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Nine ideas to market to young people who avoid marketing

Businesses Grow

I was recently talking with a young influencer and I offered to send her one of my books. “I don’t read books,” she said. “OK, how about an audiobook?” “I don’t listen to books either. The only content I consume is YouTube. I have the ad-free version and that is all I watch all day long.” This story is not unusual.

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ChatGPT makes links more prominent

Search Engine Land

ChatGPT now features “more prominent” links to sources in its responses for paid users, OpenAI announced. Links won’t appear in the free version of ChatGPT, however. Why we care. Brands, SEOs and content creators of all sizes have been extremely considered about the parasitic nature of generative AI. Large AI companies like OpenAI have consumed large amounts of web content and provided answers without attribution.

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Want More Referral Traffic? Don’t Overlook These Generous Sites  

Content Marketing Institute

A new study reveals which sites send generous referral traffic (and which don’t). Google tops the list, but don’t overlook other search engines and social sites where you might face less competition. Here’s how to grab your share of referrals from non-Google sources.

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What is Marketing Automation: How to Use HubSpot Workflows

Aspiration Marketing

The automation of marketing efforts is a game-changer in modern business dynamics. That said, it can be tricky to understand the intricacies of automation, and choosing a platform is no small feat. To help guide you in this digital age, we'll walk you through what marketing automation is and how tools like HubSpot workflows will help you streamline efforts and maximize efficiency.

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How to Create a Community Your Members Can't Get Enough Of

Here’s Your Blueprint for Year-Round Member Engagement. Are you ready to transform your association into a thriving, 365-day community? Download GrowthZone’s ebook, How to Create a Community Your Members Can’t Get Enough Of , and learn strategies for leveling out the peaks and valleys of member engagement. This guide provides actionable strategies to create consistent networking opportunities, deliver value-packed content, and foster connections that your members won’t want to miss.

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How Building a TikTok Following Before We Had a Finished Product Helped Us Achieve Seven-Figure Growth in Two Years

Buffer Marketing

I started dreaming of creating a tool for ice facials when I realized there was no easy and accessible tool out there. My mom and I were both obsessed with using cold temperatures to increase cellular turnover, reduce inflammation, and firm the skin, but I hated the experience of having to hold an ice cube in my hands for minutes at a time. I was shocked to find there were no solutions on the market, so asked my partner, Lewis Battersby, if we could use his 3D printer to test some ideas.

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12 Facebook Ad Metrics Worth Your Attention

Digital Marketer

Did you know there are about 200 Facebook Ad metrics? That’s way too much to keep your eyes on. A smarter approach is to focus on a few metrics and ignore the rest until you need them. But how do you know which ones are really worth your constant attention? Let’s find out… Every Facebook Advertiser Struggles with Metrics You are not the only one who is lost in the maze of Facebook ad metrics.

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Why influencer marketing is critical in B2B

Martech

What’s the key to B2B marketing success? Influencers. B2B influencer marketing involves collaborations between creators and brands to develop and share content that promotes the brand’s products or services. The same influencers you see on your personal social media feeds could be the missing link in your B2B marketing strategy. Whether you’re looking at big fish with millions of followers or investigating micro-influencers with fewer than a hundred thousand followers, the investment is worth it

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7 must-know marketing attribution definitions to avoid getting gamed

Search Engine Land

I’ve worked in the field of marketing analytics for nearly two decades. Lately, more and more programs are investing in more complicated and arcane measurement strategies. This is ultimately a net positive for programs and the industry in general, but an incomplete understanding of analytics leads to ripe ground for getting deceived. Whether it’s auditing accounts run by other agencies or hearing marketing partners give poor advice on joint client calls, I’ve seen plenty of instances where plat

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The Ultimate Guide to Instagram Influencer Marketing for Brands

Hubspot Marketing

In my agency days, I once woke up at 5:00 am to meet a TV host at my client’s donut shop for a behind-the-scenes first look at their pumpkin-spiced lattes and donuts. (In Indiana, we love our donuts.) The TV coverage was great, but you know what made an even bigger impact? The Instagram stories the media personality shared. In the last five years, influencer marketing has come a long way from an experimental content-for-product swap to a full-fledged marketing tactic.

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Best Practices for Podcast Guests: How to Make a Lasting Impression

Trade Press Services Newsletter

Podcasting is a powerful media platform for sharing ideas, stories, and expertise. More than 504 million people listen to podcasts around the globe and almost half of listeners reside in the United States. Research shows that around 144 million Americans listen to podcasts monthly. As podcasts continue to grow in popularity, thought leaders and marketers are recognizing the value of being a podcast guest as part of an effective marketing program.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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What is a Content Delivery Network (CDN), and How Does it Work?

