DirectMail2.0
JANUARY 14, 2025
Marketing mail often faces tough competition for attention, arriving alongside bills, flyers, and generic promotions. However, with the right approach, marketing mail can stand out, spark inspiration, and achieve significantly better response rates. Here are actionable recommendations for printers and graphic designers to elevate their mail campaigns and make them unforgettable. 1.
Buffer Marketing
JANUARY 7, 2025
Artificial intelligence is transforming digital marketing by empowering us to do our best work. The right AI marketing tools will help you automate repetitive tasks, make data-driven decisions, and unblock your creativity. They ultimately let us get back to the work we find more meaningful, like strategy, creativity, innovation, and relationship-building.
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Backlinko
JANUARY 6, 2025
Want to know the most effective ecommerce growth strategy? I studied successful online stores to find out what works best. While every store’s path is unique, clear patterns emerged. Here are some examples: BrandAnnual Revenue *All figures in USD Hush Blankets $48M Product Validation Mid Day Squares $20M Content Marketing TBH Skincare $6.5M Content Marketing MX Store $65M Search Marketing Who Is Elijah $13M Operational Efficiency Whether your goal is to do $1M or $100M, it comes from execu
Marketing Insider Group
JANUARY 6, 2025
Inbound marketing focuses on drawing prospects toward your brand through meaningful content, and blogs often take center stage in this approach. They act as a bridge between potential customers and your website, giving readers the information they seek while introducing them to your products or services. Quick Takeaways Blog writing attracts organic traffic by addressing audience questions and optimizing for search engines, boosting visibility and engagement.
Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective
In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.
Businesses Grow
JANUARY 6, 2025
The AI tsunami isn’t comingit’s here. And it’s serving up more jaw-dropping “holy cow” moments than a magician’s convention. One thing is clear: The balance of traditional marketing work is rapidly and permanently shifting to the bots. If you’re immersed in this AI world as I am, you’ve probably gone through the mental gymnastics of trying to figure out how this will sort out.
Aspiration Marketing
JANUARY 22, 2025
Did you know that the consistent presentation of a brand has been seen to increase revenue by up to 33%? That's the power of a strong brand identity! Brand guidelines are essentially your brand's rulebook, ensuring every interaction, from your logo to your customer service, reflects a unified and memorable image. By establishing clear guidelines, you build brand recognition, foster customer trust, and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.
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Hubspot Marketing
JANUARY 23, 2025
I've worked in a lot of different industries as a freelancer, as a manager of freelancers, as a marketer, as a writer and you know what never changes? The need for content creators to be crystal clear on their assignments. One of the simplest ways to achieve this is to write content briefs. Don't be deceived, though: Even though a content brief is simple, it's still important to get it right.
Martech
JANUARY 14, 2025
To paraphrase an old saying: New customers are silver; old customers are gold. Keeping customers you already have is less expensive, consumes less time and provides a reliable income stream. Despite this, marketers spend remarkably little effort on customer retention. About how much time and effort, and on a percentage basis, are you seeing being absorbed by retention marketing in your world?
The Marketing Operations Leader
JANUARY 2, 2025
In this edition: Your Marketing Ops Career Guide for 2025 Marketing Tools Without Databases - Podcast Episode For Paid Subscribers: The Truth About Being More Strategic in Marketing Reminder! Join the Marketing Ops Interview Bootcamp for free on Jan 15. Imagine gaining 5 hours back each week. UTM.io makes tracking UTMs simple and efficient, so you can spend less time on admin tasks and more time optimizing campaigns.
SmartBrief - Marketing
JANUARY 13, 2025
Revenue, customer acquisition costs, market share. If youre an executive, these are the metrics youre likely monitoring to understand the health of your business. Are social media insights on that list? If not, they need to be. Business leaders share a singular goal: growth. But traditional metrics dont always illuminate how to get there whether youre looking to grow market share, grow your physical footprint, grow your donor base, etc.
Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick
Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.
