Adams & Knight Marketing
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
“Over the past 10 years, only 6.5 percent of Super Bowl Ads were purpose-driven,” says Reem Nouh , Strategic Services SVP at Adams & Knight in Connecticut. But that’s changing with the crop of TV commercials airing during Super Bowl LIII. “Today, consumers want a brand to stand for something that they believe in,” says Nouh.
Unbounce
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Landing page SEO is a tricky proposition. Landing pages are potent tools to convert readers into customers, but the way most are designed is hardly SEO friendly. Think about it. A landing page aims to direct readers down a specific path, focusing them on your call to action without offering other distractions. But optimizing a web page for search engines requires more content, more links, more calls to action.
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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Events are often one of the biggest marketing expenses. If this is the case, why do so few of us measure the real impact of these initiatives? According to Event MB , 85% of event planners use event registration software, 61% use event marketing tools, and 54% use survey tools. While this is promising, these tech stacks can often lead to uncertain attribution models that fail to calculate the true ROI of events.
Neil Patel
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Facebook engagement is easier and more valuable than you ever imagined. I found this out the hard way. At one point, I was spending hundreds of thousands of dollars a month on Facebook Ads. Sure, I was getting some huge successes. But I was also wasting a ton of money. For example, I once spent $400,000 on Facebook fan page likes. I still feel dumb for that one… The engagement just wasn’t there.
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.
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Ideas! Ideas! We need more ideas. If you have been tasked with planning out your company’s content calendar for the entire year. You need to make sure it includes the themes defined in your content marketing strategy, as well as a variety of different types of content. This can be daunting, even for a seasoned […]. The post How To Plan Your Blog Content Calendar For The Entire Year appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
Sprout Social
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
“The bots are coming.”. This sort of line has been popular among marketers over the past couple of years. But is that reality finally coming to fruition? At this point, are chatbots really here to stay? Based on industry data and what we’ve seen firsthand at Sprout, the answer is a resounding “yes.”. While chatbots for marketing were once seen as uncharted territory, more and more brands are getting on board with bots.
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Content Marketing Institute
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
One roundup list wasn’t sufficient to capture the best books in 2018 for content marketers. Here are six more books with examples, tips, and wisdom to upgrade your content marketing skills. Continue reading → The post 6 Books to Help Content Marketers Attract Conversions, Grow Profits, and Work Better in 2019 appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
As a content marketer, I rely on data and analytics to create robust strategies for our clients. However, when I talk to fellow professionals, I do not need these tools to guess what perhaps is the biggest obstacle we face: how to create content that your customers will love to read. The research backs me […]. The post How to Create Content Your Customers Will Love to Read appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
Traackr
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
These monthly reports will help you make better decisions and effectively manage your ongoing influence marketing campaigns.
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
With the CMO often considered the most precarious position in the C-Suite , marketing attribution is top of mind for everyone looking to really measure the impact of their marketing departments. And with good reason—new data shows that 60% of marketers face pressure to prove ROI. CMOs are under increased pressure to demonstrate their team’s ability to influence buyer cycles, so the importance of delivering strong insights is as important as ever before.
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.
Content Marketing Institute
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Whenever someone mentions the term “branded content,” my mind still drifts back to the original inspiration for my love of the technique: BMW’s The Hire. The 2001 series consisted of eight online episodes, each featuring Clive Owen as “The Driver” – a mysterious man who fully commits to completing his assigned mission at all costs, taking viewers along for the ride.
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Good content marketing is imperative for distinguishing your brand and positioning yourself as an intellectual leader. It can be hard to keep your ideas fresh all the time, especially because your competitors are going to be turning out content as well. Not only that, but every time you come up with something new and exciting, […]. The post 6 Tips To Differentiate Your Brand Using Content Marketing appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
Sprout Social
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
The Sprout agency team and I work with 1,000 agency partners and thousands of agency customers. These social media and digital marketing agencies offer best-in-class services and consulting to their clients, big and small. One in five provide full-service marketing to clients, and nearly 25% have a full-blown paid social media services offering to supplement the integrated marketing campaigns they execute on social.
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
10 Things to Consider About Your Website in 2019 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch on the 10 Things to Consider About Your Website in 2019. You’ve started a business and created your website. But that doesn’t mean your work here is done. Behaviors and trends change, your needs shift, and your website must continue to evolve so that it’s meeting your goals.
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Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.
