CMO Network

MAY 15, 2023

Uncertain economic headwinds have companies in all sectors and industries keeping an understandably close eye on ROI – putting pressure on marketers to showcase brand value. Here's how you can.

Branding 79

Branding CMO Marketing Marketers 79

Hubspot Marketing

MAY 15, 2023

The COVID-19 era was notoriously a rollercoaster for marketers, who had to pivot their strategies constantly as the world changed. As if one unprecedented event wasn’t enough, marketers are now faced with a looming recession that’s already having major impacts on their industry. Will the recession shake things up as much as COVID-19 did? While we can't truly predict the future, one-third of marketers think a recession will have an even bigger impact on their marketing activities than the pandemi

Gen Z 84

Gen Z Marketing Marketers Price 84

Campaign Monitor

MAY 17, 2023

It’s true — marketers don’t think about email open rates as much as they used to. Yet, to get your reader to the actual content of your email — to make that conversion — you have to get them to actually open the email. Their engagement starts with a subject line that captures their attention, one which they won’t simply swipe and delete. If you struggle to write open-worthy subject lines, and your campaigns always seem to be sinking into a pool of failed marketing, don’t worry — you’re in good

Email Marketing 110

Email Marketing Advertising Advertisers Branding 110

Martech

MAY 16, 2023

AI applications and generative AI tools are becoming more widely available to marketers , but are marketers ready for them? Do they have the skills needed to adopt this technology and take full advantage of its capabilities? That was the focus of a panel at The MarTech Conference , here are some of the takeaways from that discussion. AI requires human supervision As AI evolves, capabilities will expand.

Entertainment 127

Entertainment Marketing Marketers SEO 127

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.

Direct Mail

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 18, 2023

How To Maximize The Power Of Newsletters written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Russell Henneberry In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Russell Heneberry. He i s a renowned digital marketing expert, digital marketing consultant, speaker, and co-author of Digital Marketing for Dummies.

Advertising 92

Advertising Advertisers CRM Education 92

Social Media Examiner

MAY 15, 2023

Wondering how other marketers are using social media? Want to be sure you’re on the right path? Find out what thousands of professional marketers plan to do with their organic activities, video marketing, and ads over the next year in the 15th annual Social Media Marketing Report. How Are Marketers Using Social Media? Inside this […] The post 2023 Social Media Marketing Industry Report appeared first on Social Media Examiner.

Social Media Marketing 95

Social Media Marketing Marketing Marketers Marketing Plan 95

Search Engine Journal

MAY 18, 2023

Discover how to extract lower competition keywords that remain a valuable part of marketing campaigns with this efficient approach. The post How To Find Low Competition Keywords (Using Free Tools) appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Marketing 117

Marketing Marketers SEO 117

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 17, 2023

Marketing used to be easy. You could throw a sign up in the yard, call up the newspaper for an ad, and print up some flyers to pretty much knock out a complete strategy. The remarkable convenience of digital communication means that you have to worry about evolving methods of self-promotion more than ever. If you want to know what works best, you should look to successful digital marketing examples.

Digital Marketing 25

Digital Marketing Affiliate Marketing Marketing Marketers 25

Buffer Marketing

MAY 15, 2023

When you’re ready to shift from the learning to the growth phase of your creator journey, certain things need definition – who exactly your audience is, what exactly you say to them, and how exactly you get that information across. The definition of “growth” definitely varies, referring to audience size or revenue, or sponsorship slots sold.

Copywriting 117

Copywriting Entertainment Communications Branding 117

Aspiration Marketing

MAY 18, 2023

Webinars have become an increasingly popular way for businesses to connect with their audience and share valuable information. But what happens after the webinar is over? That content is often left behind, like yesterday's lunch. It's time to give your webinar content a second life, and that's where repurposing comes in.

Content Marketing 212

Content Marketing Marketing Marketers 212

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

Martech

MAY 19, 2023

It’s almost impossible to ignore the impact of artificial intelligence on businesses today. The marketing industry is no exception. From ChatGPT ’s rise as the fastest-growing platform of all time to near-constant headlines on the latest AI-related product releases, we are inundated. But with all the hype, how can marketing leaders and their teams best determine how to utilize AI to benefit their work and customers?

Transform 145

Transform User-Generated Marketing Marketers 145

Hubspot Marketing

MAY 16, 2023

Marketers commonly use social media to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and improve traffic. If you’re tasked with starting a social media strategy for your company, you might be wondering which type of platforms you should be on. Your platform choice will likely change based on your audience. The list of social media platforms is growing, and well-known platforms like Facebook are always evolving and adding new features.

Gen Z 145

Gen Z User-Generated Social Media Marketing Promotion 145

Search Engine Journal

MAY 19, 2023

Google's John Mueller says that an SSL certificate won't boost your SEO The post Google: SSL Certificate Does Not Boost SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

SEO 138

SEO 138

Aspiration Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

A website that delivers a great user experience (UX) is crucial for success. But did you know UX also significantly affects search engine optimization (SEO)? UX can directly impact several key SEO factors, including bounce rate, dwell time, and click-through rate (CTR).

SEO 185

SEO 185

Advertisement

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.

Communications

Martech

MAY 18, 2023

The health of your business is highly dependent on your marketing strategy. In turn, your marketing strategy’s success depends on your content’s quality and substance. Customers overwhelmingly rely on a company’s content for purchasing decisions. One survey found that most people prefer content over social media, reviews or contact with a sales rep.

