Ann Handley
AUGUST 10, 2022
‘E’ supply chain issues? A version of this story appeared in Total Annarchy, my fortnightly newsletter that helps you be a better writer, storyteller, marketer. Get it in your inbox ; you’ll love it. * * *. Above ^^ is a sign I read in a hospital waiting room a few days ago. It’s one of the top hospitals in the country, and they can’t afford Es?
Aspiration Marketing
AUGUST 9, 2022
See how this was done? No? Well, read on and we’ll tell you what it was about that headline that made you want to click through to read this article.
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Hubspot Marketing
AUGUST 10, 2022
Are cover letters necessary? I'm not in HR, but I've been approached by applicants who wondered whether their cover letter would actually be read. My answer is one not many of them wanted to hear: "sometimes." Sometimes it will be read. Other times, you can get away with just sending in your resume — like when you network your way into applying for a position.
Search Engine Journal
AUGUST 11, 2022
While some of the Google changes target low-quality content and spam, other updates aim to improve the searcher's online experience. The post Google Algorithms & Updates Focused On User Experience: A Timeline appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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
AUGUST 11, 2022
Simply showing up on social isn’t enough anymore. You need to engage on the right channels with the right content delivered the way your audience likes to engage. Try these expert tips to update and refine your social media strategy.
Aspiration Marketing
AUGUST 11, 2022
Using PPC, or Pay Per Click ad campaigns is one of the most popular methods of marketing to an online audience. Whether you are growing a local business or expanding an international corporation, PPC ads provide flexibility when it comes to placement and cost. Knowing how to reduce wasteful spending on your next PPC campaign is possible by keeping the following tips and tricks in mind.
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Search Engine Journal
AUGUST 8, 2022
LinkedIn is rolling out a new feature that allows users to add external links to photos shared in posts. The post LinkedIn Lets You Add Clickable Links To Photo Posts appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Litmus
AUGUST 11, 2022
It’s time for us to look back at the most popular email clients from June to July 2022. Here are the monthly market trends based on open environment, mobile, webmail, desktop, and more—analyzed from over 1.3 billion opens in July 2022 with Litmus Email Analytics. Before diving in, we’ve got an update to share: we’ll be reporting on email client market share in three-month increments moving forward.
Sprout Social
AUGUST 10, 2022
Influencer marketing has grown from a $1.7 billion industry in 2016 to a projected $16.4 billion in 2022. It’s little wonder, then, that influencer marketing has become an indispensable part of the PR and crisis management approach for most brands. Here are five ways to make PR and influencer marketing work for your brand during a crisis. 1. Rebuilds trust in your brand.
Martech
AUGUST 12, 2022
Five years ago, it seemed like customer journey orchestration technology was having a moment. . Since then, the marketplace for standalone journey orchestration engine (JOE) platforms has receded. A plateau in sales and numerous vendor acquisitions absorbed nearly all the independent JOE vendors. What happened, and what does it mean for you, the martech leader?
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.
Search Engine Journal
AUGUST 11, 2022
Yoast SEO Plugin update causes fatal errors on WordPress websites. The post Yoast SEO 19.5 Update Causes Fatal Errors appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Search Engine Roundtable
AUGUST 8, 2022
On Saturday, August 6th, we saw a lot of signals that there was another Google Search ranking algorithm update. It is not clear if these are tremors for the finished Google products reviews update from July 2022 or if this is something new and different.
Hubspot Marketing
AUGUST 11, 2022
90% of people buy from the brands they follow on social media. But the role of social media in brand building is more complex than it used to be. Brand saturation, creator communities, and more have changed the way that people interact with brands on social media. You can’t just build a brand with a great logo, quirky copy, and a pleasing palette. Audiences today are looking for something more.
Practical eCommerce - Marketing
AUGUST 9, 2022
How does a content marketer compete in an avalanche of choices? Two ways: Develop better content or distribute in alternative mediums. We explain. The post Content Marketing in a World of Creators appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
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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.
Search Engine Journal
AUGUST 8, 2022
Google experienced a rare, widespread outage on August 9. The cause of the outage is currently unknown. The post Google Experiences Rare, Widespread Outage appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
CopyBlogger
AUGUST 9, 2022
I could share my top tips for beginner writers all day long. It’s one of my favorite things to do. Continue Reading. The post 3 Critical Tips for Beginner Writers Who Don’t Have an Audience Yet appeared first on Copyblogger.
