Search Engine Land

MARCH 1, 2024

Content pillars are foundational to your brand’s content strategy. Developing strong content pillars is crucial for every brand that wants to attract and engage followers online. They help you build connections with your target audience by creating informative, inspiring and entertaining content. What is a content pillar?

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

There isn’t much that gets consumers more excited than seeing a collaboration between their two favorite brands. Marketers are learning more about their target audiences and some of the most valuable information is what other brands they have their eyes on. What is a brand collaboration? How do brand collaborations work?

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Martech

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Influencer and creator marketing is becoming the mainstay for brands aiming to reach their audience where they are: online and engaged in a two-way conversation. Why brands should care about influencers and content creators The creator economy is not just thriving; it’s setting the pace for what’s next in marketing innovation.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Celebrity brand partnerships are evolving beyond endorsements and #sponcon. A growing number of brands are finding new ways to work with celebrities and public figures including having them come on board as advisors or employees and exchanging equity as payment for collaborations. Graine has also invested in the brand.

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Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Branded content's ability to deliver immersive, entertaining, and educational stories may make it the best vehicle to bridge the gap between awareness and ongoing affinity. These brands have done just that. Continue reading →

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Sprout Social

MARCH 21, 2024

Looking to build buzz for your UK-based brand? The platform, known for its fast-moving trends and authentic content, is often tough for brands to break into. Other choices include entertaining or funny stories, sports, fashion and beauty. He’s worked with brands like Thomas Sabo and Just Eat. Run and measure campaigns.

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David Meerman Scott

JANUARY 9, 2024

Korean culture is hot around the world. K-pop stars like BTS, Blackpink, and Stray Kids are at the top of the charts and sell out arena shows around the world. Squid Game reached number one on Netflix in 94 countries , including the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Even the most well-known legacy brands need to adapt to attract audiences over the years. A strategy that made a brand successful years ago may be obsolete in the future, that’s why building brand awareness remains critical for established and upcoming businesses alike.

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Digital Marketer

JULY 24, 2023

However, a recent development has the potential to reshape the company’s trajectory and revitalize its brand presence: the release of the much-anticipated Barbie movie. Overview of Mattel & the Barbie Brand Mattel is a globally recognized toy company that has been a pioneer in the industry for decades.

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Martech

OCTOBER 27, 2022

No fewer than 98% of brands believe that CTV advertising will be bigger than mobile. With brands planning significant increases in their CTV ad budget in 2023, the good news is that 86% of consumers are willing to see ads that are relevant to them or entertaining, and only 40% anticipate rejecting CTV if there are too many ads.

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Ariyh

OCTOBER 9, 2023

You have two options: Product A, from a startup founded in 2018 Product B, from a brand established in 1865 This time, which one would you choose? If your product is perceived as low-tech (most other products; e.g. furniture, real estate agency, homemade herb remedies, copywriter services), show off that you are an established brand (e.g.

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Martech

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Sponsorship intelligence company SponsorPulse announced a new partnership expanding its consumer data-driven Audience Network to North American brands. The insights make it possible for brands to find the right audiences in the Audience Network. Dig deeper: MiQ announces post-cookie programmatic package. Why we care.

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SmartBrief - Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

That’s a hefty investment for brands. Research firm System1 issued a report last October showing that brand recognition for Super Bowl spots declined from 85% to 83% last year, while brand recall for everyday ads increased from 81% to 85% over the same time period. The marketing was so good that it garnered $12.1

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Hubspot Marketing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Social media communities are incubators for brand awareness, loyalty, and trust. Let's explore more about social media communities, their benefits and challenges, and where brands will invest their resources in 2023. Are brands investing in social media communities? Customers who love your brand want to talk about it.

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Businesses Grow

MAY 15, 2023

I recently had an exchange with a friend who described a person who seemed to be doing everything right with his personal brand but had no progress with monetization. It made me reflect on the pitfalls of personal branding. Under what circumstances will even an excellent personal branding effort fail? There is just no shortcut.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The metaverse is the new internet frontier and popular brands are taking advantage of this evolving technology. In this article, we’ll discuss how top brands are approaching metaverse brand activations and industries making the largest strides. Metaverse brand activations: What they look like today.

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Econsultancy

JUNE 1, 2022

As Accenture states in its ‘ Future of Shopping ‘ report: “Rather than a handful of big retailers and brands selling to mass markets of millions, we’re now seeing millions of individuals and smaller businesses selling to one another within a vast social commerce ecosystem.” So, which brands are doing it?

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Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 14, 2023

Among those users are brands using the platform to connect with their audience and boost brand awareness. After just a month, some brands have gained hundreds of thousands — even a million — followers. So, what are the top brands on threads, and how did they grow their platform so quickly?

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Search Engine Land

APRIL 11, 2024

Additionally, the social media platform is merging account-level controls for all brand safety and suitability solutions within TikTok Ads Manager (TTAM) to make using these new tools even easier. Ads appearing alongside content that doesn’t align with your brand identity isn’t ideal. Entertainment. Why we care.

