Martech

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

What if you could test-drive an entire marketing technology platform and simulate marketing and sales efforts without risking a single dollar? CDPs have gained marketers’ attention by unifying customer data and driving smarter marketing. Create a sample marketing campaign and use the CDP to simulate scenarios.

Marketing Strategy 126

Marketing Strategy Whitepaper Finance Transform 126

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

I remember once sitting in a quarterly marketing review meeting, watching competitors‘ video campaigns flash across the screen. That‘s when it hit me: B2B video marketing isn’t just another checkbox in our marketing strategy — it's a fundamental shift in how we engage with our audience.

Video Marketing 119

Video Marketing Marketing Strategy Transform B2C 119

Hootsuite

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A social media marketing strategy is a summary of everything you plan to do and hope to achieve on social media. In this post, we’ll walk you through a nine-step plan to create a winning strategy for social media marketing. We’ve even got expert insights from Amanda Wood, Hootsuite’s Senior Manager of Social Marketing.

Social Media Marketing 95

Social Media Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing Marketers 95

Vertical Response

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Email marketing lets you communicate directly with your audience to promote products and build brand loyalty. It offers one of the highest returns on investment in digital marketing and allows you to control your customer list, avoiding reliance on social media algorithms. The benefits of email marketing are manifold.

Email Marketing 93

Email Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing Marketers 93

Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Integrated Marketing Strategy: The Pyramid Framework written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I’m doing a solo show. 01:34] The essence of marketing strategy.

Marketing Strategy 91

Marketing Strategy Customer Journey Marketing Marketers 91

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It’s that prediction market for politics (and more) that’s been all over the place lately. I’ve been following their rise for the past year from a no-name niche betting market to over $1B assets under management — with the CEO on the cover of Forbes and presidential candidates mentioning them in speeches. It’s juicy. Intriguing.

Marketing Strategy 98

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Looking back, I realize that Starbucks provided more than caffeine and a place to sit. It truly embodied the concept of a “third place” — not home, not school, but a vital space in between where community and creativity thrived. They invented a model mimicked by many other now-successful businesses.

Place 119

Place Transform Customer loyalty Food 119

Businesses Grow

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

I recently saw a post touting the importance of a “timeless content marketing strategy. ” It occurred to me that there are many exceptions to the “rules,” and maybe it’s time to disrupt the traditional notion of content marketing. As I read the article, my response was, “Yes… but.”

Marketing Strategy 83

Marketing Strategy Content Marketing SEO Marketing 83

Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 30, 2024

Scale Your Business with Precision: A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing the Marketing Strategy Pyramid written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Want to stay ahead of your competition and keep your business growing? A solid marketing strategy and understanding the Marketing Strategy Pyramid are key.

Marketing Strategy 91

Marketing Strategy Customer Journey Marketing Marketers 91

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Marketing teams can’t afford to lose direction when navigating influencer collaborations, hashtag campaigns and content creation. Without a clear strategy when partnering with creators and influencers, you risk losing time, opportunity and resources. That’s where this flexible seven-week influencer marketing plan comes in.

Influencer Marketing 74

Influencer Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing Marketers 74

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 27, 2024

As technological advancements and consumer behaviors shift, staying ahead of the marketing curve is becoming increasingly critical. Implementing a few marketing strategies can help manufacturing companies unlock significant growth potential and succeed in a competitive industry. This step begins with thorough market research.

Manufacturing 125

Manufacturing Whitepaper Marketing Marketers 125

Martech

OCTOBER 29, 2024

My odd explorations were part of a five-step innovation method I’ve used for many problem-solving projects as a marketer, consultant and analyst. Although it took millions of years for nature to come up with an eye or a bacterial flagellar motor, it won’t take long for marketers to come up with brilliant solutions.

Energy 129

Energy Marketing Marketers Customer Journey 129

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In fact, Impact Marketing and Public Relations estimates it takes at least six touchpoints to make a sale — and those touchpoints tend to take a criss-cross journey across diverse digital sites. With this in mind, marketers have developed cross-channel marketing strategies.

