September, 2021

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20 Great Search Engines You Can Use Instead of Google via @sejournal, @ChuckPrice518

Search Engine Journal

Looking for more privacy or an ad free search experience? In this post, we'll introduce 20 alternative search engines to use beyond Google. The post 20 Great Search Engines You Can Use Instead of Google appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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17 Tips for Writing Effective YouTube Descriptions

Hootsuite

A good YouTube description can spike your audience’s interest and result in longer watch times, better view counts, and even new subscribers. Plus, it can help with YouTube SEO, allowing YouTube’s algorithm to understand your content and suggest it to new users, further boosting your YouTube stats. Writing these descriptions is an important part of your overall YouTube strategy.

Analytics 145
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How to Automate Your Instagram Marketing and Get 132% More Engagement

Neil Patel

If you know me, you know I love Instagram. Why? Because it is one of the only social networks left that is truly “personable” and the engagement is still decent because of it. But just like any social network, it requires a lot of time and work. Here’s the thing though, by automating your Instagram, you can deliver great content, and also spend less time doing it.

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The 3 Strategic Pillars Behind Every Winning Content Strategy

Content Marketing Institute

Explore the strategic decision-making behind four winning B2B and B2C content marketing initiatives. Learn the who, how, why, and bottom line for each one. Continue reading → The post The 3 Strategic Pillars Behind Every Winning Content Strategy appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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How to Leverage Behavioral Science Insights for Direct Mail Success

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.

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6 Kinds of Action Words Your Content Marketing Needs

Marketing Insider Group

If your brand is earning tons of web traffic but seems lean on conversions, you might need more action words in your content marketing. Action words turn consumers from simple readers of your content into engaged potential customers. So how do you start using them? If you’re publishing content, you probably already are, but maybe not optimally. We’ve put together a handy guide that covers: How you can use action words strategically.

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What is Twitter Spaces? – Bring your Twitter conversations to life with audio

Sprout Social

While images once dominated the social media landscape (and they still do), audio has gained momentum in the last couple of years. The social audio app Clubhouse created a lot of buzz when it launched in 2020 on an invite-only basis. Now Twitter has come up with Twitter Spaces to facilitate live audio conversations on the platform. In this post, we take a closer look at Twitter Spaces – what it is, why you should use it and how you can use it for your brand.

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How to Use TikTok: Beginners Start Here

Hootsuite

Okay, it’s official: you can’t ignore TikTok anymore. It’s the seventh most-used social media platform in the world, with 689 million global active users , and it’s been downloaded more than 2 billion times. This isn’t a fad — it’s a social media phenomenon. And it’s time to get on board (and finally find out who on earth Charli D’Amelio is). If you’re new to the video-sharing platform, we’ve got you covered.

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18 Ways to Improve Your Organic Click-Through Rate (CTR)

Neil Patel

Many times, marketers focus their SEO efforts entirely on discoverability. They want to tick that careful balance between keyword optimized and “ keyword stuffed ,” but here’s a secret: being on the first page of search engine results pages (SERPs) won’t do you any good if searchers aren’t interested in your content. Instead of focusing all your efforts on creating local SEO content to bag that top spot, you need to understand what turns searchers into readers, and readers into customers, throug

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Punch Up Your Writing With These 4 Power-Packed Tips

Content Marketing Institute

Wasted, wimpy verbs drag down your writing. CMI’s resident editing expert shows you how to root out these energy vampires and recharge your content with power-packed alternatives. Continue reading → The post Punch Up Your Writing With These 4 Power-Packed Tips appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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How to improve marketing ROI with clean data

Martech

Marketers know accurate data is tablestakes. It helps organizations make better decisions for their customers and, in turn, increases ROI. Yet even the most meticulous brands more often than not find errors within their datasets. A study published by Zoominfo found that 94% of businesses suspect their customer data is inaccurate. “In 2017 we took a look at our data and found that it was good, but ultimately it wasn’t great and we really wanted it to be so,” said Dominic Freschi

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Sales & Marketing Alignment: How to Synergize for Success

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.

