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Manufacturers, It’s Time to Take Back Control in the Buying Cycle

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

Author: Peter Bell The swift digitization of the manufacturing sector continues—it’s no longer just focused on technologies that improve production and system efficiencies. Now, cloud computing is driving the creation of a network of connected machines that act as an intelligent network that can predict failures and trigger maintenance processes autonomously.

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The 60 Best Marketing Speakers To Rock Your Event

Marketing Insider Group

When it comes to developing our skills as marketers, content providers and world-class communicators, it helps to learn from the best marketing speakers the world has to offer. Speaking at Marketing Events and Business Conferences is one of the great honors and passions of my career! My goal is ALWAYS to help the audience understand […]. The post The 60 Best Marketing Speakers To Rock Your Event appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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How to Run Social Media Contests That Actually Increase Revenue

Sprout Social

Social media contests have been used by brands of all sizes to get more followers, increase engagement and generate buzz. With organic reach becoming increasingly difficult to earn, social media contests offer a great way to get more eyes on your social posts and boost engagement. The trick is knowing how to use social media contests strategically, rather than blindly deciding you want to do a giveaway.

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Live Video is King: How To Use It Without Going Broke

Duct Tape Marketing

Live Video is King: How To Use It Without Going Broke written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. As you may have heard from industry events like NABShow and Social Media Marketing World , marketing dollars are switching from broadcast TV to live video streaming for more creative and targeted visual advertising. What makes a live video so effective and attractive to brands?

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How to Leverage Behavioral Science Insights for Direct Mail Success

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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4 Exciting Ways Influencers Can Turbocharge Your Marketing

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

Author: Eric Lam Influencer marketing is exploding onto the scene. It’s the hottest topic—all the rage—we need to be doing it now! Wait, hold on a second. What exactly is it again? Oh yeah, it’s a marketing strategy that uses highly influential people to promote your brand, which makes it a lot like leveraging spokespeople…which means that it’s been around for, well, thousands of years actually.

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How Well Do You Know Your Customers? 4 Tips to Help You Boost Your Marketing Effectiveness

Marketing Insider Group

Businesses spend a great deal of money and effort reaching out to potential customers. They post status updates on social media, set up YouTube channels, and pay for local advertising, all with the hope that their message will convince people to buy what they’re offering. But if brands are blindly throwing marketing messages out, they’ll […]. The post How Well Do You Know Your Customers?

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How Gamification of Business Process Yields Successful Results

Duct Tape Marketing

How Gamification of Business Process Yields Successful Results written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Simulating business processes in the gaming scenario is an interesting way to keep yourself intrigued in the business. Better if you were once a gaming freak in your early days of life. No matter if you are an employee, CEO, or even a stakeholder.

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Back to Basics: Tips and Tricks for Demand Generation Success

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

Author: Mary Kate Francis If you’re a B2B marketer, you’re probably familiar with demand generation in one way or another. Maybe you’ve been working in demand generation for several years or you collaborate with the team on cross-channels campaigns. Whatever your situation is, one thing’s for sure: trying to figure out how demand generation really works and where marketing ends and sales begins can be downright tricky as a novice.

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What Successful B2B Content Marketers Are Doing Differently [Research]

Marketing Insider Group

62% of B2B marketers say their organization’s content marketing efforts are much more or somewhat more successful compared to a year ago. This was just one of the key findings from the seventh annual B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends research from Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and MarketingProfs released last month. This year’s study […].

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#SproutChat Recap: Planning Social Media Content for the Holidays

Sprout Social

The holidays are quickly approaching quickly and as a social media professional, you need to plan ahead. Even though it’s not even Halloween yet, it’s time to start planning for holiday campaigns and initiatives. This week at #SproutChat , we discussed how to plan for the holiday season. Plan in Advance. Anticipate the time you’ll need to launch and run holiday campaigns and initiatives.

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Sales & Marketing Alignment: How to Synergize for Success

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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Learn How to Speak Like a Pro

Duct Tape Marketing

Learn How to Speak Like a Pro written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Grant Baldwin. Lots of folks seem to be teaching public speaking these days and with good reason. While becoming a sought after and highly paid speaker may be a dream for some, learning to present your ideas in a more effective manner is a good idea for all.

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3 Mobile App Marketing Lessons from Kim Kardashian, Pokemon, and Our Favorite Birds

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

Author: Ashika Balani I’ve got 99 apps and I only need ONE! That’s right, folks. I have 99 apps on my phone and sometimes it feels like I only use one of them. But why am I counting my apps? It all started when I was waiting to board my flight and I noticed complete silence in the entire boarding area. That’s right–no one talking in line or even looking up at the counter.

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The Future Of Customer Relationships

Marketing Insider Group

Relationships make the world go round. From that first flicker of attraction in high school or college to walking down the aisle on your wedding day. From landing your first customer to striking the business deal which takes your start-up to the next level. Relationships are key to every aspect of our lives. So why […]. The post The Future Of Customer Relationships appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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The 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Making a Product Video (Learned the Hard Way)

Rock Content

Some people like to learn by making mistakes. And by “some people” I mean me, and by “like” I mean it just happens. I guess that’s the price you pay when you’re not afraid to try new things. As product marketers (or marketers in general), we have to try new things every single day, whether because we want to, or have to, depending on the needs of the business.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

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.

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Weekend Favs October 15

Duct Tape Marketing

Weekend Favs October 15 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.

