Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Should you let content marketing “rules” rule your content marketing? Twenty-three experts speaking at Content Marketing World say NO. Here are the rules they want you to consider breaking in 2020 and beyond. Continue reading → The post These Content Marketing Rules Are Made to Be Broken appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Neil Patel
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
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Hubspot Marketing
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
When I worked at a marketing agency, one of my duties was to create Instagram accounts for our clients who had never used social media before. More often than not, those clients soon realized how helpful Instagram could be for their business. With 140 million estimated monthly active businesses across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp and over 200 million Instagram users visiting at least one business profile daily , it makes sense.
Hootsuite
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Mistakes happen. Instagram mistakes, unfortunately, happen in public. To avoid the unique humiliation that comes with an Instagram faux-pas, read on to discover the 13 most common blunders brands make on the social platform—and, more importantly, how to avoid them. Bonus: Download a free checklist that reveals the exact steps a lifestyle photographer used to grow from 0 to 600,000 followers on Instagram with no budget and no expensive gear. 1.
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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.
Litmus
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Dark Mode. The tech industry is buzzing with these two words, and email marketing is no exception. In 2018, Apple added Dark Mode to its desktop email client. The following year, Dark Mode came to iOS Mail. And other industry heavyweights, including Gmail, announced support for Dark Mode. There’s no denying it… Dark Mode is taking over the inbox—and making sure emails look great in this reading environment is the new big challenge for email marketers.
Neil Patel
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
It’s hard to believe Instagram started in 2010. It has turned into a marketing powerhouse. There are 1 billion monthly active Instagram users , and more than half of them use the platform every day. US businesses also love the social channel, and about 71% use it to connect with their market. While Instagram isn’t the biggest social media platform (that spot belongs to Facebook ), it’s still the most impactful influencer marketing channel.
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Hootsuite
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
15% of the social media users in the US use Facebook to shop, making it the second social network after Pinterest where they shop the most. This means the onus is on you to make buyers’ shopping experience as seamless as possible, which brings us to Facebook Shops. This is the latest Facebook update and, by far, the biggest jump into ecommerce after Facebook Marketplace and Shop Pages.
Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
You had to know it was coming, right? Facebook smashed Snapchat’s entire business model when it launched Instagram Stories. Stories are so successful that almost every social media app – including messaging apps like WhatsApp – offers their own versions now. . It’s time for LinkedIn to get in on the action. And time to update your LinkedIn Marketing Strategy !
Neil Patel
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. Phone communication plays a critical role in today’s business landscape. Practically every business, regardless of size or industry, needs to have a business phone system. This statement holds true for freelancers and single-member LLCs to Fortune 500 enterprises with thousands of employees across multiple locations.
Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Any social media manager will tell you part of the job is learning how to deal with and adapt to the unexpected. In 2020 alone, social marketers have had to pivot from their original strategies to deal with both a pandemic and nationwide protests. While there are still some months to go before the end of the year, it’s never too early to start thinking about how to improve your marketing strategy for 2021.
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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.
Hootsuite
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Instagram analytics tools aren’t just feel-good graphs and vanity metrics: they’re the best way to see if all the time, energy, and budget you spend on the platform are, you know, worth it. Tracking Instagram analytics is how everyone from micro-influencers to global brands get the data they need to see what resonates with their audiences. Analytics tools show you which of your social media goals are worth focusing on (and which aren’t), as well as provide the data you need to prove your ROI on
Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
What is phygital marketing? Nope, it’s not a typo. This is a real thing. And we’re gonna define it for you: Phygital marketing involves merging the worlds (and words) of both physical and digital experiences. For example, phygital marketing involves communicating with potential customers who might toggle between in-store and online shopping. While mobile shopping continues to rise, customers also use their mobile devices to enhance in-store shopping experiences. .
Neil Patel
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Although Pinterest is often regarded as the go-to platform for pinning recipes and home décor ideas, it’s also a powerful digital marketing tool. More than 416 million people visited Pinterest each month to explore and categorize ideas they love. While you may think of Pinterest as being in the social media family, it’s also a powerful search engine.
Search Engine Journal
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Want to create or present amazing webinars? Here are 41 tips on webinar strategy, planning, marketing, hosting, and presenting that can help you succeed. The post The Ultimate Guide to Webinars: 41 Tips for Successful Webinars via @MrDannyGoodwin appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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!
Hootsuite
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Looking for a list of the best Facebook Ad tools for your next campaign? It’s here. Whether you just started a Facebook Ads campaign or you’ve been running it for years, there are tools on this list you’ll want to have ASAP—even if you won’t use them right away. These tools will save you more time, money, and energy than you can even imagine. They also help you create a successful advertising campaign with more traffic, more leads, more conversions—you name it.
Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
What does your CEO think of your marketing team? If you’re not sure how to respond, you should work on that relationship — especially if you’re the CMO. . Marketers can fall easily into the trap of sticking to traditional roles like advertising and brand development. However, many C-suite executives now see marketing as a critical player in a company’s overall rise and expansion.
Neil Patel
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. There is one decision in life that you simply cannot get wrong. And no, it’s not choosing the right partner or career. That life-changing decision comes down to what website builder you decide to use. Whether you are setting up a small non-profit or are itching to take over the world with your handmade jewelry, the quality of your site will be a key factor in your success.
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
What do you do when your usual business model can’t work? These three organizations turned to content marketing. One found a viral hit. One had fans clamor for more. And one may add a media brand to its business mix. Continue reading → The post Reinventing With Content: 3 Brands Find New Paths appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
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.
Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
While TikTok seems to be the hub for young Millennials and Gen Zers, that doesn’t mean your business should discount this platform. The home of viral sensations and short video memes, brands can also have a great presence on TikTok and reach younger demographics with fun content. However, as it goes with any social media platform, you need to have clear insight into whether your efforts are paying off or not.
Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck and in-person events were canceled , virtual events and webinars came to the rescue. While online events were held before the pandemic, the current situation has made them more popular. This trend will continue even beyond the pandemic because the benefits of hosting events online have now become more obvious than ever.
Neil Patel
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Did you know Google Shopping listings are free for most merchants to use? Google has also dropped commissions for its Buy on Google program. This means nearly any retailer can sign up for Google Shopping Actions and link their products without paying the 12% commission Google formerly collected on each sale. Retailers and advertisers have a unique opportunity to get incredible exposure for their products.
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Reliance on productivity tools can mask operational concerns that lead to low content quality and sub-par team performance. Focus on these four concepts to improve productivity, energize creativity, and stay focused. Continue reading → The post 4 Ways to Get the Most From Your Content Marketing Operations appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
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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.
Rock Content
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
As the devices we use to browse the web change, the pages we access also need to transform. Luckily, technology has evolved enough to propose a great way to make sure content is displayed correctly no matter what you are using: responsive web design. In the past, there were attempts at keeping a parallel mobile version for our websites. That seemed like a good idea at first but it essentially doubled the attention our content needed while also fragmenting our audiences.
Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
The world of digital marketing is constantly changing. Whether it’s a global pandemic, racial unrest, political upheaval, new channels and apps, demographic shifts, or changing consumer dynamics – the job of today’s marketing leaders is not getting easier. A great way to increase your chances of success as a business and a brand is to understand the latest digital marketing statistics.
Neil Patel
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. Without customers, your business wouldn’t exist. I guess it could… but you wouldn’t last long without a stream of revenue helping you keep the lights on. Because of that, it’s critical to understand how your customers behave and what they want from you.
Search Engine Journal
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
In content creation, great is the new mediocre. Consider these 10 specific elements if you want to step beyond mere greatness in your content. The post Stop Saying ‘Create Great Content’ – Say This Instead via @MrDannyGoodwin appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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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
Rock Content
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
If you’re searching for pagespeed tools for your page, you found it. Did you know that having a great digital experience for your website’s visitors is the best way to ensure more views, retain more of the traffic, and be more relevant in search engines? A vital part of a successful, engaging WordPress site is its performance: how quick it loads, how responsive it is, and how fast it can grab the user’s attention.
Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
What is drip marketing? How does it work? What benefits does it offer? We’ll answer these questions and more in our beginner’s guide to drip marketing. What is drip marketing, and why does it matter? Drip marketing — sometimes called drip campaigns, automated email campaigns, marketing automation, lifecycle emails, autoresponders and more — is the use of automated sets of emails that are sent on schedule following an event or trigger.
Neil Patel
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
According to Smart Insights, 49 percent of organizations don’t have a clearly defined digital strategy. Choosing the right digital strategy for your business is essential. Experience helps you sift through what to do differently, what not to do, and where to focus your energy. Having a fresh perspective from an outside eye can make all the difference.
Litmus
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
We’re in the homestretch of Litmus Live Week , and it has been pretty awesome so far. Day 4 today was no exception! Jaina Mistry , Lily Worth , and I share our key takeaways from today’s live sessions. Scroll on down… But if you want to catch up on highlights from earlier in the week first, check ‘em out here: Day 1 highlights. Day 2 highlights.
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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.
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