Marketing Strategy 69

Marketing Strategy CRM Analytics Fashion 69

Martech

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In the fast-paced world of marketing, it’s easy to get distracted by the newest technology trends. However, amidst the excitement, we don’t want to overlook the marketing fundamentals that form the backbone of our efforts, such as organizing all our marketing assets, understanding our audience and staying on brand.

Content Marketing 122

Content Marketing Marketing Marketers Place 122

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Those companies did below the line (BTL) marketing right. Email marketing, direct mail, events — below the line marketing includes these and similar targeted tactics to convince and convert buyers. Table of Contents What is below the line marketing? Answering “What is BTL marketing?” And where do you begin?

Direct Mail 116

Direct Mail Marketing Marketers Email Marketing 116

Backlinko

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

What are the 4 Ps of marketing? For over 60 years, these four elements have been the cornerstone of many successful marketing strategies. Well, they’re the backbone of every successful marketing strategy. Mastering these four elements is what separates good marketing from great marketing. Absolutely.

Price 106

Price Real Estate Promotion Transform 106

Martech

JULY 10, 2024

No marketing technology series would be complete without discussing the ever-important measurement of success or KPIs. Today, you would get no argument on the importance of building relationships with influencers across social platforms, as social media marketing ROI and KPIs have become well-established within strategic frameworks.

User-Generated 134

User-Generated Social Media Marketing Marketing Marketers 134

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Power Reviews reports that 87% of consumers regularly research products online before purchasing them, so mastering digital marketing is essential as you grow your business. That’s where a digital marketing checklist becomes your best ally. SEO Digital Marketing Checklist Image Source 1. Content Marketing Checklist 1.

Digital Marketing 121

Digital Marketing User-Generated Marketing Marketers 121

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When I graduated with a marketing degree over a decade ago, I hit the scene thinking that marketing would always be its own thing. Something like “holistic marketing” seemed unnecessary to me. Marketers had their swim lane; I’d stick to mine. That’s one of many benefits holistic marketing offers.

CMO 118

CMO Traditional Marketing Communications Marketing 118

Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

AI is better at guessing at scale than humans — but how do you integrate it into your growth marketing plan while maintaining a personal touch? As Kieran and I discuss in a recent episode of Marketing Against the Grain , however, the larger the audience, the harder it becomes to consistently deliver targeted interactions.

Customer loyalty 129

Customer loyalty CMO User-Generated CRM 129

Hubspot Marketing

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

I don’t easily fall for ads or grab products because of marketing tricks. Okay, okay…unless it’s a suitable luxury brand marketing strategy like a catchy video. That’s how good marketing works—even the strongest fall. Do I really need it? Not at all. Do I still put it in my shopping cart? Guilty — I admit.

Branding 139

Branding Fashion Gen Z B2C 139

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 30, 2024

And because my marketing brain never shuts off, I can’t help but be curious about these restaurant marketing strategies. To figure out the answers to these questions, I’m digging deep into restaurant marketing ideas, strategies, and real-life campaigns. Why do restaurants of all sizes need a marketing strategy?

Food 127

Food Marketing Marketers Millennials 127

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 22, 2024

Do you take a good, hard look at your team's marketing strategy every year? Without an annual marketing plan, things can get messy — and it's nearly impossible to put a number on your budget for the projects, hiring, and outsourcing over the course of a year if you don't have a plan. You should.

Marketing Plan 107

Marketing Plan Marketing Marketers Social Media Marketing 107

Martech

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

B2B content marketing is an indispensable strategy for businesses looking to establish their brand, engage their target audience, and drive conversions. What is B2B content marketing? B2B content marketing is the creation and distribution of content, in all its forms, related to your business and relevant to customers.

Whitepaper 136

Whitepaper Content Marketing Thought Leadership Marketing 136

Martech

AUGUST 1, 2024

It is 2024, and we’ve all heard how AI can improve our email marketing efforts. With each new AI tool for email marketers, it is crucial the content and campaigns created with them maintain a personal touch and not diminish the brand experience. Customers can place their orders even without entering the restaurant.

