The CMO Survey

JULY 18, 2024

The post Why 93% Ignore AI in Marketing appeared first on The CMO Survey.

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CMO Marketing Marketers 100

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 15, 2024

How we present and consume information is changing, and it’s up to marketing professionals to keep up with the trends. Content design is a relatively new concept that’s becoming vital to your marketing strategy as you look for ways to attract an audience. The days of focusing on catchy headlines or attractive visuals are over. It’s all about creating content that truly resonates with audiences , combining strategic thinking, user-centricity, and creativity.

SEO 106

SEO Analytics Branding Marketing Strategy 106

Search Engine Land

JULY 15, 2024

SEO often finds itself siloed away from other marketing tactics when the best results come from tight integration. Two tactics that should absolutely be integrated for the best results are SEO and content marketing. This article examines how to combine your SEO strategy with your content marketing efforts to create an integrated SEO plan. What is content marketing?

SEO 99

SEO Content Marketing Entertainment PR 99

Chief Martec

JULY 14, 2024

In our recent State of Martech 2024 report — which is free and now fully ungated — Frans Riemersma and I analyzed a ton of transformation happening across the martech industry, from the AI-powered explosion of the martech landscape to three counterintuitive truths of “composability” in martech stacks. Two of our most important findings, however, were the prioritization and adoption of foundational capabilities that are necessary for marketing to harness the full power of AI: A unifie

Transform 91

Transform Marketing Marketers Advertisers 91

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Unlock the secrets to building strong communities and sustaining growth with GrowthZone’s “5 Pillars of Community” ebook. In today's digital era, fostering a sense of belonging is more important than ever. GrowthZone’s informative ebook will help you transform your association’s community and discover new opportunities for growth. Explore the importance of personal and virtual communities, the ACHIEVE Model for success, and the key pillars including Direction, Shared Responsibility, Personal Val

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Search Engine Land

JULY 16, 2024

Major tech companies have been rushing to develop their own AI models, dramatically altering the digital landscape. Goldman Sachs predicts that the content creator industry will reach half a trillion dollars by 2027. The evolution of a new digital landscape can bring opportunities and challenges. Daron Acemoglu, an economics professor from MIT, has analyzed past industrial revolutions and highlighted that technological progress is not inherently beneficial; its impact depends on its direction an

Transform 112

Transform User-Generated New Technology Promotion 112

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 15, 2024

If you want to make your messaging more impactful, or if you’re interested in persuading an audience , you need to find a way to get that audience excited. If your target audience is currently unexcited, uninspired, or otherwise detached from your position and messaging, getting your audience excited will be an uphill battle. How do you do it?

Communications 65

Communications Market Research Product Branding 65

Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 17, 2024

Hypothesis-Driven Growth: How to Turn Data into Revenue written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Doug Davidoff, the founder and CEO of Lift Enablement and the author of The Revenue Acceleration Framework. Dough Davidoff brings over 20 years of experience advising small and mid-market companies focused on significant growth.

Transform 84

Transform Manufacturing Place CRM 84

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 15, 2024

So, you want to hire a community manager to help raise brand awareness for your company and better connect with your consumers. There‘s just one problem: You’re not sure how to hire a community manager. What qualities should you look for when hiring? Where can you find a community manager? Why do you even need one? Well, you‘ve come to the right blog because I’m about to explain all of that and more.

Management 93

Management Finance Communications Entertainment 93

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 16, 2024

A well-crafted business proposal can be the key to unlocking countless opportunities. Whether you’re aiming to secure funding, sell your business, or forge a new partnership, a business proposal is a crucial document that outlines your plans and persuades others to support your vision. Essentially, a business proposal is a formal document that presents your business idea, strategy, and financial projections to potential stakeholders.

Communications 111

Communications Market Trends Customer New Markets 111

Aspiration Marketing

JULY 15, 2024

How well are your current marketing efforts benefiting conversions? Conversion rate is a top metric many businesses use to determine the success of their online marketing efforts. However, not every business is successful in achieving a good conversion rate. If you struggle to gain those conversions, read on to find seven ways to improve your conversion rate in 2024.

Marketing 244

Marketing Marketers 244

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Quotas need to be hit. Revenue goals need to be met. This reality makes shortening sales onboarding time a top priority. Organizations with a standard onboarding process boost employee retention by 58% and increase productivity by 50%. Unfortunately, many companies struggle with inefficient processes that lead to high turnover and missed revenue opportunities.

