Aspiration Marketing
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Seasonal branding is an integral part of any marketing strategy. Here's why you need to capitalize on this trend all year round. Every business owner knows that effective marketing techniques form the foundation of success. However, some forget that effective marketing relies on innovative and unique branding.
Search Engine Land
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Google cannot proceed with third-party cookie deprecation until it resolves concerns raised by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The search engine needs to do more to address issues raised around its proposed Privacy Sandbox changes or else it will not be able to deprecate third-party cookies from Chrome in the second half of 2024 as planned.
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Martech
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Which of the three statements below comes closest to your view when it comes to email surveys and review requests: A. Love ‘em! They’re useful, and we use the return data in our email program, customer profiles and product development B. Hate ‘em! We don’t get much helpful info from them and readers generally ignore them. C. Meh … They don’t do much for our email program, but we send them anyway to stay in the inbox and every once in a while, we get interesting comments.
Search Engine Land
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
In case you missed the latest podcast episode of Search Off the Record, Google’s Gary Ilyes stirred up some controversy when he made a comment about HTML structure not mattering much for SEO. He later clarified on Linkedin that “not mattering much” doesn’t mean “doesn’t matter at all.” Still, that didn’t stop any of the SEO controversy. Being unable to avoid controversy, I couldn’t help but jump in – in an attempt to clarify a few common points and misconceptions I keep seeing pop up.
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Unlock the secrets to building strong communities and sustaining growth with GrowthZone’s “5 Pillars of Community” ebook. In today's digital era, fostering a sense of belonging is more important than ever. GrowthZone’s informative ebook will help you transform your association’s community and discover new opportunities for growth. Explore the importance of personal and virtual communities, the ACHIEVE Model for success, and the key pillars including Direction, Shared Responsibility, Personal Val
Sprout Social
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
With budget cuts, resignations and layoffs in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) departments, professionals and consumers alike have noticed a trend in companies backtracking on their social justice commitments made in 2020. As more concerns of performative activism arise, consumers are watching to see if those same brands are staying true to their word or if they’ve already moved on and are investing less in their DEI efforts.
Search Engine Land
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
It’s a topic concerning many in the SEO industry at the moment. And with increasing discussions and scaremongering in the media about how AI will lead to job losses, it’s no wonder. “Will AI replace SEO professionals?” No, I don’t believe it will. But there is palpable fear in the industry, and understandably so. There are people nervously considering side-moves into more stable professions.
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Search Engine Land
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The traditional approach to SEO KPIs often falls short of capturing the dynamic nature of user interactions and search patterns. This article proposes a paradigm shift: integrating dynamic, user-centric metrics into established SEO KPI frameworks. By doing so, we can go beyond static measurements like organic traffic volume and keyword rankings and tap into behavioral insights that reflect the fluidity of user needs and search trends.
Litmus
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
If you’re like the 41% of email marketing pros who responded to our 2023 State of Email survey , email marketing is your most effective marketing channels. But did you know over 14 of all emails never make it into the inbox? While email deliverability can feel like a bit of a mystery at times, you don’t have to cross your fingers and hope that your messages end up where you intend.
Search Engine Land
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Yandex, N.V. has agreed to sell its Russian assets – including the Yandex search engine – as part of a deal worth 475 billion rubles (roughly $5.2 billion). Reports of a coming sale emerged in November. The sale still will need regulatory and shareholder approval. About the sale. Yandex N.V., the Dutch parent company of the Yandex Group, agreed to sell all of its Russia-based assets, including Search, to a consortium made up of: Members of the senior management team of its Russian businesses.
SocialPilot
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
“Nothing influences people more than a recommendation from a trusted friend.” It is not a secret that approximately half of the world’s population uses social media. Among this vast landscape of social media platforms, Twitter stands out prominently. With nearly 556 million monthly active users, Twitter influencer marketing has emerged as a focal point for connecting brands with their audience.
