Martech

JULY 29, 2024

Dig deeper: 67% of marketers say lack of training is primary barrier to AI adoption Yet despite this, a study from Deloitte shows that 30% of enterprise executives responding cited challenges in measuring and providing business value in AI initiatives as being one of their top three challenges. Many are also being asked to do more with less.

Transform 140

Transform Branding CMO Education 140

Scoop.it!

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This is proof that brands can’t get away with using cookie-cutter templates and copying their competitors’s strategies and selling points. Hence, in this article, we will explore different types of UGC, strategies to encourage and manage it , and the benefits of incorporating UGC into your broader content marketing efforts.

User-Generated 120

User-Generated Branding Fashion Promotion 120

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 23, 2024

As you know, social media marketing is a cornerstone of brand success, providing businesses with unparalleled opportunities to engage with audiences and build their online presence. With numerous platforms available, choosing the right ones for your brand is crucial.

Branding 129

Branding Communications Management Social Media Marketing 129

Buffer Marketing

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Whether you are a seasoned social media marketer, a marketer looking to venture into  social media  marketing, or a business owner who wants to leverage the enormous power of social, it’s helpful to know about the most popular social media platforms out there right now. Does it fit your brand image?

Branding 122

Branding Social Media Marketing User-Generated Advertising 122

Businesses Grow

DECEMBER 9, 2024

I’ve had the honor of working with some mega brands on their community strategies. There’s a growing recognition that this is where the real conversations, collaborations, and insights are taking place (and it’s out of reach of social listening platforms). But how does a brand get involved in consumer communities?

Branding 109

Branding Food Education Advertising 109

Martech

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

As marketers face growing pressure to get the most value from their ad budgets, return on ad spend (ROAS) has become a go-to performance metric. Brand safety and suitability are just as important, especially on social media. The impact of brand safety on ROAS is profound. For instance, when iOS 14.5

Advertising 128

Advertising Advertisers Branding User-Generated 128

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 24, 2024

Though Mike Tyson meant that literally, his wise words certainly hold true in marketing. And no marketer gets punched in the mouth quite as often as those who deal with user-generated content. So what’s a brand to do when UGC goes off the rails? Does a smart marketer fight back or roll with the punches? Need convincing?

Branding 129

Branding PR User-Generated Health 129

Martech

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Google Ads recently introduced a new dashboard tool called Brand Report, and for brand advertisers, this could be a game-changer. Dig deeper: How AI can revolutionize creative impact measurement But the Brand Report simplifies things dramatically. The Brand Report solves a major pain point for brand advertisers.

Advertising 113

Advertising Advertisers Key Performance Indicator Branding 113

Martech

MARCH 26, 2025

A new report found that 41% of brands now use AI for video creation, up from 18% in 2024. The report attributes the surge in the use of AI for video to the increasing accessibility of AI tools, empowering marketers to streamline production and enhance video quality. How should marketers respond? Processing.

Branding 118

Branding User-Generated Place Product 118

Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Key takeaways Brand loyalty is the emotional connection that drives repeat purchases from a specific brand, even when alternatives exist. Building brand loyalty involves understanding customer needs, leveraging user-generated content, personalizing all touchpoints, rewarding repeat customers, and providing stellar customer service.

Branding 123

Branding Customer loyalty User-Generated Promotion 123

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

As an inclusive marketing strategist and consultant, one of the things I talk about consistently with my clients is brand values. In fact, HubSpot's Consumer Trends Report found that 82% of consumers want to engage with and buy from brands that share their values. My top tip is to show, not just tell.

Communications 109

Communications Branding Shoppers Fashion 109

Sprout Social

MARCH 14, 2025

As the industry steadily gains popularity outside of Asia, more brands and creators are tapping into its potential. This article will break it all down: what live social shopping is, how it works, the latest trends and real-world brand examples. Plus, well look at whats next for this evolving space. What is live social shopping?

Branding 123

Branding Gen Z Energy Shoppers 123

Martech

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Beneath the headlines, a key shift is reshaping how brands interact with ad platforms: the growing tension between consolidation and transparency. Machine learning and AI improvements let platforms automate ads at a large scale with little input from marketers. For many brands, this “black box” approach feels restrictive.

Branding 125

Branding Advertising Advertisers Retail 125

Buffer Marketing

JULY 11, 2024

As a professional, there’s no better way to future-proof your career than building your personal brand on LinkedIn.   I’ve been focused on building a personal brand on LinkedIn since mid-2022 (that’s just about two years at the time of writing this), and the effort has already paid off — and then some.  

Branding 124

Branding B2C Management Product 124

Sprout Social

APRIL 21, 2025

Brands can tap the power of these creators highly engaged, niche audiences to increase awareness and loyalty. By listening to and engaging with niche communities, brands can also stay culturally relevant and keep a pulse on their audience. This can boost loyalty over time, turning your audience into brand advocates.

Branding 110

Branding Finance Fashion Health 110

Martech

OCTOBER 8, 2024

No less than 50% of B2B marketers won’t reach their goals this year. When sales and marketing teams are firmly aligned, the outlook is much better, with 80% saying they will reach their goals. The chief barriers to achieving desired outcomes cited by the marketers are: Budget and resource limitations (48%). Why we care.

CMO 144

CMO Marketing Marketers Influencer Marketing 144

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Which social media networks should your brand focus on? And they expect your brand to meet them where they already are. In this article, we’ll explore how to prioritize social media networks so your brand shows up where it matters most. But half of all users also interact with brands there at least once per day.

