Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MAY 24, 2019

In the not-too-distant past, businesses relied heavily on network television and terrestrial radio to connect with buyers and tout their products. But with more people fleeing traditional TV and radio for ad-free streaming services like Netflix and Spotify Premium, advertising on those once-powerful mediums has lost much of its luster. Today, there’s another place your company can go to reach the masses.

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Neil Patel

MAY 21, 2019

Do you want to be instafamous? Well, who doesn’t? Over the last few months, I’ve been running numerous Instagram experiments and I’ve finally figured out how to grow my Instagram following. My Neil Patel account has been growing by 1,260 followers per week. And I know what you are thinking… Neil, you are already well known, this can’t be replicated by anyone else.

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Sprout Social

MAY 21, 2019

Pinterest was the fastest standalone site in history to reach 10 million unique users in 2012. Since then, the platform has maintained and grown the highly engaged audience that helped it reach that initial milestone. Pinterest users are also doubly likely to say their time on the platform was well-spent. Pinterest usership remains strong as its audiences frequently turn to the platform for social activities that require more attention and focus, such as learning things through how-to posts or p

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Content Marketing Institute

MAY 22, 2019

Can you really measure the ROI of content marketing? Yes, if you realize that most of marketing isn’t actually an investment. Here’s what you should be thinking about before you answer the ROI question. Continue reading → The post Will the Real ROI In Content Please Stand Up appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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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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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 20, 2019

Once nothing more than an entertaining novelty, voice-activated technology is now big business and is fast becoming part of everyday life for many people. There are now almost 120 million smart speaker devices in US homes – a growth of 78% in just one year. The use of mobile devices has also grown. 60% of Google searches are […]. The post How Voice-Activated Tech Will Change Content Marketing appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Litmus

MAY 20, 2019

Each year, we see new design trends shaping digital marketing—from the use of color and imagery to typography trends, interactivity, and more. In our “Trending in Email Design” series, we look at the hottest digital design trends—and dive into how they translate into email marketing. Bold colors & gradients: Standing out. The use of bold color in design is an ongoing trend that has steadily grown in popularity in recent years.

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Content Marketing Institute

MAY 23, 2019

Most B2B and B2C marketers used social media more in the past year. An effective way to distribute content, it’s a challenging space. Here are seven secrets from North Coast Media’s audience engagement director to help jump those hurdles. Continue reading → The post 7 Insider Tips to Jump Social Media Hurdles appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 22, 2019

Content marketing can produce great results for your business. However, it can also take a lot of content, and therefore time and money, before you start to see those results. With a smart approach, you can improve the ROI of your content marketing campaigns and get more out of the content you’re already producing without […]. The post 5 Ways to Improve the ROI of Your Content Marketing appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 22, 2019

Creating a Winning SEO Strategy written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Brian Dean. Podcast Transcript. Today’s guest on the Duct Tape Marketing podcast, is Brian Dean. He is an SEO expert and the founder of Backlinko. Dean started five internet businesses early in his career, but he didn’t experience success until 2012.

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Moz

MAY 21, 2019

Posted by Dr-Pete One of the many bits of news from Google I/O 2019 was that Google would soon start displaying podcasts in search results. "Soon" turned out to be very soon, as we're already seeing these results surface. Here's one from a search for our own podcast, MozPod: While the feature itself is interesting, and the fact that the main result goes to Apple while the episodes go to Google is entertaining, the talk out of I/O suggested something much more intriguing – that Google would soon

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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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Content Marketing Institute

MAY 21, 2019

It started with a challenge. Lincoln Electric wanted to create an influencer marketing program. The brand’s out-of-the-box thinking focused on makers who knew how to produce good content and taught them to weld. Find out how it worked. Continue reading → The post Looking for Industry Influencers? How a B2B Brand Built Its Own appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 21, 2019

It’s estimated that over 70% of employees in US companies are not fully engaged at work. This means that while they may be physically present and doing the job they’re paid to do, they’re not living up to their full potential or delivering their best performance. Improving employee engagement should be a key aim for […]. The post Why Employee Engagement Matters To Marketers appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 23, 2019

The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Jenny Blake. Podcast Transcript. Have you become bored in your current position, are considering starting your own business or maybe you’re ready for a career change? With every plateau, there’s a pivot. And your next move is essential in determining your success.

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illumin

MAY 22, 2019

Week 2 of May puts Hulu on the top spot for the Most Viewed Video Ads chart. The campaign, for Hulu’s ad-free subscription, begins as one of the classic Old Spice ads with Isaiah Mustafa. However, in a comedic twist, it turns out that it is actually “a Hulu ad to tell you that you should get Hulu with no ads.” This is Hulu’s 10th spot on the chart in 2019, and their first time in the top spot since October 2018.

