Aspiration Marketing
MAY 6, 2024
Many SaaS companies believe successful marketing campaigns require complex tactics and hefty budgets. However, the truth is, powerful conversions can be achieved through strategic planning and a focus on core customer needs. This guide will equip you with five effective strategies that deliver results, regardless of budget size.
Search Engine Land
MAY 6, 2024
Google has started its enforcement of the new site reputation abuse policy by deranking or deindexing portions of websites from the Google Search index. This seems to have launched in the past hour or so, where sites as large as CNN, USA Today, Fortune, and LA Times are seeing their coupon directories no longer ranking for coupon-related keyword phrases.
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Trade Press Services Newsletter
MAY 2, 2024
“Let’s take this offline so we circle back to our synergistic partnership and go after the low-hanging fruit that will optimize our market penetration and enhance stakeholder engagement across all touchpoints.” If you found this sentence to be confusing (and cringeworthy), you aren’t alone. Excessive use of buzzwords and corporate jargon can elicit negative reactions, impede clarity , and damage critical business relationships.
Martech
MAY 6, 2024
The April releases for Adobe Marketo deliver enhancements to existing features and changes permissions for both users and administrators. Audit Trail enhancements are also on the way, though they haven’t been released at this time. Here’s what Adobe released for Marketo users in April. Interactive webinar enhancements You can now provide hosts and presenters with the ability to add a webinar title or rename a room.
Speaker: Neal Boornazian, President and Nancy Harhut, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer - HBT Marketing
Direct mail has consistently remained a powerful tool in the marketer's arsenal, but in an age of digital dominance, its effectiveness hinges on the strategic integration of behavioral science. 💡 When you incorporate powerful behavioral science principles into your direct mail marketing strategies, you can prompt the hardwired decision-making shortcuts your audience relies on — and that automatically unlocks new avenues for engagement, conversion, and brand loyalty.
Chief Martec
MAY 7, 2024
Happy #MartechDay to you! On the first Tuesday of May, we celebrate the martech industry and all the talented marketing technologists and marketing ops professionals who work in it. Cheers to you for all you do in pioneering this wild and woolly field. It’s also the day when Frans Riemersma and I release our annual update to the marketing technology landscape.
Aspiration Marketing
MAY 1, 2024
Picture this: a high-stakes sales call. Your prospect bombards you with questions, and your generic brochure feels woefully inadequate. This scenario plays out all too often, highlighting the critical need for powerful sales collateral. Targeted content bridges the gap between generic marketing materials and the specific needs of your prospects. When sales and marketing collaborate effectively, the sales team gains access to an arsenal of content that directly addresses customer concerns, smooth
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Search Engine Land
MAY 5, 2024
Statcounter has revised data indicating that Google took a massive hit to its search market share in April while Microsoft Bing and Yahoo made ludicrous gains. Inaccurate data. For U.S. search market share in April, here’s what Statcounter was showing just a few days ago: Google fell to 77.52%, down from 86.94% in March and down from 88.88% year-over-year (YoY).
Martech
MAY 6, 2024
Recently, marketers have been stuck in a bit of a Catch-22. Personalization is at the forefront; it’s an expectation for customers and has become one of the most powerful tools in the marketer’s arsenal. At the same time, customers are increasingly concerned about the what, why, and how of their data. They want to know what’s being collected, why we’re collecting it and how it’s being used.
Hubspot Marketing
MAY 1, 2024
“So, where do you see yourself five years from now?” Oof, that can be a tricky interview question, especially if you’re unsure of your professional goals. When I graduated from college and started interviewing in my chosen field, I felt like I needed to plan my entire professional life, complete with one concrete end goal. To be honest, it was overwhelming.
Aspiration Marketing
MAY 7, 2024
Imagine you're browsing an online clothing store overwhelmed by hundreds of dresses. Wouldn't it be helpful to quickly filter by color or price? That's the magic of URL parameters – tiny bits of extra information tucked into website addresses. These hidden helpers make your online shopping experience smoother and play a crucial role behind the scenes for website owners.
