Hubspot Marketing
OCTOBER 5, 2018
In the beginning of 2018, one missing comma in a Maine state law cost Oakhurst Dairy five million dollars. The absence of the Oxford comma made two overtime-exempt tasks, packing and distributing food products, read like one activity, so any worker who distributed but didn't pack any food products or vice versa sued the dairy company for their unsettled overtime pay.
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Companies put a lot of stock in logos, and who can blame them? A logo is meant to serve as a visual and memorable representation of a brand, an enduring symbol of what it means to be “me.” But this graphical, emblematic totem rarely says much on its own. And when a logo becomes the focal point of a rebranding effort, which it often does, you’re missing the mark. .
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Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 3, 2018
In order for visual content marketing to be successful, it must obey a certain amount of rules. Unfortunately, these rules are often neglected. If applied properly, these tweaks and details will add the finishing touches to all of your marketing product needs. Here are the top 10 content marketing rules you should abide by. 1. […]. The post Top 10 Visual Content Rules You Probably Still Neglect appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
Sprout Social
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Last Updated: October 1, 2018. Staying relevant and capturing your audience’s attention is a constant challenge for marketers. And now that brands rely on video content more than ever, it’s critical to use the correct social media video specs and advertising video sizes. However, we couldn’t find all the correct social video sizes in one place.
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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.
Hubspot Marketing
OCTOBER 2, 2018
What is Google Search Console? GSC (formerly Google Webmaster Tools) is a free platform for anyone with a website to monitor how Google views their site and optimize its organic presence. That includes viewing your referring domains, mobile site performance, rich search results, and highest-traffic queries and pages. At any given time, I have GSC open in two to 10 tabs.
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2018
Many organizations are turning to marketing automation to streamline, automate, and measure marketing tasks and workflows. 53% of B2B organizations are using marketing automation technology today, and 37% surveyed say they are planning to implement it, according to an eConsultancy report. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence (AI) is also making waves in the industry.
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Content Marketing Institute
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Ambiguous rules and lax enforcement of resharing original content on social media has perpetuated the theft of the creators’ intellectual property. But that’s changing as the creative class – photographers, videographers, musicians, et al. – are more likely to enforce their legal and moral rights in the growing multibillion-dollar social media industry.
Hubspot Marketing
OCTOBER 5, 2018
Have you ever ordered an item online? Considering the fact that 1.66 billion people worldwide shopped online last year, there’s a good chance you answered “yes” to that question. Whether you know it or not, you used a web form when you placed your online order. Not only are web forms necessary for you to receive the information, goods and services you’re interacting with or buying, but they’re also crucial for the businesses that create them and embed them on their sites.
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2018
If you spend even a couple of hours listening to the marketing department conversations at Uberflip, I guarantee you’ll hear the word “experience” come up at least a few times. Whether it’s the demand generation team evaluating our email marketing experience , or our account-based marketer strategizing how to make direct mail plays even more experiential, it’s clear that experience is baked into everything we do.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 4, 2018
The year 2020 beckons on the horizon. A pivotal year for organizations as the rapid evolution of a customer-centric world calls for new approaches and new forms of interactions. While one eye will be on succeeding in 2019, forward-thinking leaders will have another eye towards preparing for a new decade in 2020. What are 5 […]. The post 5 Reasons To Prepare Now For The Year 2020 With Buyer Insights appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
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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.
Content Marketing Institute
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Is your content trustworthy? Is your content persuasive? If your content doesn’t include data, it is less likely to be trusted, persuasive, or even read. That’s based on the findings from an August survey of 1,054 U.S. adults released this week by Survey Monkey: Three-fourths of adults say content with data is more trustworthy than content without. (Interestingly, 5% say data-backed content is less trustworthy.).
Hubspot Marketing
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Troubleshooting a HTTP 500 Internal Server Error is like solving a mystery. You don’t know what exactly happened or why it happened -- all you know is that something’s wrong and you need to fix it. To guide you through the hassle of troubleshooting the dreaded HTTP 500 Internal Server Error, let’s go over what it exactly means and its most common causes and solutions.
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2018
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ? Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The first step in ensuring your company’s website overhaul is a success is to create a plan, which includes both people and strategy. Corporate websites are not built by individuals. They are complex projects requiring multiple skill sets. And, you need to have a clear strategy in place, so the project doesn’t go off the rails.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 2, 2018
Want to keep your customers around, boost their loyalty, and engage them with fun and convenient content? Of course you do. And not just at the start of the customer journey, but in the middle and end stages of the marketing funnel. These golden customers are the ones who become your brand advocates, the buyers […]. The post Level Up Your Customer Loyalty with Gamification appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
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!
Content Marketing Institute
OCTOBER 5, 2018
When your visual story gets interactive, it offers an unconventional method to understand the multiple dynamics – cultural, social, and personal – of your followers. Instagram’s sticker feature allows marketers to tap into that fresh approach. Instagram offers abundant opportunities: question, poll, music, location, hashtag, emoji, time, weather, and selfie stickers.
