February, 2024

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5 Super Bowl LVIII takeaways for marketers

Martech

As the Kansas City Chiefs mounted a late-game charge to become repeat champions (three titles in five years!), Super Bowl LVIII proved to be a victory for fans, brands and the city of Las Vegas. Digital channels provided more options for audiences to engage with the Big Game, including an inventive stream on Nickelodeon called by SpongeBob SquarePants and friends.

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Mobile-first marketing strategies for modern consumers

SmartBrief - Marketing

We’re all aware of how much mobile devices are used for internet access today, but did you know that more than 50% of global internet traffic originated from mobile devices in the fourth quarter? It’s 58.67%, to be exact, Statista reports. This emphasizes the importance of adopting mobile-first marketing strategies. Such an approach enables companies to reach their audience where they’re most active.

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How to survive (and learn from) email marketing mistakes

Martech

Back in January, I was appointed CEO of our email agency. Within a week, I made a mistake that cost our company money. It’s not much, but it’s enough to make me not want to do it again. Unlike most email mistakes, this one happened behind the scenes. But even though my mistake didn’t end up in your inbox, it’s still a learning opportunity with takeaways that can help you spot potential errors long before they go out into the world.

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The benefits of influencer marketing (+ what the C-Suite cares about)

Sprout Social

When it comes to influencer marketing , C-suite execs want more than just good engagement. They expect a positive return on investment (ROI), incremental growth contributions and strategic alignment. While the impact of influencers in shaping consumer behavior is undeniable, translating it into benefits that resonate with the top brass is key to getting the budgets you need for your influencer program.

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The Best Times of Day to Contact Leads

Ensure you are contacting leads on their schedule with this report! In our study of over 754,000 leads, we looked at what time of day people are most likely to respond, as well as response rates and qualification rates during business hours and after-hours. Download now to learn more.

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9 Actions You Can Take To Get Better Content Results Without Spending More

Content Marketing Institute

Just because you have no more budget or a smaller team doesn’t mean you can’t up your content and marketing game. Follow these nine tips to strengthen your marketing success without asking for another dollar or marketing person to help.

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Current trends in marketing and data have deep roots

Martech

Hard to believe, maybe, but we’re hurtling towards the four-year anniversary of COVID lockdown. The specific date will vary, of course, according to your location and what you count as the beginning of lockdown, but for me, in New York City, it all started around the time the museums, libraries, restaurants and bars closed. That was around mid-March 2020.

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Article complaining about being outranked on Google being outranked by Reddit

Search Engine Land

How Google is killing independent sites like ours from HouseFresh talks about an ongoing complaint from smaller publishers and site owners about how they are constantly being outranked by larger publishers and site owners in Google Search. The irony here is that story is currently being outranked by Reddit – no joke. Google ranking Reddit above HouseFresh.

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How to Use DMs for Networking (+ Real-life Examples from 7 Writers)

Buffer Marketing

You’ve probably received dozens of spammy, impersonal direct messages (DMs) in your social media inboxes that you never bothered replying to. Think messages from people who misspell your name, are clearly looking to sell you something you don’t need, or are just copy-pasting text en masse.  It’s little wonder that DMs get a bad rap, and most tend to shy away from sending them.

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The role of artificial intelligence in business in 2024

Sprout Social

In business, artificial intelligence (AI) is more than just a trend; it’s a crucial tool reshaping how we approach marketing and customer engagement. According to our research , nearly 9 out of 10 business leaders are gearing up to boost their investments in AI and machine learning (ML), especially in marketing. Why this surge? At the heart of this AI revolution is the ability to segment behaviors and target specific customer groups with precision.

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A guide to an effective email newsletter: Strategic planning best practices (Part 1 of 3)

SmartBrief - Marketing

Since the first electronic mail (email) was sent in 1971, marketers have been looking for ways to optimize the channel to reach prospects and customers more effectively and efficiently. One of the most common – and effective – forms of regular email communication is in the form of a company newsletter. While hardly new or sexy, email newsletters are still a digital marketing stalwart and should be used to nurture relationships with your brand’s constituents.

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Do's and Don'ts: How to Pitch Your Press Release to Journalists

Speaker: Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, Author, Speaker

Yes - press releases are still relevant in the world of public relations! 🎯 Ever wondered how to write a compelling press release, or what are current best practices for pitching your news to earn media coverage? In this exclusive webinar with Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, we’ll cover tips and advice to help you get the most out of each piece of news you pitch!