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Content Marketing Institute

MAY 24, 2019

If you ever get content creator’s block, you’ll want to read this. Acclaimed National Geographic photographer Dewitt Jones talks creativity and the art of finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. Read his words or watch the interview. Continue reading → The post In a Creative Rut? Refresh Your Energy With These Inspiring Insights appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 21, 2019

It’s a given that one of the best ways to fuel business growth is through lead generation: the generation of new sales leads though marketing activities. But even the best marketing teams can struggle with identifying and pursing high value leads. Studies have shown – if it isn’t already, lead generation should be a top […]. The post How to Select the Right Lead Generation Company appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 18, 2019

Weekend Favs May 18 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I don’t go into depth about the finds, but encourage you to check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favorite for the week from an online source or one that I took out there on the road.

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illumin

MAY 20, 2019

AcuityAds sponsored IDSD (SDX Interactive Day San Diego) last week to connect with brands, agencies and entrepreneurs in the marketing and advertising community. Leading trailblazers in brand, marketing, tech, and digital shared their inspiring stories that are shaping the future of our industry. We sat in with Michael D. Andrew, VP of Strategy & Growth at Salesforce, for his session “Building Brands in the Age of AI”.

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Content Marketing Institute

MAY 20, 2019

One size does NOT fit all when it comes to developing your personas. After negative response to his post about a three-question method, Aaron Agius is back to offer a more expansive take on personas. Continue reading → The post Buyer Personas: One Method Doesn’t Fit All appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 23, 2019

In this post, I’m going to share seven tips to help you improve lead routing for more sales. Have you intentionally managed and optimized your marketing qualified lead routing and assignment process? If not, you could be losing sales, and marketing ROI not know it. Let me explain. LeadData’s new report, The State of Lead […]. The post How to Improve Marketing Qualified Lead Routing Results appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 21, 2019

The Secrets to Impactful Speaking written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Allison Shapira. Podcast Transcript. On today’s episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I speak with founder and CEO of Global Public Speaking, Allison Shapira. As a former opera singer, Shapira brings a unique perspective to public speaking.

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Litmus

MAY 23, 2019

User feedback is the most valuable data we have here at Litmus. It’s your feedback that drives our roadmap. The stories about painful review and approval processes you shared inspired us to build Litmus Proof. It’s your feature requests for international email clients that helped us build the most comprehensive email testing offering out there. And it’s your ideas on what the perfect email workflow should look like that will continue to drive the future direction of Litmus.

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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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Moz

MAY 22, 2019

Posted by MiriamEllis. Can your marketing agency make a profit working with low-budget clients in rural areas? Could you be overlooking a source of referrals, publicity, and professional satisfaction if you’re mainly focused on landing larger clients in urban locales? Clients in least-populated areas need to capture every customer they can get to be viable, including locals, new neighbors, and passers-through.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 20, 2019

Whether you’re a growing brand or one that’s established and at the forefront – brand trust will always be top of mind. 62 percent of communicators state their top goal for thought leadership is establishing trust, followed by becoming an influencer (22 percent), establishing authority (ten percent) and finally disrupting their industry (six percent).* This […].

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 23, 2019

Transcript of The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Back to Podcast. Transcript. John Jantsch: Hey, this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by Rev.com. We do all of our transcriptions here on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast using Rev.com, and I’m going to give you a special offer in just a bit.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MAY 22, 2019

When mastered, demand generation can help transform even an underdog brand into a market leader. But getting there requires patience. The goal of demand generation isn’t overnight success, but a gradual, methodical shift in perception among your audience. And content is key to this shift. In fact, you could argue the whole reason demand generation exists is due to the rise of content and inbound marketing.

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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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Litmus

MAY 22, 2019

“Why do you want to work remote?” That was the question I heard over and over when interviewing at Litmus. And truthfully, the last thing I wanted to say was to have more time with my family. As a mother of a young child, I didn’t want people to think I would be any less committed than other candidates. There’s this stigma that as a full-time working mother you’re distracted, work isn’t a priority, you can’t be dedicated to both your family and work.

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Moz

MAY 23, 2019

Posted by OliviaRoss It takes thoughtful work to scale an e-commerce store. I’m sure you’ve had a few growing pains of your own getting to the point where you are today. However, you’re reading this because you may not be content with where your conversions are at this precise moment. You may not even know if your conversion rate is good or not! Today, I will give you 21 tips (yes 21!

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 22, 2019

Transcript of Creating a Winning SEO Strategy written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Back to Podcast. Transcript. John Jantsch: Hey, this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by rev.com. We do all of our transcriptions here on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast using rev.com and I’m going to give you a special offer in just a bit.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MAY 20, 2019

Time is precious—and people must choose wisely how to best spend their hours. Many marketers today feel that focusing on acquiring new customers is the most worthwhile investment. While that’s certainly a priority, adding net-new logos isn’t the only way to generate revenue. And it’s far from the most lucrative option you have. According to this Invesp infographic: It’s five times more expensive to attract a new customer than it is to keep an existing one.

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