Martech
APRIL 25, 2024
Weeks before his 70th birthday, my colleague quipped, “I still don’t like being called a ‘senior.’ Unless there’s a good discount attached.” The joke leans on an aging, coupon-clipping stereotype that should be retired. My boomer colleague is part of an adaptable, active, tech-forward cohort who cannot be overlooked, largely because they also hold more than half of America’s wealth.
SMEI
APRIL 24, 2024
The idea that “salespeople are born, not made” has long been a prevailing notion in the sales industry. However, this outdated belief has been disproven by the authors of “Open the Mind and Close the Sale: The secret to success in selling!” This book sheds light on the misconceptions surrounding sales and highlights the skills and strategies required to succeed in this field.
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The LeadG2 Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
Generally speaking, about 13.6% of your company's budget should be spent on marketing. Of that percentage, however, you might spend a portion on inbound marketing, paid advertising, retention and loyalty programs, and many other different types of marketing. Inbound marketing comprises nontraditional efforts to connect with potential customers already searching for services like yours, including non-interruptive channels like SEO and content marketing, social media posts, and organic marketing c
Practical eCommerce - Marketing
APRIL 21, 2024
Our all-new 2024 update includes modern content marketing, SEO, email, podcasts, social media, and more. The post Web Marketing Checklist: 42 Tactics for Traffic and Sales appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
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.
Traackr
APRIL 24, 2024
How the potential US TikTok ban could impact creators and influencer marketing programs.
Sprout Social
APRIL 23, 2024
We already instinctively look over our shoulders to see what the competition is doing. Refining this approach, by regularly conducting a competitive analysis , turns this reactive action into a proactive data source fundamental to marketing strategy. But it can be hard to decide exactly what you’re looking for. That’s where competitive insights come in.
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Search Engine Land
APRIL 23, 2024
It’s no stretch to say the marketing data landscape has changed quite a bit over the past two years. For one, the ways companies collect user data have been under the microscope, and policies from Apple and Google are forcing marketing data analytics changes across the board. Also, customers are more thoughtful than ever about what information they’re willing to share and how it’s being used.
The LeadG2 Blog
APRIL 23, 2024
Traditional advertising remains a powerful tool for reaching audiences. However, as consumers become increasingly savvy and immune to interruptive marketing tactics, businesses must adapt their strategies to engage with customers in additional meaningful ways. This is where inbound marketing steps in, offering a strategic approach that focuses on building relationships and providing value to customers.
Customers.ai
APRIL 25, 2024
About a month ago I wrote a post titled “ Can AI Help Overcome the Loss of Third-Party Cookies? Google Thinks So ”. The post was written in response to Google’s VP of Global Advertising Strategies telling everyone it was time to move on from third-party cookies. That there would be no more delays and marketers needed to shift their focus before it was too late.
The CMO Survey
APRIL 24, 2024
The 32 nd edition of The CMO Survey examines reoccurring questions related to marketing spending and performance, marketing leadership, and marketing jobs. In addition, managing marketing technology, generative AI, growth, and sustainability are special topics covered in this edition. Here are top takeaways, based on a sample of 292 marketing leaders at for-profit U.S. companies, 94% of whom hold positions at VP-level or higher.
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.
SMEI
APRIL 23, 2024
In the world of sales, it’s a common misconception that a great product is enough to guarantee success. As the excerpt from “Open the Mind and Close the Sale: The secret to success in Selling!” reminds us, building a better mousetrap doesn’t necessarily mean the world will beat a path to your door. In reality, many potential customers may never even hear about your product, and others may find alternative solutions or get used to doing without.
Aspiration Marketing
APRIL 23, 2024
Drowning in data chaos? Spreadsheets are overflowing, information is scattered across systems, and frustrated customers are caught in the crossfire. This is the reality for many businesses struggling to manage their operations. HubSpot Operations Hub Enterprise offers a lifeline designed to streamline your data, centralize information, and empower you to deliver seamless customer experiences.
Search Engine Land
APRIL 26, 2024
Google’s March 2024 core update is now done rolling out, it started on March 5, 2024 and completed 45 days later on April 19, 2024. This was a big core update, where Google said that this core update is more complex and involves changes to multiple core systems, while also ending the standalone helpful content update. Google did not tell us until April 26th, 52 days after the rollout began, that it finished on April 19th.
illumin
APRIL 26, 2024
Google has, for the third time, delayed its self-imposed deadline to eliminate third-party cookies from its Chrome browser. The company has already delayed the inevitable twice, and now it is pushing cookieless back a third time. Google announced the deadline shift on April 23, 2024, breaking its previous promise to remove all third-party cookies by the end of the second quarter of 2024.
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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.
SMEI
APRIL 25, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business world, professional selling plays a vital role in driving economic growth and innovation. As emphasized in the book “Open the Mind and Close the Sale, 2nd edition,” salespeople are the spark that motivates various groups to action, and their efforts are essential for maintaining a high standard of living.
