May, 2025

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Small Business Marketing Moves That Actually Work: What To Prioritize In 2025

Marketing Insider Group

Small business marketing in 2025 isnt about doing everything you possibly can its about doing the right things strategically. If youre running a small business, you dont have a bottomless budget and a massive team, so spending time and money on the wrong marketing strategies can hurt you. However, you dont need to spend a fortune like the big corporations.

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Marketing Budgets, as a Percentage of Revenue, are Recovering, CMO Survey Says

The CMO Survey

The post Marketing Budgets, as a Percentage of Revenue, are Recovering, CMO Survey Says appeared first on The CMO Survey.

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The 8 Core Reports of the Growth Marketing Leader

The Marketing Operations Leader

In this edition: 8 Core Reports of the Growth Marketing Leader Podcast Episode: Safe Versus At-Risk Marketing Jobs in the AI Era Guest Article: How to Start Using AI Agents At Different Stages of The Funnel Exclusive For Paid Subscribers : Real Examples of How My Team Ties Operations Goals to Top Business Priorities Spring Fling by MarketingOps.com: The Can't-Miss Event for Marketing Operations Leaders MarketingOps.com's first-ever Spring Fling is the premier gathering designed to elevate and ed

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B2B buyers need a reason to believe, not a list of features

Martech

Most product marketers mistake explanation for persuasion. They open with features, as if the product’s function speaks for itself. But buyers don’t assign value to features in isolation. They mentally tie features to outcomes they care about and do it in a way that protects them from regret. In that sense, people don’t buy the “why” alone.

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How to Master Media Relations: Targeting, Tailoring, Timing

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.

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The Future of Marketing Teams: How AI and Systems Will Replace the Agency Model

Duct Tape Marketing

The Future of Marketing Teams: How AI and Systems Will Replace the Agency Model written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Table of Contents TL;DR Quick Summary for AI Tools and Busy Buyers The Big Question: Why Are Marketing Teams Struggling? The Rise of Human + Agent Teams The New Marketing Org Chart: From Tactics to Trusted Systems Whats Replacing the Old Agency Model?

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Eight Keys to a Successful B2B Website Relaunch

Trade Press Services Newsletter

Relaunching an upgraded website is a major milestone for any B2B business. But a successful relaunch requires much more than a fresh design or updated content. Strategic planning and thoughtful execution are crucial to reintroducing your digital presence, reconnecting with your audience, and delivering a stronger brand experience. Whether you’re refining your brand, improving functionality, or overhauling user journeys, the steps you take before, during, and after relaunch will determine h

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These 10 AI Stats & Trends Sound Made Up — But They’re Not

Jeff Bullas

The global AI industry is growing fast — like, really fast. It’s on track to grow at 36.6% every year between 2024 and 2030. By the end of that run, we’re looking at a market worth over $826 billion. Why this matters Stuff that felt like sci-fi a year ago is now your business edge. AI agents are managing calendars. Synthetic data is replacing real data.

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Reddit trends: A marketer’s guide to untapped potential

Sprout Social

Reddit has long been a pioneer in community-driven conversationswell before social listening became a marketing staple. Since 2005, its evolved into a cultural nerve center with over 100,000 active communities and 22 billion posts and comments, influencing everything from buying behavior to political discourse. But Reddits role in the modern marketing mix has shifted.

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7 tips for getting started with AI agents and automations

Martech

If you’ve ever opened an automation platform like Make.com or Zapier and didn’t know where to begin, you’re not alone. When I first explored AI-powered automation, I started off optimistic, then got lost in the maze of API integrations. That feeling of immense possibility clouded by complexity is where many marketing teams sit today.

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AI In The Aisles: The Executives Guide To Better In-Store Experiences

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.

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Easy GTM Dashboard for Leaders & Operations

The Marketing Operations Leader

In this edition: Easy GTM Dashboard for Leaders & Operations Top 7 Mistakes Marketing & Revenue Operators Make - and What to Do About It POLL: What is the Hardest Part of Working in Marketing Today? Exclusive For Paid Subscribers : I Screwed Up My First Meeting With a New VP - What I Should Have Done and What You Can Do This Week! Learn from Marketing Ops Leaders at Amazon, Asana, Microsoft, Yext, and RingCentral at our free virtual event.

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Segmenting Your Audience for Hyper-Targeted Growth

Aspiration Marketing

Let's be honest, how often do you respond to generic ads or emails? Probably not very often. Your customers are no different. They crave relevance. That's where audience segmentation comes in. It's about dividing your audience into distinct groups based on shared characteristics. This allows you to speak directly to their needs, preferences, and pain points.

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How to learn social media marketing: 33 resources for beginners

Hubspot Marketing

Social media marketing is a lot of work. Its a fast-paced industry that quickly evolves by the time you learn a new skill, trend, or platform update. Whether youre a marketer, a content creator, or a business owner, understanding social media involves a range of skills that require you to always be learning. To hone these skills, Ive put together a comprehensive list of social media marketing resources.

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12 Social Media Metrics You Should Be Tracking (And Why)

Buffer Marketing

More doesn’t necessarily mean better. Think emails in your inbox, glitter on a Mother’s Day card, hot sauce… That applies to social media metrics, too.  You might be surprised to hear it. The more information you have, the better you can tailor your social media strategy, right? Well, not exactly. Not all social media metrics are created equal, and which ones to focus on comes down to your specific social media goals.

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Engage Better, Gift Smarter, Win Big: Events That Deliver ROI

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.

