Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Social media has become deeply ingrained in our daily lives, evolving from a novel tool to connect with friends into a central hub for entertainment, news, community building and discovery. Audiences are more receptive than ever to seeing businesses in their feed, but their expectations shift rapidly. The rules of audience-brand engagement are different than they were even a year ago.
Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Who loves your brand the most? No matter what you sell, you probably have customers who: Truly care about your company, products or services and content. Find your products valuable and also see your business as an extension of themselves. See their own sense of being reflected in your brand. Sounds great, doesn’t it? If you have fans who sincerely love your brand, they are a lot less likely to churn and leave you for a competitor.
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Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Q4 is almost here, along with the holiday shopping season. Rather than focus on ecommerce holiday SEO strategies and campaigns – which you should (hopefully) already have nailed down – now is a good time to start thinking ahead to next year. 1. Learn from last year Start by reviewing last year’s campaign wrap-ups to identify any missing data or insights.
Social Media Examiner
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Are you up to date on changes from Instagram? Wondering which Instagram updates are important to marketers? In this article, we explore Instagram changes that affect your marketing. #1: Instagram Carousels Instagram has introduced the ability to add music to carousel posts, opening up more creative options beyond just photos and videos. Our Take: In […] The post Instagram Changes That Affect Marketers appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
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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.
Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
While SEO can be highly effective, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution for all businesses. SEO might not be the immediate answer to your digital marketing needs. Here’s why SEO may not be the best fit for a business, with alternatives and insights into when it may be a more valuable investment. 1. You require fast results Do you need fast results for your business and a way to attract tons of visitors to your website in no time?
CMO Network
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Coca-Cola's "neutral" marketing strategy is outdated & harmful. Consumers want brands to take a stand on social issues. Coke needs to be authentic for its consumers.
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CMO Network
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Given the murkiness of the CMO role, shoring up blind spots is essential to navigating a company’s big bets, creating buzzwords and dousing fires.
Aspiration Marketing
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
In today's fiercely competitive market, establishing a strong and recognizable brand is crucial for businesses aiming to thrive and stand out. Branding guidelines are fundamental in achieving this goal by providing a blueprint for creating a consistent and cohesive brand identity. From defining key components to outlining the process of developing practical branding guidelines, we'll explore how these guidelines can help establish trust, enhance brand recognition, and streamline decision-making
Martech
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
CMOs are more likely to be responsible for AI adoption than other C-suite executives, but less likely to understand it, according to a new survey. CMOs are most likely to say they have a beginner’s understanding of AI (30%) and least likely to say they have an advanced understanding (10%), according to the survey by the Marketing AI Institute and AI-driven conversational marketing platform Drift.
Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Google has begun to push out an update to its helpful content system , the last helpful content system update was the December 2022 helpful content update. The update started on September 14 and should take about two weeks to fully roll out. What is new. Google said , “The September 2023 helpful content update is rolling out with an improved classifier.
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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.
CMO Network
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
It’s been a busy year in automotive technology and IAA Mobility 2023 proved more big advancements are on the way. A look at 5 standout announcements at IAA Mobility 2023.
Aspiration Marketing
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are becoming increasingly popular as a way to support and automate customer service tasks. But are they right for every business? We will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of AI Chatbots, look at a bunch of numbers, and some options to explore. Beta Version - (marked) parts of this content are in still development and will be updated on an regular basis.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Organizations that want happier customers should look holistically at the entire customer journey. It’s not enough to target individual touchpoints for improvements. Marketers need the big picture when it comes to customer experiences. “The ability to focus on customer journeys and reorient your organization around customer journeys is the great ‘unlock’ for companies that are struggling, perhaps, to make progress with their customer experience scores and their programs,” said Joana de Quintanil
Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Now that the Google August 2023 Core Update is done rolling out , we wanted to take a deeper dive on how this core update differed from previous Google core updates, specifically the March 2023 broad core update. This update was indeed a big one, and caused a lot of ranking volatility across many verticals in the Google search results. But this update was also surrounded by a very volatile set of weeks prior to the update, making the update itself feel a bit more muted than previous updates.
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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
Hubspot Marketing
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Finding out if a product will be successful beyond the initial curiosity is just good business. With market research, you determine whether the opportunity exists, how to position the product or service, or what consumers' opinions are after the launch. If you're sensitive to the high costs of failure and need to gather facts and opinions to predict whether your new product, feature, or location will be successful, start by investing in market research using these tools and resources.
