Welcome Software
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Where do you fall on the AI (Artificial Intelligence) spectrum? Are you losing sleep about losing your job to AI? Are you panicking reading this wondering if this was written by an AI bot who knows just a little too much about you? (Full disclosure; this article was written by a real human, although that’s probably what you would expect an AI bot to say if you were already skeptical).
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Accessible digital content is a must-do for any marketer and brand. To help you welcome all members of your target audience and adhere to accessibility laws, follow these eight tips.
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Vertical Response
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Email marketing lets you communicate directly with your audience to promote products and build brand loyalty. It offers one of the highest returns on investment in digital marketing and allows you to control your customer list, avoiding reliance on social media algorithms. This article will explore strategies to boost your email marketing engagement, covering types of campaigns, personalization, and list-building techniques.
Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Content marketing is more than just creating and sharing engaging content; it’s about connecting with your audience in meaningful ways that inspire action and foster loyalty. However, crafting content alone isn’t enough to guarantee success. The secret lies in continuously testing and refining your strategies. Semrush reports that 70% of the companies with the most successful content marketing campaigns measure their content marketing ROI and continually improve their offerings.
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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.
AWeber
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
I can’t think of anything to write. Sound familiar? Of course it does. It's one of the top reasons our customers give us for letting their email marketing flatline. They just run out of ideas or topics to write about. Even pro writers come up with major email block. Ann Handley, co-founder of Marketing Profs and the popular book "Everybody Writes," only sent two emails to her subscribers in 2017.
Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Generative AI is a game changer for PPC marketers, offering a multitude of unique applications. Since ChatGPT’s release , AI has become a hot topic of discussion. But can generative AI be used to save time, or is it just another tool that adds noise to our workflows? This article will explore the potential time-saving benefits of generative AI in PPC and cover how we can use the technology to our advantage.
Marketing Pro Pulse brings together the best content for consumer marketers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Buffer Marketing
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Over the past year, I’ve shared over 400 posts on LinkedIn, resulting in a 2.5X+ growth in CloudZero’s follower count — all through organic social media. Sometimes, it feels like everyone is leaning into 'unhinged' social media or TikTok—esque videos, but this doesn't align with our brand and values. We want our customers and audience to see us as trusted, reliable, and thoughtful.
Aspiration Marketing
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Marketing in the digital age has transformed how businesses connect with consumers. The rapid evolution of technology and online platforms demands innovative strategies to capture attention and drive results. Successful digital marketing requires a comprehensive approach that blends content creation, social media engagement, and data-driven decision-making.
Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Generation Z, or those born between 1997 and 2012, make up more than 20% of the U.S. population. The generation is at an interesting place developmentally—while its youngest members are attending middle school, older Gen Zers are graduating college, building professional careers, and raising families. It’s an advantageous time to engage this generation in your nonprofit’s cause.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The customer journey for B2B software is long and complex for everything but the most basic, inexpensive products. Regardless of the complexity of the product or process, it’s safe to say most B2B SaaS buyers want to see the product in action before they invest. In response, vendors have several strategies to get the product in front of prospects. Free trials: Users try the software for a limited number of days.
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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.
Hubspot Marketing
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
If budgeting stresses you out, we have a lot in common, my friend. Whether it’s a monthly entertainment budget or a Facebook Ads budget, ensuring you allocate only what you can afford and get the most for your money is a lot of pressure. Spending recklessly can have long-term consequences on a business’ profitability. But thankfully, Facebook Advertising has a pretty good reputation for return when handled correctly.
Aspiration Marketing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
In today's hyper-competitive job market, securing top talent is no longer a luxury; it's a necessity. With countless companies vying for the same skilled professionals, standing out has become exponentially challenging. A staggering 80% of candidates now research a company's culture before applying, underscoring the critical role that employer reputation plays in the hiring process.
Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Power Reviews reports that 87% of consumers regularly research products online before purchasing them, so mastering digital marketing is essential as you grow your business. However, it doesn’t matter if you’re promoting a small startup or a well-established brand; online marketing can be overwhelming, and you’ll need a strategy in place to thrive.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
We’ve come to the end of my series, “Decoding generative AI: A marketer’s guide to text-based and visual AI content.” Because this series focused on generative AI and content, I asked AI assistant Claude Sonnet to help co-create this article with me. I instructed it to use my voice and supplied all the previous posts in this series for reference.
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!
Backlinko
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
You know the saying “work smarter, not harder”? That’s what Chrome extensions can do for you. In fact, Leigh McKenzie, head of SEO at Backlinko, uses Chrome extensions to speed up many daily SEO tasks. I couldn’t work as an SEO without all of my favorite extensions. Whether it’s quickly checking a page’s meta title, tracking down a redirect chain, or reviewing data in GSC, these tools are essential for enhancing my workflow.
