Sat.Sep 04, 2021 - Fri.Sep 10, 2021

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Experiment: Do Reels Perform Better Than TikToks?

Hootsuite

TikTok vs. Reels is one of the great rivalries of our time, much like Coke vs. Pepsi or BetaMax vs. VHS, or pants vs. culottes. You may be considering investing in Instagram Reels or Tiktok and wondering if you need to do both or just focus on one. But it’s so hard to pick a side when no one can seem to agree on which one is better for engagement rates.

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Google Ranking Factors You Need To Know for 2022

Marketing Insider Group

2022? Say what? You read it right! It’s hard to believe we’re already well into the second half of the year. As we say goodbye to summer and prepare for the final few months of 2021, it’s not too early to think about what new strategies you want to add to your content marketing plan for next year. One of the most important factors to consider? Google ranking factors.

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How To Use Social Media for Keyword Research via @sejournal, @annaleacrowe

Search Engine Journal

Social media offers a wealth of data for SEO pros to tap into. Here are some ways to use social media for keyword research. The post How To Use Social Media for Keyword Research appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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7 Ideas To Get Your Creativity Unstuck

Content Marketing Institute

Ahh, writer’s block, that common challenge to a creator’s muse. How do you banish it? Try one or more of these seven brainstorming and idea-generating techniques. Continue reading → The post 7 Ideas To Get Your Creativity Unstuck appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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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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18 iPhone Photography Tips You Need to Know

Hootsuite

Even though we’re all carrying around phones with professional-quality cameras these days, not all of us know how to take professional-quality photos. Learning how to take professional photos with your iPhone is good for more than just expressing yourself better. Great photos can help you get noticed on social media — both humans and social media algorithms appreciate interesting visual content.

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The No-BS Blogging Strategy for SaaS Products

Marketing Insider Group

In this post, we’re gonna give you the straight facts (with examples) on how to grow your SaaS business through a simple content marketing blog strategy. And you can be successful without burning through your heard-pitched funding. Why? Because SaaS companies with a solid blog strategy are able to show 6x the ROI of SaaS companies that do not blog frequently.

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3 Hot Takes: These Brands Make Content Marketing Look Like Kid Stuff

Content Marketing Institute

Smart marketers know the best content touches hearts as well as heads. These examples from Shopify, Zillow, and Trek prove that content that teaches or inspires is never wasted on the young (or the young at heart). Continue reading → The post 3 Hot Takes: These Brands Make Content Marketing Look Like Kid Stuff appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Social CRM: What It Is and Why Your Social Strategy Needs It

Hootsuite

Social CRM (customer relationship management) is becoming the expected standard for businesses of all sizes. Brands can no longer afford to use social media in isolation. The valuable insights gleaned from social interactions need to be available to all departments. In turn, customer data from other departments can be invaluable to the social media team.

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6 lessons and predictions from the best social media campaign ideas of 2021

Sprout Social

Of the billions (maybe trillions) of forgettable posts that are published on social every day, there are always a few social media campaign ideas that we can’t seem to forget. You know what I’m talking about. That successful social media campaign that goes viral for days and inspires a slew of copycats who wish they thought of the idea first. For example: the #SpotifyWrapped campaign is something I look forward to every year.

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Your personal brand: Marketoon of the Week

Martech

In the latest Marketoonist, personal branding meets the digital age on LinkedIn. Fishburne’s take: Tom Peters ushered in the age of personal branding with a 1997 cover story in Fast Company titled “ The Brand Called You.” This was a liberating shift in thinking at the time. I still have a copy of that Fast Company issue. This was six years before LinkedIn launched in 2003.

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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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Content Distribution: Everything You Need to Know Right Now

Content Marketing Institute

Your content marketing strategy is incomplete without a solid distribution and promotion plan. This guide walks you through the three phases to get your content in front of your target audiences. Continue reading → The post Content Distribution: Everything You Need to Know Right Now appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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YouTube Adds 5 Features for Creators via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Search Engine Journal

YouTube is adding five new features for video creators that offer more viewer insights, as well as greater control over ads and video chapters. The post YouTube Adds 5 Features for Creators appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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What is Twitter Spaces? – Bring your Twitter conversations to life with audio

Sprout Social

While images once dominated the social media landscape (and they still do), audio has gained momentum in the last couple of years. The social audio app Clubhouse created a lot of buzz when it launched in 2020 on an invite-only basis. Now Twitter has come up with Twitter Spaces to facilitate live audio conversations on the platform. In this post, we take a closer look at Twitter Spaces – what it is, why you should use it and how you can use it for your brand.

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Automation, email, CRM among major marketing tools replaced in the past year

Martech

Last week we introduced you to this year’s MarTech Replacement Survey which, among other things, showed just how bullish marketing organizations were to make changes to their marketing technology stacks during the pandemic. This week, we’re sharing some key data on specific platforms from the report. Click here for the full report (no registration required).

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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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14 Niche Marketplaces to List Your B2C Services

Neil Patel

Consumer marketplaces are essential to connecting businesses with consumers looking for services. However, it can be hard for smaller businesses to compete with well-known brands in their market. That is where B2C niche marketplaces can help. Alongside customer choice, brand awareness and visibility are critical to business success. Niche marketplaces allow businesses to leverage the power and branding of larger platforms to reach their target audiences.

