Fri.Aug 30, 2024

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Mastering AI and marketing: A beginner’s guide

Search Engine Land

Welcome to the first installment of our article series on artificial intelligence (AI) for marketing beginners. This aims to demystify AI, providing foundational knowledge and practical insights on how AI can help your marketing efforts. This introductory article explores AI and why it’s significant and highlights key milestones. I’ll also share actionable steps you can take to start integrating AI into your marketing strategy.

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It’s time to re-think our rejection of third-party cookies

Martech

Ever since Google threatened to eliminate third-party cookies, there’s been a steady drumbeat that websites should switch to first-party data, which, many say, is better anyways. While it’s definitely a good idea to collect first-party data, third-party cookies were created for a very good reason, and they still remain a useful tool that website owners should not ignore — even as they become less common and reliable.

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Google Analytics 4 introduces benchmarking data

Search Engine Land

Google rolled out a significant update to Google Analytics 4 (GA4), allowing users to compare their performance with other businesses in their industry. Why we care: This new feature will provide valuable context for advertisers trying to understand their performance relative to their peers, potentially informing strategic decisions and goal-setting.

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What is digital customer service?: A complete guide

Sprout Social

Strong digital customer service is an expectation, not an exception to the rule. Because the days of customers sitting on hold or reps saying “I don’t know” are long gone. Modern buyers expect customer care that’s swift, comprehensive and seamless. They likewise expect brands to deliver all of the above through digital customer service. This can be a tall order for brands with limited personnel.

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Accelerate Your Marketing with Automation: A Quickstart Guide

Ready to streamline your marketing efforts and achieve more with less? Our guide provides a step-by-step roadmap to: Build a Strong Foundation: Set up your automation infrastructure for success. Execute Proven Tactics: Implement effective strategies to nurture leads and drive conversions. Measure and Optimize: Track your results and make data-driven adjustments.

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Google Search now supports AVIF file formats

Search Engine Land

Google Search finally supports the AVIF file format in Google Search, Google Images and all locations Google Search shows images such as Google Discover, Google News and so forth. “We’re happy to announce that AVIF is now a supported file type in Google Search, for Google Images as well as any place that uses images in Google Search,” John Mueller, Google Search Advocate, wrote.

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How brands are using AI in Meta’s Advantage+ campaigns

Martech

Fashion and beauty brands are often early tech adopters. Many are digital-native, forging tailored D2C digital strategies. And there are so many competitive brands that any innovation could give one an edge, especially as the busy holiday season approaches. Apparel and home decor retailer Tuckernuck, and beauty brand Kitsch, have adopted AI-powered tools in Meta’s Advantage+ shopping campaigns solution to drive campaign performance on social media.

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AI-Assisted Search Will Change the Pay-To-Play Games for Content Marketers

Content Marketing Institute

Only one answer appears in an AI-assisted search. How can a brand be the one advertiser in it? What would the cost be? And what are AI platforms like Perplexity doing partnering with third-party publishers? Read on for some answers.

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Ask an Expert: Should Merchants Sell on TikTok Shop?

Practical eCommerce - Marketing

We asked the founder of SimplicityDX to evaluate selling on the popular social media platform. The post Ask an Expert: Should Merchants Sell on TikTok Shop? appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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7 Proven Online Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Business

Zumvu

Implementing these seven proven online marketing strategies can help boost your business by increasing brand awareness, driving traffic to your website, and converting leads into loyal customers.

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Get immersed in the AI Impact

SmartBrief - Marketing

SmartBrief’s AI Impact virtual summit is back again this year, this time with a series of webinars that explore how AI is transforming work at the industry level. Join thought leaders and industry insiders to learn how you should be thinking about AI in your own work – and what it will take to make the most of it. The series kicks off with a deep dive into the future of work for HR and anyone reshaping teams and workforces in the age of AI.

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Data Modeling for Direct Mail: Boosting Multi-Channel Reach and Response

Speaker: Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners

This new, thought-provoking webinar will explore how even incremental efforts and investments in your data can have a tremendous impact on your direct mail and multi-channel marketing campaign results! Industry expert Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners, will share real-life case studies and best practices from client direct mail and digital campaigns where data modeling strategies pinpointed audience members, increasing their propensity to respond – and buy.

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Scale Your Business with Precision: A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing the Marketing Strategy Pyramid

Duct Tape Marketing

Scale Your Business with Precision: A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing the Marketing Strategy Pyramid written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Want to stay ahead of your competition and keep your business growing? A solid marketing strategy and understanding the Marketing Strategy Pyramid are key. With AI evolving fast, attention spans shrinking, social media algorithms constantly changing, unpredictable ad costs, and tighter privacy rules, it’s easy to get caught up in the lat

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Spotify’s ad tech rebrand: everything you need to know

illumin

Spotify is expanding its advertising base by rebranding its ad platform. But will the rebrand change the face of audio advertising? The world of audio marketing and podcast advertising is about to get more interesting as one of the biggest music streaming platforms rebrands its ad technology. Spotify’s self-serve advertising hub is getting a major overhaul , as the audio streaming giant looks to attract a wider range of advertisers.

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How Much Does Artificial Intelligence Cost?

Zumvu

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it's here, and it’s transforming industries across the globe.

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Scale Your Business with Precision: A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing the Marketing Strategy Pyramid

Duct Tape Marketing

Scale Your Business with Precision: A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing the Marketing Strategy Pyramid written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Want to stay ahead of your competition and keep your business growing? A solid marketing strategy and understanding the Marketing Strategy Pyramid are key. With AI evolving fast, attention spans shrinking, social media algorithms constantly changing, unpredictable ad costs, and tighter privacy rules, it’s easy to get caught up in the lat

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The Ultimate Email Marketing Toolkit

Tired of your emails getting lost in the noise? Ready to turn subscribers into customers? Our comprehensive toolkit will help you break through the noise and drive business impact. Key Benefits: Maximize Deliverability: Ensure your emails reach inboxes consistently. Personalize at Scale: Craft targeted messages that resonate with every recipient. Optimize for Results: A/B test your way to higher open rates, click-through rates, and conversions.