CMO Network

DECEMBER 5, 2023

What would happen if CMOs and marketers stopped marketing? Like the "Got Milk" campaign, could a deprivation strategy help CEOs better see marketing's value?

Marketers 117

Marketers Marketing CMO 117

Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 6, 2023

What’s ahead in content and marketing for 2024? AI gets a lot of attention in these predictions, but in surprising ways. Plus, these experts forecast the impact of social media and world turmoil and give a healthy dose of hope.

Content Marketing 139

Content Marketing Marketers Marketing 139

Martech

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As a general rule, marketers should major in the majors. We should pay attention to the things that make a significant difference. We don’t want to waste time trying to solve “edge cases” that nip at the periphery. But sometimes, these “edge cases” are more important than we realize, and they can expose issues flying under the radar. It’s wise to take a second look and ensure you’re not missing something.

Marketing Strategy 130

Marketing Strategy Marketers Marketing Market Segmentation 130

Calvyn Lee Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Search engine optimization (SEO) may seem complex and intimidating at first glance. However, mastering a few core concepts can help unlock the full potential of SEO for driving targeted organic traffic, boosting conversions, and maximizing revenue for your business. This comprehensive guide breaks down the key elements of SEO into bite-sized, actionable strategies SEO for beginners.

SEO 130

SEO Customer Acquisition Analytics Management 130

Advertisement

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.

Transform

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Welcome to The Creative, a series that gives content creators actionable advice from professionals in the creator economy. Whether you're a seasoned creator or just starting out, read The Creative to learn how to grow your platform, improve your content, and stay ahead in the ever-shifting creator landscape. If you're anything like me, you're probably still racking your brain trying to find the perfect gift for your loved ones this holiday season.

Price 137

Price Finance Management Place 137

Kuno Creative

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Stanley tumblers were already having a moment before they shot to even higher viral fame a few weeks ago in a dazzling example of branding strategy.

Branding 106

Branding Digital Marketing Marketing Marketers 106

Search Engine Land

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Google Analytics 4 audiences can now be easily created and applied directly within Google Ads. Marketers now have the capability to build Analytics audiences, including predictive audiences, using the Audience Manager feature and during the campaign creation process Why we care. This new capability helps marketers understand their audience better through Google Ads.

Analytics 126

Analytics Promotion Search Marketers Customer 126

CMO Network

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Musk sent a message to advertisers fleeing X that he may have also given himself the same message. Brand safety and guidelines are more important than ever.

Advertising 98

Advertising Advertisers Branding CMO 98

Scoop.it!

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, businesses widely recognize the importance of content creation and marketing. In fact, it’s mainstream now. However, the shocking fact is that a whopping 70% of the content goes unseen , despite the tremendous effort put into its development. Even more of an issue is that 86% of businesses find their content marketing efforts don’t provide any value they can measure.

Whitepaper 83

Whitepaper Millennials User-Generated Content Marketing 83

Aspiration Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Web traffic is the lifeblood of online success. Among the various sources of this invaluable traffic, organic search stands out as a beacon of opportunity for modern businesses. Here to guide you through digital marketing success, this blog will shed light on organic search and why it's crucial for your business.

Digital Marketing 235

Digital Marketing Inbound Marketing Marketing Marketers 235

Advertisement

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.

Management

Buffer Marketing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Think about five content creators you admire. Regardless of who they are, there's a common thread: consistency.  Now, consistency might sound simple, but let's be real—it's tough. I know firsthand because I struggled with it myself. Before 2019, I was a freelance writer trying to make a name for myself. I joined LinkedIn hoping for opportunities, but my sporadic and lackluster posts went unnoticed, and my online presence was, to put it bluntly, a flop.

Energy 144

Energy Transform Social Media Marketing Law 144

CMO Network

DECEMBER 4, 2023

An MIT study showed human subjects rated AI-generated content as better than that created by professional writers.

CMO 143

CMO 143

Martech

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In this two-part feature, Jade Bunke offers a step-by-step guide to building a successful brand. A brand is an organization’s most valuable asset. The art of capturing the hearts and minds of your customers starts with crafting a brand strategy that evokes emotions and behaviors that benefit your company. Brand is more than a collection of logos and colors — it’s the personification of your organization.

Branding 141

Branding Energy Customer Product 141

Aspiration Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A well-structured and user-friendly website is the cornerstone of a successful online presence. It serves as your business's virtual storefront, making the right impression on visitors and converting them into customers. HubSpot CMS Hub stands out as a robust solution that empowers companies to manage their websites effectively. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or a newcomer to website management, this how-to guide will equip you with the knowledge and tools to harness the full potential of Hu

Management 188

Management Customer Marketing Marketers 188

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!

Customer

Buffer Marketing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. As a super Type-A person, that’s a favorite expression of mine. And — having spent many years managing various social media platforms in marketing and media — I’ve learned the hard way that this is one area where you absolutely cannot wing it. Especially if you’re managing multiple channels.

Management 139

Management Social Media Marketing Analytics Product 139

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Backlinks continue to be an important ranking factor in 2023 — and it seems it never changes. But what kind of backlinks matter most in SEO? Editorial links, pillar links, sitewide links? What’s the difference between them? Which are worth the effort? In this guide, I’ll share 20 different types of backlinks in SEO with examples. Additionally, you’ll read some expert tips and tricks to acquire high-quality links and gain better search visibility.

SEO 136

SEO User-Generated Thought Leadership Education 136

Martech

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This February, Google and Yahoo will begin enforcing new requirements for bulk email senders. The guidelines largely focus on three areas: authentication of outgoing emails, reported spam rates and the ability to easily unsubscribe from email lists. Google defined bulk senders in an early-October announcement as “those who send more than 5,000 messages to Gmail addresses in one day,” which caught the attention of email marketers in both B2B and B2C circles.

