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Should Brands Address Social Issues?

Hubspot Marketing

When it comes to social justice, what role do brands play? As conflict around the globe continues, marketers are put in a challenging position when it comes to making brand statements. It’s nearly impossible to make a perfectly neutral statement that will satisfy all points of view, which is what many brands try to do in an effort to avoid alienating potential customers.

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Top Content Marketing Trends for 2024

Aspiration Marketing

With the dawn of each new year, marketers are finding new ways to better attract and engage with current and potential consumers. Staying current on what's new and next helps ensure that your strategies are current and effective. As we look to the year ahead, we are already seeing some trends in content marketing.

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Is it time for you to try messy marketing?

Businesses Grow

I’ve been noticing a lot of messy marketing in the world and it’s driving me crazy. For example, there is a commercial playing during American sports events that is just SO ANNOYING. It’s a Burger King commercial like this one: Why does this bother me so much? The singer is off-key. I’m not the only one who noticed. The most popular search term for this advertisement is “annoying Burger King commercial.” Burger King is a successful chain that can afford a dece

Marketing 109
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AI-powered content marketing: A startup’s guide to success

Search Engine Land

AI, machine learning, robots, expert systems, knowledge engineering – these buzzwords are no longer reserved for technology. They are increasingly prevalent in a variety of industries. Many companies now view artificial intelligence as a standard tool, particularly in marketing and sales. This surge underscores the recent rapid advancements in the technology.

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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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Unlocking New Audiences: A Guide to Sponsorship and Influencer Marketing

ConsumerTalk

How can your company utilize sponsorship and influencer marketing to appeal to new audiences? What are the steps for planning, execution, and measurement.

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Marketing Needs (Much) Better Marketing.

CMO Network

Remarks given by Seth Matlins at the 2023 Forbes CMO Summit. The Summit’s theme was “What Matters Most” — and little matters more than marketing marketing better.

Marketing 109

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Which AI Tool Writes the Best Marketing Copy? [I Tested Several Different Tools]

Hubspot Marketing

As a marketing copywriter, I can tell you writing is critical to any successful marketing campaign, from emails to social media posts to blogs. Even the most seasoned writer can struggle to keep up with demand, so taking advantage of the AI tools available to streamline your process and boost your productivity is crucial. But what tool is best for you and the content you need to create?

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Holy Grail Copywriting: The 5-Step Mental Model Behind Blockbuster Marketing Campaigns

Digital Marketer

Recognizing the immense value this group brings to my business, I’m eager to contribute by sharing my unique “Holy Grail Copy” methodology. This approach, though unconventional, has been pivotal in building multi-million-dollar businesses for both myself and my clients. To pique your interest, someone once said about my frameworks: “Your strategies are like Hansel and Gretel’s breadcrumb trail leading to the Witch’s House.

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Products in the “long tail” of martech have a wide range of different strategies and aspirations

Chief Martec

At last count, there are over 11,000 products on the martech landscape. And while it’s been a tough couple of years for many SaaS companies, forcing industry consolidation through acquisitions or shutdowns, the number of new martech startups that keep entering the field remains remarkably robust. Are these people nuts? Hold that thought. We’ll come back to it.

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15 Social Media Campaign Ideas for 2024

Aspiration Marketing

Looking for Social Media Campaign Ideas? Social media is everywhere, and it isn't going anywhere. So, even if your products and services are "low tech," you need a social media presence. With a well-planned social media campaign, you create brand awareness, lay the foundation to build a community, and drive sales. To help you in acing a social media strategy, here are 15 impactful social media ideas to start your creative juices flowing and inspire you to create your campaign ideas.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.

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Google testing ads between organic results?

Search Engine Land

Is Google testing placing ads between organic search results? Patrick Stox, Ahrefs product advisor, technical SEO and brand ambassador, first noticed that sponsored posts have started appearing where the third and fifth organic positions normally run. He shared a screenshot of the SERP on X: Here’s a video of it Stox shared on X: I don't think this would count as page 2.

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Forrester Predicts A Turbulent Year For B2B Marketers In 2024

CMO Network

The rapid evolution of gen AI is at the heart of Forrester’s predictions for a turbulent year. Laura Ramos explains and shares why millennials will impact B2B marketers.