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Businesses Grow

MARCH 16, 2023

On the latest episode of The Marketing Companion podcast, I had help de-coding the brands that are best interacting with Gen Z. Sara Wilson has been studying how the best brands are engaging with this generation and if there could be a common formula for success. Not just content for marketing, content becomes the brand.

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Aspiration Marketing

APRIL 6, 2023

Webinars have become incredibly popular for businesses to engage with potential customers, promote their brands, and showcase their expertise. They offer an opportunity to educate, inform and entertain your audience, all while increasing your visibility and building your reputation.

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SmartBrief - Marketing

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This strategy – which can be applied in brand partnerships – has come to the forefront because producers are able to leverage the popularity of separate franchises to create buzz and attract a wider audience. Godzilla ” is another recent example of a partnership between entertainment franchises.

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Buffer Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

  As content creation continues to blossom into a viable, lucrative career path, so too do the networks of support that can help you level up — whether you’re an influencer, personal brand builder , or just looking to get your work out into the world.

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Search Engine Land

MAY 30, 2023

For as long as I’ve worked in SEO , I have been asked the same question by brands and businesses, big and small: Why should I use YouTube ? And it’s a huge missed opportunity in terms of video ROI, brand awareness, traffic and audience growth. Your YouTube channel doesn’t have to be a brand video graveyard.

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Search Engine Land

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Inspired by Pinterest trends, Deliciously Entertaining is a six part cooking series that will premiere on the Tastemade streaming channel on February 23. Showcasing products on streaming shows is a chance for brands to expand their reach and engage with a highly-engaged audience. Why video matters. Why we care. Grand finale.

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Search Engine Land

APRIL 23, 2024

TikTok is no longer just an entertainment platform – it has rapidly evolved into a powerful search engine, particularly for the younger generation. With a staggering 74% of Gen Z using TikTok as their go-to search platform in 2024, brands can no longer afford to ignore it. Dig deeper: Is TikTok a search engine?

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In marketing, brand awareness is a significant focus—in fact, it’s likely one of your main goals. In this article, learn how to build your own customer marketing strategy, how it creates customer trust and see some stellar customer marketing examples from brands who are getting it right. This is where customer marketing comes in.

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Girl Power Marketing

AUGUST 24, 2023

That means there is still substantial room for growth, particularly for brands striving to effectively convey their marketing messages to women. Below are some statistics and insights that delve into the power of influencer marketing and why some brands outperform others in this area. The primary reason for this is authenticity.

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CMO Network

JANUARY 28, 2023

It’s also one of the few remaining appointment TV programs I keep because I can get most of my quality entertainment from streaming services.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 20, 2022

However, when it comes to your brand or business blog, renaming your blog doesn't have to be. From the start, you can choose a blog name that stands the test of time, and the various iterations of your brand's life-cycle. Outgrowing a brand, or at least a brand name, is common. Think about your message.

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Search Engine Land

APRIL 22, 2024

Looking at search sentiment can help marketers better understand how consumers feel about them in real-time and what contributes to brand loyalty and sustainability. AirBnB made a significant shift from search marketing to brand marketing. Airbnb, ViacomCBS and Netflix were the top three ranked brands. The big picture.

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Kuno Creative

MAY 12, 2022

They’re entertaining, easy to digest and often pack a lot of meaningful information into short clips. When the topic of video marketing comes up, you’ve likely heard the phrase “video is king”. Well, there’s a good reason for that. But the benefits don’t end there.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to a Sprout survey of 300 marketers responsible for their brands social media strategy, 64% cite data, privacy and brand safety as concerns within the metaverse. And with metaverse investments surpassing $120 billion dollars in early 2022—more than double the investment in 2021—brands can’t afford to avoid resolution.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 29, 2023

Did you know that brand storytelling can have the same effect? When brands use content marketing to tell compelling stories, they can make us forget that it’s marketing at all. Instead, what we see and feel is the meaning and mission behind what brands do. Consumers want to buy from brands whose values align with their own.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 24, 2021

When you humanize your brand with authentic content, you can build the kind of trust that makes your company the go-to authority in its field. Gone are the days when a catchy commercial was all a brand needed to win a consumer’s business. Your brand doesn’t need a David Ogilvy or Phyllis Robinson to give it a human touch.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

With the ability to publish longer videos and consumers’ love of short form video, there’s a lot of Reel-estate for brands to get creative and boost their engagement. Instagram Reel ideas for fashion and retail brands. Push creative boundaries for your brand with these ideas: 1. Promote hot in-store items.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Some of the best blogs use content ideas only loosely related to their niche to reach a wider audience and be more entertaining. By tuning into trending topics including turmeric lattes and CBD beauty products, the blog turns out entertaining and informative content with a high shareability factor. SPARK by ADP. Four Seasons Magazine.

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