Tue.Jul 01, 2025

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Integrate Your Website with HubSpot for Lead Capture and Management

Aspiration Marketing

Do you ever wonder where your website visitors disappear after browsing? Or perhaps the valuable details they provide seem to vanish into thin air? Failing to effectively capture and organize potential customer information can lead to significant missed opportunities for any growing business. Fortunately, a powerful strategy exists to directly address this challenge, forging a strong connection between your website and your business goals.

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Versions of reality

Seth's Blog

A sea slug sees far more colors than you do, and you probably see more than a profoundly color-blind person. Who’s right? We each carry our own version of reality, our own story about what happened, what’s around us and how things work. Our chosen reality serves two useful purposes: First, it binds us to the others in our circle. If you seek to communicate, speaking Esperanto in Nashville isn’t going to help very much–you do better assuming, as others do, that English is

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Interactive emails give your sales funnel a competitive edge

Martech

Ecommerce is more competitive than ever, so your emails need to work harder by being more fun. In a sea of special offers and near-identical services, something happier, zanier and unexpected makes your brand stand out. Creating a memorable, enjoyable brand interaction doesn’t have to be daunting. From spin-the-wheel discounts to mix-and-match product features, there’s so much you can achieve with the latest tech and a more playful approach.

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Practical AI Roadmap for Marketing & GTM Ops

The Marketing Operations Leader

In this edition: Practical AI Roadmap for Marketing & GTM Ops Lessons from a Massive Martech Migration - Podcast Episode POLL: What’s the Hardest Part About Getting a Marketing Ops Job Offer? Exclusive For Paid Subscribers : 7 Things People Don’t Think About Enough in Succeeding in Marketing Operations Did you miss Otto, the new Marketing Ops AI Agent from Revenue Pulse?

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How to Master Media Relations: Targeting, Tailoring, Timing

Speaker: Karen Swim, APR

Relevance is the currency of modern media relations—and personalization is how you earn it. In this new webinar with industry leader Karen Swim, APR, we'll explore proven strategies for precision targeting and crafting personalized pitches that resonate with journalists and build stronger relationships over time. You’ll also learn how to ensure your media lists are accurate and up to date, craft outreach that gets responses, and streamline your workflow without sacrificing quality.

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Digital media isn’t killing creativity – marketers are

The Drum

Marketers blame the fall of creativity on digital media when they should blame themselves, argues our columnist, sharing modern evidence that proper marketing with digital media is effectiveness gold dust. A few months back, I found myself at an effectiveness conference. You know the type: some hot new data presented to a room full of chinos and Allbirds, everyone ducking out at 4pm for the school run.

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6 marketing team silos you need to break down, and how to do it

Martech

You’ve probably noticed marketing is becoming increasingly complex. It requires diverse skill sets and close coordination with colleagues within and beyond the marketing team. But even in this cross-functional world, many teams struggle with internal silos — departments or individuals operating in isolation, hindering efficiency, consistency and results.

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We are all responsible for this commoditized influencer shitshow

The Drum

Influencer marketing has lost its way. Rob Mosley of Nonsense sees a way back, if we can admit we ruined it. In possibly the most unhelpful news for an industry that makes ads and buys space on which to display those ads, I can confirm that word of mouth is actually considered the most credible form of advertising. Not influencers, but actual pals and people with no vested interest in anything other than sharing their genuine experience of a brand.

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Cloudflare To Block AI Crawlers By Default & Pay Per Crawl Model

Search Engine Roundtable

Cloudflare, a company that powers about 20% of all web pages on the web, has announced it is now blocking AI crawlers by default. Plus, it is offering a new model to allow AI services to pay content creators to crawl their content, named Pay Per Crawl.

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Google’s Trust Ranking Patent Shows How User Behavior Is A Signal via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Search Engine Journal

Google's trust ranking patent suggests that user behavior can influence how search results are ranked. The post Google’s Trust Ranking Patent Shows How User Behavior Is A Signal appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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AI In The Aisles: The Executive's Guide To Better In-Store Experiences

Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA

The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.

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15 Marketing Ideas for Your Small Businesses (+ Free Checklist)

Backlinko

Your small business doesn’t need a huge budget to get noticed. In 2025, the most effective marketing doesn’t come from expensive ad campaigns or complicated funnels. It comes from authentic content that connects with your audience. Take Edeles Candles, for example. This handmade candle brand has nearly 90K TikTok followers and 500K likes. How did a small business get this kind of exposure?

