Rock Content

JULY 5, 2023

It’s a Barbie world — even the marketing one. The Barbie movie is just a few days away from its official launch on July 21st, and its promotion continues to be a shining marketing example. The campaign has all the ingredients to shine your eyes. I’m talking about the clever utilization of one of the most recognizable brand colors worldwide, tons and tons of product partnerships, and even the use of AI and interactivity.

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Six & Flow

JULY 5, 2023

In recent years, the landscape of marketing has undergone a significant shift. As consumers become increasingly informed and discerning, traditional marketing techniques are no longer as effective as they once were. In response to this, many businesses have turned to a new approach: conversational marketing. In this article, we'll explore what conversational marketing is, its key principles and components, and the benefits it can offer businesses today.

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Search Engine Land

JULY 1, 2023

Marketers have been pulling their hair out trying to get to grips with Google Analytics 4 – fortunately, we’ve got some good news. There are a bunch of incredible courses and resources available that’ll boost your confidence and understanding of how to use the new platform. Here, we’ve compiled a list of 9 Google Analytics 4 training courses that you may want to consider. 1.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 5, 2023

Take a second to think about your shopping habits — why do you make some purchases and not others? In all likelihood, you buy a product based on your brand perception, or the thoughts and feelings associated with a company. You're not the only one — 62% of customers feel emotionally connected to brands they buy from. And once consumers adopt an attitude about a brand, it's tough to change.

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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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Digital Marketer

JULY 3, 2023

Imagine this: You’re a marketer, and you’re constantly chasing the next big thing. You’re always on the lookout for the latest trend, the newest platform, the freshest idea. You’re running on a hamster wheel of “on-demand” marketing, and it’s exhausting. You’re always reacting, never planning. You’re always behind, never ahead.

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Kevin Indig

JULY 3, 2023

GA4 has rolled out, and Google officially retired Universal Analytics - holy smokes! If you’re like me and millions of other marketers out there, you probably don’t fully get GA4 yet. Because how could you? It’s complex! Google’s documentation is clunky. It would’ve taken me hours to figure out how to even create events in GA4.

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Sachs Marketing Group

JULY 1, 2023

Digital marketing analytics tools are software applications that help marketers track, gather, and analyze data related to their online marketing campaigns. These tools provide insights into the performance of content, user behavior, and ROI, and can include features for tracking website traffic, social media engagement, and keyword rankings. Are you struggling to make sense of the vast amount of data generated from your digital marketing efforts?

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Digital Marketer

JULY 5, 2023

It’s Friday. You’re finally going out with that person you met online. You’ve been talking for weeks, and you’re excited to see them in person at last. The outfit you’ve chosen is perfect. That fresh haircut is serving you well. One spritz of perfume, and then you’re out the door. Only, when you get to the bar, your date isn’t who you thought they were.

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Martech

JULY 5, 2023

Agile marketing is all about change, but how do we balance agility and chaos? Let’s explore three components of the Agile Marketing Navigator framework the Guidepoint, Blueprint and Marketing Backlog — and where frequent change is acceptable and what areas to keep change to a minimum. Changing the Guidepoint The Guidepoint is the “big win” for an agile team that’s decided either quarterly or based on a major project or campaign.

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Aspiration Marketing

JULY 5, 2023

An effective inbound marketing strategy can make all the difference in today's competitive digital landscape. But, not all companies have the means or skills to conduct their marketing in-house. As such, they seek to partner with an inbound marketing agency. Still, finding the right agency is a big decision. Choosing the right inbound marketing agency is crucial for businesses seeking to drive growth and achieve online success.

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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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Trade Press Services Newsletter

JULY 6, 2023

Whether you are looking for a new job, seeking professional speaking opportunities or applying for industry awards, a resume is a critical element of a personal branding strategy. If it’s been a few years since you’ve updated your resume, or if you are lucky enough not to have needed one lately, you may not be aware of how much they’ve changed. Today’s resumes are more than a laundry list of past jobs and responsibilities.

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Unbounce

JULY 5, 2023

Ever wonder how Netflix knows what shows to recommend? Or how Google Docs can finish your sentences? The answer: AI, baby. Specifically, AI analytics. Both Netflix and Google have collected boatloads of data from the millions of people using their products. Netflix keeps tabs on what you watch and how you rate it, then based on all the information it’s accumulated, it’s able to make predictive recommendations (usually darned good ones) on what it thinks you might like.

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Content Marketing Institute

JULY 6, 2023

Ready to improve your skills for short- and long-term content marketing success but not sure which ones? Almost two dozen Content Marketing World presenters offer advice with unique twists, unexpected advice, and helpful reminders.

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Aspiration Marketing

JULY 6, 2023

When every business is fighting for a spot on the first page of Google, content marketing has proven to be a must-have weapon in our SEO arsenal. But what exactly is content marketing, and why is it so important? Content marketing isn't just about creating random blog posts or social media updates. It's about creating valuable, relevant, and engaging content to attract, retain, and convert potential customers into loyal ones.

