Fri.Mar 08, 2024

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AI Copywriting Expert Insights: An interview with the algorithm

Marketing Sherpa

I interview plenty of humans on How I Made It In Marketing, but in this MarketingSherpa blog post I’ll be interviewing an artificial intelligence. Copywriter is an expert assistant in MECLABS AI. Its totally free to use (for now).

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Google issues search ranking penalties through manual actions

Search Engine Land

The day after Google released its new search spam policies , including the March 2024 spam and core updates, Google began penalizing websites that the search company felt violated those spam policies. The result of these search penalties was that some sites were completely or partially de-listed from Google’s search results, and all or part of their search traffic was wiped out.

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How to assess your organization’s AI readiness with the 5P framework

Martech

As organizations grapple with the complexities of AI adoption, a strategic framework becomes essential for assessing readiness and ensuring successful implementation. Before introducing even more tech into your stack, you must know what you’re working with. How confident are you with your team’s readiness for change? Can you also sustain those changes?

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TikTok warns ‘predetermined’ vote on U.S. ban will ‘damage millions of businesses’

Search Engine Land

TikTok accused U.S. Senators of staging a “predetermined” vote to ban the platform in the United States. Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on legislation that gives TikTok’s owner, China’s ByteDance, six months to divest the app. If it doesn’t, TikTok could be completely banned in the United States , losing its 150 million-strong user base in America.

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How to Leverage Behavioral Science Insights for Direct Mail Success

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.

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Number of women in marketing up, but salary and seniority remain problems

Martech

The marketing industry is in an interesting position when it comes to women in the workforce. Women hold 60% of all North American marketing jobs, according to data from LinkedIn , and women now hold 52% of CMO roles. But modern marketing roles are incredibly diverse in their nature. As marketers know, the roles in the modern marketing organization include people who analyze data, create content, develop platforms, buy media and more.

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7 Best Productivity Systems to Simplify Your Workflow (+My Favorite Workflows)

Hubspot Marketing

I’m a content writer by night and a Head of Partnerships by day, and in my world, being productive is everything. No scheduling or a lack of project management leads to overdue articles, failed partnership opportunities, high pressure, and stress. We’ve all been there, recovering from zero productivity. Productivity systems help develop a sustainable work-life balance and prepare for working sprints when needed.

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50 Ecommerce Statistics To Know in 2024 [New Data]

Hubspot Marketing

Ecommerce is businesses selling products online, and people buying those products online. Consumers and businesses alike are making more and more purchases online, and that’s only expected to increase, especially so on social media. Below I’ve compiled a list of ecommerce statistics that will help you understand the potential impact of using the practice, as well as its growth potential throughout 2024 and beyond.

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Boost Your Campaigns: 10 Proven Strategies for Improving Email Deliverability in 2024

Vertical Response

Boost Your Campaigns: 10 Proven Strategies for Improving Email Deliverability in 2024 If you’re tired of emails vanishing into the void or battling bounce rates, you’re in the right place. This article cuts through the noise to directly address improving email deliverability. We’ve compiled 10 proven strategies to help you bypass spam filters and consistently reach your audience’s inbox.

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Reddit pilots new tools to help brands boost engagement

Search Engine Land

Reddit is piloting a free suite of tools designed to help businesses improve their engagement with consumers. The new feature, Reddit Pro, provides tools and insights to guide businesses on where, when, and how to effectively participate on the platform — whether it’s alongside their Reddit ads or by itself for more natural interaction. New tools and insights.

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E-E-A-T SEO: The Secret Sauce to Skyrocketing Your Rankings

Rock Content

Google has more than 200 ranking factors. Trying to remember each one is enough to make anyone’s head spin. Thankfully, you don’t have to memorize each of these factors to do well on Google. You just have to remember the acronym E-E-A-T. Unpacking E-E-A-T SEO: What It Is And Why It Matters You’ve likely already heard of the SEO term E-A-T.

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Sales & Marketing Alignment: How to Synergize for Success

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.

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Is Your Thought Leadership Stuck in ‘Mutually Assured Irrelevance?’

Content Marketing Institute

New research finds most thought leadership doesn’t encourage or inspire much thought. Yet, if it’s done well, it can strongly influence sales and pricing. How can you leap from boring to motivating?