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Marketing is hiring more freelancers. Should one of them be you?

Martech

Digital marketing and its technology aren’t the only things that have been transformed in the past three and three-quarter years. Digital marketers are now in an employment environment radically different from what it was pre-pandemic. One that’s giving them more leverage in the workforce. More than half (54%) of marketing leaders say they have more freelancers than ever on their teams, according to a survey by talent agency Fiverr Pro.

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What is Conversion Rate Optimization?

Aspiration Marketing

Have you ever wondered how to turn more and more website visitors into loyal customers? The answer lies in Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), a powerful strategy that can significantly impact your online success. We'll dive into CRO, explore its essential elements, and reveal the CRO process to help you boost conversions like never before.

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The Staffing Solutions Playbook for Associations

44 low-cost and free ideas to reduce employee turnover and improve morale. Employee turnover is disruptive, costs money, and impacts morale. But it’s preventable — or at least manageable — when you have a game plan. Read the Staffing Solutions Playbook for Associations, and you’ll learn: 21 ideas to boost morale and improve retention 12 key perks of time off, awards, recognition, and praise 11 strategies to keep new and existing employees involved and informed, and why this is fundamental to the

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Google Search is having issues serving search results to some searchers

Search Engine Land

Google is currently having an issue serving or showing search results to some searchers. You may see error pages when you search on Google.com, keep in mind, Google is aware of the issue and working on a fix. What Google said. Google posted on its search status dashboard at 11:01 am ET saying, “There’s an ongoing issue with serving search results.

SEO 138
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22 influencer marketing statistics to guide your brand’s strategy in 2023

Sprout Social

If you’re considering running an influencer marketing campaign, it’s a good idea to have a basic understanding of the industry, platforms to use, access to influencers and more. To help you get an idea of what to expect from the industry, we’ve put together 22 influencer marketing statistics across six different categories. From influencer marketing growth stats to data surrounding the top three influencer marketing platforms, learn more about the state of this marketing strate

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Chrome’s IP address protection initiative presents new challenges for marketers

Martech

Google is preparing to test a new feature in Chrome that will allow users to hide their IP addresses by using proxy servers. Initially this will be an opt-in feature like Apple’s Ask App Not to Track. The concern is that IP addresses, like cookies, can be used to track online activity and create persistent user profiles. The logic is that, if cookies are a threat to privacy, IP addresses are too.

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How We Use HubSpot Marketing Hub for Email Marketing

Aspiration Marketing

Email marketing is more important than ever, but it can be hard to know where to start–especially as a growing business. At Aspiration Marketing, we've tested many top platforms and found what works–HubSpot. With its versatile toolkit and automation capabilities, HubSpot Marketing Hub makes email marketing easier than ever. Here's how we use it.

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Let's Get Physical: How to Blend Direct Mail Marketing with Your Digital Strategy

Speaker: Akeel Jabber, B2B SaaS Investor and Growth Marketer at Horizen Capital

⭐ Are you ready to boost campaign success? Consider the untapped potential of integrating direct mail marketing seamlessly with digital marketing strategies. Combining the physical, tangible impact of direct mail with the dynamic reach of digital marketing can be a game-changer, significantly increasing your ROI when done right. Direct mail grabs attention, making it great for reaching your target audience 📩 Digital marketing keeps the momentum going, driving action 📲 So.

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How to use Google Bard for better SEO

Search Engine Land

If you rely solely on ChatGPT , albeit a powerful tool, you are missing a largely impactful opportunity in SEO – getting recommendations directly from the source. Enter Bard , Google’s answer to the AI chatbot revolution. It’s trained on a vast dataset that includes Google Search. Think of it as having a direct line to the source, gaining insights from Google as it crawls, indexes and ranks webpages.

SEO 140
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81 Social Commerce Stats Marketers Should Know in 2023

Hubspot Marketing

Everyone wants a personalized and custom experience online, so it’s no wonder that social commerce has taken over the online shopping world. Channels like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and WhatsApp already have thousands of businesses marketing on their platforms, and many have adopted shopping and payment functions that allow people to buy a product or service directly on the platforms.

