Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
MARCH 5, 2021
How do you forecast anything after a year like 2020? Traditional forecasting and planning – using prior years’ data to predict the next 12 months – is well-established. But in 2020 it has been tough. Impossible, even. If the impact of COVID-19 wasn’t enough, Brexit uncertainty added to the doubt. For many, 2020’s data is too skewed to be of much use in 2021.
Neil Patel
MARCH 30, 2021
I was reading an article from my buddy the other day and he had an interesting trend. 14.1% of all searches on Google are in the form of a question. Here’s the breakdown within the United States: How – 8.07% What – 3.4% Where – 88% Why – 82% Who – 6% Which – 33%. Because we have over a billion keywords globally in Ubersuggest and we already have a questions section, I thought it would be fun to see what it would look like worldwide.
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Marketing Insider Group
MARCH 30, 2021
When you hear the phrase “product marketing,” what are some of the first brands that come to mind? You might think of Coca-Cola, Apple, Nike, or Dove – each one a giant in its respective industry. Product marketing is all about the consumer. To be a successful product marketer, you must pull the consumer into your narrative. They must see themselves as the protagonist in your story and feel like you’re speaking directly to them through marketing and advertising.
Hootsuite
MARCH 16, 2021
From swapping faces on Snapchat to sharing water cooler moments on LinkedIn , Stories have made their mark on most, if not all, of today’s leading social platforms. Facebook Stories is no exception. The visual, immersive appeal of Stories has won over a wide range of demographics, including those who continue to use Facebook as one of their go-to social media channels.
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.
Content Marketing Institute
MARCH 2, 2021
The antidote to monotone content? Conversational writing. It feels more personal, less academic. More importantly, it’s effective. That said, let’s talk. Continue reading → The post Write Like You Talk: 12 Tips for Conversational Content appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Hubspot Marketing
MARCH 25, 2021
In our 2021 Executive Marketing Leadership Survey , 20% of marketing leaders described company blogs as one of their "most important channels" for hitting goals. The enduring importance placed on blogging isn't shocking. Not only can blogs boost your SEO, overall site traffic, and online presence , but they can also help prospects learn more about your industry, brand, product, or service.
Marketing Pro Pulse brings together the best content for consumer marketers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Neil Patel
MARCH 22, 2021
Blogging has changed over the years. When I first started blogging, it wasn’t that competitive. You write an article… on pretty much anything… and you get some social shares. And then you would try to build links, but even if you weren’t great at link building you would still naturally generate more backlinks overtime. Just take a look at one of my first blog posts that I wrote on August 31, 2005.
Marketing Insider Group
MARCH 29, 2021
You’ve decided to open up new markets for your products, but you have a major challenge: how to build brand awareness among your new target customers. When you leverage content marketing to expand your business into new territory, you’ll be a step ahead of your competitors. Quick Takeaways: Conduct a market analysis to identify target segments. Expand your team to handle the larger content workload.
Hootsuite
MARCH 15, 2021
If someone mentions your name in conversation, maybe your curiosity is piqued a little — but you should be more than a little curious when it’s your brand that’s getting Twitter mentions. Twitter mentions are a key way customers interact with brands on the platform. Customers use them to share positive opinions or express disappointment in the less-than-positive experiences they’ve had with brands.
Content Marketing Institute
MARCH 1, 2021
How do you create the best videos for success on social? Let’s walk through five choices. Continue reading → The post 5 Types of Video to Add to Your Social Media Marketing appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
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.
Hubspot Marketing
MARCH 10, 2021
The irony doesn't escape me that I'm currently writing a "How to" guide on … "How to" guides. Fortunately, I've had my fair share of experiences writing How to guides for HubSpot over the years — some of my favorites include How to Give a Persuasive Presentation , How to Develop a Content Strategy: A Start-to-Finish Guide , and How to Write a Request for Proposal.
Sprout Social
MARCH 29, 2021
As the widest-reaching social network around, Facebook boasts nearly 2.8 billion monthly active users. But given the continuous changes to the Facebook algorithm and the platform’s shifting demographics, many marketers are stuck scratching their heads when it comes to their future on the platform. “How can I make sure my posts aren’t getting buried?”.
Neil Patel
MARCH 15, 2021
The hardest part about SEO is link building. Everyone says if you just email people begging for links, you’ll get them. And although that’s somewhat true, it doesn’t make it easier. Because what you’ll find is that if you send 100 emails you may get 2 or 3 links. So, I decided to change things up and make things easier for you by releasing a few new features in Ubersuggest to help you get more links.
Marketing Insider Group
MARCH 1, 2021
It’s not only the global pandemic that has made people turn to the Internet for news and entertainment. With businesses conducting more of their communication online even before the pandemic’s onset, content marketing has taken on a greater role. This shift started with the drive toward digital transformation in business. Doing business almost entirely online was a reality long before the coronavirus hit our shores.
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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.
Search Engine Journal
MARCH 9, 2021
Google uses a predictive method to detect duplicate content based on URL patterns, which could lead to pages being incorrectly identified as duplicates. The post Google May See Web Pages As Duplicates if URLs Too Similar via @MattGSouthern appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Content Marketing Institute
MARCH 15, 2021
Lots of brick-and-mortar businesses have had to digitize their operations to allow online booking, buying, and even services. But other than Google Local, how can you get found? Here are some ways. Continue reading → The post How to Create an Effective SEO Strategy for Your Local Business appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Hubspot Marketing
MARCH 5, 2021
Did you know that the first video published on YouTube was only 18-seconds long ? Since launching in 2005, the video giant's founders have learned time and time again that content doesn't need to be long to engage audiences. Now, following a five-month beta test -- as well as the success of TikTok , Instagram Reels , and other viral video platforms -- YouTube will soon roll out a global short-form video feature of its own.
