Search Engine Land
JUNE 26, 2024
Want to win over customers in today’s competitive market? Loyalty is key. But how do you build lasting relationships that keep them coming back? Marigold’s 2024 State of Loyalty Report is here to help. Packed with insights from the latest Marigold Global Consumer Trends Index, it unveils the secrets to building unshakeable consumer loyalty in 2024.
Social Media Examiner
JUNE 26, 2024
Want to reduce agency operating costs? Looking for ways to streamline research, analysis, and ideation processes? In this article, you'll discover how to leverage AI tools to increase efficiency and improve creative output. Maximizing Efficiency and Effectiveness With AI Technology In today's fast-paced, digital world, marketers are constantly seeking ways to achieve more with less. […] The post How to Optimize Agency Marketing With AI appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
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Hubspot Marketing
JUNE 24, 2024
In April 2024, HubSpot asked 537 email marketers across industries in the U.S. if email marketing was inbound or outbound — 51% said it was inbound, while 49% believed it to be outbound. It’s fascinating to see how opinions differ on this topic, even among professionals. As an experienced marketing leader, I’ve always approached email marketing with a blend of both perspectives.
Aspiration Marketing
JUNE 25, 2024
Have you ever gotten that sinking feeling when a customer cancels their service? It happens to the best of us. But what if you could turn those cancellations around or better yet, avoid them? Loyal customers are worth their weight in gold, bringing in repeat business and positive word-of-mouth. That's where customer retention management and churn rate controls come in.
Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com
Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model ; a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.
Martech
JUNE 25, 2024
The digital banking revolution promised a financial dream: Manage everything from anywhere with sleek apps. Fueled by the ease of Venmo and Zelle, I (and many others) dove in, expecting a smooth switch for our personal and business finances. But after exploring numerous online banks over many years, each promising convenience and streamlined management, reality disappointed.
Zumvu
JUNE 25, 2024
By leveraging data analytics, companies can gain valuable insights, make informed decisions, and craft strategies that are tailored to their specific market needs.
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Litmus
JUNE 25, 2024
Marketing has transformed more in the past three years than in the previous 50, and one of the driving forces behind these seismic shifts is artificial intelligence (AI). In fact, 45% of marketing teams now leverage AI in their email campaigns—and 31% plan to invest more in AI and machine learning this year. Recent headlines reveal that AI-generated summaries from major players like Apple, Gmail , and Yahoo are coming to top email clients to enhance their users’ inbox experiences.
Aspiration Marketing
JUNE 24, 2024
Using the right sales techniques, building a sales funnel, and perfecting your product are all important for success in 2024. But in order to succeed, you need to choose the right sales channels. This article will walk you through the most effective sales channels that you can use today and provide a brief overview of how they fit into the larger sales picture.
The LeadG2 Blog
JUNE 25, 2024
Let's face it; simply attracting leads isn't enough. To convert those leads into loyal customers, businesses must engage in effective lead nurturing strategies. Content marketing is a powerful tool in this process, offering valuable information and insights that guide prospects through the sales funnel. This blog explores how to leverage content marketing for lead nurturing, ensuring your leads turn into conversions.
Search Engine Land
JUNE 28, 2024
Microsoft’s AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman believes most web content is “freeware’ that can be used for training AI models. The only exception: websites that explicitly opt out. Freeware is any form of copyrighted software that can be freely downloaded, installed and used by end users. The quote. Here’s what Suleyman told CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin at the Aspen Ideas Festival: “…With respect to content that is already on the open web, the social contract of that conte
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Unlock the secrets to building strong communities and sustaining growth with GrowthZone’s “5 Pillars of Community” ebook. In today's digital era, fostering a sense of belonging is more important than ever. GrowthZone’s informative ebook will help you transform your association’s community and discover new opportunities for growth. Explore the importance of personal and virtual communities, the ACHIEVE Model for success, and the key pillars including Direction, Shared Responsibility, Personal Val
Martech
JUNE 28, 2024
Performance media has enjoyed many years of supercharged growth. Its high trackability in digital media has made it a preferred investment for marketers and CMOs alike, looking to drive direct and measurable impact on the top line. But as many have noted, the pendulum is swinging back. Brands are having a moment. Many advertisers are shifting investment back up the funnel after realizing their performance-heavy investment strategies may have starved their brands of the reach and relevance neede
Aspiration Marketing
JUNE 27, 2024
Ever pour your heart into your website, only to see visitors disappear after browsing? You're not alone. Many businesses struggle with visitors who vanish without converting. The truth is, these visitors are interested! But without clear direction, they might not know what to do next. Here's where Calls to Action (CTAs) come in.