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6 Reasons Your SEO Agency Is Losing Clients & What To Do About It via @sejournal, @SaraTaherSEO

Search Engine Journal

Your client roster is your SEO agency's greatest asset. Here are 6 common reasons clients leave and how to improve your retention rate. The post 6 Reasons Your SEO Agency Is Losing Clients & What To Do About It appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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What is a Creative Agency and When Do You Need One?

Marketing Insider Group

If you’re not living under a rock in the branding world you’ve probably heard quite a bit about creative agencies. Maybe you’ve even heard (and eye-rolled if you’re like me) the use of “creative” (the noun) as in “he’s in charge of creative.”. Maybe you saw your old coworker from the marketing department launched her own creative agency. Maybe you’ve seen ads online promoting “creative services” for brands.

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28 Ideas for Better Virtual, In-Person, and Hybrid Event Content and Experiences

Content Marketing Institute

The return of in-person events hasn’t pushed virtual to the side. It’s just given rise to trickier hybrid events. But you can master the blend of online and in-person content experiences with advice from these Content Marketing World speakers. Continue reading → The post 28 Ideas for Better Virtual, In-Person, and Hybrid Event Content and Experiences appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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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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9 AI Tools for Successful Marketing Funnels

Neil Patel

Customer engagement has quickly become a widespread use for AI in the retail industry and beyond. With more customers expecting a hyper-personalized, real-time experience, the demand for AI technology in marketing has never been greater. It makes sense, then, that so many marketing AI tools and software are targeting the conversion funnel. From lead generation to lead nurturing to conversion, funnel AI tools help marketers improve their strategy and streamline their processes.

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TikTok Reveals What Makes A High Performing Ad On Its Platform via @sejournal, @RebekahDunne

Search Engine Journal

TikTok has published 4 best practices that have resulted in increased impressions for their video ads. The social platform also gives advice to eCommerce brands. The post TikTok Reveals What Makes A High Performing Ad On Its Platform appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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3 Tips to Advance Your Audio Marketing Efforts

Marketing Insider Group

Audio marketing is currently a hot topic. Advertising giant Carat has described “screen-free media” as one of the biggest media trends for 2021 thus far. Since the audio marketing world has never had so much momentum, it’s something marketing teams should consider adding to their marketing strategy either this year or next. If your marketing plan already includes audio marketing, consider improving the quality of the product you’re putting out to increase its value.

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How to build seamless experiences for ‘digital everywhere’ customers

Martech

“We’ve all heard that adage, ‘there’s danger in not moving your business at the speed at which it should be moving,’” said Matthew Crocker, Director of Marketing for CX software company Table, at MarTech recently. “Right now, customers are becoming digital first, and let’s be honest, they’re becoming digital everywhere.”. Crocker was speaking about the historic push that brick-and-mortar businesses experienced to go digital due to pandemic lockdowns and social distancing.

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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!

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How to Edit TikTok Videos

Neil Patel

TikTok is absolutely huge right now—and will be long into the future. It has almost 100 million monthly active users in the U.S. alone, and is one of the most downloaded apps on the App Store , topping giants like YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Why has it become so popular? TikTok has boomed due to the potential for anyone to become an influencer on its platform.

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Google News Sending Users Directly to Publishers’ Websites via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Search Engine Journal

An update rolling out soon to the Google News app will send users directly to publishers' own webpages, rather than being sent to AMP pages. The post Google News Sending Users Directly to Publishers’ Websites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Email Client Market Share in August 2021: Email Clients Hold Steady

Litmus

It’s that time again: Here’s our monthly recap on the shifts and trends that happened last month with email client market share. Compared to our annual email client market share blog post, this series takes a look at the data on a month-to-month basis. All eyes are on August as we dig through the data and bring you the insights that matter. What did we find?

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When transformation becomes permanent change: Friday’s Daily Brief

Martech

MarTech’s daily brief features daily insights, news, tips, and essential bits of wisdom for today’s digital marketer. If you would like to read this before the rest of the internet does, sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox daily. Good morning, Marketers, are we seeing transformation become permanent change? We’ve talked a lot about how marketing — and business in general — has needed to adapt to the unprecedented circumstances of the last year and a half.

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How to Build a Winning B2B Video Strategy in 2025

Speaker: Speakers:

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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12 Niche Marketplaces to List Your B2B Services

Neil Patel

E-commerce is the future, but it isn’t just for B2C. B2B brands are finding huge success in the digital marketplace industry and everyone wants a piece of the pie. Globally, B2B marketplaces make up a $31 billion market. Amazon Business, arguably the biggest player in the B2B marketplace scene, grew from $1 billion to $10 billion in sales in only three years.

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New Verification Guidelines For Facebook And Instagram Accounts via @sejournal, @RebekahDunne

Search Engine Journal

Brands and well-known personalities looking to verify their account on Facebook and Instagram will now have to operate within the social giant’s updated application process. The post New Verification Guidelines For Facebook And Instagram Accounts appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Creativity and Seeing Patterns

David Meerman Scott

Applying creativity helps builds a unique and sustainable business, one whose products and services people will be eager to buy. Being creative is also a great way to reimagine the world in a way that you can create content about, deliver talks on, or build a consulting practice around.

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Why do agile marketers feel that agile needs to evolve?

Martech

This week, more than 80 agile marketers from around the world convened online for the Sprint Two virtual conference. One of its aims was to re-visit the values and principles which constitute the Agile Marketing Manifesto — originally codified at Sprint Zero in 2012. Next week at MarTech we’re going to talk about what happened and why. Joining us will be John Cass, a member of the core leadership team for Sprint Two, agile coach and regular MarTech contributor Stacey Ackerman and Giannina

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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