Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Here's a little exercise for you: Check the timestamps on the emails you've gotten in the past day. What have you found? For me, I noticed that most of my emails, especially my subscription emails, were sent between 9-10 AM, or 5-6 PM. This isn't a coincidence, either. While the answer to “ What’s the perfect time to send an email to my customers? ” isn't an exact science, there are some key findings we've discovered through heavy research, and those times listed above are right in line with wha

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Memories elicit emotional responses. If we didn’t have those moments stored in our brains, our histories would be characterless and bland. Brands and marketers have long recognized the potential of experiences to tie products and services to personal journeys—by making memories. My company has been doing this for 14 years. As an experiential marketing agency, we’re focused on forming memories through experiences, living by the mantra, “The right moment can transform someone forever.”.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

You’re in a meeting with your boss when it happens. Your breathing starts to quicken. Goosebumps appear on your arms. A bead of sweat drips down your forehead. You know it’s coming. Your boss is about to ask you how to market to Generation Z. The mere mention of this group of 2.1 billion individuals born between 1995 and 2010 sends shivers up your spine.

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Writing a blog post is easy. If you don’t write often, you may feel otherwise, but just follow this. and you’ll be good to go when it comes to writing. Or, you can just watch the video below. But still, you write a blog post and then what do you do? Well, I’ll tell you this… most people forget the “marketing” in content marketing. Most people write content but don’t do a great job of promoting it.

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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.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

In 2019, Google Ads is one of the most effective advertising tools to get more traffic to your website, and generate more leads. In fact, most businesses see an average of 200% ROI on their Google Ad spend. To create better, more powerful ads on Google, it can be helpful to receive a Google Ads certificate. Additionally, it's a great resume booster.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Entrepreneur John Rampton is seemingly everywhere, writing articles about how workers can better manage their time and increase productivity for top-tier publications. Rampton, founder and CEO of the payment processing company Due, knows what it means to go from being virtually unknown to becoming an industry thought leader through writing, blogging, and staying active on social media.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Facebook Audience Insights, used wisely, helps you connect your brand directly to your customers. Facebook is one channel to interact with your audience. But how do you know you’re reaching the right people? You need to dig deeper than knowing just age and gender of your followers. You need more detailed insights like job titles , hobbies , and relationship status.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

One of my favorite things to do in my free time (besides binge reality shows Love Island and Vanderpump Rules ) is to take free marketing courses online. Industries change all the time, especially in marketing, and keeping fresh up on my skills is something I've found to be not only vital to excelling at my job, but really fun. The best thing about online courses is that I usually don't pay a cent for them, and the ones I do pay for are worth it.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Marketing responsibilities and methodologies have changed drastically in the past decade. . It’s no longer logical or affordable for brands to create 12-month marketing plans to be reviewed annually. In the ever-changing digital space, a single Google update can pull the carpet right out from under your feet. While traditional marketing places the producers and their sales cycle at the center of the business, agile marketing prioritizes the customers and their buying process instead. .

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

We’re now into the final quarter of the year, and it’s time to start making plans for the year ahead. 2019 has seen some exciting developments in the events industry and there’s a lot to look forward to over the coming months. By keeping an eye on some of the top event trends expected for 2020, you can make sure you plan an event to remember. Quick Takeaways.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

With its massive user base and image-rich layout, Instagram gives you the perfect platform to visually engage your audience. In fact, it sees the most engagement among all social media platforms. A study by Rival IQ found that the median engagement across all industries on Instagram is 1.60%. Facebook and Twitter see a median engagement of 0.09% and 0.048% respectively.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Just like Sharpay Evans from "High School Musical" says, "It's out with the old, and in with the new.". Although Sharpay is talking about fabulous summer plans, that adage also applies to podcasting. With 32% of the population listening to podcasts regularly , podcast shows should continue to evolve as the industry does. Of course, in order to build a successful podcast, you need the right tools and services at your disposal.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Content tech success is easier if you pick technologies well suited to your program’s needs. You don’t have to start from scratch. Curious about what tools and technologies other content marketers use? We were too, so we asked. Continue reading → The post 175+ Favorite Tech Tools of Content Marketers appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Why does most marketing stink? According to Michael Brenner, “the reason most of the marketing that we do that stinks and doesn’t work is that some executive with a big ego asked us to do it.”. You may be thinking, why not push back? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Here’s why: Marketers are not in a happy place. According to MarketingProfs 2019 Marketer Happiness Report , “Only 10% of marketers say they were very fulfilled in their work.”.