Email Marketing 136

Email Marketing Food Marketing Marketers 136

Martech

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In previous articles, we’ve explored the role of data-driven strategies in the planning and execution phases of marketing initiatives. Here, we’ll focus on using data to analyze and improve decision-making after launching a marketing initiative. These lead to flawed strategies and missed opportunities for improvement.

Marketing 132

Marketing Marketers Customer Journey Education 132

Jeff Bullas

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Set up your work from home space Working from home can become distracting since it is a place where you relax and sleep. That’s why it is important to plan marketing strategies and tactics that will create new opportunities for your business. Guest author : Isaiah Stone is a digital marketer in the consumer goods industry.

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Entertainment Communications Health Product 348

Martech

OCTOBER 16, 2024

As marketers pour more budget into digital channels, a surprising disconnect remains. While the majority of retail sales, for example, still happen in physical stores, most marketing efforts focus solely on tracking online metrics. How do historical campaign trends inform future strategies? The challenge? But with 80% of U.S.

Retail 128

Retail CMO Customer Journey Shoppers 128

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The role was a management position and carried strategic responsibility for marketing, communications and PR — all things I was excited about. I didn’t know it yet, but I was about to take a crash course in event marketing. Because the goals fall under marketing, the responsibility typically falls to the marketing team.

Event Marketing 127

Event Marketing Food Direct Mail Entertainment 127

Martech

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The scenario is all too common: a marketing operations team, armed with detailed analytics and performance metrics, presents their latest campaign results. A busy CEO, however, now barraged with marketing terms from CTR and ROAS to Z-score and SERP, may struggle to piece together their place in the bigger picture of business objectives.

Transform 131

Transform Marketing Marketers Communications 131

Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Key takeaways Pinterest marketing is the practice of using the platform as a visual search engine to help relevant audiences discover products or services. What is Pinterest marketing? Affiliate marketing on Pinterest is a revenue-sharing process where Pinners earn a small commission from the clicks or sales they generate for a brand.

Gen Z 98

Gen Z Affiliate Marketing Fashion Social Media Marketing 98

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 13, 2024

Content marketing is vital for all businesses because it helps their message reach its intended audience. No matter the size of your agency, effective content marketing can transform how you connect with potential travelers, turning casual browsers into loyal adventurers.

Content Marketing 126

Content Marketing Transform User-Generated Marketing 126

Martech

MARCH 1, 2024

Customer retention is becoming more of a priority for B2B marketers lately. As buying shifts online and marketing takes on some traditional sales roles, retaining existing customers is essential for driving growth and profits. But, at last, B2B marketers are beginning to grasp the importance of retention marketing for profit growth.

Gen Z 136

Gen Z Pharmaceutical Customer Acquisition Marketing 136

Search Engine Land

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A new report released this month by Intero Digital ( disclosure: I previously worked with Intero ), “Revolutionizing Reach: The 2024 Digital Marketing Landscape You Can’t Ignore,” checks the yearly pulse for the digital spending and marketing activities of its SMB client list. Top digital marketing goals for 2024.

Digital Marketing 125

Digital Marketing Thought Leadership Transform B2C 125

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 25, 2024

Let’s face it: In the grand chess game of marketing , your marketing database is the queen. Neglect her, and your strategy is as good as checkmate. Having a marketing database isn’t just about hoarding data like a digital dragon sitting on a pile of gold. Remember, a marketing database is dynamic.

Customer loyalty 125

Customer loyalty Law Marketing Marketers 125

Martech

JANUARY 31, 2024

Predictive analytics provides a solid foundation for data-driven decision-making for marketing campaigns. But while most marketing leaders already use some form of predictive analytics, specifically predictive modeling, many still struggle to fully integrate it into their decisions. channels or messaging) to optimize outreach.

Marketing Mix 137

Marketing Mix Transform Analytics Customer Acquisition 137

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2024

But have no fear – here, I've rounded up seven data-backed strategies for nailing Q1, as well as Q1 marketing tips from HubSpot experts. Interested in influencer marketing? Half of marketers plan to increase their influencer marketing investment in 2024. Let's dive in. Start with micro-influencers.

eCommerce 136

eCommerce Marketing Marketers Influencer Marketing 136