Aspiration Marketing
JUNE 14, 2023
Content marketing is all about connecting your content, brand, and customers–this is where topic clusters come in. These interconnected assets work together to help establish your authority as a brand and maximize your ranking in search engines. Whether you're a marketing maestro or new to the marketing game, this knowledge will empower you to navigate the digital landscape confidently.
Martech
JUNE 14, 2023
There are a lot of stats out there about marketing and artificial intelligence. Unfortunately, many of them are (gasp!) more than two years old. When it comes to AI, change comes fast. Not just in the technology, but in attitudes and usage. Here’s a collection of statistics about AI and marketing with the date of the survey included. This will let you judge for yourself how much things have changed since they came out.
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CMO Network
JUNE 14, 2023
The greatest economic engine for progress in human history is increasingly becoming a toxic word among younger Americans, despite simultaneously loving most of what the system produces. It’s a classic “Madison Avenue” challenge– and so we brought in some of world’s top agencies to tackle it.
Content Marketing Institute
JUNE 14, 2023
Prospects want you to tell them a story in the middle of their buyer journey. Great case studies let you do just that – and it’s why over one-third of B2B content marketers say it’s an effective tactic.
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 Land
JUNE 14, 2023
Google Ads started rolling out its new look after months of trialing two different designs. The new format features a main menu on the left of the screen and has pages organized into high-level categories to make navigation easier for new and experienced advertisers. Why we care: All Google Ad users will be moved over to the new design by the end of the year, so it’s important digital marketers feel confident in using it.
Sprout Social
JUNE 14, 2023
Social media teams should brace for high turnover rates over the next few years. According to a Q2 2023 Sprout pulse survey, 42% of marketers plan to stop working in social media within the next two years, and 20% want to change careers within the next 12 months. Social media job longevity is on the decline, and solving the issue won’t be an easy fix.
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Influence & Co
JUNE 14, 2023
Learn how to leverage the power of personal stories to create compelling content that resonates with your audience, builds trust, and stands out.
Search Engine Land
JUNE 14, 2023
Google has updated its form to submit search spam to the Google Search team. The types of spam you can submit with this form include spam, paid links, malicious behavior, low quality, and other search quality issues, Google said. Plus, Google added the ability to submit complaints in bulk. The new form. Google said it is “expanding the scope of user feedback we want to collect,” to include more types of feedback. “Now, you can report spam, paid links, malicious behavior, low qu
Martech
JUNE 14, 2023
With all the hype this year about generative AI, it’s easy to neglect automation — the more established area of AI. Automation is a bit like delegation: there can be an upfront time cost to set up the process, but the payoff is huge when done effectively. Being smart with automation in your business frees up time to focus on more strategic decisions, helping drive growth.
Search Engine Land
JUNE 14, 2023
Since its rising popularity around 2015, headless CMS has been a buzzword for many organizations. This web management concept was meant to reduce friction between content managers and dev teams and empower digital marketers to improve their access to tackling SEO initiatives. So what is this new(ish) concept that has digital marketing teams hassling web developers about?
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
JUNE 14, 2023
Too many businesses seem to forget or ignore the importance of the user experience (UX). If you don’t consider the emotional reaction to a product, service or feature, you’ll turn clients away in a flash. Even so, UX goes far above the technical side of your company’s website and digital products. Constructing pleasant interactions must be the foundation of your communications and content.
Search Engine Land
JUNE 14, 2023
Google may be forced to sell part of its ad business after being charged with violating the European Union’s antitrust laws. Following a lengthy investigation, the European Commission suggested that “mandatory divestment” is the only way the search engine can resolve the issue. Why we care: If Google does sell part of its ad business, it could mark the start of a new digital marketing era with a more competitive market and fairer pricing.
CMO Network
JUNE 14, 2023
And while the impact of that representation is important, there were other forms of representation in the series that are less common to see in mainstream media and ma.
Search Engine Land
JUNE 14, 2023
Google has started testing its automatically created assets feature on Performance Max campaigns after announcing plans to do so at Google Marketing Live last month. Advertisers have reported seeing the scheme, which is available to all marketers as an open beta on Google Ads, replace the ‘Final URL expansion’ tab. Why we care: Advertisers struggling to write engaging ad assets for Performance Max campaigns no longer need to worry about creative fatigue because Google can help do thi
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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.
CMO Network
JUNE 14, 2023
Not everyone understands that despite its imperfections capitalism is as perfect a system for creating individual and collective prosperity as exists and remains our b.
Search Engine Land
JUNE 14, 2023
Google has confirmed it’s going to provide more information about the ads it serves the EU and Turkey. In the next few months, the search engine will share insights like targeting information and ad subject matters within its Ads Transparency Center for the first time. Why we care: Transparency is a good thing for Google users and advertisers, as it can help increase trust in Google, as well as the advertisers behind the ads shown in the EU and Turkey.
The Marketing Journal
JUNE 14, 2023
Sometimes realisation comes in a blinding flash. Blurred outlines snap into shape and suddenly it all makes sense. Underneath such revelations is typically a much slower-dawning process. Doubts at the back of the mind grow. The sense of confusion that things cannot be made to fit together increases until something clicks. Or perhaps snaps.
