Businesses Grow
AUGUST 12, 2024
I’m a good writer because I’ve been working on it for 50 years. Now, with no training, a person who has never studied writing can be a competent writer instantly through ChatGPT. She has unearned status. I’m not whining. It’s great AI can provide a creative voice to anybody. This is a plus for the world, not a minus. But let’s think this through.
Martech
AUGUST 20, 2024
Warren Buffett, a towering figure in the financial world, voiced his concerns about artificial intelligence during his annual meeting in May. He compared AI to the development of nuclear weapons: “We let a genie out of the bottle when we developed nuclear weapons. AI is somewhat similar — it’s part way out of the bottle.” This underscores the potential risks and benefits that AI presents to society.
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Hubspot Marketing
AUGUST 5, 2024
Today, data wrangling is an essential skill in almost every role, making Excel an essential skill. But, the days of lying about your Excel proficiency are over; instead, you can use the best AI tools on the market for Excel. While analysts and data scientists need serious expertise, I’m just someone who regularly has to export data from multiple tools and leverage Excel to report on marketing performance across different channels.
Buffer Marketing
AUGUST 5, 2024
30 days. 34 posts. 1 Live. 1 embarrassing dance. 3 copycat scammer accounts. 1 marriage proposal. 385K views. And 1,194 followers gained. For a TikTok newbie, that’s not too shabby, is it? It’s been a few days since I wrapped up my TikTok experiment, and let me tell you, I’ve gained a few grey hairs in that time. But, dear reader, it worked.
Speaker: Karen Swim, APR
Relevance is the currency of modern media relations—and personalization is how you earn it. In this new webinar with industry leader Karen Swim, APR, we'll explore proven strategies for precision targeting and crafting personalized pitches that resonate with journalists and build stronger relationships over time. You’ll also learn how to ensure your media lists are accurate and up to date, craft outreach that gets responses, and streamline your workflow without sacrificing quality.
Martech
AUGUST 2, 2024
Nature is a genius at adaptation. For over three billion years, organisms acclimated to the earth’s evolving environment with elegant strategies. The annual marketing plan’s reputation isn’t quite as respected. It’s an activity usually faced with dread. However, planning works better if marketers take a cue from how nature approaches change. “Oh, goodie!
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Social Media Examiner
AUGUST 15, 2024
Do you have a series of emails you send to new subscribers? Are they converting? In this article, you'll discover a seven-step email welcome sequence that results in more engagement and sales. Why Email Marketing Welcome Sequences Matter Email marketing campaigns remain one of the most effective ways to nurture leads and drive sales. But […] The post Creating Winning Email Marketing Welcome Sequences appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
Practical eCommerce - Marketing
AUGUST 18, 2024
Social media ideas can morph into long form articles that spawn new social media ideas. It's a time-saving flywheel. The post Flywheels Ease Content, Social Media Marketing appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
Aspiration Marketing
AUGUST 22, 2024
In today's interconnected world, businesses are no longer confined by geographical borders. The internet has opened doors to a global marketplace, teeming with potential customers who speak a multitude of languages. To tap into this vast pool of opportunity, brands need to embrace multilingual marketing.
Martech
AUGUST 19, 2024
Reaching your B2B audience gets challenging each year as competition increases and digital trends evolve. New technologies and changing buyer behaviors demand that marketers stay adaptable and innovative. For small teams, account-based marketing ( ABM ) simplifies targeting and maximizes budget impact. The benefits of programmatic ABM for small B2B marketing teams ABM presents multiple benefits for small B2B marketing teams striving to optimize resources and drive engagement.
Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA
The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.
Trade Press Services Newsletter
AUGUST 1, 2024
One fundamental truth reigns supreme in the B2B marketplace: trust is the cornerstone of every successful transaction. Whether it’s a large corporation vying for a lucrative contract or a startup seeking qualified investors, the currency of trust is essential for success. Why? People, especially in the B2B world, buy from brands they trust. They want to know that the brands they support understand their pain points and can deliver real value.