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Lessons from Young Lions: Creativity today is ‘borderless & beautifully unpredictable’

The Drum

As the Cannes Lions Young Lions Competition turns 30, Adobe and head jurors from Heineken and iProspect reflect on the talent, tenacity and transformation redefining creativity today – and what the marketing industry can do to support it. What do you get when 460 of the world’s brightest young creatives are given just 24 hours to solve a global brief?

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Diary of a CMO: How Much Does Marketing Contribute to My Company’s Profits?

The CMO Survey

About CMO Insights Media Participate Results Reports Awards 2008 – 2018 Trends Home Blog Search for: The CMO Survey Created with Sketch. Media Articles Diary of a CMO: How Much Does Marketing Contribute to My Company’s Profits? Share Post Share Email Media Sources 1851 Franchise ABC News Acceleration Economy Ad Age AdExchanger AdNews Advertising Age Advertising Specialty Institute AdWeek AdWorld AiThority Alight Analytics AList All Africa American Marketing Association Analytics Insi

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How I localized AI-generated emails for international markets without losing the human touch

Hubspot Marketing

Earlier this year, I was handed an AI-generated content project with a deceptively simple goal: adapt email messages for international audiences. This wasn’t my first time navigating global nuance. With an MBA in International Business and experience working on a global consulting project in Portugal, I’d already seen how messages land differently depending on culture, tone, and language.

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Engage Better, Gift Smarter, Win Big: Events That Deliver ROI

Speaker: Hanan Polinovski, Events Manager and David Brown, Sr. Marketing & Events Lead

Are your events living up to expectations? Are you getting quality leads from your sponsorships? Have you ever wondered if that branded notebook actually makes an impact? Get ready to transform your event strategy! Join event marketing pros Hanan Polinovski from Printfection and David Brown from Bonusly for a fast-paced webinar about turning your event efforts into serious ROI.

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25 Aussie TikTok creators brands should know in 2025

Sprout Social

Wondering how to team up with the right TikTok influencers in Australia? You’re not alone. With nearly 9 million active Aussie users (including 38% of the population over 18), TikTok is one of the fastest-moving brand networks, but finding the right creators can be tricky. Trends shift fast, attention spans are short and what works globally doesn’t always land locally.

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At Cannes Lions 2025, did accessibility finally hit the creative mainstream?

The Drum

Cannes Lions has a history of rewarding inclusivity in creativity, and this year saw new categories for inclusive design and image description. Jonathan Hassell at Hassell Inclusion says we still need to focus on long-term accessibility strategies. Each year, I look at the Grand Prix, Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners of the Cannes Lions for examples of where creativity, inclusivity, and accessibility are celebrated.

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Google June 2025 Core Update Is Rolling Out - What We're Seeing So Far

Search Engine Roundtable

Google officially announced the rollout of the June 2025 core update yesterday at around 10:37 am ET. This core update is expected to take about three weeks to roll out. Google said this "is a regular update designed to better surface relevant, satisfying content for searchers from all types of sites.

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Ad of the Day: McDonald’s resurrects Filet-O-Fish Facebook group from 2012

The Drum

The work from Leo Burnett UK explains that, despite its cult-like following, the fishy menu item is often overlooked. McDonald’s has revived an old Facebook group dedicated to the Filet-O-Fish to celebrate the often overlooked menu item's dedicated fans. The group, which was set up in 2012, did not initially catch on, amassing only six followers. But now, 13 years later, McDonald’s has grown it to 5,800 members.

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B2B SEO vs. LMO: Whats the Difference and Why It Matters

Speaker: Speakers:

Brace yourself, B2B marketers. Your beloved SEO is getting a makeover, and its name is Language Model Optimization (LMO). What does that mean for your digital strategy? Join Jesse McFarland of SpearPoint Marketing on the next B2B Growth Show as we unravel the mystery and get you prepped for the next evolution in search. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: A clear breakdown of SEO vs.

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Study: Google AI Mode Shows 91% URL Change Across Repeat Searches via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Search Engine Journal

A study finds Google’s AI Mode returns different URLs 91% of the time for the same query, offering insight into how sources are chosen. The post Study: Google AI Mode Shows 91% URL Change Across Repeat Searches appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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How millennials use social media: What marketers need to know

Sprout Social

Side parts. Skinny jeans. The Valencia filter. We could only be talking about one generation: Millennials. Once dismissed as unforgivably cringe, Millennials are making a pop culture comeback. After dominating the headlines for over a decade, the generation—born between 1981-1996—took a step back as Gen Z sauntered into the limelight. But in recent months, they’ve regained cultural cache and are finally getting the flowers they deserve for pioneering social media culture.