Aspiration Marketing
APRIL 22, 2024
Content is undoubtedly king. But without SEO optimization, it's nothing: no power, legacy, or impact. Unfortunately, most content creators fail to optimize their content. As a result, they don't see their content anywhere on the first page of SERPs. As a content creator, if you don't optimize your content, you won't be able to turn your aspirations into reality.
Search Engine Land
APRIL 26, 2024
Google has served “billions of queries” with its generative AI features and plans to “expand the type of queries we can serve our users” even further. That’s according Alphabet/Google CEO Sundar Pichai, speaking during the Q1 2024 Alphabet earnings call. AI overviews, which Google introduced in the U.S. in late March and the UK earlier this month for a small slice of queries, are also increasing Search usage, according to Pichai: “Based on our testing, we are
Content Marketing Institute
APRIL 26, 2024
Tesla dismissed its marketing team this month. The layoffs come only a year after a mandate to “try advertising” that Elon Musk later said was “too generic.” But is marketing really to blame? Is there a takeaway for other companies?
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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.
illumin
APRIL 25, 2024
Over-the-top or connected TV? It’s time to clear the air and understand the differences between the two marketing phenomena. It’s a common misconception. Even the average marketer still falls trap to this typical confusion of distinguishing between OTT and CTV. Given the high demand of streaming services today, advertisers have been exploring ads over these platforms with Amazon Prime’s airing of commercials in February 2024 a very current example.
Aspiration Marketing
APRIL 24, 2024
Today marks the much-anticipated launch of the reinvented HubSpot Service Hub at Spring Spotlight. This is more than just a product update; it's a revolution in customer service.
Search Engine Land
APRIL 22, 2024
Google is developing a two-hop proxy to enhance privacy for Chrome users, which has three big implications for advertisers: For ad location targeting, you’ll only have the option to target regions designated by Google, which won’t be accurate. Because Google Chrome will use a proxy to connect to websites, it will mask users’ identities, meaning advertisers cannot distinguish between genuine and bot traffic.
Practical eCommerce - Marketing
APRIL 26, 2024
Chris Orzechowski, an ecommerce writer and marketer, grew frustrated with Meta. Then he switched to X. The post Copywriter Shifts to X Ads, Scales Brands appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
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.
illumin
APRIL 23, 2024
Earth Day is back and this year advertisers are rallying to create more inspiring ads that bring some critical action. Taking action is an important part of an effective Earth Day campaign, as it is for any purpose-based set of ads. Inevitably, some advertisers miss the mark with their eco-advertising, creating ads with good messaging but little substance.
Aspiration Marketing
APRIL 25, 2024
Imagine your website as a conversation, not a monologue. Static websites are like one-sided lectures: they bore visitors and fail to capture their attention. In today's dynamic online world, you need a website that engages in a two-way dialogue, keeping your audience hooked and driving results.
Search Engine Land
APRIL 24, 2024
Google has postponed the deprecation of third-party cookies in Chrome this year due to multiple challenges and increased scrutiny from the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Why we care. Brands now have extra time to prepare and explore alternatives to third-party cookies. However, this is just another delay. Third-party cookies will eventually go away – just not this year.
Sprout Social
APRIL 25, 2024
There are social media templates available for virtually any task you can think of—from content production to reporting to team onboarding. If you want to win time back in your schedule, make it your mission to never start from scratch. Consider this: When you spend an hour formatting a spreadsheet, you’re losing an hour that you could have spent on your social media marketing strategy.
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
Hubspot Marketing
APRIL 25, 2024
Welcome to Creator Columns , where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. In the 5 years I’ve run Nudge, I’ve interviewed dozens of experts on pricing. These aren’t run-of-the-mill LinkedIn gurus. They’re peer-reviewed researchers from some of the world’s most prestigious universities. In this blog, I reveal their top five pricing tips. 5 Secrets About Pricing Recently on my podcast Nudge , a guest told me a secret about pricing. " The truth ,"
Aspiration Marketing
APRIL 20, 2024
Imagine hitting the "publish" button on your website redesign. only to discover a number of broken links on your homepage. Website revamps are exciting, but the thought of glitches and disruptions during the process can send shivers down any web designer's spine. Content staging is your secret weapon to a flawless website launch. It allows you to meticulously craft, test, and refine your new website content in a separate staging environment without affecting your live site.
Search Engine Land
APRIL 26, 2024
The March 2024 core update has been a volatile, mammoth update. It’s been a long and turbulent road for some. It can be overwhelming when you hear that an update has finished rolling out. With so many moving parts, pinpointing results and actions for your website can seem like an impossible task after a Google algorithm update finishes rolling out. Follow the following steps for a methodical and strategic way forward. 1.
Martech
APRIL 25, 2024
U.S. digital video ad spend is expected to hit $63 billion in 2024, a 16% increase from the previous year, according to projections from IAB’s “2024 Digital Ad Spend & Strategy Report.” For the first time, digital video — which includes CTV, social video and online video — will claim a higher share of budgets than linear TV. Why we care. CTV and other digital video channels have long promised better addressability and measurement than traditional linear TV.
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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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