue reading → The post Celebrate the Diversity of Purpose and the Purpose of Diversity [The Weekly Wrap] appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Diggity Marketing
JULY 14, 2020
Thanks for the so much information & inspiration, You absolutely nailed it. So much information in just one interview. I am also a beginner in this field. I hope i’ll be successful very soon.
Marketing Insider Group
JULY 14, 2020
There’s no denying that the recent pandemic has affected many businesses, big and small. Some have experienced a slow down in sales while others, unfortunately, had to close down. . COVID-19 has impacted the world in so many ways. It’s not just people’s health that’s hurting. Supply chains and businesses are greatly affected too. Just like the virus, these changes are likely to evolve in the coming months, and we can expect to see newer ways of doing business in the near future.
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Brace yourself, B2B marketers. Your beloved SEO is getting a makeover, and its name is Language Model Optimization (LMO). What does that mean for your digital strategy? Join Jesse McFarland of SpearPoint Marketing on the next B2B Growth Show as we unravel the mystery and get you prepped for the next evolution in search. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: A clear breakdown of SEO vs.
Search Engine Journal
JULY 13, 2020
If you’re looking for a sign that your digital marketing could use a makeover, check out this list. The post 10 Signs Your Digital Marketing Strategy Needs an Overhaul via @jasonhennessey appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Content Marketing Institute
JULY 16, 2020
You feel pressure to fill your editorial calendar. You ponder the how, who, and what that will produce results. You’re not alone. To help, we share ideas from our five most popular recent articles on content planning. Continue reading → The post Get It Together: Try the Ideas in the 5 Most Popular Content Planning Posts appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Sprout Social
JULY 16, 2020
Working in social media can be exhausting given the rapid-fire pace of change in our industry. Especially in a leadership position, there are many factors outside your control that can inhibit your team’s performance…like a global pandemic. Because of this, it’s critical that you focus on the factors you can control to ensure that your team is set up for success.
Marketing Insider Group
JULY 13, 2020
By Johannes Ceh. The threat from digital disruptors is a challenge that plagues slow-paced industry incumbents. Companies that lag behind with digitalization already suffer a digital gap, but given de current challenging business environment the speed of change to consumer behavior has accelerated. As we enter the New Normal and consumers embrace even more technologies and become increasingly hyperconnected, the risk is that the digital gap between brand and consumer could grow even wider.
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Search Engine Journal
JULY 14, 2020
Should you be worried about your content whenever Google releases a core algorithm update? Not if you use these user intent writing practices. The post How to Write for Google’s Core Algorithms, User Intent & SEO via @JuliaEMcCoy appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Duct Tape Marketing
JULY 14, 2020
How to Put Your Website At the Center of All Your Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Your website is the heart of your online marketing presence. It’s the one place on the internet over which you have full control of visuals, messaging, and content. Everything else that you do online should drive visitors to this website.
Litmus
JULY 14, 2020
Think about your own shopping experiences for a moment. Are there any brands or companies you absolutely love ? Ones you’re basically a walking advertisement for? Personally, I’ve got a special place in my heart for Asana, Book of the Month Club, and my locally-owned coffee shop. I’m a bit of a nerd. Part of the reason I love each of these brands is that they know how valuable their customers are.
Marketing Insider Group
JULY 15, 2020
Automation is certainly a hot-button topic these days, especially among data-driven marketers. According to recent research from Social Media Today, 3 out of 4 marketing teams are utilizing automation in some form in their current strategies. Most marketers have used automation to take over social media post scheduling, email marketing, and search and social advertising, with automated chatbots and other aspects of conversational marketing becoming more common as technology develops.
Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage
This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.
Search Engine Journal
JULY 15, 2020
YouTube may have made changes related to Homepage and Suggested/Recommended discovery. Learn strategic insights into what YouTube may be cooking up here. The post Is YouTube About to Update Its Algorithm Again? via @gregjarboe appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Duct Tape Marketing
JULY 16, 2020
Why Direct Marketing Is More Effective Than Ever written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Brian Kurtz. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Brian Kurtz, Founder and CEO of Titians Marketing. Brian is a true fan of direct marketing. Starting in the list business gave him a solid foundation in learning about audiences, demographics and database marketing; then, working in all media helping Boardroom as Executive VP sell millions o
Litmus
JULY 17, 2020
Each year, Litmus runs a State of Email survey to understand what’s happening in the world of emails straight from those on the front lines of email marketing, ranging from designers and developers to managers and marketing leadership, granting us a holistic picture of email within marketing organizations. While the questions we ask change annually, there are a few questions that are timeliness.
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