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Why B2B marketing needs brand building more than lead gen

Martech

B2B marketing has become overly focused on measurement and attribution, appearing and claiming to be more science than art. Everyone wants to believe it’s a science. Investors, boards and leadership expect marketing growth to be measurable, predictable and projectable. But the truth is that marketing is not a hard science. Experiments are not repeatable and playbooks are not fully transferable between companies.

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Five Highlights From My New Speech on AI

Businesses Grow

My speech on AI First, allow me to say humbly and honestly that I’m no expert in AI. But who is? I can say with authority, however, that I am a student of AI, and I’m good at distilling complex ideas like artificial intelligence into the essential issues that matter to a business. While I might be the last marketer on LinkedIn who hasn’t added “AI Expert” to his title, I can still connect the dots in an informed manner!

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Google Search officially retires cache link

Search Engine Land

Google officially removed the cache link from the Google Search results snippets last week and Google confirmed that it will remove the cache functionality completely in the near future. Danny Sullivan, Google’s Search Liaison told us that Google has “decided to retire it” and removed it from the Google Search result pages and will soon remove the cache completely.

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How These LinkedIn Creators Are Planning for 2024

Buffer Marketing

2023 was a big year for LinkedIn and its top creators. The platform cracked 1 billion users , added and removed several key features (goodbye Carousels), and became a destination for many top creators. The LinkedIn team must have come away with many lessons as they announced some key pivots within the first month of 2024, most notably making the “Creator Mode” feature the default for every user.

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Cracking the Code: Turning Intent Data into Go-to-Market Success

Speaker: Steven Bryerton, SVP of Sales at ZoomInfo & Robin Izsak-Tseng, VP of Revenue Marketing at G2

Join Steven Bryerton, SVP of Sales at ZoomInfo, and Robin Izsak-Tseng, VP of Revenue Marketing at G2 in this webinar where you're guaranteed to walk away with a fresh understanding of and a new perspective on intent data! Turn your go-to-market motions around with intent data! Instead of searching for ways to showcase your products, reach out to the customers that are searching for your solutions — then build your messaging around their needs to set you apart from the competition. 🚀 With

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TikTok Promotion: Boost your visibility in 2024

Sprout Social

Are you consistently creating on TikTok without getting the views or engagement you’d like? Wish there was a shortcut to reaching your TikTok goals? TikTok Promote may be the answer. Like Instagram’s boosts and X’s (formerly Twitter) promoted post feature, TikTok created a tool that allows users to turn their organic content into a paid promotion quickly and simply.

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Make It to the Inbox With Litmus Spam Testing

Litmus

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.

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B2B content marketing: Driving success through strategic content creation

Martech

B2B content marketing is an indispensable strategy for businesses looking to establish their brand, engage their target audience, and drive conversions. In this article, we will explore the fundamentals of B2B content marketing, delve into effective strategies for creating impactful content, and examine the role of generative AI in enhancing content creation.

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Instagram Lead Generation Strategy

Social Media Examiner

Want more leads from Instagram? Wondering which Instagram content types to use at each stage of the buyer journey? In this article, we'll explore Instagram lead generation strategy. Why Should Marketers Use Instagram to Generate Leads? With over 2 billion monthly active users, Instagram presents a significant opportunity for businesses to connect with potential customers. […] The post Instagram Lead Generation Strategy appeared first on Social Media Examiner.

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Scan to Success: How to Leverage QR Codes for Offline and Online Marketing Power

Speaker: Corey Daugherty, Head of Business Development at Flowcode & Georgette Malitsis, Senior Customer Success Manager, Enterprise at Flowcode

Let's explore the transformative power of QR codes in bridging offline and online marketing worlds. 📲 This new webinar featuring Corey Daugherty and Georgette Malitsis of Flowcode will dive into how innovative QR technology not only enhances traditional marketing strategies, but also drives meaningful customer engagement and analytics. Register today to gain practical knowledge on using QR codes to increase conversion rates, optimize customer journeys, and ultimately unlock a new realm o

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Google says it took down 45% more fake reviews in 2023 thanks to new algorithm

Search Engine Land

Google has a new review algorithm that the search company says it better anf faster at taking down fake reviews from local listings in Google Search and Google Maps. “In 2023, this new algorithm helped us take down 45% more fake reviews than the year before ,” Google announced. Google receives a lot of contributions to its Google Maps and local listings, this includes reviews, photos, updates to listings and more.

