Duct Tape Marketing
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Why Partnerships Are Your Secret Weapon to Building Referrals written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Generating referrals is the key to securing your business’s long-term success, and it can feel like a pretty massive undertaking. One way to lighten the load and help you to create a more sustainable stream of referrals is to build partnerships.
Hubspot Marketing
OCTOBER 30, 2018
If you're anything like me, you take about four minutes choosing a filter for your Instagram photo, and about four hours deciding on a caption. Worst of all, after much creative effort and advice from friends, I'm usually barely able to write a caption that goes beyond, "Had a fun day with friends!". And I'm a writer -- go figure. Next time you're contemplating a caption to go with your Instagram photo, take a look at our complete list of captions for any mood you need to evoke.
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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Organic this? Organic that? What’s the big deal with organic? You can have your own opinion about food products, but in marketing, the answer is pretty clear. Organic marketing is the way. But what is organic marketing and how does it differ from paid social marketing? In this blog, we’ll explore what organic marketing is, what it isn’t, and how you can use it to drive your business.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 30, 2018
We’re all bought in on content marketing. Right? Seventy-two percent of marketers have a content marketing strategy in place, according to the LinkedIn Technology Marketing Community. Eighty-eight percent of B2B marketers in North America use content marketing as part of their overall approach, per Content Marketing Institute. Great news. As much as it appears we’re […].
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.
Content Marketing Institute
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Do you struggle to create engaging content that lands you in the top spots of Google? There is a way to solve that problem, and create content that Google loves, while building a library of content that’s super useful to your target audience. That way? The topic clusters model. Topic cluster model explained. The topic cluster methodology, also known as the “pillar-and-cluster” technique, was first detailed by HubSpot Research in 2017.
Hubspot Marketing
OCTOBER 29, 2018
In 2017, 92% of marketers who used influencer marketing found it to be effective. Influencer marketing has grown steadily in popularity over the past few years, and for good reason -- oftentimes, customers trust influencers over celebrities when choosing which products to buy, or which brands to endorse. In fact, marketers have seen such success from influencer marketing that almost 40% of them plan to increase their influencer budget in 2018 and beyond.
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Marketing Insider Group
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
In today’s always-on world, content drives the customer journey. Unfortunately, given the importance of content for SEO, we often overlook the role content plays in not only creating awareness but driving customers from awareness to conversion. How content drives the customer journey First, let’s take a look at the customer journey itself so we’re all […].
Content Marketing Institute
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Marketers make markets. It is the core of what we do. When we truly excel at our jobs, we create demand where little or none existed. Perhaps the quintessential example of this is Apple’s iPhone. Nobody knew they needed an iPhone in 2007 when Steve Jobs stood onstage and introduced the revolutionary device to a bewildered audience. In fact, Apple didn’t even realize the demand it was creating.
Hubspot Marketing
OCTOBER 30, 2018
As a marketer, data is your lifeblood. To gain support for your new idea or prove the value of your most recent campaign, you need data backing it up. But, for many people working in a primarily creative role, pulling and analyzing data can be a challenging task. Not only do you have to export your data, which really means opening up a jumbled spreadsheet bursting with an endless amount of metrics, but you also have to configure the data to report it correctly.
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2018
By now, you’ve seen the recent Nike ad—and the multitude of derivative pieces that followed. And we all have our opinions on it. Now that the dust has settled, those that burned their Nike trainers are left with a rage-hangover and the realization that they now need to go out and fork out a hundred bucks for a new pair. Meanwhile, their heated opinions and social activity on the matter earned Nike more brand exposure than they ever could have hoped for and those that were calling the move “brand
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.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 29, 2018
If you’re looking to spice up your content marketing strategy and boost your conversion rates, one powerful technique is to personalize your content. It makes sense that personalized content is more appealing and persuasive – nobody wants to feel like they’re just another nameless customer or that a business cares only about increasing sales rather […].
Sprout Social
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Each year, the Chicago Tribune publishes a list of top workplaces based on thousands of employee reviews to determine the best employers in Chicago. Sprout Social is proud to be included on the list of midsize companies for the fourth consecutive year in a row for 2018! This continuous recognition is a result of employee feedback and a reflection of the inclusive culture we’ve built thus far. “Our people are at the center of everything we do here at Sprout,” said Maureen Calabr
Hubspot Marketing
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
The thought of creating your own website may seem overwhelming. You might even think this task would be impossible for anyone but a developer or a person with a background in web design. Well, I have good news for you — there’s a software out there that’s so easy to use, virtually anyone can successfully create a unique and professional-looking website for their business, blog, portfolio, and more.
Traackr
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
This post will take you behind the scenes of Sephora's first ever beauty event - Sephoria. Discover what happened IRL and what impact it had on social media.