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How to Write a Client-Winning Social Media Proposal + [FREE Template]

SocialPilot

Perfect, you have got your client’s attention and moved them to the consideration stage in your sales funnel. At this stage, you need something that makes you shine brighter than the competition around. Something that gives your clients the final nudge they need to choose you as their social media marketing comrade. And that something my friend is a fine-looking “ Social media proposal ”.

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Innovative Marketing Strategies: The Rise of Off-Site Retail Media

ConsumerTalk

TripleLift and eMarketer recently released survey results highlighting the increasing importance of off-site advertising in retail media strategies.

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Climate change SEO survey: Making the web more sustainable

Search Engine Land

In November, I conducted a survey aimed at SEO professionals, delving into their perspectives on climate change. This article unpacks the survey results, highlighting key findings and offering practical advice for SEO professionals looking to impact the environment positively. But first, let’s explore why the link between SEO and climate change matters.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

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.

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13 Confirmation Email Examples I Love (For Your Inspiration)

Hubspot Marketing

I once signed up for an event and totally forgot about it in an hour. But when I opened my inbox later in the day, I found a shiny email confirming my registration for the event. This confirmation email reminded me about the event with all the necessary context. It also gave me the option to add the webinar to my calendar — so that I wouldn’t forget it again.

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5 biggest challenges for PPC marketers in 2024

Search Engine Land

Trends and hurdles are already taking shape for all PPC marketers in 2024. Changes in the privacy and data landscapes are dictating most of them, alongside continuing economic struggles. But what are those challenges and how can we prepare and react to them? Here are the five biggest I foresee for the rest of the year. 1. Audience targeting With the end of third-party cookies and stricter consent rules, website data coverage will decrease, limiting your leverage.

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What is personalization at scale? (and how to achieve it)

Use Insider

Personalization at scale: Definition, benefits, and examples Personalization at scale is the process of using reliable data — like purchase histories, on-site actions, and survey responses — to deliver individualized experiences to a large number of customers across different channels. You can find examples of personalization at scale across industries and businesses.

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32 CRO tools you need in your marketing stack 

Unbounce

/ Conversion optimization 32 CRO tools you need in your marketing stack By Karine Bengualid. Updated on March 6, 2024. 16 min read Is marketing complete without conversion rate optimization? It might be marketing, but are you truly maximizing its potential? Conversion rate optimization (CRO) is crucial for marketing success. So embrace the trend, and get ready to equip yourself with the necessary CRO tools to leverage its benefits effectively.

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The Resurgence of Direct Mail as a Growth Marketing Strategy

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.

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CDP for financial services: Unify customer data & drive revenue

Use Insider

Organizations in financial services (Allianz, Garanti BBVA, Etiqa), telecommunications (Vodafone, Inea, Circles.life), beauty and cosmetics (Avon, Mac Cosmetics, Clarins), and many other industries use Insider for centralized customer data management, audience segmentation, behavioral analytics, and data activation across 12+ channels. To learn more about Insider, book a demo with our team or try the platform yourself.

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Foundations of Data Privacy in Email Marketing

Litmus

Email marketers are responsible for protecting their subscribers’ data. In a world where privacy is ever-evolving, it’s important to be on top of privacy matters—and that means having a strong understanding of the privacy basics. In four lessons, we cover data privacy in email marketing as it stands today, plus tips on how to future-proof the privacy of your email program.

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What is omnichannel marketing? Examples, strategies & best practices

Use Insider

What is omnichannel marketing? Omnichannel marketing is the process of bringing all marketing channels and customer touchpoints — e.g., your website, mobile app, emails, messaging channels, online ads, chatbots, and so on — together by connecting them to a central platform. When done well, the benefits of omnichannel marketing include: Consistent user experiences across all touchpoints.

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March 2024 Google Core Update: Essential Insights for SEO Success

Rock Content

So, guess what’s causing waves in our SEO universe? Yup, you got it – the latest Google core update is creating quite a buzz! Instead of getting tangled up in AI worries, let’s ride this exciting wave and celebrate the good stuff – Google putting the brakes on those spammy, click-hungry sites. It’s like we’re in a scene from “Terminator 2,” gearing up for a lighthearted battle against the machines.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

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

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Political polarization reflected in voters’ shopping, media habits

Martech

Marketers are engaging very different consumers depending on their political affiliation. How consumers vote informs several other behaviors, including where they shop and how they consume media. And the distinction isn’t only between Democrats and Republicans. A large cohort of independents makes the polarized landscape even more complicated.

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