Sat.Oct 28, 2023 - Fri.Nov 03, 2023

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The CMO’s practical guide to personalization

Martech

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).

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4 Ways AI Is Changing Marketing

CMO Network

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.

Marketing 137
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Best Halloween ads of 2023

illumin

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.

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Content Quality vs. Quantity: The Content Marketing Question for 2024

Aspiration Marketing

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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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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Email Analytics [Research]: 8 Email Marketing Metrics You Should Track

Hubspot Marketing

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.

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How customer relationship marketing on social media drives revenue

Sprout Social

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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3 ways email marketers should actually use AI

Martech

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.

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Organic Click-Through Rate (CTR): What It Is & How To Improve It

Aspiration Marketing

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.

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How to Train Your ChatGPT — A Marketer’s Guide

Hubspot Marketing

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.

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How to Easily Create Instagram Reels

Social Media Examiner

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.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

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.

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Google says mobile-first indexing is complete after almost 7 years

Search Engine Land

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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13 Habits of Effective Content Creators for 2024

Aspiration Marketing

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.

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Madonna 2023: The Celebration Tour And The Power Of Nostalgia

CMO Network

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.

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YouTube Updates: Product Tagging, Ads, Analytics, and More

Social Media Examiner

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.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

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.

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Is Social Media Even Worth It Anymore?

Content Marketing Institute

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.

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How We Use HubSpot Marketing Hub for Content Marketing

Aspiration Marketing

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.

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A 6-point framework for maximizing influencer marketing ROI

Sprout Social

Building brand reputation and loyalty is the top business priority for leaders in the current economic climate, according to the 2023 State of Social Media report. Influencers play a growing role here—these digital trendsetters help brands establish credibility with target audiences while extending their reach. I spoke with Peter Kennedy, Founder and General Manager, Influencer Marketing for Tagger by Sprout Social, to discuss how leaders can measure and maximize their influencer marketing retur

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TikTok AI: I Tried Creating a TikTok Using Only AI & Here's What Happened

Hubspot Marketing

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.

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Relevance, Reach, Revenue: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

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.

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Google November 2023 core update released

Search Engine Land

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.

Analytics 135
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HubSpot Service Hub Implementation: A How-To Guide

Aspiration Marketing

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.

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Experiment: How Many Hashtags to Use on Reels?

Hootsuite

We don’t just do social media experiments to kill time over here at Hootsuite HQ: we do them to serve the people. So when one of our readers asks us to figure out how many hashtags to use for Reels, we get to work. Reels continue to be one of Instagram’s top-performing formats … but there’s no harm in getting a little hashtag help to reach even further, right?

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Gen Z Business Spotlight: Chamberlain Coffee

Hubspot Marketing

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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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

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!

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5 Tried-and-tested Strategies I’ve Used to Grow to 30K LinkedIn Followers

Buffer Marketing

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.

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Top Content Marketing Trends to Watch for 2024 [Video]

Aspiration Marketing

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.

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What is a customer journey map and how to make your own [examples included]

Sprout Social

Do you know what your customers see and do before they purchase from you? They see your ads, interact with you on social media and explore your website before they buy. All these interactions—from the first ad impression to every “Please help” DM customers send—define your customer journey. To keep up with it all and better inform your social media marketing strategy , create a customer journey map as a blueprint to help you understand your customers at each stage.

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Seven Ways to Amplify Your Thought Leadership with Professional Awards

Trade Press Services Newsletter

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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How to Build a Winning B2B Video Strategy in 2025

Speaker: Speakers:

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

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20 most profitable Google queries revealed during antitrust trial

Search Engine Land

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.

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New ‘Search Themes’ Boost Performance Max Ads

Practical eCommerce - Marketing

Google's new targeting feature allows advertisers to finetune a target audience, improving performance. The post New ‘Search Themes’ Boost Performance Max Ads appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Who’s responsible for social media addiction? Me and you.

Businesses Grow

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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I Want to Pivot My Personal Brand — 6 Experts Told Me How to Do It

Buffer Marketing

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.

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2025 Association Survey Results Report

GrowthZone’s 11th annual survey highlights trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the membership industry through insights from U.S. and Canadian association professionals. Get your copy of the 2025 Association Survey Results Report to see how your organization measures up: The biggest challenges associations are facing Membership retention trends and non-renewal insights Strategies for automatic renewals and reinstatements Shifts in member engagement tactics Why members are joining (and sta