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3 Tips to Advance Your Audio Marketing Efforts

Marketing Insider Group

Audio marketing is currently a hot topic. Advertising giant Carat has described “screen-free media” as one of the biggest media trends for 2021 thus far. Since the audio marketing world has never had so much momentum, it’s something marketing teams should consider adding to their marketing strategy either this year or next. If your marketing plan already includes audio marketing, consider improving the quality of the product you’re putting out to increase its value.

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Google Working on Indexing Instagram & TikTok Videos via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Search Engine Journal

Google is negotiating deals with Instagram and TikTok to index their content in search results, according to a new report. The post Google Working on Indexing Instagram & TikTok Videos appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Want to Buy TikTok Followers? Here’s What Happens When You Do

Hootsuite

Thinking about buying TikTok followers ? I get it. In this instant-gratification world, of course it’s tempting to buy the metrics you want. If we as a society have developed the technology to order a pizza with an emoji on Twitter , why shouldn’t I be able to become TikTok famous with the click of a button? Organic growth just takes so much time and you want a nice juicy follower list nowwwww !

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How to Make Money on Instagram With & Without Followers

Neil Patel

There’s no hiding it, Instagram is one of my favorite social media channels. Not only is it a great way to share your life with friends and family and promote your business, but it’s also a great way to make a lot of money. Best of all, you don’t need a big following and there are several different ways to earn an income. In this article, I’m going to show you how to make money on Instagram using seven of my favorite strategies: Get paid for sponsored posts.

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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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22 Content Marketers Share Their Take on TikTok, Clubhouse, and Trendy Social Spaces

Content Marketing Institute

Before you leap into new social media spaces like TikTok, Clubhouse, Twitter Spaces, Spotify, or Greenroom, stop to consider whether you should. Try this advice from Content Marketing World speakers to help you decide. Continue reading → The post 22 Content Marketers Share Their Take on TikTok, Clubhouse, and Trendy Social Spaces appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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There are no shortcuts to a sustainable social media strategy

Sprout Social

I’ve been seeing a lot written lately about growth hacks and people offering tips and tricks to quickly grow social media audiences. You’ve probably seen them too—posting a certain number of times a day, replying to your own Tweet or using a certain number of hashtags. I have to say, the headlines do grab my attention but upon further examination I’m always unimpressed.

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Get your fall campaigns ready with MarTech’s Email Marketing Periodic Table

Martech

It’s here! The latest edition of MarTech’s Email Marketing Periodic Table. Email has long been one of the most reliable marketing channels for getting your messaging in front of your customers. But, because email is one of the most complex ways you can communicate with customers and prospects – through different mail clients, different ISPs, mobile and desktop, etc. – there are a lot of obstacles that can get between you and your intended recipients.

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Facebook & Instagram Topics to Watch For Q2 2021 via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Search Engine Journal

A new report lists the top six trending topics across Instagram and Facebook in the second quarter of 2021, based on year over year data. The post Facebook & Instagram Topics to Watch For Q2 2021 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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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.

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How to Get Followers on TikTok for Free: 11 Top Tips

Hootsuite

Want to know the secret to getting a lot of followers on TikTok? We don’t blame you! With 689 million global active users as of January 2021 , everyone and their grandmothers are on TikTok. Having lots of followers can mean a direct line to your business’s target audience –a connection that most marketing strategists only dream of—so making sure your audience can find you is key.

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9 AI Tools For Media Creation

Neil Patel

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools for media let you create content at scale in a previously impossible way and you don’t even need design experience to create something impressive. AI isn’t new. The film and gaming industries both use it regularly, for instance. But, these sectors have only scratched the surface of AI capabilities. On a seemingly daily basis, new AI tools emerge to help people create articles, video scripts, logos, and more.