Speaker: Carlos Hidalgo, Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Exhaust, Author, International Keynote & TEDx Speaker
Recent research shows that only 50% of B2B organizations state that they have good alignment between their marketing and sales teams. This lack of alignment tremendously impacts the ability to meet business goals, and is a limiting factor for building and maintaining customer relationships. While many B2B organizations continue to struggle with aligning their marketing and sales teams, they can take practical steps to unify both teams and simplify their overall approach.
Sprout Social
MAY 7, 2024
Harnessing the power of TikTok is crucial for staying relevant and engaging with many audiences. The TikTok comments section alone is ripe with information brands can use to form stronger connections and improve their product or services. But navigating the dynamic landscape of TikTok can be challenging. That’s where TikTok monitoring comes into play.
Search Engine Land
MAY 1, 2024
Statcounter has updated its search engine market share stats for April – and the results are shocking. If they’re true. I’m doubtful – but hoping Statcounter will confirm whether these numbers are indeed accurate. By the numbers. Google’s U.S. search market share in the U.S. fell to 77.52% in April, down from 86.94% in March and down from 88.8% in April 2023.
Martech
MAY 2, 2024
Understanding and engaging the buying group is critical for B2B success. When companies need to make major purchases, they typically assemble an internal team — known as the buying group, buying committee or buying center — to evaluate options and make the decision. This group can comprise anywhere from a handful to over a dozen members, each with their own roles, responsibilities and agendas.
Social Media Examiner
MAY 2, 2024
Do your best ideas get lost? Are you looking for a proven process to capture and act on your ideas? In this article, you’ll discover how to create systems to help you better manage your ideas. Why Is Idea Management Important? In today's fast-paced, information-driven world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume […] The post Managing Ideas: A Framework for Unlocking Creativity appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
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Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.
Aspiration Marketing
MAY 8, 2024
In today's content-saturated landscape, captivating your audience requires strategic engagement. Here's the secret weapon : Automated HubSpot Blog Email Notifications. No matter if you're a seasoned influencer or a brand building buzz, keeping your tribe in the loop is essential. HubSpot, the marketing powerhouse, offers a seamless solution to manage your blog notifications.
SocialPilot
MAY 7, 2024
Gone are the days of waiting for slow and impersonal marketing messages. Twitter offers direct communication between consumers and brands, gathers real-time feedback, addresses customer concerns publicly, and fosters stronger, more trusting relationships. The question is: are you doing it all correctly? If not, stick with us. Whether you’re a small business owner or a social media agency wanting to make the most of Twitter marketing efforts , this blog is for you.
Search Engine Land
MAY 6, 2024
If you’ve been investing in SEO for some time and are considering a web redesign or re-platform project, consult with an SEO familiar with site migrations early on in your project. Just last year my agency partnered with a company in the fertility medicine space that lost an estimated $200,000 in revenue after their organic visibility all but vanished after a website redesign.
Martech
MAY 3, 2024
Take a moment to search “CMO tenure” and you’ll find a wide variety of content discussing the short tenure of CMOs and how it’s among the shortest of roles in the C-suite. If you dive deeper, you’ll find that CEOs don’t seem to trust CMOs. Boathouse’s CMO Insights study (registration required) noted several sobering conclusions: 34% of CEOs have great confidence in their CMOs. 32% of CEOs trust their CMOs. 56% of CEOs believe their CMO supports their long-term vision.
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Learn how to optimize email deliverability and drive greater email ROI. What lands your email in the customer’s inbox? Understanding those factors, otherwise known as email deliverability, is critical to getting the most return on your campaign investments. But the “rules” around which factors land you in the spam folder aren’t always easy to keep up with.
Practical eCommerce - Marketing
MAY 5, 2024
Much of digital advertising will change when Chrome eliminates third-party cookies. Thus the fear. The post Google’s Cookie Delay Reveals Industry Fears appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
Aspiration Marketing
MAY 1, 2024
Effective applicant tracking is essential in any organization's hiring process. By keeping track of applicants and candidates, you can maintain organization, enhance the candidate experience, and ultimately secure top talent for your team. With many options available in the market, many organizations understand the importance of having an efficient Applicant Tracking System (ATS) but often find themselves unsure of which one to choose.
