Aspiration Marketing

JULY 9, 2025

You've crafted something truly valuable, a piece of content brimming with insights. But now comes a crucial question: will it actually reach the people who stand to benefit most from it? Even the most brilliant content can fade into the background without a smart plan for getting it seen. That's where the often-underestimated power of content distribution comes in, proving that in the realm of content marketing, how you share is just as vital as what you create.

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Seth's Blog

JULY 10, 2025

The system can be changed and normal is not permanent Find the smallest viable audience Pick your customers, pick your future Outdated maps might be worth less than no map at all Reliability is a superpower There are no side effects, merely effects There’s usually an opportunity to be of service Silence is an option, and so is leadership There is no perfect moment to begin Shame is a dream killer Everyone who disagrees with you believes they are correct Ship the work Treat different people diffe

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Martech

JULY 7, 2025

Last year, I wrote about three ways marketers could use generative AI without copywriting , and the response surprised me. Many of us are looking for ways to harness this tech without handing over our keyboards (or our brand voice). Since then, I’ve found even more smart, strategic ways to use AI. Not to replace marketers, but to make our work more efficient, creative and a little more fun.

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Search Engine Journal

JULY 8, 2025

Machines cannot replace skilled marketers who understand the role of human behavior signals that drive rankings. The post Human-Centered SEO: How To Succeed While Others Struggle With AI appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Speaker: Karen Swim, APR

Relevance is the currency of modern media relations—and personalization is how you earn it. In this new webinar with industry leader Karen Swim, APR, we'll explore proven strategies for precision targeting and crafting personalized pitches that resonate with journalists and build stronger relationships over time. You’ll also learn how to ensure your media lists are accurate and up to date, craft outreach that gets responses, and streamline your workflow without sacrificing quality.

Search Engine Roundtable

JULY 7, 2025

Google has pushed out an update to its keyword planner tool that gives you new forecast views to get predictions on your keywords by regions and device/platform. The update also mentions that grouped ideas are now in your keyword ideas section.

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Seth's Blog

JULY 9, 2025

Publicity is the hard work of getting media outlets and social media influencers to talk about you. Hustle for attention and mentions. Public relations is the much harder work of engaging with internal teams to make something worth talking about. It’s not spin, it’s story telling that resonates and holds up to scrutiny. Sometimes, organic publicity is a natural byproduct of good public relations.

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The Marketing Operations Leader

JULY 8, 2025

In this edition: Marketing Ops Job Interview Cheat Sheet The Number 1 Mistake in GTM Execution Deep Diving the AAARRR Growth Framework for Marketing Exclusive For Paid Subscribers : The Biggest Lessons of My Marketing Ops Career and What You Can Learn From Them Reminder: Prep for Your Next Big Opportunity By Joining Our Marketing Ops Interview Bootcamp Live This Week Fill out this form to learn more about The Marketing Operations Leader sponsorships.

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Search Engine Journal

JULY 11, 2025

Google’s John Mueller explains what site owners should expect after implementing SEO changes. The post Google Explains How Long It Takes For SEO To Work appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Search Engine Roundtable

JULY 9, 2025

A recent study from Ahrefs said that AI-generated content does not hurt your Google rankings. And while the study really shows this to be true, there are plenty of sites that overdid it with AI-generated content and saw their Google rankings massively decline in the long run.

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Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA

The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.

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Aspiration Marketing

JULY 8, 2025

Think about the last truly exceptional customer experience you had. What made it stand out? Chances are, it wasn't just one positive interaction, but a series of well-connected and helpful engagements that anticipated your needs. In today's competitive landscape, creating these seamless journeys for your own customers is crucial. When done effectively, it fosters stronger connections, increases satisfaction, and ultimately drives conversions.

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Seth's Blog

JULY 7, 2025

Not smart is a passive act, remedied with learning, experience and thought. Stupid is active, the work of someone who should have or could have known better and decided to do something selfish, impulsive or dangerous anyway. The more experience, assets and privilege we have, the less excusable it is to do stupid things. And at the same time, the more useful it is to announce that we’re not smart (yet).

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 8, 2025

I went from marketing manager to CMO in four years. It was fast. It was exciting. And, honestly, it was a little painful. I lost sleep. I lost hair. I made a lot of mistakes and learned most of what I know now the hard way. What I quickly realized is this: Being a great marketer is not the same as being a great marketing leader. Especially in a high-growth environment.

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Search Engine Journal

JULY 7, 2025

PPC drives results fast. SEO builds over time. Here’s how to budget for both with realistic expectations and measurable business outcomes. The post How To Get The Perfect Budget Mix For SEO And PPC appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Speaker: Hanan Polinovski, Events Manager and David Brown, Sr. Marketing & Events Lead

Are your events living up to expectations? Are you getting quality leads from your sponsorships? Have you ever wondered if that branded notebook actually makes an impact? Get ready to transform your event strategy! Join event marketing pros Hanan Polinovski from Printfection and David Brown from Bonusly for a fast-paced webinar about turning your event efforts into serious ROI.