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How to Do a Competitive Content Marketing Analysis

Content Marketing Institute

If your content is to be unique, it must be differentiated from your competitors’ content. Here’s how to assess what they’re doing so you can find gaps to fill, do it better, or avoid it altogether. Continue reading → The post How to Do a Competitive Content Marketing Analysis appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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The Twilight renaissance: Why retailers need social media for trend forecasting

Sprout Social

Gen Z is embracing a new style icon: Bella Swan, the main protagonist from the Twilight film franchise. If you’re familiar with the movies, you may be rightfully confused. After all, Bella’s costume design is purposefully simple. She’s meant to go unnoticed. It’s what makes a 17-going-on-107-year-old vampire falling in love with her all the more interesting.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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

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Oracle Fusion Marketing reduces the role of traditional CRMs

Martech

Oracle today announced the launch of Oracle Fusion Marketing, part of Oracle Advertising and CX. The new product tracks account engagement with both email and advertising channels, uses AI to score leads and predict opportunity for sales engagement, then delivers the qualified opportunity to any CRM system. The offering seeks to automate the B2B lead generation and qualification process and push the outcomes directly into the systems used by sales representatives. “Salesforce automation ha

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How To Use Social Media for Keyword Research via @sejournal, @annaleacrowe

Search Engine Journal

Social media offers a wealth of data for SEO pros to tap into. Here are some ways to use social media for keyword research. The post How To Use Social Media for Keyword Research appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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When Is the Best Time to Post on TikTok in 2021?

Hootsuite

When is the best time to post on TikTok? Does posting at a particular time or a specific day of the week get your content in front of more people? Will figuring out a perfect posting schedule help with your engagement rates? Read on to find out when to post on TikTok to make sure your content gets picked up by the platform’s algorithm and reaches the right people.

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How to Create a B2B Content Strategy

Neil Patel

B2B and B2C content marketing require entirely different strategies. However, whether you’re targeting businesses or individual consumers, one point remains the same: Content matters. Content is how you boost brand awareness , build trust in your company, and empower your customers to solve their problems. However, you can’t just create the occasional blog post or paid ad and hope to generate results.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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

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These 4 Content Marketing Fails Are Fixable: Here’s How

Content Marketing Institute

You can’t fix everything that negatively affects your content marketing. But you can fix these four major and common mistakes. Here are the signs, symptoms, and corrective actions to put your content engine back on course. Continue reading → The post These 4 Content Marketing Fails Are Fixable: Here’s How appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Pumpkin spice and everything nice: 5 seasonal marketing takeaways from fall flavors fever

Sprout Social

The fall season doesn’t officially start until late September. Unofficially, autumn started in August, marked by the earliest arrival yet of Starbucks’ beloved seasonal beverages. Pumpkin has entered the chat. ??. — Starbucks Coffee (@Starbucks) August 24, 2021. Starbucks might be the most prominent purveyor of pumpkin-flavored coffee but it’s just one of the many brands cashing in on fall flavors, festivities and cozy feelings.

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iOS 15 is out, but marketers can shake off the loss of email open rates

Martech

The best news to come out of “Pixelgeddon” – also known as Apple’s Mail Privacy Protection feature, which went into effect on Monday, Sept. 20 – is that I will never have to listen to another conference speaker tell his audience, “ It’s all about the opens.” As of Monday, the thing many email marketers have dreaded – iOS 15 – has launched, which will nullify tracking on emails opened by Apple Mail users and makes the open rate even less reliable.

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What Matters Now in SEO & Where to Focus Next [Survey Results] via @sejournal, @theshelleywalsh

Search Engine Journal

Where should you focus your SEO strategy next? Discover emerging trends and ranking factors from the State of SEO 2021 survey report. The post What Matters Now in SEO & Where to Focus Next [Survey Results] appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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The Resurgence of Direct Mail as a Growth Marketing Strategy

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.