Hubspot Marketing
JULY 10, 2019
Effective marketing is difficult to get right. Between creative demands, budget limits, and channel decisions, marketers have a lot to juggle when developing their marketing strategy. The biggest determinant of effective marketing, however, is your audience. If you’re not properly targeting your buyer persona, your promotions and advertisements will likely fall on deaf ears.
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
JULY 12, 2019
Email is dead—or at least that’s what the headlines claim. Sure, getting to “inbox zero” might be everyone’s focus today, but brands shouldn’t count out the power of a well-executed email campaign just yet. Why Email Still Works. Marketers have argued about the viability of email campaigns ever since email became widely adopted as a marketing channel.
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Content Marketing Institute
JULY 12, 2019
An e-book is not content marketing. Social media posts are not content marketing. Does your brand market with content? Or do you do content marketing? Explore the difference and learn the eight steps to really do content marketing. Continue reading → The post Content Is NOT the Same as Content Marketing appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Sprout Social
JULY 12, 2019
The situation is clear: you must create engaging video content on social media. You know you have to draw the viewer in and leave an impression, but there are so many ways it can go wrong. It’s already hard to churn out videos, but it’s a lot harder to make sure your content resonates for the right reasons – you want to get customers excited about your brand.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Hubspot Marketing
JULY 8, 2019
When I scrolled through Instagram this morning on my commute, I commented on a friend's post about her vacation, scrolled right past an advertisement for a comforter, and double-tapped an influencer's post about a skincare brand. That's the thing about influencers -- you follow them for a reason, so you don't mind interacting with their sponsored content.
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
JULY 8, 2019
Every business eventually realizes that much of its marketing can be automated. Gone are the days of remembering to follow up with a lead, or websites that present the same offers to every visitor regardless of how they arrived on the page. Marketing automation is a no-brainer for big businesses, who might have hundreds of thousands of customers to interact with on a daily basis.
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Sprout Social
JULY 10, 2019
If you feel like you don’t quite “get” Instagram marketing, you’re not alone. On the surface, it might seem like little more than a place for snapshots and selfies. The reality, though? Instagram is an absolute goldmine for businesses of all shapes and sizes. From social selling to community-building and beyond, there’s a reason why Instagram is booming right now among businesses and consumers alike.
Content Marketing Institute
JULY 11, 2019
You’ve got ideas for a guest blog article, but what if you submit something already covered (embarrassing) or too elementary for the audience (insulting)? Take control of the situation with a systematic approach to develop a fresh idea. Continue reading → The post How to Choose a Successful Topic for Your Next Guest Article appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
JULY 10, 2019
Offering high-quality products and services to your customers is table stakes for any company to survive. But it’s hardly the be-all and end-all of business success. In today’s digital era of transformation, the experiences your organization provides are equally important. As a reminder, people buy experiences , not just products. And to deliver remarkable customer experiences, you need to shift from a lead-based only marketing approach to a combined lead and account-based marketing strategy.
Hootsuite
JULY 9, 2019
What is social proof? To put it simply, it means relying on the wisdom of others when making a decision. Social proof is why you read product reviews before buying, and ask locals for restaurant recommendations when you’re visiting a new city. Whether you’re buying a new mattress or choosing a hotel for your upcoming vacation, It’s easy to get overwhelmed.
Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective
In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.
Neil Patel
JULY 9, 2019
The social web is huge. From Facebook to Pinterest , they all command billions of eyeballs per year. Which, of course, makes these channels too big to ignore. In other words, you have no choice but to participate in them or else you’ll miss out on traffic and revenue. But, how much time and money should you devote to each social network? Which ones produce the best ROI?
Content Marketing Institute
JULY 9, 2019
Don’t worry, this isn’t yet another attempt to define content engagement. We’re going inside the minds of 30 marketers to learn what engagement looks like from their content consumer perspective. Continue reading → The post What Content Really Engages? The Inside Scoop From 30 Marketers appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Marketing Insider Group
JULY 8, 2019
“Wait a minute,” you say, “Did I read that right? I thought it was our marketing team’s job to sell potential buyers on our products and services, not selling our employees on how great it is to work here. Truth is, driving employee engagement is the marketing team’s most important job. Without an enthusiastic, engaged team behind […]. The post How Employee Engagement Drives Marketing ROI appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
Hootsuite
JULY 8, 2019
An Instagram takeover is when someone temporarily takes over another account to create and share content—usually on behalf of a brand. The takeover host might be a celebrity, an influencer, or even a team member. There’s a reason why takeovers are a popular activity on Instagram. As with a crossover episode of two great shows (like the COPS episode of X-Files ), it adds excitement and novelty to your content calendar , and gives your brand a big boost in the process.
Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick
Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.