Hubspot Marketing
AUGUST 10, 2022
Every day, we're on the receiving end of a direct marketing campaign. We just might not know it. In this article, you'll learn the benefits of a direct marketing strategy, how it works, and the benefits of leveraging it. The Benefits of Direct Marketing. There are several key benefits to implementing a direct marketing strategy: Personalized messaging : With direct marketing, you can send highly personalized messages to your target market, increasing the likelihood that they'll take action.
Search Engine Roundtable
AUGUST 11, 2022
Google may be testing showing search refinements in the autocomplete, Google Suggest, in the desktop search experience. We saw this a year or so ago in mobile search and now we see it on desktop search.
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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.
Search Engine Journal
AUGUST 9, 2022
See the easy content marketing strategy that has produced 100,000+ unique visitors from organic search in just 6 months. The post 3 Key Content Marketing Strategies To Get Website Traffic From Month 1 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Econsultancy
AUGUST 11, 2022
The metaverse is widely talked-about as the “next internet”, with many businesses eagerly making investments in things like online gaming platforms, VR and AR, NFTs, and other virtual goods and experiences to prepare for this anticipated shift in our physical and virtual lives. Gartner has published a prediction that by 2026, 25% of people will be spending at least one hour per day in the.
Hubspot Marketing
AUGUST 8, 2022
Video marketing isn't "quick." On average, it takes 2 weeks to create a video from start to finish. To get the most traction out of your work, it's essential to pick the best video marketing channels to leverage. However, since most social media channels are pivoting to video , it's hard to know which ones are worth your time. Here, we'll list the best video marketing channels for your long-form, short-form, and live videos — based on ROI, engagement, and lead generation.
Martech
AUGUST 8, 2022
Since the pandemic started we’ve been tracking how COVID-19 in its many and various manifestations has affected the way marketers attend conferences and other in-person business events through our Event Participation Index. And, as you’d expect, overall comfort with attending in-person events began to grow once vaccines and boosters made the virus seem less threatening.
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.
Search Engine Journal
AUGUST 9, 2022
Duplicate content in posts published by Google Business Profiles is now considered spam, according to an updated document on content policies. The post Google: Avoid Duplicate Content In Business Profile Posts appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Search Engine Roundtable
AUGUST 9, 2022
Last night, Google suffered a pretty big outage with Google Search that is still lingering through this morning. It seemed to be larger than just an outage because there are tons of complaints about indexing issues, pages dropping out of the index, and super poor quality and dated search results being shown in Google this morning.
CMO Network
AUGUST 10, 2022
With the traditional pharmacy leaders, Walgreen’s and CVS, expanding virtual and in-person care, while Amazon and Walmart leverage their footprints and subscription models—the frontline healthcare wars are about to get even more competitive.
Martech
AUGUST 9, 2022
If you have an artificial intelligence program, you also have a committee, team, or body that is providing governance over AI development, deployment, and use. If you don’t, one needs to be created. In my last article, I shared the key areas for applying AI and ML models in marketing and how those models can help you innovate and meet client demands.
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
Search Engine Journal
AUGUST 12, 2022
Take a look at 25 SEO-friendly WordPress alternatives separated by primary functionality, so you can make the best choice for your needs. The post 25 Best SEO-Friendly Alternatives To WordPress Websites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Search Engine Roundtable
AUGUST 11, 2022
Google has launched some improvements to featured snippets, about this result and the content advisories in Google Search. MUM now works with featured snippets to help Google understand the notion of consensus and then highlight words in the featured snippets, known as callouts.
CopyBlogger
AUGUST 11, 2022
Now that you’ve studied headline writing, it’s time to learn how to write a blog post introduction. Your blog post. Continue Reading. The post How to Write a Blog Post Introduction That Grabs and Holds Attention appeared first on Copyblogger.
Sprout Social
AUGUST 10, 2022
Influencer marketing is getting bigger in 2022. A recent report shows 76% of brands are planning to increase their influencer marketing budgets this year. If your brand’s not working with influencers on marketing campaigns, you’re missing out big time. Thankfully, finding and working with influencers is much easier than before. Today, there are now several influencer marketing tools out there to help speed up every step of the process.
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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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