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Search Engine Roundtable

JULY 4, 2025

Google AdSense announced a new feature to "Fill empty in-page ads" by showing "contextually-relevant suggestions related to your page and site inside unfilled ad spaces." In short, if an ad is not filled by Google on your page, then Google will look for other ways to monetize that ad spot.

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Aspiration Marketing

JULY 10, 2025

Navigating the complexities of modern sales requires more than disparate systems. Ask yourself: Are you truly maximizing your sales potential, or are opportunities slipping through the cracks due to disconnected tools and processes? HubSpot provides a comprehensive answer, uniting marketing, sales, and service capabilities.

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The Drum

JULY 9, 2025

AI is cheap, fast, and everywhere – eroding the edge of performance-only marketing. When anyone can copy your ad in minutes, what sets you apart? For eBay, Sainsbury’s, and DEPT®, it’s a durable brand built on trust, creativity, and tech. As AI reduces barriers to entry, competitive advantages rooted solely in performance advertising are disappearing.

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Martech

JULY 8, 2025

The way marketers use data is shifting fast, mainly because of privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA. Companies are under pressure to find new ways to analyze performance, target audiences and share data — without crossing legal or ethical lines. That’s where data clean rooms (DCR) come in. They’re not a cure-all, but they’re becoming a key part of the privacy-safe data collaboration and measurement toolkit.

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Brace yourself, B2B marketers. Your beloved SEO is getting a makeover, and its name is Language Model Optimization (LMO). What does that mean for your digital strategy? Join Jesse McFarland of SpearPoint Marketing on the next B2B Growth Show as we unravel the mystery and get you prepped for the next evolution in search. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: A clear breakdown of SEO vs.

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Search Engine Journal

JULY 7, 2025

Think AI will replace you? Not so fast. New research shows your human instincts still matter, especially in marketing and content. The post This Is Why AI Won’t Take Your Job (Yet) appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Search Engine Roundtable

JULY 9, 2025

The folks at PPC Hero noted that Google Ads CPCs increasing and there is a decline in ad click volumes within Google Search. The question is why? More competition? Higher CPC prices? New bidding strategies? AI Overviews causing a drop in ad clicks?

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 8, 2025

Managing a restaurant is tough work. Between juggling tables, staff, and endless orders, keeping track of customer relationships can feel impossible. That's where restaurant CRM software becomes your secret weapon. According to the Pareto Principle , 80% of restaurant sales come from just 20% of repeat customers. So, you'll need a good CRM that helps you turn first-time visitors into loyal regulars by tracking preferences, automating marketing, and creating personalized dining experiences.

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The Drum

JULY 10, 2025

At Cannes, M+C Saatchi Group and Oxford University’s Saïd Business School sit down with The Drum to discuss their breakthrough Cultural Power Index and how it reframes influence in a crowded landscape. “Culture moves both fast and slow,” says Rhonda Hiatt, global chief executive officer, M+C Saatchi Consulting, in a moment that cuts to the heart of modern brand strategy.

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Seth's Blog

JULY 5, 2025

“If it breaks, we’ll know how to fix it.” Old cars had an oil light, and that was about it. Often, we build things hoping they’ll work. But complex systems are more resilient when we build in the diagnostics for failure from the start. A multi-unit retail chain, a medical practice, a school–they need a dashboard and process for finding and fixing things before the entire enterprise fails.

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Search Engine Journal

JULY 8, 2025

A new Ahrefs study of 600,000 pages finds no correlation between AI content and Google rankings, easing concerns about algorithmic penalties. The post Ahrefs Study Finds No Evidence Google Penalizes AI Content appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Search Engine Roundtable

JULY 9, 2025

Google's John Mueller said the order of the URLs or sites you list in your disavow link file does not matter. He added that the file is not processed in real time, it is crawled and then taken into account as Google crawls the web.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 8, 2025

The fitness industry is growing fast, but managing member relationships is getting harder. The global fitness industry is estimated to be worth $257 billion in 2025 and continues to expand at a rapid pace. With this growth comes fierce competition, making it essential for fitness businesses to deliver exceptional member experiences while streamlining operations.

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Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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The Drum

JULY 4, 2025

The brand versus performance debate is broken. “It works very well in our org chart – but not in real life,” said Paolo Provinciali, vice-president of marketing, growth, performance and operations at LinkedIn. “In my mind, all marketing is performance. It’s just a matter of striking the right balance between short term and long term.” Joined by Preeti Croke of Analytic Partners in The Drum Studio at Cannes, Provinciali called for a “recovering performance marketers” club – and a mindset shift.

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Seth's Blog

JULY 11, 2025

What’s possible and what’s required? It’s still surprising to me that some of these ideas aren’t widely held, because they seem so clear to me: Skill is a choice. Talent is overrated, and if we choose to get better at something, we probably can. Responsibility is a privilege. It’s not given to us, it’s taken. When we choose to be on the hook for something, it makes our work better.

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Search Engine Journal

JULY 4, 2025

Tests show that removing meta descriptions may improve search engine traffic, although some say SEO tests are performative theater. The post SEO Rockstar “Proves” You Don’t Need Meta Descriptions appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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