Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
Customer engagement is the key to effective digital marketing in the Engagement Economy. The internet is saturated with content marketing, people’s inboxes are full of well-designed emails , and account-based strategies are quickly becoming a B2B standard. Improved customer engagement is the only answer to increasing customer expectations, but it can be a complicated strategy.
Content Marketing Institute
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Does your company look at content through customers’ eyes? Here’s one way to tell: Look at your marketing content. For starters, riffle through some titles. Do the words typically convey customers’ concerns? Or do they mostly call attention to the things you sell? If products hog the spotlight, you’re missing opportunities to build customer relationships and, ultimately, revenue.
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Marketing Insider Group
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
From professionally produced marketing videos to influencer campaigns and automation software, staying within your digital marketing budget while still driving growth is easier said than done. While some pieces of your marketing strategy aren’t exactly cost flexible, there are plenty of helpful free resources that digital marketers and small business owners can use to craft, launch, and […].
Hubspot Marketing
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
When we talk about conversion, we’re essentially talking about an exchange. Let’s say, for example, you’re offering a piece of downloadable content to your site visitors. It’s “free,” in terms of the lack of money paid for it, but some other information is traded. So, for example, in exchange for this ebook, the visitor fills out a form with a certain amount of contact information.
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.
Traackr
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Gain consumer trust by connecting with the communities you care about, partnering long-term with influencers, and sharing your customer’s aspirations.
Duct Tape Marketing
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
How to Use Email Marketing to Build Brand Awareness written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Employing an effective email marketing strategy is an essential tool for building up brand awareness. Many online businesses tend to view email marketing solely in terms of sales. However, building strong relationships with an email list is one of the best marketing strategies for increasing sales performance and strengthening the position of a company.
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Content Marketing Institute
NOVEMBER 5, 2017
Audience first. Are you tired of hearing this mantra? I am. But, here’s the thing: Too many marketers say and even think they are all about the audience, but when you dig into their programs, you see it’s still all about them. While it’s not easy to make a genuine shift, here are four twists in perspective to truly make sure your audience is at the center of everything you do.
Marketing Insider Group
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Wouldn’t it be helpful if you knew what habits the best content marketers have in common? If you knew what tricks and practices were working for them, imagine how much you could improve your own content marketing strategy. A new report released by the Content Marketing Institute has put together the goals, priorities and the […]. The post 12 Habits of Wildly Successful B2B Content Marketers appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
Hubspot Marketing
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Is there someone (or hopefully, several someones) at your company who it seems like everyone wants to work with? Maybe they always get pulled into brainstorms, or maybe your team's leaders consult with them. Or maybe it just seems like everyone on your team just really, really likes them. It might be because they're the nicest person in the world, or it might be because they have a finely-honed set of soft skills.
Traackr
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Find out why influencer marketing should be part of your change management plan and discover the top 10 key priorities for global brands.
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.
Duct Tape Marketing
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
How to Understand and Solve Your Customers’ Problems written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch About Problem Solving. I want to talk about solving problems. I really think in the end that is our job and I think it takes a special point of view. We as business owners and marketers are so in tune with this idea of promoting what we do and talking about our solutions, but until a prospect or a client understands that we understand their prob
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Until 1991, being lost in a multilevel mall parking garage might have struck you as more frustrating than funny. But Seinfeld took that universal and unpleasant experience and made us laugh about it. Everyone has searched unsuccessfully for his or her car; everyone has had to smile while complimenting an ugly baby. Seinfeld simply showed viewers that these mundane moments could be (and are) profoundly hilarious.
Content Marketing Institute
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
How much will the evolving landscape of AI impact content creation? I had a conversation with BuzzSumo co-founder Steve Rayson who said writing algorithms are available for purchase, have been bought, and are in use by major platforms. And, they are creating well-written, data-backed articles, he said. I was surprised. I knew the AI landscape was evolving in the industry: But just how much would it really affect content creation?
Marketing Insider Group
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
For the 148th episode of The Marketing Book Podcast, I interviewed David C. Baker, author of The Business of Expertise: How Entrepreneurial Experts Convert Insight to Impact + Wealth. At the heart of this brilliantly-written manifesto is the concept that expertise flows from focus, which flows from positioning. And the more deep and narrow your […].
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Zumvu
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Every savvy business owner wants publicity to capitalize on the attention of a target audience. Getting PR for your product or service is the most reliable way to build awareness and increase sales.