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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.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Those who graduated with a degree in marketing can’t compete in today’s market unless they know how to learn and adapt as they go. The industry is simply moving too fast. What was popular in internet marketing 10 or even five years ago is now an ancient practice. Brent Hoberman, founder of LastMinute.com, says, “Internet […]. The post 6 Ways Internet Marketing Is Evolving (And How To Keep Up) appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
Bannerflow
OCTOBER 29, 2018
A new age of marketing has dawned, with brands worldwide moving towards a more agile, hyper-relevant, form of advertising. As consumer behaviour has changed, so too must the way we market to them. Nowhere is this truer than in the travel industry. Travel companies, and specifically airlines, are struggling to compete in this over-saturated market; with a far longer sales cycle, and fierce competition from online travel agencies.
Hubspot Marketing
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
In 2018, almost 75% of employers struggled to fill positions with the right candidates. Unfortunately, this talent shortage is only worsening -- research by Korn Ferry predicts by 2020, the technology, media, and telecommunications industries alone could be short over one million skilled workers globally. To succeed long-term, it's critical your business is able to hire and retain the best, most talented employees.
Duct Tape Marketing
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Communicating with Empathy in the Digital World written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Nick Morgan. Podcast Transcript. This week on the Duct Tape Marketing podcast, I speak with Dr. Nick Morgan. He is one of America’s leading experts on communication and is the founder and CEO of Public Words. As a communication coach and theorist, he has worked with leaders in the public and private sectors to perfect their public communications and deliver their
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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.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Explore why thought leadership is vital and how it’s supported by a content marketing program When brands practice thought leadership, the natural result is trust. When an audience trusts a brand or its representatives, they are more likely to convert. Research supports that there is a strong, positive relationship between consumer trust, brand loyalty and increased […].
illumin
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
We’ve been following along with eMarketer’s Social Series, where each day they focused on the audiences of today’s most relevant social platforms including: Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , Pinterest and SnapChat. As we look toward the closing of this year and ahead at 2019, this was a great series to help us understand what is really going on with all the various networks.
Litmus
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Ever wondered what it’s like to work remotely? Eddie Cianci, Director of Engineering at Litmus, shares what it’s like to work on a team that’s spread across the globe, and the benefits and challenges that come with it. This interview first appeared on Remote Habits. Check out their site for more great interviews and learn how fellow remote workers handle their daily routines, get work done, and more.
Duct Tape Marketing
OCTOBER 27, 2018
Weekend Favs October 27 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.
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.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 30, 2018
80% of retail professionals say email marketing is their greatest driver of customer retention, and customers who purchase through emails spend 138% more than those who don’t receive them. Getting your emails right is one of the most important steps you can take to win over customers and to build loyalty. But, the fact is, […]. The post How to Make Customers Look Forward to Your Email appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
In the 46 years of its existence, email has become more of a marketing tool than a casual interface for friends and co-workers. In fact, according to TowerData, the first email marketing blast ever sent in 1978 achieved a whopping $13 million in revenue, which amounts to about $78 million today. And the email trend continues: A recent survey from the Direct Marketing Association and Demand Metric found that email marketing receives four times more ROI than other marketing avenues, including s
Bannerflow
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Dynamic ads are revolutionising travel display advertising. It’s digital advertising that provides cruise lines, ferry companies, and airlines alike with the ability to present the right message, to the right person, at the right time. Combined with developments in data and targeting, dynamic ad campaigns are helping brands to improve ad performance.
Duct Tape Marketing
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Transcript of Communicating with Empathy in the Digital World written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Back to Podcast. Transcript. This transcript is sponsored by our transcript partner – Rev – Get $10 off your first order. John Jantsch: Has technology in the virtual world that we live in made it easier to communicate or harder?
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
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 31, 2018
The internet has revolutionized the way people acquire goods and services, thus giving birth to the thriving ecommerce industry. Online sales have been growing over 20% annually, with projected revenue of $4 trillion in 2020. Naturally, online retail has opened up an entirely new avenue in sales and marketing. In the past, traditional marketing methods […].
Content Marketing Institute
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
You know audiences now are used to receiving information almost at the speed of light. In retail, for instance, a one-second delay in mobile load time can cost up to a 20% decrease in conversions. More than that, not so long ago, Google rocked the online world with its mobile page speed update , which officially made page speed a ranking factor for mobile devices.
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Writing this article has me thinking of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. You’ve got Goldilocks looking for the right home to crash. Ultimately, she has to make a critical life decision between the temperature quality of hot, cold, and ‘just right’ porridge. Identifying the right engagement platform can feel very similar. If you’ve been using one for a while, it might be time to re-evaluate the temperature of your results.
Moz
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Posted by Tom.Capper One of these sessions is not like the other. Google Analytics data is used to support tons of important work, ranging from our everyday marketing reporting all the way to investment decisions. To that end, it's integral that we're aware of just how that data works. In this week's edition of Whiteboard Friday, we welcome Tom Capper to explain how the sessions metric in Google Analytics works, several ways that it can have unexpected results, and as a bonus, how sessions affec
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