Content Marketing 133

Content Marketing Health Inbound Marketing Marketing 133

Search Engine Land

MAY 19, 2023

Keyword difficulty isn’t one of SEO’s hottest topics or latest trends. But it is a powerful metric when you understand its potential. It can help you to make educated decisions about your prospects of ranking for specific terms, allowing you to make tactical choices that underpin your SEO strategy. Here’s what keyword difficulty means for SEO, how the score is measured and tips for using it to get better results.

SEO 131

SEO CMO Analytics Management 131

Unbounce

MAY 16, 2023

In the words of Big Daddy Kane: “Managing social media ain’t easy.” There are countless channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, LinkedIn, just to name a few. Posts to write. Graphics to design. Reels to film. Cats to meme. The list goes on and on. To stay on top of it all… well, it’s a full-time job. But AI for social media can make it a whole lot more manageable.

Transform 131

Transform Social Media Marketing User-Generated Copywriting 131

Search Engine Journal

MAY 15, 2023

While some custom coding may be required, you can A/B test different types easily. Just follow these steps for both Clarity and GA4. The post How To Setup A/B Testing Using Microsoft Clarity And GA4 With Examples appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Customer 129

Customer Analytics SEO 129

Advertisement

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.

Content Marketing Institute

MAY 17, 2023

Successful content marketing strategies take all the guesswork out of execution, letting the creative flourish. To help get the details straight, use this Creating Valuable Content checklist.

Marketing Strategy 128

Marketing Strategy Content Marketing Marketing Marketers 128

Animalz blog

MAY 15, 2023

You and I are at the dawn of a new era in content marketing: the age of generative AI. And changes like this almost always begin with more questions than answers. How much should we rely on AI-generated content? What are the risks and benefits? In a post-ChatGPT world, how will content creation change? We’ve collected our resources and insights to create a one-stop survival guide for anyone making their way through this AI transition.

Content Marketing 127

Content Marketing Thought Leadership User-Generated SEO 127

Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2023

Social practitioners wear many hats as they balance emerging networks and formats. Yet, strong social media copywriting skills remain the foundation of bringing a social strategy to life. Whether you’re writing for a massive audience on an established platform or building a niche community on a vertical network , it’s important to refine your copywriting skills to reach your target audience.

Copywriting 127

Copywriting Transform Thought Leadership Customer Journey 127

Search Engine Journal

MAY 17, 2023

SEO pros and digital marketers, this guide is useful when you need to compare data from different sources. The post How To Blend Data In Looker Studio With Practical Examples appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Digital Marketing 127

Digital Marketing SEO Marketing Marketers 127

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.

Direct Mail

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 15, 2023

If you’re a business owner, marketing professional, or digital enthusiast, you already know how important it is to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy. But you know what they say – nothing good comes easy. Navigating the complex landscape of B2B marketing and creating a strategy that generates results can be tricky, especially with today’s ever-evolving digital technologies and trends.

Digital Marketing 124

Digital Marketing Whitepaper Marketing Marketers 124

Search Engine Land

MAY 15, 2023

“We’re at around 100,000 monthly organic traffic, but we cannot sustain the SERP positions and conversions…” “We are at 530,000 monthly organic traffic, but our growth has become stagnant and we’re unable to scale up…” I hear plenty of similar SEO concerns from SaaS companies. After working on numerous audits, I found that most of them struggle with SEO issues that impact their customer acquisition costs and diminish revenues. 1.

SEO 121

SEO Customer Acquisition User-Generated Customer Journey 121

Hubspot Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

If you're reading this, you likely want to ask for a promotion but are unsure how to approach the topic. It makes sense because asking for a promotion can be nerve-wracking, but it's necessary for career growth. If you want to know how to ask for a promotion , you've come to the right blog. Here's how you can prepare for the conversation beforehand and how to discuss it with your superiors.

Promotion 118

Promotion Management Communications 118

Search Engine Journal

MAY 18, 2023

Can AI be regulated? Explore the latest efforts by various U.S. government officials and agencies to mitigate the potential risks of emerging AI technology. The post AI Regulation: Is It Too Late To Prevent Potential Harm? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

126

126

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

Retail

Businesses Grow

MAY 15, 2023

I recently had an exchange with a friend who described a person who seemed to be doing everything right with his personal brand but had no progress with monetization. He wondered why his friend was failing — to the point of quitting. It made me reflect on the pitfalls of personal branding. Under what circumstances will even an excellent personal branding effort fail?

Branding 122

Branding Entertainment Education Product 122

Content Marketing Institute

MAY 18, 2023

How you engage with your audience’s positive and negative feedback can make a difference in how people feel and think about your brand. That’s why you need to craft a feedback engagement strategy.

Branding 117

Branding 117

Hubspot Marketing

MAY 19, 2023

If you're working in a marketing role, you can't ignore the emerging field of artificial intelligence. It's quickly gained traction, and industry leaders have begun projecting that rapid AI advancements could surpass human intelligence sooner than we think. But what does that mean? And what are the implications of that type of advancement? As a marketer, it can be challenging to imagine where AI technology will go.

Product 116

Product Marketing Marketers 116

Search Engine Land

MAY 19, 2023

Content that doesn’t get read is useless. So, how do you create content your audience will read (and not just skim)? Make it more readable. This sounds so simple it’s silly, but it’s true. Readability is a giant factor that will determine everything from who engages with your content, how much value they get from it, and whether they’ll return to read more.

Transform 115

Transform Search Marketers Content Marketing Branding 115

Advertisement

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

Communications