Traackr
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Traackr’s Chairman reveals how private equity firms can leverage IRM technology to enable revenue increases, cost savings and productivity increases.
Duct Tape Marketing
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
How LinkedIn Can Help with Your Online Branding written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Every business wants to be seen. In this day and age, the best way to get noticed is online, especially through social media. Your online branding is important because it dictates who you are and what you do, and it’s the first thing any potential client will notice.
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
As marketers, we are always looking for ways to automate, optimize, and make things simpler for ourselves so we are able to run more programs, produce more content, achieve higher ROI, and the list goes on. What’s more, less than half of consumers say that brands could do a better job engaging them. Customers now expect an engaging, personalized experience.
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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.
Content Marketing Institute
NOVEMBER 24, 2017
Editor’s note: You may have missed this article when CMI published it last year. We’re sharing it now because too many people are still confused about the terms. Are you looking for a job – or looking to hire someone – in a field associated with “content marketing” or “content strategy” or “content marketing strategy”? Do these terms pop up regularly in your reading and your conversations?
Marketing Insider Group
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
For the 149th episode of The Marketing Book Podcast, I interviewed James Muir, author of The Perfect Close: The Secret To Closing Sales. If you think the world of marketing has changed a lot, sales professionals will argue that their world has changed even more. In this era of the super-informed buyer that can avoid […]. The post Weekend Reading: “The Perfect Close” by James Muir appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
Zumvu
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Building quality content for your brand or blog's audience requires a large amount of research, time and knowledge. As the nature of search engine optimisation has continued to evolve over the years, so has the need for content.
Traackr
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Watch Becca Taylor, Influencer Marketing Manager at HPE, explain how to measure influencer success and create an always-on program.
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
Duct Tape Marketing
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
7 Ways to PR your Personal Brand on a Budget written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. A personal brand is an essential business tool today. We work online, shop online, socialize online. Our profiles exist across a plethora of channels and each one is an opportunity to promote a professional and approachable brand. The idea of personal branding has become synonymous with online marketing in particular; as a way for smaller businesses and entrepreneurs to quickly grow their brands
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
Whether you’re a news publication, a travel blogger, or a digital advertising platform, being aware of what drives or deters readers on your site is a marketing skill essential to any successful business. While we all can intuitively differentiate websites that speak to us from their not-so-pleasing counterparts, it’s not so easy to pinpoint the features that make or break a good site.
Content Marketing Institute
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Does your team focus on the top of the marketing funnel, developing most of your content to create brand awareness and nurture leads? If so, you may miss the rewards that come from focusing on the bottom or (depending on how you define your funnel ) below. I’m talking about focusing on the content needs of people who are on the verge of buying what you sell, people who have just bought, and people who are between purchases.
Marketing Insider Group
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
The climate of relevance is always shifting when it comes to business; it’s a constant battle to stay current against competitors and evolving industry trends. Reinventing your website or brand is a smart way to stay afloat – but successfully launching either can be a daunting task, to say the least. Luckily, there are steps […]. The post How to Launch a New Brand & Website the Right Way appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
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Zumvu
NOVEMBER 11, 2017
Are you facing a hard time to make your website grow? May be it is your SEO efforts that needs to be blamed! You probably have been following your SEO checklist religiously, but the question is, how perfect is the checklist itself?
Rock Content
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
The launch of Google’s job search functionality , which followed its foray into travel , might leave businesses in other verticals worried their industries are next – and how they could ever compete with the search giant. But no matter where Google goes next, it’s not doom and gloom – at least not for forward-thinking players willing to evolve. In fact, according to Marcus Miller, head of SEO and PPC at digital marketing firm Bowler Hat, it’s important to remember that, while powerful, eve
Duct Tape Marketing
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Why Live Video is a Must and How to Get Started written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. If your newsfeed looks like mine these days, then you’ve likely seen live videos showing up more and more. Live video is all the rage, and guess what, it’s here to stay. People love live video. You can almost guarantee views on this type of content no matter what it is that you’re recording.
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Marketers, are you ready? It’s that time of year again. With the National Retail Federation expecting holiday sales to increase between 3.6 and 4% from last year, consumers will be shopping more and spending more money , meaning marketers and brands must work harder to connect prospective customers before their competition does. But, to attract and retain consumers during this season, brands can’t miss a moment with their audience.
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.
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