Aspiration Marketing
JANUARY 16, 2025
Your website should be a lead-generating machine, but most sites convert less than 1% of visitors into leads or customers. That's a dismal return on your investment! Fortunately, conversion rate optimization (CRO) can dramatically increase that percentage. We'll reveal the red flags signaling your website needs CRO, helping you attract more customers and boost your bottom line.
Social Media Examiner
JANUARY 2, 2025
Are you struggling to get your content seen on Facebook? Wondering how Meta's algorithm has changed? Learn the content formats, posting strategies, and engagement techniques that are driving organic reach on Facebook today. Why Facebook Still Matters for Marketers in 2025 Despite the rise of newer platforms, Facebook continues to hold its crown as the […] The post Facebook Content Strategy 2025: What’s Actually Working Right Now appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
Hubspot Marketing
JANUARY 8, 2025
A whopping 60% of marketers feel that the way they spend their budget and the ROI it produces is being scrutinized more now than in the past. So, its no surprise you landed here to discover how you can better optimize your social media budget this year. As a content pro (and former social media manager), Ive got you covered. Lets talk about what a good social media marketing budget looks like, who should be involved, and how you can data-charge your approach.
Martech
JANUARY 21, 2025
Creating standout content takes significant time, effort and resources. Yet much of that content doesnt reach its full potential. It often underperforms in reach, engagement and ROI, leaving opportunities untapped. Content atomization addresses this challenge. Instead of producing endless new material, this strategy involves breaking down high-value content into smaller, focused pieces designed for specific platforms and audiences.
Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader
Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.
Buffer Marketing
JANUARY 20, 2025
The first rule of the Instagram algorithm means understanding that there is no single algorithm. In fact, according to a blog post shared by the Meta-owned platform, “a variety of algorithms, classifiers, and processes, each with its own purpose,” ensure that IG users see the content that most interests them. “We want to make the most of people’s time, and we believe that using technology to personalize everyone’s experience is the best way to do th
Sprout Social
JANUARY 15, 2025
Note: As more details of the US TikTok ban emerge, we will be making updates to this article in real-time to reflect the latest news. Last updated January 15, 2025. A federal law banning TikTok in the US is set to go into effect on January 19, 2025. Current reports say that TikTok plans to completely shut down its application in the US after the ban goes into effect, impacting both individuals and businesses.
Aspiration Marketing
JANUARY 9, 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of Google Search, one thing remains constant: the importance of trust. Google's E-E-A-T guidelines emphasize Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness as crucial ranking factors. This blog post delves into the "T" in E-E-A-T, exploring why trustworthiness is paramount and providing actionable strategies to demonstrate it on your website.
Marketing Insider Group
JANUARY 14, 2025
Social media is changing how businesses operate by giving them opportunities to connect with customers, build brand loyalty , and drive growth. However, you’ll need to reach the right people to take full advantage of its impact. Targeting the right audience on social media is the key to standing out and getting your message in front of the right people.
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Think creating impactful B2B video is intimidating, boring, or requires a Hollywood-level budget? Think again. Join our "B2B Growth Show" to uncover the secrets of building video strategies that drive ROI, captivate your audience, and leave your competition in the dust. What you’ll learn: Why video is non-negotiable for B2B in 2025 Storytelling tips to engage your target audience and keep them coming back Case studies from printing companies to telecom giants with jaw-dropping results Practical
The Marketing Operations Leader
JANUARY 14, 2025
In this edition: A 7 Point Marketing Ops Assessment Template The Marketing Ops Wheel: A Visual Framework Podcast Interview With Sarah Krasnik Bedell: A Data Engineer Turned Marketer Exclusive For Paid Subscribers: The Truth About the Ugly Times in My Marketing Ops Career and How They Led Me to Success Don’t Miss This Week’s Free Marketing Ops Interview Bootcamp - Make Sure to Sign Up The Secret to Great Marketing Measurement?
