Sat.Jul 22, 2023 - Fri.Jul 28, 2023

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16 Call-to-Action Formulas That Make People Want to Click, According to Neil Patel

Hubspot Marketing

Good things happen when you create killer calls-to-action. I would even argue that your website can't be successful unless you produce great calls-to-action. The ideal CTA, however, isn't always easy to think of. Sometimes, you need a little nudge in the right direction. If you're sick of "click now" CTAs that aren't working, improve your game with these  surefire call-to-action formulas. 1.

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How to Work With the TikTok Algorithm in 2023

Buffer Marketing

Ever scrolled through TikTok and wondered why certain videos gain meteoric popularity while others, seemingly of equal quality, barely get a glance? The answer isn't just in the dance moves or catchy tunes. It's in the mysterious underpinnings of the TikTok algorithm. The uncannily accurate recommendations are powered by an algorithm that delivers hyper-relevant content that’ll make you wonder if they’re tracking you.

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Revamp the Marketing Funnel? It’s Past Time To Add Empathy

Content Marketing Institute

The days of the basic marketing funnel are over. Adding an overlay of empathy lets you walk with your prospects on their never-quite-linear journey. And that’s when you’ll start seeing real, long-term relationships.

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Don’t underestimate the power of content management

Martech

In a content-driven era, marketers continue to revolutionize themselves, creating a vibrant spectrum of stories that need to be told. Every day, content creators, social media managers and industry professionals spend significant resources on generating unique, high-quality content to attract, engage and inspire. Yet, as the volume of content grows, the challenge of managing these diverse assets effectively becomes increasingly critical.

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How to Master Media Relations: Targeting, Tailoring, Timing

Speaker: Karen Swim, APR

Relevance is the currency of modern media relations—and personalization is how you earn it. In this new webinar with industry leader Karen Swim, APR, we'll explore proven strategies for precision targeting and crafting personalized pitches that resonate with journalists and build stronger relationships over time. You’ll also learn how to ensure your media lists are accurate and up to date, craft outreach that gets responses, and streamline your workflow without sacrificing quality.

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Barbie Movie Boosts: How the Barbie Movie Redefined Brand Marketing

Digital Marketer

In 2023, the renowned toy company Mattel , famous for creating the iconic Barbie doll , faced challenging times amidst a competitive market. However, a recent development has the potential to reshape the company’s trajectory and revitalize its brand presence: the release of the much-anticipated Barbie movie. This article explores how this cinematic venture has impacted Mattel’s stock performance and discusses the potential implications it may have for the company’s survival.

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The Anatomy of a Successful Webinar: From Planning to Execution

Aspiration Marketing

Webinars have emerged as the dynamic darlings of marketing, captivating audiences and propelling businesses to new heights. But let's face it; success doesn't just fall into your lap like a conveniently timed PowerPoint slide. No, it takes meticulous planning and flawless execution to craft a webinar that truly wows. We're diving deep into the anatomy of a successful webinar, from the initial planning stages to the glorious moment the virtual curtain rises.

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Marketing Moves That Helped Skims Reach A $4 Billion Valuation

Hubspot Marketing

Earlier this month, Kim Kardashian’s apparel company Skims made headlines after closing a $270 million fundraising round, reaching a valuation of $4 billion. In a business climate where VCs are pulling back investment from direct-to-consumer brands, this accomplishment is quite the feat for a four-year-old business. Skims initially launched in 2019, offering shapewear and intimates.

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What is marketing work management?

Martech

Marketing work management platforms help marketing leaders and their teams structure their day-to-day work to meet their goals on deadline and within budget constraints, all while managing resources and facilitating communication and collaboration. Functions may include task assignments, time tracking, budgeting, team communication and file sharing, among others.

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A radical idea about AI and marketing

Businesses Grow

Today I present a trove of little topics that are too short for a full blog post but too important to ignore. A radical idea about AI and marketing Obviously, AI is here. It’s the new gold rush, setting off feverish activities in every corner of the marketing world. And, there is a lot of debate about marketers learning these tools and new skillsets.

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AI In The Aisles: The Executive's Guide To Better In-Store Experiences

Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA

The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.

