Martech
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Personalization is not just a marketing buzzword. It’s a driving force behind effective consumer engagement. It has come a long way from its origins in the 1990s and is now powered by advanced technology, behavioral data and a plethora of marketing tools. However, as personalization becomes a baseline expectation for consumers, it presents new challenges for chief marketing officers (CMOs).
CMO Network
OCTOBER 28, 2023
How can AI be harnessed to drive more effective and efficient marketing? To learn more, I talked with Ryan Coyne, the CEO of a digital and marketing company.
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illumin
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Halloween has been growing in recent years, and now sits as the second-biggest retail holiday. Only the holiday season is a bigger income generator. This means that Halloween ads are more important, and more exciting, than ever before. This year advertisers aren’t shying away from creative and ghoulish ads – showing off their own Halloween spirit. Most 2023 Halloween ads are specifically for seasonal drinks or shows.
Aspiration Marketing
OCTOBER 29, 2023
It's been nearly a decade since the seemingly endless debate of quality vs. quantity in content marketing started appearing everywhere. Let's take a look at the status of this question.
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Hubspot Marketing
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Part of my marketing job is to send emails and track their progress, so I know a lot about the most crucial elements of optimizing an email , common marketing email mistakes , and what inspirational email marketing looks like. But at the end of the day, it doesn‘t matter how optimized my emails are if I can’t properly track my email analytics or if I'm unsure what metrics need my attention.
Sprout Social
OCTOBER 30, 2023
If you treated your friends the way your brand treats your customers on social media, what kind of relationships would you have? That’s the question you should ask if you’re trying to improve your social performance and generate revenue. Consumers expect brands to treat them like friends (or at least friendly acquaintances) by being attentive and personal, not ignoring their messages while spamming their feed with posts.
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Martech
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
I’m often asked whether we’re using ChatGPT in email marketing campaigns. (This question becomes more frequent as major ESPs rush to release their own version.) Despite genAI’s proliferation, I find the answer easy: we don’t use it for content, aside from maybe using it to generate ideas or as a rudimentary starting point. For final content generation, your team’s creative minds are far more refined and empathetic to the audience’s needs.
Aspiration Marketing
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
In today's competitive digital landscape, mastering the art of Organic Click-Through Rate (CTR) is pivotal for online success. As the gateway to higher search engine rankings and increased website traffic, CTR holds immense significance for businesses and marketers alike.
Hubspot Marketing
OCTOBER 31, 2023
If it’s your first time using ChatGPT, your answers may sound stilted. The program doesn’t know your voice and is trying to learn what you want. If you want to get the best results, you’ll need to invest time in training the algorithm. Think of ChatGPT like an intern. If it’s their first day, they won’t know exactly how to get the job done. However, with practice and clear instructions, you’ll be amazed by what they can accomplish.
Search Engine Land
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Google’s mobile-first indexing initiative that started just about seven years ago is now complete, according to Google. “It’s been a long road, getting from there to here. We’re delighted to announce that the trek to Mobile First Indexing is now complete,” John Mueller from Google wrote on the Google blog. History. As a reminder, Google started mobile-first indexing over 6.5 years ago , and eventually, after publishing deadline after deadline, Google removed the dea
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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.
CMO Network
OCTOBER 30, 2023
As I was bombarded with Madonna's latest Celebration Tour posts on Insta, what I was truly witnessing was a seismic shift in her brand—a fierce embrace of nostalgia.
Aspiration Marketing
OCTOBER 28, 2023
Almost everybody agrees that content marketing is the strategy of the hour, year, or decade. Content marketing has a proven track record of driving sales and growth for businesses. Yet surprisingly, few are doing content marketing. And fewer still are doing it well. But what do content creators do to be effective? Here are some habits to acquire and nurture to become more effective, stand out among content creators, and bring more of the power of content marketing to your business.
Social Media Examiner
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Want to make Reels more efficiently? Looking for actionable tips on how to more easily create your Reels? In this article, you’ll discover how to easily create Instagram reels! Why Should Creators and Marketers Focus on Instagram Reels? Since launching Reels in 2020, Instagram has cemented short-form video as an indispensable component of social media […] The post How to Easily Create Instagram Reels appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
Hubspot Marketing
OCTOBER 30, 2023
As a social media-obsessed content creator, I am familiar with TikTok. I often create TikTok videos to promote my work, express an idea or opinion, or share funny anecdotes. As much as I enjoy TikTok, creating content consistently for the platform can feel overwhelming. TikTok suggests posting content at least 1-4 times per day to boost views and followers.
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
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
With engagement and website traffic from social platforms dwindling, many marketers question whether to continue spending time, budget, and energy on social media content. Take stock of what you want from social media participation – and how to get it – with these tips.
Aspiration Marketing
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Content marketing is more important than ever in digital marketing, but it can be challenging to find your footing, especially as a startup. At Aspiration Marketing, we've tested a number of platforms and found what works–HubSpot. With its versatile toolkit and automation capabilities, HubSpot Marketing Hub makes content marketing easier than ever. Here's how we use it.