Sprout Social
MARCH 4, 2021
With growing competition, the best way for your brand to stand out on social media is through engagement. And for that, you need content. In fact, according to the Sprout Social Index™ , 40% of consumers believe that memorable content makes a brand’s social best in class. And creativity is the top reason why a brand’s social presence stands out. With online conversations and trends moving quickly, it can be challenging to stay up to date with trends or posting original content frequently enough
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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.
Neil Patel
MARCH 29, 2021
We’ve discussed how you can build authority in your industry through blogging. Today, we are going to look at exactly how you can get guest blogging opportunities and make the most out of them. Determine Your Guest Blogging Goals. Before we begin, your first task is to decide what your goal for guest blogging is. Knowing this goal ahead of time is key in determining the right kind of blogs to submit guest posts to.
Marketing Insider Group
MARCH 7, 2021
Are you looking to add your business to Google Maps? Google reigns as the top search engine as it claims a 92% share of the market. The second and other services don’t even come close, which is why you need as much visibility here as possible. Not only do you need to appear on the search results, but you also need to be available on Google Maps. The search engine makes sure to display your information, including your address and map location, whenever it’s available.
Litmus
MARCH 11, 2021
Last year, I wrote a post highlighting an email design trend taking inboxes by storm: dark designs. With Dark Mode gathering momentum and the benefits of dark design for email becoming apparent, brands looked to harness the pros of a “Dark Mode first” approach to email—with dark designs appearing in both dark and light mode environments. With Dark Mode’s negative contrast polarity (light text on dark background) hailed as an accessibility win that could help reach a wider audience, it’s understa
Content Marketing Institute
MARCH 18, 2021
Add a few of these woman-written books on content, marketing, business, and psychology and persuasion to your library during Women’s History Month. Each title earned a place on the list thanks to recommendations from your fellow marketers. Continue reading → The post 24+ Must-Read Marketing Books (That Happen to be Written by Women) appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
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
Hubspot Marketing
MARCH 8, 2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many consumers raced online to buy products they couldn't get in-store. And, by July 2020, global retail ecommerce sites cumulatively saw a record 22 billion monthly visits. As brands scrambled to offer more products and services online , social media platforms -- such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp --began rolling out ecommerce tools to help businesses sell more items directly from their social pages.
Sprout Social
MARCH 2, 2021
Do you want your video content to go viral? Most marketers undoubtedly want the audience growth and attention that comes from having content go viral, but they also know that there’s no one formula to attracting viral success. Knowing some of the common elements of viral videos can help you create more discoverable and engaging content. That’s why we’ve put together some expert tips directly from Sprout Social’s video team to keep in mind.
Neil Patel
MARCH 19, 2021
The baby boomer generation may seem like an afterthought when you put together the target audience for your paid marketing campaigns, but they still hold a lot of the country’s wealth and remain a key purchasing demographic. When Was the Baby Boomer Generation Born? Baby boomers were born between 1946 and 1964. This generation still makes up a large portion of the population, with a 23.5 percent share as of 2019.
Marketing Insider Group
MARCH 24, 2021
Marketing success boils down to one thing: your audience’s trust. When you humanize your brand with authentic content, you can build the kind of trust that makes your company the go-to authority in its field. Gone are the days when a catchy commercial was all a brand needed to win a consumer’s business. In fact, even in the glory days of Madison Avenue, the most successful agencies published authentic content that informed and humanized even as it entertained.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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
Industrial Marketer
MARCH 16, 2021
Website CTAs are one of the most important marketing tactics. They’re the tool you use to get your website visitors to click through to the web pages your business really cares about — the money pages. Get them right and you can boost your company’s bottom line. Get them wrong and your marketing efforts won’t. Read more » The post How to Get the Most Out of Your B2B Website CTAs appeared first on Industrial Marketer.
Content Marketing Institute
MARCH 22, 2021
We all know the dream, right? We create and distribute amazing, engaging content because we had: Sufficient time to develop it Effortless collaboration Efficient processes We all know the reality, right? We endure strict deadlines, spend way too long getting … Continue reading → The post 5 Fixes to Help Avoid Content Bottlenecks appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Litmus
MARCH 8, 2021
The European Union’s privacy law, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), went into effect on May 25th, 2018. At the time, many wondered what GDPR means for email marketers. And fortunately, GDPR didn’t kill email like the doomsayers predicted. But one thing that still might cause you headaches? How to collect and store email consent. GDPR raises the bar to a higher standard of consent for subscribers based in the European Union (EU), meaning how you’ve collected consent from EU subscribers i
Sprout Social
MARCH 31, 2021
Twitter sees an average of 500 million Tweets every day , meaning there’s no shortage of highly active and engaged users on the platform. But it also means there’s competition for eyes on Tweets, and you’ll need to be strategic when you post. That’s where Twitter scheduling comes in. Scheduling Tweets ensures your content is posted when your followers are more likely active and can significantly improve your Twitter engagement and reach.
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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