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Search Engine Journal

JULY 3, 2023

Google's updated privacy policy allows the company to scrape public data to improve its AI models. The post Google Updates Privacy Policy To Collect Public Data For AI Training appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Practical eCommerce - Marketing

JULY 4, 2023

Integrations with ChatGPT and other AI chatbots are seriously streamlining social media management. The post 5 AI Social Media Tools to Boost Productivity appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Product eCommerce Management 116

Buffer Marketing

JULY 6, 2023

LinkedIn’s algorithm has always been a bit of a mystery – until now. The algorithm recently underwent some key changes, and the team (through Dan Roth, editor-in-chief, and Alice Xiong, a product management director) sat down with Entrepreneur to explain them. In this article, we’ll highlight the key points from the team’s interview about the LinkedIn algorithm and share practical tips for applying this knowledge to your content.

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Aspiration Marketing

JULY 4, 2023

In a faster-than-ever-changing world of business and marketing, continuous professional development and upskilling have become indispensable. Adapting to the latest trends and acquiring new skills is paramount to staying competitive. This is where HubSpot Academy has established itself as an invaluable source of knowledge for Marketing, Sales, And Customer Service, going beyond teaching HubSpot Marketing Software itself.

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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 Journal

JULY 7, 2023

Google wants a discussion on AI's use of web data. AI relies on data, but how much access is too much? The post Google Calls For Public Discussion On AI Use Of Web Content appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Martech

JULY 5, 2023

Marketers aren’t having the easiest time migrating from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4. Some are so frustrated with the new tool, that they’ve even been holding funerals for UA in the hope that Google might get the message and make a sudden U-turn. In conjunction with Search Engine Land, we recently ran a poll to find out how the industry is coping and to give marketers an opportunity to get their voices heard — and the feedback was interesting to say the least.

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Businesses Grow

JULY 3, 2023

My speaking career was a journey with nerves! In the new episode of The Marketing Companion podcast, I made a public confession for the first time. In my early days as a public speaker, I would routinely lie to the audience. You see, I would become so nervous when I stood on a stage that my voice would shake. It was humiliating. Here I was, getting the chance (finally) to speak on a big stage and I was trembling.

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Manufacturing Branding Education Customer Acquisition 109

Content Marketing Institute

JULY 7, 2023

Marketers in your industry will weaponize automated AI-created content to come after your search traffic and tell your brand’s story. Are you prepared for the fight?

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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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Search Engine Journal

JULY 6, 2023

Whether you need fresh marketing angles, captivating headlines, or engaging social media posts, ChatGPT is there to inspire, support, and refine your ideas. The post How To Use ChatGPT To Be More Productive & Creative appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Martech

JULY 6, 2023

Before we get to this week’s round-up of AI-powered martech , I thought I’d share the results of a consumer survey by infosec company Malwarebytes. While you and I and everyone I know professionally are all about AI only 35% of those surveyed respondents agreed with the statement “I am familiar with ChatGPT,” and 50% disagreed. Of those who said they were familiar with ChatGPT: 12% agree the information produced by ChatGPT is accurate 81% are concerned about possible security and safety risks 63

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 3, 2023

Good search engine optimization isn’t just about ranking high for keywords. You need to rank for current trending topics that lead to conversions. However, searching for current content ideas can be time-consuming. You’d surely appreciate any shortcuts you can find. Don’t worry — we’re here to help you out. Investigate our list of resources for discovering current trending topics that keep your content relevant.

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Content Marketing Institute

JULY 5, 2023

Given the voluminous conversations around AI-generated content, you would think authorship matters. But it usually doesn’t for the most critical group in your content marketing strategy.

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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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Search Engine Journal

JULY 3, 2023

OpenAI sued for alleged copyright, privacy breaches; outcomes could impact AI rules. The post ChatGPT Creator Faces Multiple Lawsuits Over Copyright & Privacy Violations appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 5, 2023

It’s shaping up to be a big month at the box office as the highly anticipated films Barbie and Oppenheimer gear up for release on July 21. When the initial Barbie trailer dropped this spring, we covered why the film’s online selfie generator was a nod to nostalgia marketing. As we get closer to the release date, the film’s marketing engine has gone into overdrive leaning heavily into partnerships and experiential marketing.

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Search Engine Land

JULY 5, 2023

Google Analytics 4 hasn’t exactly got off to the best start with marketers. In fact, it’s getting pretty awkward – some advertisers are so disappointed with the new program that they’ve even been hosting funerals for its predecessor, Universal Analytics. But what is it about GA4 that’s got the world of digital marketing so riled up?

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Martech

JULY 6, 2023

Amazon will run its yearly summer Prime Day promotions July 11 and 12. Amazon Prime members will have access to deals, while Amazon’s competitors will court bargain-hunters online and in-store. As a result, it’s a great snapshot of ecommerce trends. Why we care. As this year’s Prime Day proves, digital retail is never exclusively online. Top retailers are using a combination of digital and in-store deals to cover the multichannel ways shoppers look for deals.

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