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What You Need to Know About the TikTok Creativity Program

Buffer Marketing

Whether you’ve just made your first $100 or crossed the $100,000 mark, monetization is an ever-evolving part of your journey as a creator, thanks to platforms constantly innovating new ways to pay – and TikTok is no exception. The platform introduced the TikTok Creativity Program to address issues with the (now defunct) TikTok Creator Fund, designed to reward creators for their high-quality and original content.

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Now we’re here: Sprout named #1 Best Software Product by G2

Sprout Social

The first few weeks of a new year are the perfect opportunity to reflect on our wins—and I’m thrilled to announce one of our biggest yet: Sprout Social has been named the #1 Best Software Product by G2’s 2024 Best Software Awards. That’s the number one spot when compared across products in every software category! This is the eighth consecutive year Sprout has been recognized by G2.

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From Memes to Memories: Gen-Z’s Quest for Shared Experiences

Businesses Grow

Many universities use my books as assigned texts, and I do my best to pop in for a Zoom Q&A with students when time allows. Recently, one instructor asked me if there was anything they could do in return to help me. I said that I’d like to know, “other than environmental issues, what are students worried about?” The class gifted me with a set of essays, and the depth of the responses surprised me.

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How to Optimize Call Monitoring: Automate QA and Elevate Customer Experience

Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions

Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!

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Why it’s time to rethink your feedback emails and how to do it right

Martech

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.

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Will Amazon Prime’s switch to an ad-supported model lose viewers?

illumin

Amazon Prime is switching to an ad-supported business model in 2023. As of February 2024, Prime will start airing commercials, leaving many television enthusiasts wondering if viewers continue to choose streaming services over traditional television options. Will audiences still choose streaming if they have to watch ads to do so? The answer? Yes. Even though the introduction of ads to streaming services like Amazon Prime may be fraught with unhappy users, they are still likely to pay for on-d

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New Google structured data carousels (beta)

Search Engine Land

Google has added new search developer documentation for structured data carousels (beta). The new documentation can be found here and is under the “early adopters program.” This structured data is for a new carousel rich result that’s in beta, “which is a list-like rich result that people can scroll horizontally to see more entities from a given site (also known as a host carousel),” Google wrote.

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9 Leap Day Ideas for Your Social Media on February 29 (With Examples from Real Brands + Creators)

Buffer Marketing

In 2024, we’re getting a bonus day in February.  Leap Day rolls around on February 29 only once every four years, and baking it into your social media marketing plan offers a fun way to connect with your audience and customers.  In this article, I’ll walk you through nine out-of-the-box ways to celebrate Leap Day — whether you’re a creator or a brand.

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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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Celebrating Black History Month: Best practices for celebrating on social media and beyond

Sprout Social

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.

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Navigating Technical SEO | Adapting to Changing Crawler Behavior

Kuno Creative

Appeasing the ever-changing “Google machine” to get your brand ranked high and seen by the masses can feel like trying to think of the magic word to unlock a hidden treasure. Instead of attempting to crack a code, businesses have to continuously optimize their online presence for search engines, which is why many are investing in technical SEO services so they don't have to tackle these tasks alone.

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Why integrations will be critical to AI in 2024

Martech

Almost every business today has access to similar AI tools, but outcomes are going to differ significantly based on how they apply the technology. Results depend not just on the AI you’re using, but how you integrate it into your existing tech stack, processes, and strategy. AI is incredibly good at gathering and analyzing huge volumes of customer data.

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Social Posting Strategy: Building Community and Connection

Social Media Examiner

Want to elevate your social media marketing? Looking for a strategy that forges connections and builds genuine community? In this article, we’ll explore social posting strategy. Why is Building Social Community and Connection so Important? In a world where social media has become synonymous with endless scrolling and mindless consumption of content, digital marketer, author, […] The post Social Posting Strategy: Building Community and Connection appeared first on Social Media Examiner.

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How to Improve Email Deliverability and Optimize Each Send

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.