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Quotas need to be hit. Revenue goals need to be met. This reality makes shortening sales onboarding time a top priority. Organizations with a standard onboarding process boost employee retention by 58% and increase productivity by 50%. Unfortunately, many companies struggle with inefficient processes that lead to high turnover and missed revenue opportunities.
Search Engine Land
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Google cannot proceed with third-party cookie deprecation until it resolves concerns raised by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The search engine needs to do more to address issues raised around its proposed Privacy Sandbox changes or else it will not be able to deprecate third-party cookies from Chrome in the second half of 2024 as planned.
Buffer Marketing
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
A significant portion of our social interactions occurs in a realm unseen and untracked: welcome to the world of Dark Social. Chances are, you’ve copied a link and shared it in your group chat a thousand and one times. Or a friend has asked for a restaurant recommendation, and you share a link with them. That’s dark social. Despite its ominous name, dark social is just a fancy way of referring to untrackable conversations in online spaces.
Search Engine Land
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Amazon has secured a landmark deal with Reach, the UK’s largest publisher, to access customer data for targeted advertising. The agreement, one of the first of its kind in Europe, comes in response to Google’s plans to deprecate third-party cookies later this year. Why we care. As advertisers explore options beyond third-party cookies for targeted ads, this deal offers inspiration for alternative approaches to reach high-value consumers online.
Martech
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Amazon has secured a landmark deal with Reach, the UK’s largest publisher, to access customer data for targeted advertising. The agreement, one of the first of its kind in Europe, comes in response to Google’s plans to deprecate third-party cookies later this year. The agreement will see Reach share “contextual” first-party data with Amazon, such as information about the articles people are viewing.
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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.
Search Engine Land
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Google will face allegations of using underhanded tactics to secure its position as the world’s leading search engine in a jury trial set for September 9, brought by the U.S. Justice Department and a coalition of states. The tech giant, which owns a 90% market share in search, is accused of paying massive sums to companies like Apple to make it the default search engine on products like the iPhone.
Hootsuite
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Instagram analytics help you understand how your strategy is performing, both on an account and individual post level. And knowing what works (and what doesn’t) is the first step to growing your account and building an engaged following on the platform. Keep reading to find out how to get started with tracking Instagram analytics, learn which metrics matter the most, and get comfortable with reporting your Instagram results to your boss.
Search Engine Land
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
As marketers start using ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, Microsoft’s Bing Chat, Meta AI or their own large language models (LLM), they must concern themselves with “hallucinations” and how to prevent them. IBM provides the following definition for hallucinations: “AI hallucination is a phenomenon wherein a large language model—often a generative AI chatbot or computer vision tool—perceives patterns or objects that are nonexistent or imperceptible to human observers, creating outputs that are
Martech
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Let’s kick off 2024 with a look at Adobe Marketo’s January updates, which cover all areas of the Marketo platform, from bulk lead imports to a jQuery update for Marketo Engage forms. Interactive webinars add on-demand functionality Our schedules can get in the way of attending live events, but this is no longer a blocker for interactive webinars. Thanks to the January updates, on-demand webinar functionality is now available.
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Are your sellers unsure about using AI in their day-to-day workflows? Or are they eager to try but uncertain where to start? They might be asking: Which tasks are best suited for AI? How will using AI affect my relationship with my customers? With so many tools available, which ones are the most useful to me? To help answer these and other common questions about using AI during the sales cycle, we surveyed B2B sellers who were early adopters to get their insight and advice about how to use gen A
Tiecas
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Industrial marketing for manufacturers is complicated, with many moving parts that must mesh together to produce measurable and sustainable results, i.e., generate better quality leads that turn into sales opportunities. Let’s look at this problem from the perspective of an owner of a small to mid-sized manufacturing company, the Sales Manager, or the VP of Business Development, and finally, from the point of view of the Marketing Manager to understand why s/he needs outsourced help to improve t
Martech
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
As marketers start using ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, Microsoft’s Bing Chat, Meta AI or their own large language models (LLM), they must concern themselves with “hallucinations” and how to prevent them. IBM provides the following definition for hallucinations: “AI hallucination is a phenomenon wherein a large language model—often a generative AI chatbot or computer vision tool—perceives patterns or objects that are nonexistent or imperceptible to human observers, creating outputs that are
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
“Welcome to the world of GA4 , where the future of analytics is as promising as it is perplexing!” That’s what we thought when we first encountered Google Analytics 4. As the team at Marketing Insider Group, we’re always knee-deep in digital marketing trends, and GA4 has been a hot topic on our radar. In this article, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of why GA4, despite its advanced features, can feel like a thorn in the side of marketers.