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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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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

A few months back, Jarett Wieselman from Netflix sent out the following tweet asking people what they mean when they say “Netflix didn’t promote the (cancelled) show”. Thousands of people responded with their opinions and gave suggestions on how the streaming platform can better promote shows. This is an example of social media crowdsourcing in action.

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Search Engine Journal

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Here are 25 ways to come up with creative, search engine optimized blog post ideas your audience will love. The post 25+ Unique Blog Post Ideas to Engage Your Readers via @seocopychick appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

These recommendations are not for the weak of heart. To move forward you must be strong-willed. Read on for the seven laws for the next decade of marketing from the founder of the Content Marketing Institute. Continue reading → The post Marketing 2030: 7 Laws for Content Marketing Success appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

So you thought content marketing was all about the content? If you’re focusing your content marketing strategy on the subjects you’ll be covering and the different content formats you plan to create, you’re missing a trick. Instead, you should be focusing on the people you’re trying to reach through content marketing. Quick Takeaways. Publishing content on the right topic in the right format is only a small aspect of successful content marketing.

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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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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

For many brands today, marketing to Gen Z might feel like trying to talk to aliens. Because at a glance, the so-called “smartphone generation” is a totally new species of consumer. The reality, though? Figuring out how to make your marketing click with a younger crowd is easier than you think. Listen: Gen Z’s massive spending power and dependence on social media speak for themselves.

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Search Engine Journal

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Learn eight ways to get real insights into how customers feel about your brand. The post 8 Ways to Collect Customer Feedback & What to Do With It via @casieg appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

When a Dairy Queen opened next to the family’s frozen yogurt shop, Brian Fanzo’s father didn’t worry. He knew they had the one thing to stand out. It’s a lesson Brian turned into a business. It’s one you should learn today. Continue reading → The post The One Way to Stand Out in the Crowd of Content appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

We are living in a digital world. As a famous fictional alien group powered by technology might say: “Resistance is futile!” Like it or not, technology will continue to be an increasingly important aspect of running a modern business. The business leaders of today must embrace digital transformation if they’re going to stay competitive and make the most of the opportunities available to them.

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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.

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Where Does Social Media Fit Into the Customer Journey? written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Your social media marketing can sometimes feel separate from your other marketing efforts. After all, social media is about engaging with fans and having a little bit of fun with your brand, is it really a place where you should be thinking about the customer journey?

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Search Engine Journal

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Learn how repurposing content can help your marketing team maximize demand generation results while saving time and money. The post How Repurposing Content Can Help Maximize Demand Gen Results via @lorenbaker appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Google calls its latest algorithm update “one of the biggest leaps forward in the history of search.” Scary stuff, right? Not really. Let’s boil down the seven most important BERT takeaways for content marketers. Continue reading → The post The Top 7 Things You Must Know About Google’s BERT Update appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

What Is Social Customer Care? Customer service. Customer support. Customer care. These terms are thrown around a lot in the social media realm. They’re often used interchangeably so it can be confusing to gain an understanding of which engagement approach is right for your brand. When it comes down to it, social customer care is about building relationships with your audience and engaging, whether your company is B2B or B2C.

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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

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Building a Personalized Connection to Win Ideal Clients written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Bill Cates. Podcast Transcript. On today’s episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I sit down with referral coach, speaker, and author Bill Cates. Cates is one of the leading experts on how to acquire business through word of mouth, referrals, and personal introductions.

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Search Engine Journal

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Here are six things you should ALWAYS do and four things you should NEVER do to delight first-time visitors. The post Simple Ways to Delight Your First-Time Visitors: 6 Dos & 4 Don’ts via @adamproehl appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This week, Robert Rose contemplates a Latin proverb, Xerox’s new storytelling team, and talks with the one and only Ann Handley about saying no to more content. Plus, he points to the latest B2B research to help your content marketing. Continue reading → The post ‘Do Less and Obsess’ & Other Observations From Ann Handley [The Weekly Wrap] appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Litmus

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

At Litmus, we talk a lot about Trust. In fact, Trust is one of our core Litmus principles. Trust permeates everything we do at Litmus. We want Litmus to be a partner you can count on, so we constantly improve the reliability of our product, focus on delivering the best customer support, and put privacy and security at the center of everything we do.

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