Aspiration Marketing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Are you looking to build or upgrade your website? The HubSpot CMS Hub is a powerful facilitator of content management built on one of the industry-leading CRM solutions. It offers a meaningful way to streamline, organize, and optimize your website's content while involving team members across the organization. How can it revolutionize your content management efforts?
CMO Network
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
When Brenner, a Hollywood insider, talks about getting used to being "comfortable with being uncomfortable," she isn’t just referring to herself but to Mattel’s variou.
Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Due to Google’s algorithms constantly evolving, it can be difficult to determine areas to focus your SEO efforts on for maximum results. Yet, there’s one ranking factor that’s always worth optimizing for: content. With the launch of the helpful content system, there’s no doubt that content tailored to people’s needs can naturally secure a high ranking, especially if it’s published on a website with a high domain authority.
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.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Leading analytics and data management provider SAS will integrate generative AI capabilities with its Customer Intelligence 360 marketing solution. Customers will be able to choose which generative AI providers to integrate into their SAS instance, including popular models like ChatGPT, open source models and their own proprietary models. Marketers will be able to use these capabilities to create marketing plans and build audience segments as well as generate personalized text content.
Hubspot Marketing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
In 2023, Google’s no longer the only search engine. In just one scrolling session, you might search Instagram for makeup tips, Facebook for products, or even TikTok for something niche — like bat videos. @lubeebatconservancy big yawn #bats #lubeebats #cute ♬ Love You So - The King Khan & BBQ Show In HubSpot’s recent Consumer Trends survey , we discovered nearly one-third of consumers use social media apps to search for information.
Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
In marketing, brand awareness is a significant focus—in fact, it’s likely one of your main goals. But it’s all too easy to get so wrapped up in reaching and acquiring new customers that your current customer base gets left in the dust. This is where customer marketing comes in. Customer marketing is one of the most powerful ways you can forge and feed connections with your current audience base.
Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Google Search stopped showing How-to rich results on desktop yesterday. Google’s announcement. In an update to an Aug. 8 blog post about the reduction of visibility for HowTo and FAQ results , Google announced: “Continuing our efforts to simplify Google’s search results, we’re extending the How-to change to desktop as well. As of September 13, Google Search no longer shows How-to rich results on desktop, which means this result type is now deprecated.” “This c
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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
Martech
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
I attended an amazing workshop over the weekend on AI and the future of creativity and once again had a “‘HOLY SH*T’ “holy sh*t” AI moment. During an online brainstorming session, I stumbled upon a plugin for the text-to-image creation tool, Midjourney, that would allow me to update any of the portraits created on the platform (and even ones not created on the platform) with the facial features of someone I knew.
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The social media landscape has changed. X, formerly known as Twitter, faces mercurial changes. TikTok bans are discussed. YouTube added Shorts to compete with TikTok. Meta added Threads. Should your social media strategy respond?
Buffer Marketing
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Having a strong LinkedIn game is no longer an option. What we’re witnessing in today’s tough economy is the inevitable rise of social selling. This trend leverages social media platforms to build connections and establish meaningful relationships with potential business prospects — and when it comes to social selling, LinkedIn is the MVP.
Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The September 2023 Google helpful content update is rolling out as of yesterday at about 4:20 pm ET and while we expect it to continue to roll out for the next two weeks, everyone wants to know what to expect from this update. Thankfully, Google dropped some clues in its revisions to its search documentation about what has changed with the Google helpful content system.
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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.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Discussions on persuasion in an email message usually begin and end with copywriting. But your email design can also encourage your customers to click and convert. Dig deeper: Does your email copy persuade or sell? Think about the last time you tried to talk a friend or family member into doing something. I’ll bet you didn’t just present a written note with reasoned, rational arguments.
CMO Network
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Stratis Morfogen's Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is transforming the restaurant experience. Instead of focusing on products he looked through the lens of consumer experience.
Kevin Indig
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
SEO Power Plays Unlock the SEO secrets behind monday.com, Robinhood, and hundreds more. Join 6,000+ world-class SEOs, CEOs, Founders, & Marketers right now & you'll get: + strategy breakdown: monday.com's 77% traffic boost + industry news and expert tidbits every Wednesday + in-depth SEO strategy tips every Sunday Get on the list Faulty SEO baselines lead to unrealistic forecasts.
Search Engine Land
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Google is on trial for allegedly using underhand tactics to ensure it stays the world’s leading search engine. The U.S. Justice Department claims Google, which owns a 90% market share in search, paid massive sums to companies like Apple to make it the default search engine on products like the iPhone. These multibillion-dollar deals gave Google an unfair advantage, the DOJ alleges, making it nearly impossible for rival companies to compete.
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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