Businesses Grow
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
About a year ago (or was it ten?), I launched a crypto-backed creator token called $RISE, an exciting foray into the new world of Web3. A few months after launch, my creator community was one of the most valuable in the world, with a valuation over $1 million. Today the project has been abandoned, people lost a bunch of money, and the coin is gone. I learned that Web3 still has a long way to go.
Sprout Social
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Stories have become as synonymous with Instagram as the term “link in bio.” And their popularity speaks for itself. If you haven’t refreshed your Instagram story ideas in a bit, this is your sign to do so. Instagram stories are a powerful feature to use to engage with your audience. Unlike in-feed posts, you can post Stories throughout the day to stay top-of-mind for your followers without annoying them.
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Hootsuite
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
There’s nothing more convincing than a friend’s endorsement — especially on social media. That’s why a social media advocacy program is the best way to show the benefits of your products instead of telling your customers why they should care. Brand advocates help you connect with potential customers and cut through the noise online. They can boost your visibility by: Showing off your products on social media.
Search Engine Journal
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
How much do SEO professionals earn and is there room for new SEOs in the market? Discover what the industry pros have to say. The post SEO Salaries 2022: Industry Growth & Many New SEO Professionals appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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.
Search Engine Roundtable
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
For the past several weekends, I've been reporting about a Google search ranking algorithm update that hit on a Friday and continued throughout the weekend. Well, last weekend was the Thanksgiving holiday in the US and I did see some signs of a possible Google Search ranking algorithm update - but truth is, it is unlikely that Google pushed something out on a Friday of Thanksgiving.
Search Engine Journal
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Not sure how to improve your SEO and where to start? Start with these on-page elements you can focus on to rank well. The post How To Improve SEO: Strategies To Try First appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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Martech
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Marketers are hoping more data sources will translate into better quality data. The average number of sources used by marketers grew by 50% from last year to this, according to a new Salesforce study. By the end of next year the total will be nearly twice what it was in 2021. Last year companies used an average of 10 different sources. That increased to 15 this year and is projected to hit 18 by the end of 2023, according to Salesforce’s eighth annual “State of Marketing” report.
Hubspot Marketing
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Early this year, conversations surrounding an upcoming recession started making headlines. Then, we saw mass layoffs and hiring freezes happening, particularly in the tech world. According to our 2023 Marketing Strategy Report, 48% of global marketers say the potential for an economic downturn or recession has affected their company’s hiring plans in 2022.
Martech
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Although we hesitate to use the term post-pandemic with any confidence, marketing takes place today in a space changed — perhaps irrevocably — by COVID-19. Yes, marketers are making their way back to the workplace; many conferences and expos are back in person; it’s possible to meet and greet prospects face-to-face instead of face-to-video. But the importance of digital marketing looks unlikely to recede.
Search Engine Journal
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Don’t be afraid to change ranking tools. Learn what to look for in an SEO tool & discover how to successfully onboard it! The post How To Choose The Best Rank Tracker For Your SEO Needs appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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.
Martech
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Content publisher Yahoo announced today it is buying nearly 25% of content recommender Taboola as part of a 30-year exclusive advertising agreement. What Taboola gets. Taboola — which The Wall Street Journal refers to as a “clickbait giant” — will be the only source of native advertising for all of Yahoo’s digital properties for the next three decades.
Hootsuite
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Reddit isn’t often mentioned alongside the “big” social networks, though it’s one of the most influential. It boasts 420 million users — 20% higher than the population of the United States — and receives more traffic than Amazon with over 1 billion monthly unique visitors. Reddit continues to grow by double digits every year, adding 25% more users in 2020 and 14% more in 2021.
Search Engine Land
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Rick and Morty. Hall and Oates. Coffee and bourbon. Rich results and structured data. All four: iconic duos. But only one can generate over $80k in revenue once added to your website. On May 17, 2016, Google introduced the concept of “rich cards.” Google has revived rich cards into what SEO professionals call rich results today. Rich results were created to make a more engaging experience on Google’s search result pages. .
Zumvu
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Social media has become an indispensable part of our lives. Especially for those working in the marketing field, social media has become as important as having an actual phone.
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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.