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Martech

JULY 17, 2024

Eighty-three percent of Chinese business decision-makers say their organizations are using AI. This contrasts with the U.S. (65%) and the U.K. (70%). However, closer questioning reveals that U.S. organizations are ahead in terms of genAI maturity, having fully implemented solutions. These statistics come from an extensive global survey of 1,600 decision makers in genAI strategy or data analytics in organizations across key sectors conducted by Coleman Parkes for data management and analytics ven

Transform 144

Transform Food Analytics Place 144

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 16, 2024

Everyone knows that ChatGPT can generate content on nearly any topic you can imagine (some information might be made up, but that’s a story for a different article). So, while I’m not a fan of using it to create articles, I must say that I’m impressed with how helpful it can be for SEO. In this post, I put together different ways you can use ChatGPT to improve your search rankings – whether it’s through keyword improvements, proper linking, or other tactics.

SEO 124

SEO User-Generated Transform eCommerce 124

Search Engine Land

JULY 15, 2024

There’s a scam going on in the world of Google Maps / Google Business Profile. Competitors can move Google Map pins to a new location which can negatively impact rankings. This has been happening for several months and impacted many Google Business Profile listings. It’s easy for scammers to make this change using the Suggest an edit feature on a Google Business Profile and then editing the map location.

Management 119

Management Customer SEO 119

Aspiration Marketing

JULY 17, 2024

Consumers today are bombarded with marketing messages. Attention spans are shrinking, and traditional advertising methods are becoming less effective. This leaves businesses facing a constant challenge: how to attract high-quality leads and convert them into paying customers. But what if there was a way to connect with potential customers on a deeper level, build trust, and establish yourself as an industry authority – all while they're doing the dishes or commuting to work?

Customer 224

Customer Advertisers Advertising Marketing 224

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Martech

JULY 19, 2024

Over the course of 150 years, manufacturing evolved from relying on skilled artisans and craftsmen to automated, computer-driven, flexible manufacturing systems. Marketing will do the same in less than 50 years as AI radically shifts the paradigm for markers. However, if marketers fail to adjust their overall marketing systems, productivity gains from AI can easily be lost.

Traditional Marketing 127

Traditional Marketing Transform Manufacturing Automobile 127

Content Marketing Institute

JULY 18, 2024

To some, generative AI is the sun around which the content industry should revolve. To others, it’s a meteor heading for Earth that should be avoided. Over 20 experts share the worst advice they’ve heard and give better advice to follow.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketers Marketing 120

Businesses Grow

JULY 15, 2024

The topic for this blog post came to me in a dream. I woke up from my dream thinking, “Yes, it’s true. There really is one big mistake content creators make. I should tell others about it!” I’m sorry this dream wasn’t more exciting or titillating. Maybe my other dreams will be a story for another day. Or not. Before I reveal my dream-truth, I need to review a basic content marketing philosophy: Content must be unleashed.

Education 117

Education SEO Place Customer 117

Aspiration Marketing

JULY 18, 2024

Ever feel lost during a sales call, struggling to answer a tough objection or explain your product's edge? You're not alone. Unpreparedness can sink deals. But don't worry; there's a secret weapon: sales battle cards. These handy quick-reference guides empower you with essential product knowledge, competitor insights, and objection-crushing responses.

Product 216

Product 216

Speaker: Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners

This new, thought-provoking webinar will explore how even incremental efforts and investments in your data can have a tremendous impact on your direct mail and multi-channel marketing campaign results! Industry expert Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners, will share real-life case studies and best practices from client direct mail and digital campaigns where data modeling strategies pinpointed audience members, increasing their propensity to respond – and buy.

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Martech

JULY 16, 2024

CMOs have the shortest tenures of C-suite executives. One main reason for this is the difficulty CMOs have in proving the financial value of marketing expenses. Despite advancements in addressability and attribution, marketers still struggle to find ROI measures that impress the CFO and the CEO. The ROI metrics challenge The biggest obstacle to developing useful ROI estimates is establishing the right marketing metrics.

Finance 121

Finance Non-Profit Transform CMO 121

Content Marketing Institute

JULY 19, 2024

Learn about the latest marketing metric to make headlines — share of model. It’s got nothing to do with runways or stocks. It’s got everything to do with generative AI’s large language models and your brand.

New Markets 112

New Markets SEO Marketing Marketers 112

Businesses Grow

JULY 17, 2024

The two most important “soft skills” in marketing are empathy and curiosity. I realized that I’d written more than 3,000 blog posts and had never written about curiosity. How un-curious of me. Curiosity is the spark that ignites innovation in marketing. It’s the fuel that propels us beyond the mundane and into the realm of the remarkable.