Hubspot Marketing
JULY 10, 2019
Marketers spend a lot of time drafting poignant email copy , designing wonderfully branded email templates , and crafting succinct and enticing email subject lines that get open and click-through rates skyrocketing. But before hitting send, have you considered whether your subscribers will even get the opportunity to read your email? No matter how legitimate of an email marketer you are, there are a host of things you may not even know about that can prevent your email from ever reaching someone
Content Marketing Institute
JULY 8, 2019
Used thoughtfully, your social media analytics provide a peek into what your audience expects from your brand – and how well your social content delivers that. Dig into these seven metrics that matter. Continue reading → The post 7 Social Media Metrics That Should Really Matter to Your Brand appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Marketing Insider Group
JULY 8, 2019
You may or may not realize it, but half of your employees have likely mentioned your company, policies, products or other employees in some form of social post, unsolicited. According to Weber Shandwick, 98% of employees use at least one social media site for personal use, of which 50% are already posting about their company. […]. The post Creating Content That Your Company’s Employees Will Love Sharing appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
Litmus
JULY 8, 2019
Over the course of the past year, we’ve analyzed over 10 billion—yes, that’s billion with a “B”— email opens tracked with Litmus Email Analytics to see where subscribers read emails. And while a few things stayed the same, we saw plenty of movement this year in terms of email client popularity. In our 2019 Email Market Share infographic, we take a look at mobile, webmail, and desktop opens over the course of the year, providing insights into why these changes occurred and how they may affect you
Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader
Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.
Duct Tape Marketing
JULY 9, 2019
Why A Solid Landing Page is Key to Effective PPC written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Some marketers choose to send prospects who click on their paid search results to their website’s homepage. While this will certainly get them to a page with relevant information about your company, it is not the most effective option when dealing with search marketing.
Content Marketing Institute
JULY 10, 2019
Only 30% to 40% of B2B content gets used. That’s the sad truth for many B2B marketers, according to SiriusDecisions. Want to get most of your quality content used? Craft a metadata strategy. Learn the what, why, and how of this elixir. Continue reading → The post Get More Content Noticed, Stop the Bad Metadata appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Marketing Insider Group
JULY 10, 2019
One small thing changed my work in a big way. About five years ago, someone sent me a video on a Tulsa, Oklahoma business that changed the entire way I approach sales and marketing. The first thing that caught my attention was that Mother Teresa had publicly endorsed the business. “Wait,” I thought. “Mother Teresa […]. The post We Stopped Trying To Convince Customers And Got Triple The Results appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
Litmus
JULY 10, 2019
There’s a misconception that implementing email accessibility is hard. Many marketers think that you need coding skills to make your emails more inclusive. . But it’s not only the code behind emails that affects accessibility, although that is important. A lot of the time, revisiting email copy can greatly improve the experience for subscribers. Ensuring your copy is readable and easy to understand goes a long way in making your campaigns more accessible.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!
Duct Tape Marketing
JULY 6, 2019
Weekend Favs July 6 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I don’t go into depth about the finds, but encourage you to check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favorite for the week from an online source or one that I took out there on the road.
Bannerflow
JULY 12, 2019
Programmatic advertising is now the dominant form of buying and optimising digital advertising. Knowing the basics of programmatic and how it works is essential for marketers. Why? It’s a major component of modern advertising. In 2019, it’s predicted that 65% of all money spent on advertising in digital media will be traded programmatically and that advertisers will spend an astonishing US$84bn on the format worldwide.
Marketing Insider Group
JULY 9, 2019
The success of marketing is heavily reliant on data, but nowadays relying on customer data alone is not enough. This is where intent data comes in. The combination of customer signals and intent data can create a better bird’s eye view to help leverage customer insights to companies advantage. But even with the rise of […]. The post Why Intent Data is the Future of B2B Marketing appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
illumin
JULY 8, 2019
The U.S. defeated the Netherlands on Sunday to win its second consecutive Women’s World Cup title, the team’s fourth overall. It was a hard-fought battle between the U.S. and the Netherlands, and brands amped up their advertising campaigns to show support for the big game. This week on the special edition MVVA chart, Nike takes the first and third spots, continuing their success by endorsing social issues.
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Think creating impactful B2B video is intimidating, boring, or requires a Hollywood-level budget? Think again. Join our "B2B Growth Show" to uncover the secrets of building video strategies that drive ROI, captivate your audience, and leave your competition in the dust. What you’ll learn: Why video is non-negotiable for B2B in 2025 Storytelling tips to engage your target audience and keep them coming back Case studies from printing companies to telecom giants with jaw-dropping results Practical
Duct Tape Marketing
JULY 10, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Creating Strategic Content written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Rachel Parker. Podcast Transcript. Content, content, content—are you sick of it yet? The problem is that the need for strategic content is not going away anytime soon. The good news is that if you understand the strategic part of content creation and amplification, you won’t need to produce as much.
Moz
JULY 7, 2019
Posted by MiriamEllis Last time I counted, there were upwards of 35 components to a single Google Business Profile (GBP). Hotel panels, in and of themselves, are enough to make one squeal, but even on a more “typical” GPB, it’s easy to overlook some low-lying features. Often, you may simply ignore them until life makes you engage. A few weeks ago, a local SEO came to me with a curious real-life anecdote, in which a client was pressuring the agency to have all their staff hit the “like” button on
Marketing Insider Group
JULY 10, 2019
As a marketer, you already know that content marketing is well worth your time and effort. What you put in is almost guaranteed to be returned to you many times over, and this attractive ROI combined with low costs and barriers to entry makes content marketing one of the most popular marketing strategies for businesses […]. The post How to Get Executive Buy-In With an Effective Content Marketing Strategy appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
illumin
JULY 8, 2019
Humans are complex beings. Our cultural identity (or feeling of belonging to a group) is part of our self-conception and self-perception. It is extremely vast, relating not only to nationality, ethnicity, religion, and/or social class – but to things like social groups, sexuality, and even style/aesthetics or food. At Acuity, we believe that all modern advertising is multicultural advertising, and in today’s context, must extend beyond ethnicity to account for the fact that a culture is de
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