illumin
JUNE 25, 2024
Pride is here once again and so are some amazing ad campaigns. This year’s lineup has everything from classic rainbow imagery to heartfelt messages. If you find the time between events, take a look at this year’s stellar lineup. Pride exists for a reason LGBTQIA+ community members gather and celebrate this time of year for a reason. Pride wasn’t born out of a love to party, it was born out of a need to protest, to be visible, and to build acceptance.
Search Engine Land
JUNE 27, 2024
Google’s June 2024 spam update rollout is now complete. The spam update started June 20, 2024, about 7 days ago. This update was a general and broad spam update, it was not a link spam update and did not automate the site reputation abuse policy , which is still only done via manual actions. Google wrote this morning, “The rollout was complete as of June 27, 2024.
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Quotas need to be hit. Revenue goals need to be met. This reality makes shortening sales onboarding time a top priority. Organizations with a standard onboarding process boost employee retention by 58% and increase productivity by 50%. Unfortunately, many companies struggle with inefficient processes that lead to high turnover and missed revenue opportunities.
Martech
JUNE 24, 2024
Now that the novelty of AI has settled and marketing teams are using it across their operations in creative, efficient ways, we’re starting to see some interesting case studies emerge. Brands like Mailchimp, Klarna, JPMorgan Chase and Mars are going all-in on AI and integrating it across marketing workflows — from brainstorming and content creation to analytics and optimization.
SocialPilot
JUNE 26, 2024
Negative reviews can pop up anytime on review sites such as Google Reviews and Yelp or on social media platforms such as Facebook. Dealing with these reviews is a daunting task, especially when most businesses do not know how to respond to negative reviews. However, the important thing to understand is that customers’ negative feedback is not just criticism; it is an opportunity for you.
Kuno Creative
JUNE 27, 2024
Staying ahead of the search engine optimization curve and adapting to Google’s ever-changing updates requires a long-term SEO strategy. One that pulls on the foundational principles of effective SEO and has a finger on the pulse of the latest trends. Search engine algorithms, like Google updates, continue to change how web pages are crawled, indexed and ranked; it’s not enough to just keep doing what worked in the past.
Search Engine Land
JUNE 26, 2024
Google today announced updates to Google Analytics 4 (GA4). The coming months will see improved cross-channel reporting and budgeting, AI-generated insights and some integration with Chrome Privacy Sandbox. What’s new. These are the five new features Google announced: Third-party ad data: Users will be able to import advertising data from Pinterest, Reddit and Snap directly into GA4.
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Ready to streamline your marketing efforts and achieve more with less? Our guide provides a step-by-step roadmap to: Build a Strong Foundation: Set up your automation infrastructure for success. Execute Proven Tactics: Implement effective strategies to nurture leads and drive conversions. Measure and Optimize: Track your results and make data-driven adjustments.
Martech
JUNE 26, 2024
Clara Shih, CEO, Salesforce AI, speaks at IAB Tech Lab Summit in New York. Image: Chris Wood It seems like every day new AI-powered tools enter the growing martech ecosystem. At the IAB Tech Lab Summit in New York this month, tech leaders discussed real applications for the technology, either available now or soon. The theme of the conference, “The End of the Beginning: Nothing Will Be the Same,” was fitting.
SocialPilot
JUNE 25, 2024
Social media is changing rapidly, and staying ahead of this curve is essential for any brand looking to make an impact. One of the most effective ways is to create an inclusive Instagram marketing strategy that helps you hit the mark and achieve your business goals. However, with constantly changing algorithms and user behaviors, it’s essential to regularly update your Instagram strategy.
illumin
JUNE 25, 2024
illumin is so grateful to have attended Brand Innovators’ AI for Brand Marketers Summit at Paramount International June 4 through 6, 2024. The three-day event was filled with game-changing discussions about growth and scalability, including insights from o ur very own Seraj Bharwani, who moderated the One Click from Inspiration to Action panel on June 5.