yorCMO
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Recognizing it’s time for a change is something all companies will have to contend with at some point. One of our clients had outgrown its initial brand but they weren’t sure how to actually move forward. This is how we helped them. The post Unlocking Success: The Journey to Achieving Full Brand Potential appeared first on yorCMO.
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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.
Rock Content
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Instagram is turning up the volume in 2024, and you don’t want to miss the beat. Whether you’re a brand owner, marketer, or part of the dynamic B2B and SaaS world, these updates are set to make your Instagram game stronger than ever. 1. Broadcast Channels: Engage at Scale! Imagine having your own stage to connect with followers on a massive scale.
Practical eCommerce - Marketing
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Google Ads offers seven YouTube campaign subtypes, ranging from reaching users while browsing to driving conversions. The post Understanding YouTube Campaign Types appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
Sachs Marketing Group
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
SEO is a cornerstone for small businesses aiming to stand out in the vast digital marketplace. It’s not just about being visible; it’s about being found by the right people at the right time. Through strategic optimization, businesses can attract more targeted traffic, enhance user experience, and increase conversion rates, laying the foundation for sustainable growth and competitiveness.
Six & Flow
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
When it comes to sourcing CRM information for a powerhouse like HubSpot, RFIs and RFPs can be a resource heavy activity —after all, who doesn't want to be thorough when scouting for the perfect digital Swiss Army knife?
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.
David Meerman Scott
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
I took this photo at 11:30 in the morning on February 2, the first day that the much-hyped Apple Vision Pro headset was available for sale in USA Apple stores. My local store in the tech company heavy Boston suburbs was expecting substantial crowds that didn’t materialize.
Set Up
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Welcome to Set up Pulse for Brands and Agency marketers alike! Every other week, we’ll provide three trending topics in the Marketing industry, as well as a new story that you will want to get your eyes on. Read about what’s being talked about this week! Trending Topics Less Screen Time In 2024? If one of your goals is to have less screen time at night, Instagram is helping you out.
Hubspot Marketing
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
? FLAMING HOT TAKE ALERT: Marketing can drive business goals, but it can’t save a bad product. One financial company that understands this well is Wise , an international money transfer service I use. According to Nilan Peiris , Chief Product Officer at Wise, the company aimed to build a product that “blows user’s socks off.” That intended feat has come to fruition because a whopping 70% of Wise’s user growth comes through word-of-mouth marketing (WOMM).
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Navigating the digital marketing world is like surfing – you need to catch the right wave to successfully ride the trends. As we look ahead, the future of marketing is shaping up to be an exhilarating swell, filled with evolving challenges and opportunities. Curious about where things are heading? Keen to see how your marketing playbook compares with the industry’s best?
Speaker: Alex Moore, Co-Founder of Stratagon Marketing & Technology
Ever wondered why sales and marketing teams often struggle to collaborate effectively? Diverging goals, poor communication, and conflicting strategies frequently create silos, leading to a disconnect where marketing efforts fail to translate into substantial sales conversions. Enter Account-Based Marketing (ABM). ABM aligns marketing and sales efforts toward specific target accounts, fostering personalized interactions with high-value prospects.
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