Email Marketing 137

Email Marketing B2C User-Generated Education 137

CMO Network

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The generations that proudly wear the labels of tech-savvy, socially conscious, and effortlessly unconventional have, unsurprisingly, ushered in a new era of coffee.

Gen Z 136

Gen Z CMO 136

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.

Marketing

Social Media Examiner

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Are you up to date on changes from TikTok? Wondering which recent TikTok updates are important to marketers and business owners? In this article, we explore TikTok changes that affect your marketing. #1: TikTok Feed TikTok Launches New Feed Customization Tool TikTok has introduced a new “Customize Feed” option that lets users provide text guidance […] The post TikTok Updates: Custom FYP, Ads Features and Tools, Effect Editor, and More appeared first on Social Media Examiner.

Customer 135

Customer Social Media Marketing Marketing Marketers 135

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Remember when being a “creator” was a laughable teen pastime? Now, consumers are largely trusting influencers over brands , creators are taking over brand marketing teams , and the industry is only growing bigger. In 2023, we’ve seen the so-called Creator Economy grow to 50 million creators globally , with a market size of $250 billion. By 2027, this number is expected to reach $480 billion.

User-Generated 136

User-Generated Analytics Place Product 136

Buffer Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2023

My mom taught me a neat trick when I went to college: Take the leftover veggies from dinner, chop some fine onion, add some hot sauce, and use it as your sandwich spread. I used the hack all the time — sometimes for breakfast on busy mornings and other times for snacking in late evenings. I was always surprised at how different yet familiar the sandwich tasted.

eBook 134

eBook Influencer Marketing Promotion Whitepaper 134

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

“Who do consumers think runs brand accounts?” That’s the question we set out to answer when we surveyed 1,623 consumers from the US and the UK. The results are telling: According to our Q4 2023 Sprout Pulse Survey, respondents believe the average social media manager is: white (65%), female (73%), 25-40 years old (55%), and a part-time employee or freelancer (40%).

Millennials 134

Millennials Education Social Media Marketing Management 134

Advertisement

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.

Branding

Martech

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Artificial intelligence. It is everywhere, or so it would seem. I was at a recent marketing conference and as I scanned the agenda more than half of the sessions, including my own, had AI in the title or in the session description. Two of the keynotes that I attended mentioned AI and the one was entirely on AI. While AI is all the rage , if you are not using it. there is no reason to feel left out.

Customer Journey 132

Customer Journey CRM Customer Marketing 132

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Let‘s talk AI. We’ve all dabbled in it, been awed by its potential, and maybe even been a bit overwhelmed. Our State of AI Report found that one in five business professionals use AI and/or automation in their role. In marketing, it’s even higher. But here‘s the catch: AI isn’t just about algorithms and automation. It‘s about creating genuine, transparent connections.

Transform 134

Transform Communications Management Branding 134

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Imagine a world where machines pen our stories – sounds like sci-fi, right? Well, that future might be closer than we think. At Marketing Insider Group, we teamed up with Renegade.com and CMO Huddles for a groundbreaking study: ‘Man vs. Machine.’ We wanted to see how AI, like ChatGPT-3.5, measures up against the creativity of human writers.

User-Generated 132

User-Generated CMO SEO Product 132

Buffer Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Six months ago, we noticed an interesting phenomenon. Each week, we (the Content team) would receive overflowing inboxes filled with requests to post articles on the Buffer blog. This was everywhere, from our emails to our LinkedIn accounts.  Usually, we’d pay these messages no mind – guest posts just weren’t a part of our content strategy.

Communications 131

Communications Price Management Branding 131

Advertisement

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

Marketing

Social Media Examiner

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Want to position your agency as an industry leader? Wondering how hosting a live event can help? In this article, you’ll discover how producing live events can yield results for your marketing agency. Lessons From an Agency Owner and Conference Host In the ultra-competitive world of marketing agencies, sustaining a business for more than 26 […] The post How to Improve Your Marketing Agency’s Reputation With Live Events appeared first on Social Media Examiner.

Marketers 130

Marketers Marketing 130

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 8, 2023

62% of business leaders across industries have invested in AI to help their employees. Of those, 71% have seen a positive ROI, and 72% report increased employee productivity. But how does AI stack up when it comes to customer experience specifically? Keep reading to learn how to leverage AI-driven customer experiences — and why you should. How AI Impacts the Customer Experience How You Can Leverage AI to Improve the Customer Experience 8 Tips for Getting Started How AI Impacts the Customer Exper

Customer 130

Customer Gen Z User-Generated Analytics 130

Trade Press Services Newsletter

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Thought leadership content helps individuals and organizations increase marketplace visibility, develop a competitive edge and become recognized leaders in their industries. When experts share valuable insights, compelling viewpoints and answer the most burning questions of their target audiences, they connect with others in their industry in new and meaningful ways.

Thought Leadership 130

Thought Leadership Promotion Whitepaper Transform 130

Calvyn Lee Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Google has just announced the launch of Gemini, their newest artificial intelligence (AI) model that represents a major advancement in multimodal capabilities. Google Gemini is the next evolution of Google large language models, able to understand and generate information across text, images, audio, video, and more. The Power of a Multimodal Foundation Model Unlike most AI models focused solely on text, Gemini is designed from the ground up to seamlessly combine multiple modalities.

User-Generated 130

User-Generated Communications Product Customer 130

Advertisement

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.

Marketing