Search Engine Land
JUNE 26, 2024
Google today announced four significant updates to its Ads platform, enhancing query matching and brand controls for advertisers. Why it matters. These changes aim to improve ad performance and give advertisers more control over their brand-related traffic. Key updates. New recommendation for brand inclusions in broad match. Brand exclusions across all match types and Dynamic Search Ads.
Speaker: Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners
This new, thought-provoking webinar will explore how even incremental efforts and investments in your data can have a tremendous impact on your direct mail and multi-channel marketing campaign results! Industry expert Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners, will share real-life case studies and best practices from client direct mail and digital campaigns where data modeling strategies pinpointed audience members, increasing their propensity to respond – and buy.
Martech
JUNE 27, 2024
Welcome to the age of outrage, when even the most innocuous ad risks becoming a culture war casus belli. Tonight’s presidential debate will draw attention to the national political campaigns for another highly divisive election — which will make brands’ already tough situation even worse. By now marketers may feel like they’re trying to ride a pogo stick across a minefield.
Marketing Insider Group
JUNE 24, 2024
Social media is more pervasive than ever, with nearly 5.1 billion people engaging on various platforms monthly. From sharing life moments on Instagram to networking professionally on LinkedIn, social media has woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives. However, social media could be experiencing an oversaturation of content and, therefore, might be a challenging place to connect with your target audience.
Hubspot Marketing
JUNE 27, 2024
There’s always a new tool, platform, process, you name it, that you just have to try. It’s exhausting as a content creator to try to keep up with the latest trends and time-consuming to learn how to use completely new platforms. It can also feel risky to start creating content somewhere new when where you are is already working for you. But it is my professional opinion that if you are a writer (or reader), you must get acquainted with Substack.
Search Engine Land
JUNE 24, 2024
Google is rolling out automated Local Services Ads lead credits in July, streamlining the process for advertisers to receive credit for poor-quality leads. Why it matters. This change aims to save time for advertisers and ensure more equitable distribution of ad credits, particularly benefiting those with limited resources. This will potentially affect advertisers’ budgets, lead quality and overall experience with the platform.
Speaker: Alex Moore, Co-Founder of Stratagon Marketing & Technology
Ever wondered why sales and marketing teams often struggle to collaborate effectively? Diverging goals, poor communication, and conflicting strategies frequently create silos, leading to a disconnect where marketing efforts fail to translate into substantial sales conversions. Enter Account-Based Marketing (ABM). ABM aligns marketing and sales efforts toward specific target accounts, fostering personalized interactions with high-value prospects.
Martech
JUNE 27, 2024
Much of the marketing we create as marketers and experience as consumers is broad. Some of it will resonate with us; some it won’t. It’s always been this way because running truly 1:1 campaigns at scale simply isn’t possible today for most organizations. In my March article , I unveiled a call to action to drive more truly personalized customer experiences.
CopyBlogger
JUNE 28, 2024
What’s the difference between an average LinkedIn post and a top-performing LinkedIn post that earns hundreds of likes and comments? Continue Reading The post How To Write a LinkedIn Post That Sparks Engagement appeared first on Copyblogger.
Marketing Insider Group
JUNE 25, 2024
Marketing technology (MarTech) is indispensable because it assists companies as they attempt to attract customers and understand their needs. However, with over 14,000 MarTech solutions available in 2024, marketers face an overwhelming array of options when identifying the correct MarTech tools to implement. Choosing the right MarTech tools to implement can significantly boost efficiency and ROI, yet 80% of businesses struggle with integrating new technologies effectively.
Search Engine Land
JUNE 28, 2024
Google Colab has been around since 2017 but has gained more popularity recently from SEO professionals sharing code samples. SEOs love Colab because, unlike GitHub, you can actually run the code directly on the platform. What is Google Colab? Google Colab is a tool that allows users to quickly run Python directly on the platform with little to no setup.
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Are your sellers unsure about using AI in their day-to-day workflows? Or are they eager to try but uncertain where to start? They might be asking: Which tasks are best suited for AI? How will using AI affect my relationship with my customers? With so many tools available, which ones are the most useful to me? To help answer these and other common questions about using AI during the sales cycle, we surveyed B2B sellers who were early adopters to get their insight and advice about how to use gen A
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