Aspiration Marketing
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
We are diving into the world of AI, exploring what it is, how it works, and why it's rapidly changing our world. From understanding the difference between machine learning and deep learning to exploring the countless industries AI is transforming, we'll break down this complex topic and reveal why it matters to all of us.
Buffer Marketing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Buffer blog is one of our most valuable assets for our Marketing team, bringing in hundreds of thousands of pageviews each month. The original Buffer Marketing team started posting to the blog as far back as 2013, a very different time for content on the Internet. As you can probably guess, we don’t do things the same way anymore. Our blog and writing process have seen many iterations throughout the years.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
On Monday, Google and the Justice Department will begin their second antitrust trial of the year. The tech giant lost the last case , which was about monopolistic practices in online search. Now the DOJ is accusing the company of using its adtech to create a monopoly. That trial begins Monday. “Having inserted itself into all aspects of the digital advertising marketplace, Google has used anticompetitive, exclusionary, and unlawful means to eliminate or severely diminish any threat to its domina
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.
The Marketing Operations Leader
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
In this edition: How to Create a Marketing Ops Partner (Stakeholder) Map 12 Questions Marketing Ops Never Likes to Hear Poll: What is the best measure of a Martech platform's effectiveness? For Paid Subscribers: Is Learning a Marketing Automation Platform Worth Your Time? Learn how marketing ops teams are really using AI - join our free event next week.
Aspiration Marketing
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Have you ever dreamt of sharing your knowledge, passions, or interview skills with a global audience? Podcasts are a fantastic way to do just that! They're a powerful and versatile medium that allows you to connect with listeners on a deeper level than traditional media. However, getting started can be a challenge. Fortunately, this blog will tell you everything you need to know to launch your podcast.
Social Media Examiner
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Need help developing a winning Instagram Reels strategy? Wondering how to create Reels that both entertain and sell? In this article, we’ll explore a short-form video strategy that helps you connect, engage, and sell across Instagram and beyond. The Importance of Short-Form Video Instagram has become a powerful platform for businesses and creators to connect […] The post Instagram Reel Strategy: How to Connect, Engage, and Sell appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Salesforce announced Thursday it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Own Company for $1.9 billion in cash. Own, which provides data protection and data management solutions, will help Salesforce accelerate the growth of its Platform Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance products, the company said in a release. The two companies are not strangers to each other.
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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.
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Creating more videos for the sake of video won’t get you far (even when the requests come from your CEO or other executives). But a customer-centric video strategy will. Here’s what to consider as you build yours.
Hubspot Marketing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Learn how to build professional relationships that don't just open doors — but blow them wide open. Building strong professional relationships is your secret weapon for marketing success. The right connections can open you up to new ideas, reveal valuable opportunities, and give you the insights you need to solve tough problems. As Kieran and I discuss in a recent episode of Marketing Against the Grain , however, building impactful relationships takes more than just attending networking events a
Practical eCommerce - Marketing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Algorithms on Google, Meta, and others evaluate an ad and its linked landing page, assigning a relevancy score that influences cost and performance. The post Optimized Landing Pages Reduce Ad Costs appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
HubSpot’s August 2024 updates focus on helping your teams work more efficiently, connect with customers in a more personalized wa, and make better decisions backed by solid data. From improving how you engage with your audience to getting more out of your analytics, these updates will give you better visibility into your organization, and better tools to act on what you learn.
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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
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Gating content is a controversial move in some marketing circles. Sales teams want gated content because it drives qualified leads. Some marketing teams say gating creates a barrier between potential audiences (and search engines) and great content. Who’s right?
Hubspot Marketing
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
It's been an interesting year in the marketing world. Advancements in AI and constant changes in Google's algorithm have all but turned the industry on its head. And as the marketing industry continues to evolve rapidly, marketers like HubSpot's Head of Audience Development and Distribution, Dréa Hudson, are not only keeping up with the changing tides but also thinking far enough outside the box to be on the next wave.
Buffer Marketing
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
I like to joke that my company was a 15-year overnight success story. I never set out to start a business. As an early adopter of digital photography, I regularly had friends and family turn to me for help. They’d bring over bags of memory cards, asking what to do with them, or hoped to digitize the boxes of printed photos gathering dust in their basement.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Google rolled out a significant update to Google Analytics 4 ( GA4 ), allowing users to compare their performance with other businesses in their industry. Why we care: This new feature will provide valuable context for advertisers trying to understand their performance relative to their peers, potentially informing strategic decisions and goal-setting.
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