Social Media Examiner
MAY 1, 2024
Could an overly detailed marketing strategy be hampering your success? Want to develop a flexible strategy to adjust quickly to market changes or client feedback? In this article, you’ll discover how agile marketing can improve results for your clients. Harnessing the Power of Agile Marketing In the rapidly evolving world of digital marketing, agencies and […] The post How to Improve Client Campaigns With Agile Marketing Strategies appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
Search Engine Land
MAY 6, 2024
How does anyone document the amazing force for good that was Mark Irvine in a way that captures all that he was and all that he did for everyone? Mark would often call me his unpaid PR team, but what he didn’t realize is that he “paid” for it with his warmth, kindness and wit. When I was asked to write this…I was stuck. It was so easy to talk about how amazing Mark was when he was standing right there…but now all the words feel like shadows to the bright light he represented to me and so m
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Martech
MAY 1, 2024
Is your social media strategy keeping pace with the latest industry trends and innovations? Deloitte’s comprehensive “State of Social Media” report reveals that social-first brands are achieving remarkable outcomes – including an average 10.2% revenue increase – by repositioning social at the core of their entire brand and customer experience.
Content Marketing Institute
MAY 2, 2024
Imagine you could write more quickly. Deadline stress would disappear. Hunched shoulders would relax. And your boss would smile more. Here’s how to turn that dream into a reality.
SocialPilot
MAY 1, 2024
At the end of the day, the most powerful form of marketing for your brand is what consumers have to say about your products and services. A customer’s honest review is pure marketing gold. Google Business reviews serve as a virtual word-of-mouth, appearing whenever someone looks for your business online. But how to get Google reviews? To leverage the power of Google Business reviews effectively, you need a strategy in place.
Backlinko
MAY 1, 2024
A canonical URL is the original or primary version of a webpage. If your site hosts multiple pages with similar or identical content, the canonical URL is the one you want search engines to index. While search engines ultimately determine which URL they consider canonical, you can influence this decision by adding the “rel=canonical” link element in your webpage’s HTML code.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
Search Engine Land
MAY 6, 2024
Google manipulated ad auctions and inflated costs to increase revenue , harming advertisers, the Department of Justice argued last week in the U.S. vs. Google antitrust trial. What follows is a summary and some slides from the DOJ’s closing deck, specific to search advertising, that back up the DOJ’s argument. Google’s monopoly power This was defined by the DOJ as “the power to control prices or exclude competition.” Also, monopolists don’t have to consider ri
Martech
MAY 1, 2024
Google Ads introduced six new AI-powered features for Performance Max campaigns. Customer Value mode. This new PMax feature, in beta, is meant to help PMax advertisers who use purchase conversion goals to acquire high-value customers. New customer acquisition goals are now available for Search Ads 360 advertisers. Customer retention goal. This PMax feature, also in beta, is designed to help you win back lost customers through the use of targeted strategies built on behavior patterns discovered
Content Marketing Institute
MAY 1, 2024
If you’ve ever said, “It would have been easier if I'd done it myself,” here’s a fix: Create a content brief that gets what you need and do it in a format that you can easily update for every new assignment.
Hootsuite
MAY 6, 2024
A good social inbox tool is the foundation of an effective social messaging strategy — and a handy tool for keeping followers, customers, and prospects happy. When your audience reaches out to you, your social media inbox tool ensures you see their message right away and can reply in a timely manner from one tab (without having to check multiple social platforms every day).
Speaker: Jeff Tarran, COO, Gunderson Direct & Margaret Pepe, Executive Director of Product Management, U.S. Postal Service
Learn the secrets to direct mail success for growth marketers! Industry veterans Jeff Tarran and Margaret Pepe are here to delve into how direct mail has completely evolved in recent years, and has rightfully earned a seat at the table alongside the email and digital marketing plans of SMBs, enterprise companies, and agencies as they look into strategy for 2024 and beyond.
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