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How brands should react to market slowdowns

Martech

This article was co-authored with Ed Crain , President and CEO of Kingstar Media and 26-year veteran of the marketing and media industries. Over 30 years of working in the media business, I’ve seen a fair share of market slowdowns. That time horizon has taught me these are more of an eventuality than a possibility, especially given the increased volatility of a global market.

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How CRM Integration Enables Seamless Sales and Marketing Collaboration

Aspiration Marketing

Getting sales and marketing to work together is vital for company growth. It gives customers a unified experience. However, sales and marketing teams are often not aligned well. This is a common problem for many businesses.

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5 Inspiring B2B Marketing Campaigns to Take Yours to the Next Level

Your next big B2B marketing idea starts here. Get inspired with these five successful B2B marketing campaigns. Ready to generate more leads, interest, and revenue with your B2B marketing? In this comprehensive eBook, you’ll get: In-depth studies of five successful B2B marketing campaigns spanning a wide range of industries Key takeaways and lessons from each story to implement in your own strategy Resources to help your own B2B marketing thrive By submitting this form, you agree to have your con

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Inside Google’s massive 2023 E-E-A-T Knowledge Graph update

Search Engine Land

I have been optimizing sites for search engines since 1998, the year Google was incorporated. In those 25 years, I never saw an update as big as the 2023 E-E-A-T Knowledge Graph update. My team took a vote and chose a cheeky nickname for the update: Killer Whale (massive and making a big splash). The Killer Whale update started in July 2023 as a considerable E-E-A-T update to the Knowledge Graph.

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How to Write a Call-to-Action That Gets Visitors Clicking

Hubspot Marketing

Good writing matters in marketing. Being able to articulate ideas clearly is vital to capturing the attention of prospects. Let’s take a call-to-action (CTA) as an example. If the copy you craft doesn’t draw visitors in, that can hurt your click-through rate, lead conversions, and sales. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some vital copywriting lessons you should apply to your CTAs to drive traffic, generate more leads, and convert users into customers.

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Making sense of composable CDPs: What martech buyers need to know

Martech

Where there’s hype, there’s curiosity. But in marketing technology, hype is often accompanied by confusion. Martech buyers continually work to stay on top of what’s new and exciting. This requires cutting through the product marketing vocabulary and understanding what a particular topic or trend can do to create value and how it applies to your organization’s needs.

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Improve Website SEO? 10 Tips for 2024

Aspiration Marketing

If you're one of the few who have optimized your website and kept it that way, you have earned a vacation. Except that vacation will cost you since what "optimized" means seemingly changes by the minute. If you want your site to remain at peak performance SEO-wise, it takes constant vigilance; even the most conscientious businesses can fall behind immediately.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.

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Google rich results for events removed from search snippets

Search Engine Land

Google has confirmed that it has removed event rich results from showing under search result snippets. This was confirmed at the Google Search Central live SEO event in Zurich today by Ryan Levering of Google during the Q&A session. What happened. Over the past few weeks or so, some SEOs started to notice that the event rich results were not showing.

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15+ Tips to Grow On YouTube Shorts

Buffer Marketing

The beauty of short-form video is that it allows anyone to become a creator. With a phone and the Internet, you can start growing a platform for yourself. The other side to this, however, is that the bar for quality has been reduced, and you’ll need to put in extra effort to see meaningful growth.  This is as true for YouTube Shorts as for any other platform.

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MarTech’s digital transformation experts to follow

Martech

Digital transformation can mean many things to marketers and organizations. It all depends on a business’s digital maturity and the strategic goals the transformation is intended to achieve. One thing is certain — digital transformation affects the entire organization. Everyone has to be on board if it’s going to succeed. Our list of experts includes a wide range of voices that speak to the effects that new digital technologies have on organizations at all levels.

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CreatorIQ Adds AI To Help Swamped Marketers Track Creator Conversations

CMO Network

CreatorIQ is adding natural language capabilities to its influencer-campaign suite, to track conversation about 9,000 brands by 450,000 of the most important creators.

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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