Aspiration Marketing

In today's digital era, the speed and reliability of website performance play a pivotal role in engaging online audiences. Users expect seamless interactions, and any delay can lead to frustration and abandonment. Content Delivery Networks (CDN) are a powerful solution to revolutionize how web content is delivered.

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How marketers can help boost martech utilization

Martech

In 2023, martech utilization was only at 33% per Gartner — a steep decline from 42% in 2022 and 58% in 2020. The underutilization of martech has unintended consequences. For example, it may lead to future budget reductions based on past platform usage. Insufficient usage of martech may also hinder the improvement of marketing processes. There are different reasons why martech is underutilized.

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47 B2B Marketing Stats to Know This Year [+HubSpot Data]

Hubspot Marketing

Remember the story about Plato’s cave ? Here’s a refresher. One group of people lives in a cave only sees shadows; the philosopher who escapes can see things for what they are. That’s somewhat how it feels when making conclusions about B2B marketing without the right stats. You simply have no ground to stand on, no lifeline to grab, before the naysayers and doubters sway your decision-making and alter the success of your strategies.

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Facebook Updates: Ads, Promo Codes, Monetization, and More

Social Media Examiner

Are you up to date on changes from Facebook? Wondering which recent Facebook updates are important to marketers and business owners? In this article, we explore Facebook changes that affect your marketing. #1: Facebook Advantage+, Shops, Collaborative Ads, and Promotion Codes Meta has announced several new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools and ad formats to help […] The post Facebook Updates: Ads, Promo Codes, Monetization, and More appeared first on Social Media Examiner.

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Evolving Beyond Intent: Create Customer Value with Signals

Speaker: Jam Khan, SVP, Product Marketing at ZoomInfo & guest speaker Amy Hawthorne, Principal Analyst from Forrester

Buying signals extend well beyond intent. They give go-to-market teams the chance to know everything about their customers. With buying signals, they can reach more customers and win more deals. Join Jam Khan, SVP, Product Marketing of ZoomInfo and guest speaker Amy Hawthorne, Principal Analyst from Forrester for this new webinar where you'll find out how marketing teams operate more efficiently and sales teams close more business when they act on buying signals, not just intent!

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What is the HubSpot Content Hub, and How Can I Use it?

Aspiration Marketing

Are you struggling to manage content creation, management, and marketing across various platforms? We hear you. We're thrilled that HubSpot announced the launch of the all-new HubSpot Content Hub! Building upon the foundation of the CMS Hub (which will transition into the new Hub), the Content Hub offers a powerful and centralized solution for all web content needs.

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Reminder – Google is turning off all Universal Analytics services and APIs

Martech

Google issued a reminder that it will be discontinuing all Universal Analytics (UA) services and APIs on July 1. With Google Analytics 4 (GA4) properties fully replacing UA, access to UA properties through the Google Analytics front-end and APIs will no longer be available starting in July. If you haven’t fully migrated to GA4 properties, Google advises following the migration guide to begin transitioning as soon as possible.

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Is TikTok Becoming the Next QVC? All About TikTok Live Shopping

Hubspot Marketing

When I was growing up, QVC was the channel my mother would watch to discover new products and deals. From hair straighteners to trendy blouses to jewelry, QVC would display everything during its 24/7 live broadcast. Fast-forward to 2024, and I thought the live QVC era was long gone, thanks to the rise of online shopping. However, it looks like it is making a comeback via TikTok Live Shopping.

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8 Ideas for Your TikTok as a B2B Company

Buffer Marketing

TikTok has become the go-to platform for brands looking to let loose and connect with their audience in an authentic and fun way. From jumping on meme bandwagons to pulling back the curtain on company culture, TikTok offers endless opportunities for creative expression. But for B2B companies, the idea of getting playful on social media can be daunting.

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Marketing Operations in 2025: A New Framework for Success

Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com

Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model —a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.

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SEO in 2024: Emerging Techniques for Top Search Engine Rankings

Aspiration Marketing

Getting your blog or website ranked among the top search engine results can provide multiple benefits. In 2024, SEO will play a significant role in achieving this. You can use some techniques to optimize your website for search engines. If you want to discover these techniques, keep reading until the end. We will discuss each one briefly and explain how each technique can help you rank higher in SERPs.