Practical eCommerce - Marketing
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Elon Musk's recent changes to Twitter are causing many users to abandon the app. Here is a list of platforms merchants might explore for future marketing. The post 18 Alternatives to Twitter appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
SMA Marketing
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Google Business optimization should be a high priority for Local SEO. While this seems like something that would only apply to local businesses, that's not entirely true. It's important that you have your entities fully optimized, whether it be in the knowledge panel, in the Google Business Profile, or on your website. Video Transcript: What is a Google Business Profile?
Power Digital Marketing
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
According to a research study from Nielsen and Meta , there are four key levers for driving media impact. These are: Creative. Frequency. Campaign duration. Reach. The study looked at three years of Media Mix Modeling (MMM) across a range of consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, analyzing the incremental effect Facebook ads had on total business revenue.
Search Engine Land
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Twitter has just launched new ad targeting options, including a new ‘Conversions’ objective they originally announced back in August. The new ‘Conversions’ objective. Advertisers are now able to focus their ad campaigns on those users who are most likely to take specific actions. Previously, Twitter advertisers were able to optimize campaigns to focus on clicks, site visits, and conversions.
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.
Social Media Examiner
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Want more people on your email list? Wish you could use Instagram to turn your followers into email subscribers? In this article, you’ll discover seven ways to use Instagram to generate email signups. 4 Ways to Grow Your Email List on Instagram Using Organic Tactics Instagram and Meta Business Suite have several tools for generating […]. The post How to Grow Your Email List With Instagram appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
Search Engine Land
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Microsoft is looking to double its ad business from $10 billion a year to $20 billion in revenue. Leadership didn’t specify a timeframe, but if their goal is reached, it will become the sixth-largest digital ad seller worldwide. Microsoft’s multiple ad properties. Microsoft’s ad properties include Bing search, Xbox, MSN and many other websites that use Xandr to sell digital ads.
Quikly
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Consumers are complex creatures. Luckily for marketers, there’s a field of study designed to help consumer-facing brands better interact with their audiences. It’s known as consumer psychology, and it comes with a fair share of benefits.
Search Engine Journal
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Whatever SEO tool you're using, understand what it's best used for and discern which one you believe when running an analysis. The post Semrush Vs. Ahrefs: Why Are The Number Of Indexed Pages Different From Google? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission
Marketing Insider Group
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Ask most people what marketing is and they will describe an ad, tell you a story of a sleazy salesperson, or mention something funny they saw on TikTok. Most people think Marketing is someone trying to sell you something. And they don’t think of it as a good thing. And to some people, marketing just equates to lying. Marketing has a marketing problem.
Search Engine Roundtable
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Google's Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan, said there is no such thing as an SEO compliance score from Google. He said instead think about avoiding technical errors, don't spam, and use best practices for your content.
Search Engine Journal
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Many industries are seeing a stark drop-off in consumer demand. But how does this correlate to search trends? Read on to find out. The post What Does Chip-Making Demand Tell Us About Search Demand? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Search Engine Land
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
You hired your content marketing agency in good faith. You had every hope they would soon start producing fantastic content for your brand or your clients’ brands. That content would help build awareness around the brand, pull in more traffic, and generate more leads. But your hope started to fizzle as months passed with little to no changes in awareness, traffic, search engine rankings, or conversions.
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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.
Search Engine Journal
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Twitter CEO Elon Musk reveals six ways he plans to turn Twitter into an “everything app,” including longform tweets, encrypted DMs, user-to-user payments, and more. The post Elon Musk Shares Vision For “Twitter 2.0” appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Search Engine Land
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Inflation and “sagging consumer sentiment” accounted for relatively muted Black Friday in the US this year. However, the numbers show that shopping centers are making a comeback, as people are enjoying brick-and-mortar shopping experiences again. Adobe Analytics said online sales rose 2.3% to $9.12 billion. The company’s initial projection was $9 billion, (for perspective, this percentage increase lagged far behind the country’s inflation rate, which is running at almost 8%).
Search Engine Roundtable
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
The other day, I covered a poll that showed about half of SEOs still use guest posting for SEO purposes. Then a few days later, an SEO asked John Mueller about something and John told him that the guest post links should be nofollowed, and the SEO was shocked.
Search Engine Land
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Yahoo has just finalized a 30-year exclusive advertising partnership in Taboola, which would secure a 25% stake in the company. This deal will allow Yahoo to use Taboola’s tech to manage its native ads. Taboola’s native edge. Taboola specializes in native ads which can be found on popular sites like CNN and MSN. The ads typically look like part of the website and can be informative or entertaining.
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Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.
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