Ann Handley
AUGUST 29, 2024
A version of this story appeared in Total Annarchy, my fortnightly newsletter that helps you be a better writer, storyteller, marketer. Get it in your inbox ; you’ll love it. Pearl is 8 years old but seems much more mature. Maybe because she’s so quiet. At first, I don’t even notice her there, sitting still and silent. Or maybe it’s the way she meets my gaze directly when I do.
Hubspot Marketing
AUGUST 28, 2024
HubSpot’s 2024 State of Marketing Report found that marketers save around 2.5 hours per day with AI. Further, 60% of marketers see AI tools as helpful assistants in their jobs. When it comes to technical SEO and AI, specifically, I set out to answer three burning questions: Are SEO folks using AI? If so, how? And is it actually worth it? To find answers, I contacted members of HubSpot’s technical SEO team and practitioners from my external network.
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 27, 2024
As technological advancements and consumer behaviors shift, staying ahead of the marketing curve is becoming increasingly critical. This evolution will create challenges in the manufacturing industry, but it’s also an exciting time that should facilitate growth. Implementing a few marketing strategies can help manufacturing companies unlock significant growth potential and succeed in a competitive industry.
Speaker: Hanan Polinovski, Events Manager and David Brown, Sr. Marketing & Events Lead
Are your events living up to expectations? Are you getting quality leads from your sponsorships? Have you ever wondered if that branded notebook actually makes an impact? Get ready to transform your event strategy! Join event marketing pros Hanan Polinovski from Printfection and David Brown from Bonusly for a fast-paced webinar about turning your event efforts into serious ROI.
Aspiration Marketing
AUGUST 26, 2024
With an effective marketing strategy, you can establish a name for your business in your industry within a short span of time. If you think about some of the biggest brands in the world, like Nike or Apple, you will realize how they have become globally recognized names through their marketing strategies. Both companies made use of catchy taglines and innovative ideas to come up with memorable campaigns that have stayed with consumers.
Martech
AUGUST 22, 2024
Marketers are starting to think big about AI in marketing. Different organizations will take various routes to achieve their goals. Some will hire expensive consultants and embark on a massive AI transformation. Based on my experience watching companies undertake similar transformations, whether in agile marketing or digital transformation , this “big bang” approach is almost certainly doomed to failure.
Orbit Media Studios
AUGUST 6, 2024
By Andy Crestodina Every number in your Google Analytics account is wrong. Maybe the reasons are obvious. Some visitors block tracking codes. Some don’t accept cookies. Some browse in private mode. We all have the right to not be tracked. Maybe it’s not a big deal. You don’t need perfect data to find insights. The specific numbers aren’t that important.
SmartBrief - Marketing
AUGUST 23, 2024
Menopause is not just another life stage; it is a profound transition marked by physical shifts, emotional complexities and neglected wellness needs. Williams (Parallel Path) Why does this matter now more than ever? Generation X and millennial women are reaching this milestone with a collective sense of frustration and confusion. They’re questioning why menopause – a natural journey affecting millions – has been sidelined in discussions, solutions and support.
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Brace yourself, B2B marketers. Your beloved SEO is getting a makeover, and its name is Language Model Optimization (LMO). What does that mean for your digital strategy? Join Jesse McFarland of SpearPoint Marketing on the next B2B Growth Show as we unravel the mystery and get you prepped for the next evolution in search. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: A clear breakdown of SEO vs.
Social Media Examiner
AUGUST 20, 2024
Wondering why your AI results are missing the mark? Looking for a simple framework to maximize your AI prompting results? In this article, you'll learn how to craft precise AI prompts to save time, deliver value, and boost profitability. The Perfect Prompting Framework Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an essential tool for marketers and content […] The post Generic to Genius: Crafting AI Prompts for Optimal Results appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 26, 2024
AI marketing automation is not just a futuristic concept; it’s here today and transforming how businesses engage with customers, streamline campaigns, and boost ROI. Image Source According to estimates by Statista, the market value of AI in marketing will reach nearly $36 billion in 2024 and could eclipse $107 billion by 2028. Your competitors are using this technology, so understanding the basics of AI and exploring advanced automation tools is essential as you personalize customer experi
Aspiration Marketing
AUGUST 13, 2024
The marketing battlefield is a fierce one. Attention spans are fleeting, competition is cutthroat, and the pressure to deliver results is ever-present. In this digital arena, every marketer craves a secret weapon–an edge that sets them apart and propels their brand to the forefront. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI), the transformative technology rapidly reshaping industries, including marketing.