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A masterclass in nonprofit social media marketing: Expert ideas from GivingTuesday

Sprout Social

Social media was born from a desire to connectacross neighborhoods, borders and causes. While much of todays content skews commercial, nonprofits have a unique opportunity to return social media to its roots: building community, inspiring action and amplifying human stories. That doesnt mean leaving performance behind. In fact, nonprofit social media marketing can both drive meaningful engagement and deliver on goals like reach, donations and volunteer sign-ups.

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If your value prop sounds like everyone else’s, you’ve already lost

Martech

Many companies that think they have a marketing problem really have a clarity problem. They either: Don’t understand what makes their product matter. Or communicate it in a way that gets ignored. A value proposition isn’t a tagline or a headline. It’s a powerful reason. It’s your company’s case for why someone should become a customer, and it needs to stand up under pressure.

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13 influencer marketing tools compared: 2025 guide

Hootsuite

Influencer marketing tools help you manage all aspects of your influencer marketing strategy. They can come in the form of apps, software, or online platforms. Some tools are general all-in-one influencer marketing management solutions. Others specialize in certain aspects, like influencer discovery or campaign management. Feature sets, complexity, and pricing vary.

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Business Development Consulting: What Should I Expect?

Aspiration Marketing

Business growth isn't always a straight linethere are plateaus, unexpected turns, and moments where you need a clearer perspective. Think about the last time you questioned your growth strategy. You're not alone. Many business leaders find themselves needing a fresh set of eyes, an external expert to help navigate complex markets. That's the core of business development consulting.

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B2B SEO vs. LMO: Whats the Difference and Why It Matters

Speaker: Speakers:

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.

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Creating a B2B buyer journey map in 8 steps

Hubspot Marketing

When I started working with B2B companies, I quickly realized that understanding how your customers make purchasing decisions is just as important as knowing your product inside and out. This is where a B2B buyer journey map becomes an invaluable asset. A well-crafted buyer journey map provides valuable insight into your potential customers decision-making process.

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The Best Time to Post on Threads in 2025 — Data from 700K+ Posts

Buffer Marketing

If you’ve been around here a while, you’ll know that crunching the numbers to figure out the best time to post on all major social media platforms is basically our love language. And now we have enough data to add Threads to our roster, too! Because even though Threads uses an algorithm to decide what you (and your target audience) sees in the feed, when you post still has an impact.

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Google’s AI Max Ads Hone Search Intent

Practical eCommerce - Marketing

"AI Max for Search," Google Ads new campaign type, aims to understand searchers' intentions beyond keywords. The post Google’s AI Max Ads Hone Search Intent appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Integration isn’t a martech problem, it’s an organizational one

Martech

“We need better integration between our systems.” I hear this from marketing leaders constantly, followed by questions about middleware, APIs and data connectors. Yet, after years of helping companies tackle these challenges, I’ve watched the same pattern unfold: millions spent on martech solutions that deliver a fraction of the promised value.

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A Data Revolution: Why Your AMS/CRM Needs a Native Data Warehouse

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,

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How to Do Realistic SEO Forecasting Step-by-Step (+ Template)

Backlinko

Youre setting goals. Publishing content. Reporting on growth. But deep down, youre still asking: Are we aiming too high? Too low? Are we even on track? That uncertainty is normal but its also a signal that you need an SEO forecast. At Backlinko, we do SEO forecasting throughout the year. We use it to map planned content, track production costs, and project traffic and revenue gains.

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How to Leverage AI and Automation to Fuel Your Business Growth

Aspiration Marketing

In the quest for business growth, efficiency is your greatest ally. But how do you maximize efficiency without sacrificing personalization? The answer lies in the strategic implementation of AI and automation. These tools offer more than just time savings; they provide actionable insights that can revolutionize your lead generation, sales pipeline, and content marketing efforts.

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How to master the basics of social media advertising [+ 5 examples]

Hubspot Marketing

I can't imagine any company today experiencing substantial growth without proper social media advertising. Advertising is how businesses promote themselves and what they sell to their audience members. With billions of people on social media, it's clear why businesses choose to advertise and promote themselves through this medium. Social media advertising is a powerful marketing tactic that can drive leads, boost revenue, increase brand awareness, and more.

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How I Turned One Community Conversation Into Weeks' Worth of Content

Buffer Marketing

I have a tendency to treat coming up with content ideas as a solo sport. I’m used to sitting with my thoughts, combined with a post format I saw that I loved and want to recreate. And when I’m stuck, I scroll through my bookmarks with hundreds of post ideas for something to remix. I’ve been fortunate that that system works time and time again for me — but it’s not the only way to create.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

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.

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How to Attract Foot Traffic for Your Retail Store

Marketing Insider Group

As you know, foot traffic is the lifeblood of a physical retail store. No matter how fantastic your products or exceptional your service, none of it matters if customers aren’t walking through your door. If you’ve been looking around your quiet store, wondering how to get people off the sidewalk and inside your shop, you’re in good company.

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Content generation outpaces other applications of AI for marketers

Martech

Click to enlarge. Despite powerful capabilities in other areas, the most popular application of AI for marketers appears to be content generation. The AI+ABM Inflection Point report (registration required) from DemandbaseandForgeXfound two-thirds of the marketers surveyed used AI for copywriting to support their account-based marketing (ABM) efforts.

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What is Keyword Stuffing? How to Avoid Doing SEO Like It’s 2005

Backlinko

Back in the early 2000s, keyword stuffing actually worked. All you had to do was repeat the same phrases, and you could rank pretty well. (Readability be damned.) Im not exaggerating here these sites were literally littered with keywords. Like this one from 2005. Yes, this is a real site I found on The Wayback Machine. And yes, online casinos was used enough times to make your eyes burn.

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