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Ad Hijacking: The Hidden Threat to Your Paid Ad Campaigns

Neil Patel

You’re running paid search campaigns. The targeting is dialed in. Your copy is converting. But somehow, your performance is slipping. You might be getting hijacked. Ad hijacking is one of the most overlooked threats in paid media. Hijackers will often create their own media or copy to mimic your ads. In many cases, it can be difficult to detect but it’s a bit more obvious on social media (i.e., logos or branding can look off, creative looks cheap or rushed, etc.).

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Our corner store takeover showed belonging is key in brand activations

The Drum

Guerilla marketing used to be about standing out. But, Vikesh Bhatt of Sparks explains that blending in might be the more authentic choice. Today, the smartest creative work doesn’t shout to be seen; it shows that it gets it. In a world where advertising is constantly vying for attention, the most powerful brand activations no longer hinge on disruption.

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A Data Revolution: Why Your AMS/CRM Needs a Native Data Warehouse

Unlock the Power of Historical Data A Data Revolution: Why Your AMS/CRM Needs a Native Data Warehouse Today’s association leaders need more than real-time snapshots—they need the full story. MemberSuite: A Data Revolution reveals how a native data warehouse transforms your AMS into a strategic decision-making engine. In this free eBook, you’ll discover: The difference between a database and a data warehouse—and why it matters How to gain historical visibility into membership, engagement, events,

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Bold Moves for Future-Ready Marketing: What to Stop Doing Immediately

Duct Tape Marketing

Bold Moves for Future-Ready Marketing: What to Stop Doing Immediately written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing TL;DR The future of marketing belongs to those who have the courage to stop outdated practices. Cut excessive and generic content, ignore vanity metrics, prioritize authenticity, build trust, let go of comfort zones, use technology wisely, adapt for AI, and focus on community over funnels.

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How I went from AM to MD in 4 years

The Drum

I backed myself, and was fortunate my agency backed me. Harriet Donovan of Tommy recounts how she rose to the leadership position by the age of 31. I can’t think of many things I’d like to do less than talking about my own success, but one pushy marketing manager later, and here we are. That said, with the current job market leaving so many people feeling stuck and uninspired in their careers, this feels like a story worth sharing.

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Ask An SEO: How Can I Turn Low-Converting Traffic Into High-Value Sessions? via @sejournal, @kevgibbo

Search Engine Journal

You’ve got traffic but no checkout action. These CRO insights from Kevin Gibbons help you turn clicks into customers without overhauling your entire site. The post Ask An SEO: How Can I Turn Low-Converting Traffic Into High-Value Sessions? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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From the Palais to les plages – what did we learn at Cannes 2025?

The Drum

The scorching heat didn’t hamper the celebration of creativity, nor the AI-hysteria on the Riviera The biggest week of the marketing year is now in the rear-view mirror, with dazed marketers returning to their desks, hopefully along with a gong or two, and plenty of fresh inspiration. But with so much going on across the official programme, daily awards ceremonies, and the myriad brand-owned platforms, it can be hard to pin down the trends or themes emerging from the week.

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Aligning Sales & Marketing to Drive Demand & Build Pipeline

Speaker: Speakers:

Marketing and sales might be two halves of the same coin, but how often do they feel like they’re tossed in completely different directions? It’s time to bridge the gap, align your teams, and start building a pipeline instead of frustration. Join us for this insightful webinar to transform your siloed teams into a powerhouse partnership. What you’ll learn: A clear understanding of why sales and marketing alignment is crucial for business growth.

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New Google Search Console Insights Report

Search Engine Roundtable

Google has relaunched its Search Console Insights as a standalone tab and report within the main Google Search Console tool. Previously, Search Console Insights was its own sub-reporting tool and now, it is part of the main Search Console site.

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Teenage Cancer Trust’s Warren Fiveash on why charity marketers need a big brand mindset

The Drum

The head of marketing tells Tim Healey why charity marketers must think like commercial brands, embrace risk and never lose sight of their audience. You’ve gone from breaking news and sports reporting to senior marketing roles in software, The Prince’s Trust, your own venture Fives, and now head of marketing at Teenage Cancer Trust. Can you walk us through your career journey?

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What Is an AI SDR? Everything You Need to Know

verse.ai

SDRs are essential for outbound prospecting, lead qualification, and pipeline development — but they can be difficult to scale, and are often overworked. Enter the AI SDR: AI designed to automate the early stages of the sales process. AI SDRs can work alongside your sales team to streamline the sales process: automating certain tasks, ensuring lead engagement during off-hours, reducing burnout, and filtering through unqualified leads.

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