Sprout Social
OCTOBER 4, 2018
It’s hard to believe that we’re getting closer to the end of 2018. As the year progresses, we hope that you’re reaching (and maybe exceeding) your goals. This October we’ll be tackling a variety of topics at #SproutChat that cover a wide spectrum of social strategy as you start thinking about how to end the year out strong. We’ll cover things like data-driven storytelling, content amplification, and ways to better endure digital transformation.
Duct Tape Marketing
OCTOBER 2, 2018
The Introvert’s Guide to Successful Networking written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Networking is a critical skill for any business owner to develop. It allows you to find the best talent for your company, establish new strategic partnerships, and expand your client base. There is definitely an art to networking, and there are some steps that everyone should take before they head out to their next conference or industry cocktail mixer.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Not all contact lists are created equal, but if you’re working to grow your B2B lead database, your two options are to buy one or build one. However, with the market changing as quickly as it is combined with the need for startups to hit the ground running, bought lists are becoming more and more […]. The post Should You Buy B2B Leads in 2018?
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.
Content Marketing Institute
OCTOBER 2, 2018
? ?. Comics aren’t just SMASH, WHAM, KAPOW! One of the oldest mediums is also one of the most powerful — and one of the most overlooked in content marketing. Yet some brands are working with top comics creators and publishers such as Marvel Comics. OK, maybe writing this article as a comic script isn’t such a great idea, even if prose is at a disadvantage when discussing such a visual medium.
Litmus
OCTOBER 5, 2018
Before the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation went into effect in May 2018, we heard dire predictions that the new, stricter laws would shrink email lists, throttle new opt-ins, and damage marketers’ use of email to achieve their business goals. Now, four months into the new post-GDPR reality, we have evidence that a clear majority of email marketers have not suffered the major list damage the doomsayers predicted.
Duct Tape Marketing
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Why Sales and Marketing Need Each Other written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Pam Didner. Podcast Transcript. This week on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I chat with Pam Didner. After almost 20 years in corporate America, where Didner held a variety of senior leadership positions in departments as varied as finance and accounting, supply-chain management, and global marketing strategy, she decided to strike out on her own.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 2, 2018
With the Forbes Under 30 Summit this week, event season is almost upon us. From Advertising Week in New York, to DMEXCO in Germany, and countless others, now’s the time to make sure you are as prepared as possible for major industry events, no matter your clients level of participation. From attending the event and […]. The post Top 6 Killer Strategies and Best Practices for Your Next Event appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
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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
OCTOBER 1, 2018
? ? One of the most pervasive themes at this year’s Content Marketing World was the need for big changes in our industry. Digital marketing is always evolving, so it’s no surprise the 3,700 marketers in attendance would want to focus on the latest adjustments they should be making to their content strategies and tactics. But one change featured prominently had little to do with upgrading to new techniques, sophisticated tools and technologies , or measuring and monetizing content’s impact.
Sprout Social
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Be honest: is your business actually getting anything out of its social media presence? Harsh question? Maybe so. But bear in mind how difficult it is for brands to wrap their heads around the ROI of social media. In fact, 55% of social marketers cited measuring ROI as their number one challenge in 2018 according to our own data. If you’re struggling with social ROI yourself, we totally get it.
Litmus
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Nonprofits perform life-changing work, and email marketing is a key way for them to rally people to their cause, raise funds, and direct action. However, nonprofits’ operations are notoriously lean. That is definitely the case with their email marketing operations, according to the responses of more than 240 nonprofits who took Litmus’ 2018 State of Email Survey.
Duct Tape Marketing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
Weekend Favs September 29 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.
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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
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2018
We spend oodles of hours working out the kinks of our branding. As marketers, we get down to the nitty-gritty of taglines, color palettes, and guidelines. Then, get it approved, document it, and launch it to the world. For most companies, that’s it. We spend all of our time making sure people use the logo and tagline correctly. But we can’t get employees to get excited about it or customers to pay attention.
Sprout Social
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Be honest: is your business actually getting anything out of its social media presence? Harsh question? Maybe so. But bear in mind how difficult it is for brands to wrap their heads around the ROI of social media. In fact, 55% of social marketers cited measuring ROI as their number one challenge in 2018 according to our own data. If you’re struggling with social ROI yourself, we totally get it.
Litmus
OCTOBER 1, 2018
ESPs are the technological foundation of the email industry—and the biggest line item in email marketing budgets. With so much on the line, it’s no surprise that frustrations with ESPs run high. In this webinar, Litmus Research Director Chad S. White and Community & Product Evangelist Jason Rodriguez share findings from our first-ever State of Email Service Providers report , along with insights from other research we’ve done.
Duct Tape Marketing
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Transcript of Why Sales and Marketing Need Each Other written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Back to Podcast. Transcript. This transcript is sponsored by our transcript partner – Rev – Get $10 off your first order. John Jantsch: Marketing has never needed sales more and frankly, sales people have never needed marketing more than they do today.
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