Hubspot Marketing
JANUARY 17, 2025
We turned our standard nurture email flow into an AI-driven conversion powerhouse. Heres what we did, what worked (and what didnt), and what we learned along the way. When our marketing team began discussing how to strategically incorporate AI into our workflows, we knew we wanted big results. But here's the thing about big results: They dont come from trying everything at once.
Martech
JANUARY 3, 2025
Marketing has traditionally served as the “guardian of the brand,” ensuring organizational consistency across all channels. AI creates brand assets at scale, offering speed and efficiency. However, it also introduces new risks. Here’s how it changes guardrails and governance and what to do about it. Guardrails vs. governance While closely related, guardrails and governance serve different but complementary functions in AI-powered marketing organizations.
Hootsuite
JANUARY 10, 2025
Once upon a time, there was this magical beast called data that social media managers slayed. And that time is now, because data storytelling isnt a fairytale: its an effective visual marketing strategy that can help you build trust, engagement, and sales for your brand. We sat down with Vancouver-based digital marketing manager Leeann Froese of Town Hall Brands for expert insight on every chapter of data storytelling.
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Aspiration Marketing
JANUARY 2, 2025
Google's search algorithm is constantly evolving, and it can be tough to keep up with the latest ranking factors. One of the most important factors in today's content creation and SEO is EEAT: Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness. In this blog post, we'll focus on authoritativeness, what it means for your website, and how you can demonstrate it to Google to boost your search rankings.
Marketing Insider Group
JANUARY 13, 2025
Your company needs to figure out a way to understand and engage its customers. Thats where combining your CRM ( customer relationship management ) and marketing strategies can make a difference. Simply put, you can align your CRM systems with your marketing tools to create a unified, data-driven approach to customer engagement. This integration makes it easier to collect and use customer data, craft personalized campaigns, and achieve better ROI.
The Marketing Operations Leader
JANUARY 11, 2025
Copy This Template For Your Marketing Operations Assessment Make a copy of this Google Slide template to conduct your assessment. The 7-P Marketing Operations Assessment Guide Marketing Operations is the backbone of any successful marketing team, but how do you know if yours is truly optimized? The 7-P Model —Planning, PMO, People, Platforms, Performance, Partnerships, and Prioritization—offers a structured framework to assess your team's strengths and uncover areas for improvement.
Businesses Grow
JANUARY 13, 2025
Too short for a blog post, too interesting to ignore, here are a few observations from the world of marketing, and beyond. Talk to me It seems like everywhere I turn marketers are touting the benefits of personalized marketing, and especially how AI is leading the way. My question is, where is it??? I find marketing as impersonal and intrusive as ever.
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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
Martech
JANUARY 14, 2025
Let’s be honest: seeing Gartner’s latest CMO spending report probably made your stomach drop. Marketing budgets are down 15% year-over-year. Only 24% of CMOs feel confident about their 2024 funding. This sparked doom-and-gloom predictions about marketing’s diminishing role in 2025. But here’s the truth: this isn’t a crisis of budgets its a crisis of imagination.
Buffer Marketing
JANUARY 16, 2025
Social listening is the art and science of monitoring what your buyers and potential customers are saying about: Your brand Your competitors Topics related to your product or service Staying “in the know” about all these simultaneously is no easy feat. This is where social listening tools come in. They help you monitor brand mentions on major social media platforms, identify emerging trends in your niche, and package these online conversations into actionable insights for your soci
Aspiration Marketing
JANUARY 27, 2025
What are the most important factors in attracting top candidates? Besides attractive paychecks, the best talents consider corporate culture, stability, healthy work-life balance, flexibility, and opportunities for personal development. In this regard, an employer's reputation plays a crucial role in how best talent perceives the company, which explains why you should consider building a solid employer brand in 2025.
Social Media Examiner
JANUARY 16, 2025
Is your content underperforming? Are you looking for a proven way to grow your leads and sales without constantly creating new content? In this article, youll learn a proven framework to attract your ideal audience. Why Content Marketing Matters in 2025 Content marketing has evolved far beyond simply publishing blog posts and hoping for the […] The post Content Marketing Strategies for 2025: A Framework for Success appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
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