Martech
AUGUST 14, 2024
Left to right: Lilit Davtyan, CEO, Phonexa and Kristen Haines, CEO, MailCon kick off MailCon New York 2024. Image: MailCon. A year of changes requires a shift in tactics for email marketers. At the start of the year, Yahoo and Google issued new rules for bulk email senders. Now marketers have to decide what steps they need to take to avoid getting emails rejected in the “post-Yahoogle” era.
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Unlock the Power of Historical Data A Data Revolution: Why Your AMS/CRM Needs a Native Data Warehouse Today’s association leaders need more than real-time snapshots—they need the full story. MemberSuite: A Data Revolution reveals how a native data warehouse transforms your AMS into a strategic decision-making engine. In this free eBook, you’ll discover: The difference between a database and a data warehouse—and why it matters How to gain historical visibility into membership, engagement, events,
Buffer Marketing
AUGUST 7, 2024
Influencers have become powerful voices in shaping consumer behavior and brand perception. In a report by CreatorIQ , 55 percent of TikTok users state that they trust a brand more when it's shared by a creator – and we can assume the same rings true for other platforms. Data like this proves that influencer marketing is a valuable strategy for brands looking to reach a large, engaged audience.
Hubspot Marketing
AUGUST 20, 2024
The first thing I do every weekday morning is tell my Amazon Alexa to turn off my alarm. In other words, the very first interaction of my day is with artificial intelligence (AI) — kind of surreal now that I write it. This is just one example of how AI can impact our everyday lives, and the same can be said about AI in B2B marketing. According to HubSpot’s State of AI, 62% of business leaders say their company has already invested in AI and automation tools for their employees to leverage.
Search Engine Land
AUGUST 5, 2024
Traffic to Google Search seems to have not fallen with the rise of new AI search engines and AI based search related features, including from OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Copilot and other specialty search engines. New data from Datos’ clickstream panel, analyzed by Sonata Insights and covered in more detail by Rand Fishkin at Sparktoro shows Google may have grown 1.4% from May 2023 to May 2024. “In May of 2024, Google has slightly more desktop visits than they did in May of 2
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 5, 2024
You’ve launched your paid media campaign. Ads are running, money is spent, but now comes the million-dollar question: Is it working? Analyzing paid media performance isn’t just a good idea; it’s essential. At Marketing Insider Group, we know that without measuring the right metrics, you’re flying blind. That’s why in this article, we’re covering key metrics that can transform your paid media efforts from guesswork into a fine-tuned strategy.
Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage
This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.
Aspiration Marketing
AUGUST 8, 2024
Remember struggling to identify your business's weaknesses in a SWOT analysis? We tackled that challenge, helping you uncover internal limitations. But there's another side to the coin – opportunities! In this blog post, we'll shift our focus to the "O" in SWOT. Opportunities are external factors – trends, market shifts, competitor blunders – that you can leverage to propel your brand forward.
Martech
AUGUST 26, 2024
Like just about everything in marketing, B2B marketing is changing — and fast. Some of the trends I’m seeing have been developing for a while, but now they’re really taking off. What’s going on? Here are five of the most important developments. 1. Welcome the new generation of buyers Gen X and Y are entering the buying group, in droves.
Buffer Marketing
AUGUST 2, 2024
Social media users are facing some pretty big challenges today. They’re frustrated by being at the mercy of changeable algorithms or having their data sold to the highest bidder. And the idea that, should a platform move in a direction they don’t like (as is the case with some disillusioned folks on X/Twitter) or disappear from the market completely (which would happen in the case of the U.S.
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