Gen Z 124

Gen Z Branding Millennials Entertainment 124

Sprout Social

APRIL 8, 2025

They’ve emerged as powerful players in live brand activations and entertainment experiences that transcend traditional marketing. Were seeing influencers as red carpet correspondents at major award shows, participating in exclusive brand trips , hosting pop-up shops and much more.

Branding 112

Branding Tentpole Entertainment Transform 112

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 124

Manufacturing Whitepaper Marketing Marketers 124

Martech

APRIL 24, 2025

At the recent MarTech conference, I hosted a live coffee chat with Dave Minifie , CMO at Terakeet, about brand safety what it means, what it definitely doesn’t and why so many marketers still get it wrong. They help brands own the conversation. When Minifie talks about brand safety, he’s not spinning PR.

Branding 103

Branding PR CMO Brand Management 103

Martech

AUGUST 26, 2024

Like just about everything in marketing, B2B marketing is changing — and fast. So, we marketers need to get on board. Interestingly, this change in buying behavior has major implications for the role of the marketing function in the firm. Could be that marketing will enjoy an increase in power and influence in B2B?

eCommerce 136

eCommerce Direct Mail B2C Marketing 136

Martech

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Far too many content marketing programs fail to connect the brand to customer problems before the customer starts looking for a solution. At this crucial and overlooked point in the customer journey, most brands provide content about the product and the industry, when they should address specific customer pain points.

Content Marketing 141

Content Marketing Customer Journey Thought Leadership Marketing 141

Sprout Social

APRIL 28, 2025

The platform fosters passionate communities across countless interests, markets and target audiences. But unlike other social platforms, where engagement might be more straightforward, Reddit’s community-first culture requires brands to earn users’ trust by providing real value. The other way is through search engines.

Branding 86

Branding Gen Z Pharmaceutical Health 86

Orbit Media Studios

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For marketers, AI brings both excitement and anxiety. This is especially true for content marketers and SEOs. Today, we explore the big topic: AI and the disruption of search marketing. Adaptation : Train the AI to recommend your content and your brand. Your marketing goals and Google’s profit model are not aligned.

SEO 107

SEO Branding User-Generated PR 107

Trade Press Services Newsletter

MAY 1, 2025

Strategic planning and thoughtful execution are crucial to reintroducing your digital presence, reconnecting with your audience, and delivering a stronger brand experience. Rushing the process increases the chances of reduced SEO value , poor user experience, and a disjointed brand presentation.

User-Generated 207

User-Generated Analytics SEO Promotion 207

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 130

Event Marketing Food Direct Mail Entertainment 130

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 122

Direct Mail Marketing Marketers Email Marketing 122

SmartBrief - Marketing

JULY 30, 2024

Many marketers still consider Reddit an enigma. So why are brands and marketers still not sold? While brands assume some risk when joining the platform, the upside far outweighs the risk. Here are six ways agency and brands can extract value from Reddit marketing.

PR 132

PR Marketing Marketers Industry Insights 132

Martech

AUGUST 1, 2024

It is 2024, and we’ve all heard how AI can improve our email marketing efforts. But as we dive into generative AI tools like ChatGPT, it doesn’t take long to realize AI can yield lackluster results, inconsistent and off-brand content and campaigns that feel average. But the words in your emails reflect your brand’s identity.

Email Marketing 134

Email Marketing Food Marketing Marketers 134

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 116

Content Marketing Marketing Marketers Place 116

Sprout Social

JANUARY 22, 2025

B2B brands cant afford to put off their LinkedIn content marketing strategy. Because there’s no better place on social media to position yourself as a leader in your industry. From networking and recruiting to building credibility and beyond, the value of LinkedIn marketing is clear. The list goes on.

Marketing Strategy 130

Marketing Strategy Content Marketing Thought Leadership Marketing 130

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 120

Digital Marketing User-Generated Marketing Marketers 120

SmartBrief - Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The world of marketing moves at a rapid pace, yet nothing appears to break from traditional out-of-home advertising. OOH gives brands the opportunities to connect and engage with members of, and around, their target audiences in the real world. Real-time data analytics. Audience targeting and personalization.

Transform 126

Transform Analytics Education Marketing 126

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

There are, it would seem, as many AI marketing tools as there are stars in the sky. Here’s a guide to help you cut through the chaos and confusion of AI marketing analytics tools to find some that really work for your needs. I talk to a lot of marketers, and it’s rare that I find somebody who isn’t using AI for some thing.

Analytics 125

Analytics Customer Journey CMO Marketing 125

The CMO Survey

APRIL 1, 2025

The 34th edition of The CMO Survey reveals a complex landscape for marketing leaders: While their organizational influence grows and AI adoption accelerates, they face increasing pressure to demonstrate ROI amid slowing budget growth and performance metrics. of marketing effortsa remarkable 100% increase since 2022. within three years.

Transform 130

Transform CMO Key Performance Indicator Customer Acquisition 130

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 131

User-Generated Social Media Marketing Marketing Marketers 131

Martech

JULY 24, 2024

The reality is that, at least in marketing, AI is not new. Determining the right marketing jobs for AI What are the right jobs for AI? Determining the right marketing jobs for AI What are the right jobs for AI? Overall, marketers should look for AI opportunities at this step. AI is one of many tools available to us.

Marketing 130

Marketing Marketers Analytics Place 130