Marketing 113

Marketing Marketers Email Marketing Customer 113

Aspiration Marketing

JULY 16, 2024

Recognizing your brand's strengths in the dynamic marketing landscape is pivotal in shaping a successful strategy. What distinguishes you from the competition? What exceptional qualities position your brand as the undeniable choice for your target audience? Understanding your company's areas of excellence empowers you to customize your messaging, captivate your ideal customers, and, ultimately, fulfill your marketing aspirations.

Branding 169

Branding Customer Marketing Marketers 169

Speaker: Alex Moore, Co-Founder of Stratagon Marketing & Technology

Ever wondered why sales and marketing teams often struggle to collaborate effectively? Diverging goals, poor communication, and conflicting strategies frequently create silos, leading to a disconnect where marketing efforts fail to translate into substantial sales conversions. Enter Account-Based Marketing (ABM). ABM aligns marketing and sales efforts toward specific target accounts, fostering personalized interactions with high-value prospects.

Marketing

Martech

JULY 17, 2024

Summer is a time to get out of the house and maybe on the road. It’s filled with activities like long-distance vacations, trips to the beach and farmers’ markets. Digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising’s dynamic content and precision targeting capabilities make it perfect for reaching audiences at this time of year. Here’s why DOOH is the ticket to this summer’s marketing success.

Advertisers 116

Advertisers Advertising Retail Marketing 116

Search Engine Land

JULY 19, 2024

Google’s URL shortener service will stop serving completely on August 25, 2025, which will result in billions of redirected URLs to stop working after that date. Google stopped allowing us to make new redirects with this service back in March 2019, the service initially launched in 2009. “Starting August 23, 2024, goo.gl links will start displaying an interstitial page for a percentage of existing links notifying your users that the link will no longer be supported after August 25th,

SEO 107

SEO 107

Content Marketing Institute

JULY 17, 2024

If you can’t capture your audience immediately, they won’t keep watching, listening, or reading. Learn how to develop strong hooks that transform the ordinary into extraordinary, and watch your audience grow.

Transform 110

Transform 110

Social Media Examiner

JULY 18, 2024

Want to make your marketing more relatable? Wondering how humor could help? In this article, we’ll explore how to embrace humor in your writing. Why Use Humor in Marketing? Humor can be a powerful marketing tool that can increase brand awareness an customer loyalty, but many marketers shy away from using it. They worry about […] The post Embracing Humor in Your Writing: The Funny Side of Business appeared first on Social Media Examiner.

Customer loyalty 110

Customer loyalty Branding Customer Social Media Marketing 110

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Are your sellers unsure about using AI in their day-to-day workflows? Or are they eager to try but uncertain where to start? They might be asking: Which tasks are best suited for AI? How will using AI affect my relationship with my customers? With so many tools available, which ones are the most useful to me? To help answer these and other common questions about using AI during the sales cycle, we surveyed B2B sellers who were early adopters to get their insight and advice about how to use gen A

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Martech

JULY 15, 2024

Maturing a martech stack is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of marketing technology management. While marketers frequently focus on executing immediate projects, their technology ecosystem’s long-term health and effectiveness require ongoing attention and strategic development. The building blocks of martech mastery Scott Brinker has his five Ms for martech roles — marketer, modeler, maker, maestro and manager.

Health 116

Health Price Management SEO 116

Search Engine Land

JULY 19, 2024

In this new age of AI-driven search, it’s essential to move away from siloed marketing strategies and realign to future-proof your position in the SERP. This article outlines seven key focus areas for maximizing your brand’s presence in AI-driven search. The evolving AI-powered search landscape and the rise of zero-click results Up to 59% of Google searches end without a click , with nearly 30% of clicks getting directed toward Google-owned assets like images, videos and social prof

Search Marketers 104

Search Marketers Real Estate User-Generated Marketing 104

Kuno Creative

JULY 19, 2024

It’s not a revolutionary statement to say that the media-buying world has been completely upended in the last decade. Ever since online targeting became possible, and search engine optimization became a “thing” in the 2000s, mass media buying and channel marketing have become less and less favored. More effective strategies, such as programmatic marketing, have replaced older models of non-personalized mass ad placements.

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketers 105

The CMO Survey

JULY 17, 2024

The post Ready to Start Marketing Your Startup? 3 Crucial Questions all Founders Should Ask appeared first on The CMO Survey.

CMO 100

CMO Marketing Marketers 100

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