Search Engine Land
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Google’s November 2023 core update is now rolling out and may take up to two weeks to complete. This is the fourth broad core algorithm update of 2023. the first core update of 2023 was the March 2023 core update , which started rolling out on March 15 and was completed on March 28. The second core update of 2023 was the August 2023 core update, which started rolling out on August 22 and was completed on September 7.
Buffer Marketing
OCTOBER 30, 2023
I may not have Justin Welsh's celebrity status on LinkedIn with half a million followers, but my journey is worth sharing. With just 30,000 engaged followers on LinkedIn, I managed to take my consulting business from a $0 startup to a thriving $100,000 yearly. I started as a content marketing consultant, leaving behind my nine-to-five corporate engineering job 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.
Martech
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is permanently banning Meta from using personal data for advertising across the EU and European Economic Area (EEA). As it stands, the ban cripples the company’s ability to sell personalized ads to the 258 million Europeans who use Facebook and Instagram each month. “Meta has been found … to not have demonstrated compliance with the orders imposed at the end of last year,” EDPB Chair Anu Talus said in a statement.
Aspiration Marketing
OCTOBER 31, 2023
In today's competitive business landscape, exceptional customer service is a cornerstone of success. That's where HubSpot Service Hub comes into play. As organizations strive to enhance customer interactions, resolve issues swiftly, and boost overall satisfaction, HubSpot's Service Hub emerges as a powerful solution. This guide will walk you through implementing HubSpot's versatile customer service platform.
Social Media Examiner
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Are you up to date on changes from YouTube? Wondering which YouTube updates are important to marketers and business owners? In this article, we explore YouTube changes that affect your marketing. #1: YouTube eCommerce Features YouTube recently announced three new features to help marketers and business owners sell more products on the platform. Timestamp Product […] The post YouTube Updates: Product Tagging, Ads, Analytics, and More appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
Trade Press Services Newsletter
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Congratulations—you just received an award! Whether you earned a spot on a “Best of the Best” industry list or “Top Professionals” directory, awards are a can’t-miss opportunity to build your thought leadership platform, strengthen your brand, demonstrate credibility, and highlight your expertise. Professional awards can establish you as an expert in your field and increase visibility with target audiences.
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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.
Martech
OCTOBER 30, 2023
We are grateful to Kath Pay and Ryan Phelan for their assistance with this guide. Email has long been one of the most reliable marketing channels for getting your messaging in front of your customers. Whether it’s content in the form of a weekly newsletter, a personalized promotion or an important account update, marketers need to trust that their message will be delivered and that they’ve optimized those messages to get maximum engagement.
Aspiration Marketing
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Content marketing grows by leaps and bounds each year and with good reason. The internet surfing public is tired of companies forcing products in their faces when they're all looking for help solving a problem.
Buffer Marketing
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
In my 20s, I fell down a health and fitness rabbit hole. Well, not so much ‘fell’ as hurtled head first, banged my head a bit, and didn’t emerge until a good few years later. It did mean I went through a very intense period of saying no to dessert (would not recommend), but it also helped me fall in love with exercise (would recommend) — and almost accidentally, build something of a personal brand.
Hubspot Marketing
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
World events and economic conditions impact how each generation behaves as consumers and business owners. A decade ago, millennial consumers were constantly making headlines for “ killing ” certain products. From a business standpoint, millennial entrepreneurs in the 2010s saw notable success marked by increased access to venture capital and early adoption of social media to acquire customers.
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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
Martech
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
There aren’t enough hours in a day. You spend eight hours working. If you’re lucky (or really disciplined), you get eight hours of sleep. What do you do with the remaining eight hours? Data says you likely spend much of it consuming digital media. As a marketer, you might think that the more time people spend online, the more opportunities we have to capture their interest through marketing.
Search Engine Land
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Ever wondered which search queries drive the most revenue for Google? It turns out that iPhone, insurance and cheap flight queries drove the most revenue for Google in the U.S., at least for one week in September 2018. The list of search terms appeared on a heavily redacted slide that was included in a PDF released this week as a trial exhibit during the ongoing U.S. vs.
Buffer Marketing
OCTOBER 31, 2023
There are few things that spark as much joy as being able to organize anything and everything by color. It’s an easy and visual way to lay things out, and in the world of content and social media, staying organized is one of the best ways to keep on top of planning. That’s one of many reasons that so many of us at Buffer were looking forward to adding tags to our Buffer posts.
Businesses Grow
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Many times in my career, I’ve used a variation of this phrase: “I want this (product / content / service) to be so good people are addicted to it!” In a way, that’s the ultimate dream. Sergio Zyman , ex-CMO for Coca-Cola, used to tell me the goal of marketing was to “sell more stuff, to more people, more often, for more money.” The idea of being addicted to what you sell seems like an elegant goal that would make you strive to be the best at everything you do,
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