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A CDP Is a Powerful Tool — Here’s How To Make It Work for You by Salesforce

Martech

The customer data platform (CDP) is one of the fastest-growing categories of business technology today. To understand why, you have to look at some of the underlying challenges across many industries related to data, AI and personalization. Customers want an experience that’s more tailored to them. They gravitate to companies that understand who they are and what they need.

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A Deep Dive into Building a Productive Workplace

Hubspot Marketing

Creating a productive workplace for yourself is tough enough, but doing it for the entire team? That's a whole different ball game. As a marketing team leader for many years, I learned firsthand the importance — and the challenges — of building a productive workplace. But wherever I worked, my goal was the same: to inspire my team and help them break through barriers to achieve their best.

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How to Create a No-Cost B2B Influencer Marketing Program

Social Media Examiner

Wondering how to build lasting relationships with industry influencers? Looking for a framework that doesn’t rely on a budget? In this article, we’ll explore how to create a no-cost B2B influencer marketing program. Why Is Influencer Marketing Important? Influencer marketing has become an increasingly important strategy for business-to-business (B2B) brands looking to build trust, expand […] The post How to Create a No-Cost B2B Influencer Marketing Program appeared first on Social Media Ex

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The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association

Ever wonder why brands like Apple, LEGO, and Sephora are going all-in on branded communities? It’s because online community building is the secret sauce to connecting with audiences in ways that ads and emails simply can’t. But here's the best part—it’s not just for big corporations. Associations can create thriving online communities too. GrowthZone’s eBook, "The Power of Community," breaks down exactly why a branded online community can be a game-changer for your association.

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How Do I Find a Web Design Agency for My Business?

Aspiration Marketing

In the cutthroat world of online competition, your website is your digital storefront. Think about it: would you open a physical store in a dark alley, hidden from potential customers? Absolutely not! Yet, countless businesses unknowingly relegate themselves to the online equivalent – a poorly designed website that struggles to attract visitors, let alone convert them into paying customers.

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How to reach gamers and understand gaming experiences: IAB PlayFronts

Martech

Left to right: Jayson Dubin, CEO, Playwire; Julie Piskin, head of global partner program, Roblox; Pete Basgen, director and global lead, gaming & esports, Wavemaker; Paul Chenier, EVP global sales, Playwire at IAB PlayFronts. Image: IAB. “We’ve been trying to compete for media dollars by talking about how gaming is mass entertainment for playing the ‘scale’ card,” said IAB’s vice president, Experience Center Zoe Soon, at IAB PlayFronts this week.

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The Reality of Generative AI in Marketing May Not Be What You Think

Content Marketing Institute

You’ve read the headlines, clicked the research, and gone down the generative AI rabbit hole. Yes, it’s got great hype people. But they all miss the first lesson of generative AI and marketing.

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How To Optimize Your Website For Local Search in 2024

CopyBlogger

Most local business owners have tried a few local SEO tips, but it’s easy to get lost in the weeds. Continue Reading The post How To Optimize Your Website For Local Search in 2024 appeared first on Copyblogger.

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How to Prove Marketing Value: Demonstrate Content ROI and Contribution to Sales

Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten

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HubSpot Content Hub Enterprise Features

Aspiration Marketing

Imagine a website that's more than just a digital brochure. A website that seamlessly transforms visitors into leads, adapts to your growth, and scales with your ambition. That's the power of HubSpot Content Hub, especially its Enterprise tier , which was built to equip businesses for online dominance.

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Beyond attendance: Unlocking B2B growth with event-led Strategies

Martech

Events play a crucial role in fostering connections and driving growth in B2B marketing. However, traditional methods of measuring event success often fall short. Enter event-led growth (ELG) — a transformative strategy focused on win rates rather than mere attendance. This article tackles the limitations of traditional event metrics and how ELG is revolutionizing B2B marketing events.

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16 reasons why your page isn’t ranking on Google

Search Engine Land

It’s frustrating. You put time, energy and a lot of hope into a webpage. But it just won’t rank. Your competitors’ pages are ranking well, even though (subjectively) they’re worse. Yours deserves to be top of Google. So why isn’t it? Figuring out the levers to pull to get your content to the top of Google isn’t quick, but it can be done. Identifying the problem The key to identifying why your page isn’t ranking is to systematically rule out the other possibilities.

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UK fashion influencers redefining style

Sprout Social

Whether it’s a try-on haul on YouTube, a styling video on TikTok or a #HighStreet fit check on Instagram, fashion influencers have an impact on how the world showcases their self-expression through clothing. Fashion influencers are indispensable partners for businesses because they influence purchase decisions, extend brand reach and connect with niche communities.

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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.