Search Engine Land
JUNE 14, 2023
Google has updated its breadcrumbs rich results report within Google Search Console to potentially show more warnings and notices around structured data issues with your breadcrumb markup. This update started on June 8, 2023 and may result in an increase in the number of warnings that show in that report. What Google wrote. Google posted the update and said: “Search Console started to show a warning when sites use the HTML id attribute to specify an ID for Breadcrumb structured data.
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.
GrowMatik
JUNE 14, 2023
The Stripe payment gateway is a renowned global platform used by millions of merchants, facilitating secure and efficient online transactions. To further enhance the efficiency of marketing automation, businesses can now leverage the power of Stripe Events within their workflows. By seamlessly integrating multiple Stripe events into their automation workflows, businesses can precisely target their marketing efforts based on standard Stripe events.
Rock Content
JUNE 14, 2023
This past Thursday, June 8, Meta revealed to its employees a preview of the company’s new app to compete with Twitter. The app was shown off during an all-hands meeting by Chief Product Officer Chris Cox, who called it “our answer to Twitter.” Below you can see some screenshots published by The Verge : Image: Playback/The Verge Amidst the growing unrest and discontent among Twitter users caused by Elon Musk’s Platform Changes , Meta saw an excellent opportunity to mark te
Buffer Marketing
JUNE 14, 2023
In a study to understand why certain individuals (called “ Visible Experts ”) suddenly rose to become top voices in their fields, Hinge Marketing found that most of them were no more skilled or talented than others in their profession. What did make them different was how they communicated their work. At its core, that’s what personal branding is – the cumulative efforts to communicate an individual’s work.
Hubspot Marketing
JUNE 14, 2023
Brand colors shape how people perceive your business. Up to 80% of snap judgments about products are solely based on color alone. That's right, 80%! Think about McDonald's for a moment. What pops into your mind? The yellow arches, right? McDonald's has done a fantastic job of using its colors to establish a memorable brand identity that stays with you long after you've finished your burger and fries.
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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
Duct Tape Marketing
JUNE 14, 2023
The 5 Key Skills That Successful Managers Possess written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Dave Dodson In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Dave Dodson. He is on the faculty of Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, where he guides students in tactical execution. He was a McKinsey & Company consultant and left to become a serial entrepreneur, where he operated six companies as CEO or Executive Chairman.
Search Engine Land
JUNE 14, 2023
Google Marketing Live 2023 made it clear that AI is going to change the role of digital marketing in a big way. At SMX Advanced , Julia Friedman, owner of PPC consultancy Neptune Moon , discussed how advertisers can both prepare for and thrive in the AI revolution, with fellow industry experts: Gil Gildner , co-founder of PPC agency Disco Sloth Julia Vyse , West Coast digital director for iProspect Canada Melissa Liu , associate director of California ad agency RPA.
Hootsuite
JUNE 14, 2023
In today’s economic market, avoiding problems before they develop into full-scale crises is more important than ever. But how can you stay informed when there’s so much going on? Enter social media monitoring for banks — the best way for financial institutions to monitor online sentiment and stay ahead of the curve. In this article, we’ll explore how banks can use social media monitoring tools to protect their reputation, connect with their audience, and elevate their social st
Search Engine Land
JUNE 14, 2023
Affiliate has gained serious momentum in brand marketing portfolios over the last few years. It’s especially hot in turbulent economies thanks to its low-risk nature that enables brands to spend only on guaranteed outcomes. With many brand marketers suddenly affiliate-curious, it seems like a good time to lay out a few critical questions those brands (especially those heavily invested in paid and organic search) should ask to assess the fit of potential affiliate agency partners.
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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.
Hubspot Marketing
JUNE 14, 2023
Microsoft Excel’s versatility and sheer number of features make it one of the most complex software programs to master. While you might want to learn every feature in Excel, you’ll likely need to know just a limited number to get the best from the software. Macros are small and simple programs that can make your work much easier and are favored by expert users.
Search Engine Land
JUNE 14, 2023
Like all beautiful yet hard-to-perfect things in life, writing effective meta descriptions is hard work. A critical HTML element of every webpage, a meta description is a summary of a page’s content that helps inform users and search engines about what’s on a page. It appears in search as a snippet beneath the blue, clickable link to indicate what is on the page.
Hootsuite
JUNE 14, 2023
Developing a unique, powerful brand voice is the best way to create consistent and compelling content across all channels. Defining your brand voice forces you to think about who you are as a brand and what you really stand for. It also requires you to think about your audience and what matters most to them. Keep reading to find out how to define your unique brand voice and incorporate it into your social media strategy. #1 Social Media Tool Create.
SmartBrief - Marketing
JUNE 14, 2023
From volatile markets to a regional banking crisis and the specter of a looming recession, today’s financial brands are dealing with an especially fraught and complex environment. Advertising in the $3.6 trillion financial services category has to reflect that complexity. It has to speak to real people and provide clear solutions to real problems. Unfortunately, that is not what we see.
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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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