Content Marketing Institute
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Before hurrying to generate the next 100 B2B leads, get your conversion tracking in order. The former may keep the sales team happy this month, but the latter makes the entire organization successful over the long term. Continue reading → The post Why You Need Better Conversion Tracking to Win the Sales Game appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Embracing the new opportunities that AI brings to marketing is something that every business must do to stay competitive in 2019 and beyond. However, just because AI-powered marketing platforms are becoming more commonplace and simpler to use, it doesn’t mean there aren’t any pitfalls when it comes to using AI in marketing. A survey carried […].
Moz
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Posted by rjonesx. Howdy Moz readers, I'm Russ Jones, Principal Search Scientist at Moz, and I am excited to announce a fantastic upgrade coming next month to one of the most important metrics Moz offers: Domain Authority. Domain Authority has become the industry standard for measuring the strength of a domain relative to ranking. We recognize that stability plays an important role in making Domain Authority valuable to our customers, so we wanted to make sure that the new Domain Authority broug
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Why Your Website Must Be Mobile Friendly written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. When designers approach creating a website, they do it from behind the giant screens of desktop computers. When they show it to you, you scroll through at your desk and are impressed by how beautiful it looks. You’re a happy camper, so you pay them their fee and go on your way!
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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.
Bannerflow
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Going into 2018, in-housing was a trend gaining momentum. Flash forward 12 months and it has exploded into the mainstream. We at Bannerflow felt compelled to know how the trend was developing and how our customers’ priorities in Europe were changing in response, or indeed, driving it. Therefore, alongside Digiday, we set out to map in-housing. We surveyed 200 senior marketers based in Europe to discover the biggest triggers, benefits, and barriers to in-housing.
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
As a content marketer, I rely on data and analytics to create robust strategies for our clients. However, when I talk to fellow professionals, I do not need these tools to guess what perhaps is the biggest obstacle we face: how to create content that your customers will love to read. The research backs me […]. The post How to Create Content Your Customers Will Love To Read appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
Zumvu
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
It might be simple to create an online shop and start selling products. With the abundance of ecommerce-oriented WordPress themes, the creation of an e-shop is more than easy.
Moz
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Posted by DiTomaso Search results are sophisticated enough to show searchers not only the content they want, but in the format they want it. Being able to identify searcher intent and interest based off of ranking results can be a powerful driver of content strategy. In this week's Whiteboard Friday, we warmly welcome Dana DiTomaso as she describes her preferred tools and methods for developing a modern and effective content strategy.
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.
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 2, 2019
Weekend Favs February 2 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.
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Good content marketing is imperative for distinguishing your brand and positioning yourself as an intellectual leader. It can be hard to keep your ideas fresh all the time, especially because your competitors are going to be turning out content as well. Not only that, but every time you come up with something new and exciting, […]. The post 6 Tips to Differentiate Your Brand Using Content Marketing appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
Zumvu
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
The pundits have been on the edge of their seats with predicting that 2019 is going to be a special year for the e-commerce, record-thrashing like never before with making over $3.3 Trillion Sales.
illumin
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Valentine’s Day is oftentimes undervalued. It’s known to get overlooked as plans focus on wrapping up the holidays vs. strategically preparing for marketing to a specific audience during the weeks leading up to V-Day. U.S. consumers are expected to spend an average $143.56 on Valentine’s Day as 55% of the population celebrates, an increase from 2017’s $136.57, according to the annual survey released by NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
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
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
How to Prepare for a Brand Crisis written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Melissa Agnes. Podcast Transcript. Our guest on today’s podcast is Melissa Agnes , an expert on crisis management and brand reputation and protection. As an advisor, she has worked with companies and organizations across industries like healthcare, finance, technology, and the non-profit world including NATO, Merck, Hilton, the YMCA, and the City of Los Angeles.
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Meetings, phone calls, and email are important B2B channels but how can you have immediate conversations and drive a more human buying experience? Conversational Marketing is about having one-to-one conversations now to connect with customers and drive leads better. In sum, conversational marketing uses targeted messaging and intelligent chatbots to engage with leads in real-time (while […].
Zumvu
FEBRUARY 2, 2019
Over the years Wordpress has been a great platform to build attractive, engaging and interactive websites for people all over the world.
illumin
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
This year brands utilized nostalgia, humor, celebrities, and cause-marketing to grab viewer attention during the big game. Stella Artois. Coming in first place is Stella Artois with over 48 million views! The brand has combined celebrities, a great cause, iconic characters, and humor to come out on top. Stella Artois teamed up with Water.org for their Super Bowl ad for the second year in a row.
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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission
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