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How One Facebook Post Increased Referral Traffic by 6,166%

Sprout Social

Composing a social post that resonates with a client’s target audience and is amplified organically is one of the biggest thrills a social media marketer can experience. This August our team at Thin Pig Media experienced that thrill. We created a Facebook post for our client, Barn Pros, that received 5,404,650 organic impressions–roughly the population of Finland.

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Stop Being a Wimp with Your Content and Discussions

Marketing Insider Group

I love creating challenger sales and marketing content. For example, my article “CMOs Are Failing to Go Beyond Brand Awareness,” questions the actions of CMOs at organizations like Xerox, Wiley, Lithium, G2Crowd, and XOJet. And, in my recent series, I question the thoughts, ideas, actions and content of well-known LinkedIn marketing experts like Viveka von […].

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What Working at an Apple Store Taught Me About Good Event Marketing

Rock Content

I’m going to start with a controversial statement: I’m a firm believer in the power of event marketing. Trade shows, owned events, you name it, I love it. The statement is controversial because you either wholly agree or disagree – especially in B2B environments. Events are a huge investment in time and money – but when done right, they help generate quality leads, develop existing relationships and do wonders for brand awareness.

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How to Improve Email Deliverability and Optimize Each Send

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.

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How to Pivot Your Social Media Strategy to Support Account-Based Marketing

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

Author: Mike Tomita So your team is ready to implement account-based marketing (ABM) and your sales counterparts are on board. What’s next? Part of transitioning to an account-based marketing approach includes reviewing your marketing strategy across channels—including social media. If you’re involved in your company’s social media marketing, you might be wondering what a shift to ABM will look like for you.

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Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing

Sprout Social

Social media marketing evolved from something only a few cutting-edge brands did to an integral piece of every company’s marketing strategy. It’s no longer a question of whether or not your brand should be on social media, but how can you best use sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to grow your business. Choosing Your Social Networks. If social media marketing hasn’t been working for you, the problem could be you’re focusing on the wrong channels.

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Content Marketers: Are You a Cook or a Chef?

Marketing Insider Group

I'm most of the way through yet another amazing essay from Wait But Why -- in this case, the last installment of a series on Elon Musk. In this particular entry, the unfairly talented Tim Urban writes about. The post Content Marketers: Are You a Cook or a Chef? appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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How Curated Content Brings the Electoral Experience to Europe

Rock Content

How much content have you seen published about the 2016 US election campaign? The electoral battle between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump for the presidency has dominated media headlines in the US and abroad. If the election of Barack Obama in 2008 brought sweeping change to the geopolitical landscape, this election has greater ramifications for the world.

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The Resurgence of Direct Mail as a Growth Marketing 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.

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Content Costumes: How to Pick a Theme for Your Content (Plus Examples)

Marketing Insider Group

One of the most enjoyable parts of Halloween is getting to dress up. Right? Sure – the candy is great. The old scary movies on TV are a kick. But donning a costume is a special kind of fun. You get to show the world a little something about you that they might not know […]. The post Content Costumes: How to Pick a Theme for Your Content (Plus Examples) appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Podcast Production Playbook for When You’re Sick of Talking Heads

Marketing Insider Group

A version of this post originally appeared on the Content Marketing Institute blog. And also in my brain. Like a big, singular PNG file that I put onto my screen. (What? How do you write?) “Hey. Welcome to my blog. It, um…I write about content here, and uh… oh, Jimmy is here too. Hey Jimmy. […]. The post Podcast Production Playbook for When You’re Sick of Talking Heads appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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How to succeed with LinkedIn marketing

Marketing Insider Group

By Chris Zook, content marketer at WebpageFX LinkedIn is one of the least-used social networks for marketing. It may be a social network like Facebook, but it has a substantially different userbase — professionals. Even if users have both a Facebook and LinkedIn account, they probably use Facebook for personal matters and LinkedIn for professional […].

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IT Buyers Are Calling for a Change in How You Market & Sell to Them on LinkedIn

Marketing Insider Group

IT Buyers Are Calling for a Change in How You Market & Sell to Them on LinkedIn If you want to reach, connect and engage with more IT buyers, then as a sales and marketing professional, you need to position yourself as an expert who wants to have a real relationship that’s based on up-front […]. The post IT Buyers Are Calling for a Change in How You Market & Sell to Them on LinkedIn appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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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What do Data Solutions Mean for Marketing Technology?

Marketing Insider Group

In recent years, marketing has come to heavily rely on big data when it comes to creating strategies and launching new campaigns. B2B data and database marketing are now an integral part of virtually every decision-making process. In the past, marketers have had to operate blindly through trial and error, but this is no longer […]. The post What do Data Solutions Mean for Marketing Technology?

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Content Creation and Marketing Team Dynamics

Marketing Insider Group

When you drop a pebble into a body of water, the splash creates ripples that multiply and expand outward symmetrically. The ripples get larger and larger, reaching more and more space within the water. Some people like to imagine effective content marketing in that way – an ever-expanding item that continuously reaches farther and wider […]. The post Content Creation and Marketing Team Dynamics appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Why Do Creative People So Often Struggle to Pick a Direction & Ship?

Marketing Insider Group

Your creative intuition is a powerful guide. So why does it occasionally seem like you’re wandering in circles, unable to move past a single piece of a project? It just doesn’t feel like you can get it RIGHT, so you keep agonizing over that part of the work. Today, we learn about the Art of the Unfinished. We assume that, Read More. The post Why Do Creative People So Often Struggle to Pick a Direction & Ship?