Digital Marketer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
You know that eerie moment when you’re halfway through an article or ad and you realize – “Hold on a second, a human didn’t write this. An AI did!”? We’ve all been there. It’s a bit like biting into a juicy apple, only to realize it’s made of plastic. Sure, we’ve got AI now – it’s pumping out content faster than a popcorn machine at a movie theater.
Hubspot Marketing
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Finding out if a product will be successful beyond the initial curiosity is just good business. With market research, you determine whether the opportunity exists, how to position the product or service, or what consumers' opinions are after the launch. If you're sensitive to the high costs of failure and need to gather facts and opinions to predict whether your new product, feature, or location will be successful, start by investing in market research using these tools and resources.
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CMO Network
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was already scoring big with sponsors. Then he went on a date in Arrowhead Stadium. Now advertisers—and millions of Swifties—see him as quite the catch.
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Content consumption patterns have stayed mostly the same in recent years. Content discovery hasn’t. Consider these five trends as you plan your content and strategy for 2024.
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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.
Hootsuite
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
So you’ve planned and launched a social media campaign, and waited patiently for the likes, comments, and conversions to roll in. Now you’re looking at your performance report, wondering what the numbers actually mean. Is a 2% engagement rate high or low? Did your target audience love your campaign, or was it a flop? Without social media benchmarks (a.k.a. average performance stats for a social platform or industry), it’s difficult to make sense of raw data.
Businesses Grow
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
I spend a lot of time thinking about how marketing has changed over my lifetime … and what’s next. I could argue that the biggest change I’ve witnessed is “velocity.” Marketing used to be about planning, executing, and measuring. Today, it’s about response, response, response to cultural moments. Meme marketing is fast, furious, and here to stay.
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Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Google stunned the PPC community after openly admitting to quietly adjusting ad prices to meet targets. The confession comes eight years after Google Ad executive Jerry Dischler denied the search engine manipulates ad auctions at SMX Advanced in 2015. The backtracking has infuriated digital marker Greg Finn – so much so that he now believes advertisers should consider leaving Google.
CMO Network
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
When Brenner, a Hollywood insider, talks about getting used to being "comfortable with being uncomfortable," she isn’t just referring to herself but to Mattel’s variou.
The CMO Survey
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
AI bolsters marketing returns, weaker Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion investments and impact, and brand activism shifts to hot-button societal issues are among the results of the Fall 2023 edition. Results are based on a sample of 316 marketing leaders at for-profit U.S. companies, 96% of whom hold positions of VP-level or higher. Marketer Optimism Rises, While Marketing Spending Dampens: Marketing leaders are more optimistic about the U.S. economy, but inflation and its attendant uncertainty c
Martech
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Organizations that want happier customers should look holistically at the entire customer journey. It’s not enough to target individual touchpoints for improvements. Marketers need the big picture when it comes to customer experiences. “The ability to focus on customer journeys and reorient your organization around customer journeys is the great ‘unlock’ for companies that are struggling, perhaps, to make progress with their customer experience scores and their programs,” said Joana de Quintanil
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In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.
Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
With an economic downturn looming, it’s not surprising around 75% of CMOs report being asked to do more with less in a Gartner survey. Marketers are finding it increasingly difficult to set the right budget, optimize it and keep the leads flowing. Managing social media and other marketing channels in this economy can be challenging. You’ll need a plan to address top budget concerns to provide clarity and control over every dollar spent.
Hubspot Marketing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
In 2023, Google’s no longer the only search engine. In just one scrolling session, you might search Instagram for makeup tips, Facebook for products, or even TikTok for something niche — like bat videos. @lubeebatconservancy big yawn #bats #lubeebats #cute ♬ Love You So - The King Khan & BBQ Show In HubSpot’s recent Consumer Trends survey , we discovered nearly one-third of consumers use social media apps to search for information.
Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Google today announced a new “standalone product token”, Google-Extended, that lets you control whether Bard and Vertex AI can access the content on your site. This seems to be the end result of a “ public discussion ” Google initiated in July, when the company promised to gather “voices from across web publishers, civil society, academia and more fields” to talk about choice and control over web content.
CMO Network
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Qualtrics CEO Zig Serafin plans to invest $500 million in generative AI to make what he says is the world's largest database of sentiment more human and effective.
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44 low-cost and free ideas to reduce employee turnover and improve morale. Employee turnover is disruptive, costs money, and impacts morale. But it’s preventable — or at least manageable — when you have a game plan. Read the Staffing Solutions Playbook for Associations, and you’ll learn: 21 ideas to boost morale and improve retention 12 key perks of time off, awards, recognition, and praise 11 strategies to keep new and existing employees involved and informed, and why this is fundamental to the
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Your content marketing has holes that you can’t see. They may manifest themselves from the beginning or materialize over time. But no matter how they started, it’s time to identify and fill them in with a content gap analysis.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Leading analytics and data management provider SAS will integrate generative AI capabilities with its Customer Intelligence 360 marketing solution. Customers will be able to choose which generative AI providers to integrate into their SAS instance, including popular models like ChatGPT, open source models and their own proprietary models. Marketers will be able to use these capabilities to create marketing plans and build audience segments as well as generate personalized text content.
Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
There’s something awe-inspiring about watching #CleanCore videos on social media. The ones where they reorganize the space underneath a bathroom sink, reimagine the use of closet storage or deep clean a grimy surface. Maybe it’s the ASMR quality of the videos that draws us in, or the enviable storage containers and cleaning devices. But I think they offer something even more intriguing: efficiency.
Hubspot Marketing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Once Google releases its search generative experience , one thing is for certain: The types of content that encourages traffic to your website will change tremendously. Straightforward, cut-and-dry topics like "How to create a social media strategy" might not drive as much traffic to your website anymore. Instead, users will find the answers to queries like that directly on Google through the generative AI snapshot.
Speaker: Akeel Jabber, B2B SaaS Investor and Growth Marketer at Horizen Capital
⭐ Are you ready to boost campaign success? Consider the untapped potential of integrating direct mail marketing seamlessly with digital marketing strategies. Combining the physical, tangible impact of direct mail with the dynamic reach of digital marketing can be a game-changer, significantly increasing your ROI when done right. Direct mail grabs attention, making it great for reaching your target audience 📩 Digital marketing keeps the momentum going, driving action 📲 So.
Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Elon Musk is planning to make X (formerly known as Twitter) a paid-for platform for all users. In a bid to tackle the issue of rampant bot activity, he unveiled proposals to roll out small monthly subscriptions during a live conversation with Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Musk did not specify how much the plans would cost or what features would be included at the lowest tier.
CMO Network
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
It’s been a busy year in automotive technology and IAA Mobility 2023 proved more big advancements are on the way. A look at 5 standout announcements at IAA Mobility 2023.
Buffer Marketing
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Having a strong LinkedIn game is no longer an option. What we’re witnessing in today’s tough economy is the inevitable rise of social selling. This trend leverages social media platforms to build connections and establish meaningful relationships with potential business prospects — and when it comes to social selling, LinkedIn is the MVP.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
( This is the second in a series about how generative AI is impacting marketing. The first part is The rise of generative AI.) Despite the proliferation of visual content, words and text are still the mainstay of digital marketing. Without words to provide context, our images and videos wouldn’t have the meaning we all so desperately crave. Our content often revolves around words — from calls-to-action to product descriptions to social posts — marketers rely on language to tell a story.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Awareness. Consideration. Decision. Purchase. The four stages of the marketing and sales funnel. A formidable formula that has explained consumer behavior for over a hundred years, when it was first theorized by advertisers. But what was once a clear-cut process has become a complex collage of touchpoints thanks to the rise of digital marketing and social media.
Hubspot Marketing
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
We’re inundated with email daily — making it hard to keep track of tasks and manage your workflow. However, organizing your emails doesn’t have to be a pain. In fact, it’s possible to get your Gmail inbox to zero in as little as 15 minutes. While we can’t stop new emails from coming in, we can help you organize it better. I stumbled upon Andreas Klinger’s inbox zero method for Gmail years ago and his method still works for me to this day.
Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Google has begun to push out an update to its helpful content system , the last helpful content system update was the December 2022 helpful content update. The update started on September 14 and should take about two weeks to fully roll out. What is new. Google said , “The September 2023 helpful content update is rolling out with an improved classifier.
CMO Network
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
This year at Salesforce's annual Dreamforce conference the company showed off its AI strategy including its Copilot, its Einstein 1 platform and more.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
CopyBlogger
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
You’ve probably noticed that some companies have similar publishing schedules and content workflow processes, yet the results they achieve are. Continue Reading The post What Is a Content Marketing Strategy? appeared first on Copyblogger.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
You can spend a lot of money trying to increase the results of your marketing communications. But you don’t have to. If you have a halfway decent marketing martech stack and follow the best practices for your channel, maximizing engagement and response becomes easier. Just add behavioral science into your messaging. It won’t cost you a dime — and the results can be instantaneous.
Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
In marketing, brand awareness is a significant focus—in fact, it’s likely one of your main goals. But it’s all too easy to get so wrapped up in reaching and acquiring new customers that your current customer base gets left in the dust. This is where customer marketing comes in. Customer marketing is one of the most powerful ways you can forge and feed connections with your current audience base.
Hubspot Marketing
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
If you’ve used newly accessible generative AI tools , you've likely realized how many tasks you can streamline in just seconds. The right AI platforms can help you or your business bridge the gap between cutting-edge algorithms and real-world applications, enabling AI systems to mimic human processes like reasoning, learning, and even social intelligence.
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