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How to Measure the Success of Your Employer Branding Efforts

Aspiration Marketing

Are your employer's branding efforts yielding the desired results? If you're unsure, fear not because you're in the right place. Understanding how others perceive your company and how that perception impacts your overall success is crucial. Your employer brand affects the team members you hire and the companies that choose to work with you. That's why it's essential to measure the success of your branding efforts.

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How to use Google Analytics for stronger social media reporting

Sprout Social

Brands need the context social media metrics provide to meet today’s dynamic consumer space and take their business to the next level. That’s why leaders from more than 700 companies surveyed in the 2023 State of Social Media Report revealed that 85% of their business decisions were strongly informed by social data and insights. And 56% claimed they soon planned to invest more resources in social media data analysis.

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It’s time to say goodbye to your email open rate

Martech

The data privacy landscape is changing rapidly, driven by legislation like GDPR and CPRA , plus consumer pressure on big tech companies. Marketers can no longer use personal data without restrictions. This affects not only digital advertisers but also email marketers. Here’s how these changes impact email marketing, including open rates, and why measuring direct engagement is crucial for success.

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Google Ads broad match: What the data reveals for PPC marketers

Search Engine Land

“Broad match gives you the most relevant reach and conversions within your performance goals.” – Google Marketing Live 2023 This is how Google describes broad match in their Google Marketing Live 2023 recap. Wait, what? Broad match gives the most relevant reach? PPC marketers know it inherently can’t be the most relevant – or at least that was the conversation within our team at the time.

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Engage Better, Gift Smarter, Win Big: Events That Deliver ROI

Speaker: Hanan Polinovski, Events Manager and David Brown, Sr. Marketing & Events Lead

Are your events living up to expectations? Are you getting quality leads from your sponsorships? Have you ever wondered if that branded notebook actually makes an impact? Get ready to transform your event strategy! Join event marketing pros Hanan Polinovski from Printfection and David Brown from Bonusly for a fast-paced webinar about turning your event efforts into serious ROI.

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How to Improve My Customer Service Skills with HubSpot Academy

Aspiration Marketing

Are you a marketer or customer service manager looking to enhance your customer service skills? In today's competitive business landscape, delivering exceptional customer experiences has become crucial to successful customer management and retention strategies. Fortunately, HubSpot Academy makes obtaining and improving these skills easier than ever.

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Are static posts making a comeback?

Sprout Social

Static images are as fundamental to social media as the hashtag or the like button. Static image posts revolutionized the way we share images online—from creating a culture of selfies, memes and compulsory food photography to reimagining how brands could relate to audiences. The rapid rise of short-form video content eclipsed static posts in early 2020, when TikTok and Reels took over popular culture—but now we’re wondering if static posts are making a comeback with Instagram returning to its ph

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Meta ad revenues up 12%, far ahead of Microsoft and Alphabet

Martech

The big tech companies’ earnings reports this week showed mixed results in digital ad revenues. Meta had double-digit growth in the second quarter of 2023, while Microsoft and Alphabet were both close to flat. Meta The winner. Meta’s ad revenue increased 12% to $31.5 billion YoY, beating analyst expectations and returning it to double-digit growth for the first time since 2021.

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Ask Buffer: How to Create High Quality Content

Buffer Marketing

🤔 Question : I want to improve the quality of my social media content, but the most popular advice is to create high-quality content to satisfy Google and other search engines. What advice do you have for consistently generating high-quality content for social media? Or better yet, how do I improve the quality of my content? This is a question I often have to ask myself: how do I create (and improve) high-quality content?

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B2B SEO vs. LMO: Whats the Difference and Why It Matters

Speaker: Speakers:

Brace yourself, B2B marketers. Your beloved SEO is getting a makeover, and its name is Language Model Optimization (LMO). What does that mean for your digital strategy? Join Jesse McFarland of SpearPoint Marketing on the next B2B Growth Show as we unravel the mystery and get you prepped for the next evolution in search. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: A clear breakdown of SEO vs.

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How do we use interactive content in Rock Content’s marketing strategy?

Rock Content

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive digital landscape, capturing and retaining the attention of your target audience is no small feat. One approach that has proven to be highly effective is the use of interactivity. In fact, 79% of marketers surveyed by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI), stated that interactive content improves messaging retention.

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Content Marketing for Healthcare: How to Educate, Engage, and Convert Your Prospects and Patients

Scoop.it!

Are you looking for new ways to build leads and high-value customers for your healthcare brand? You’re in luck. By creating a demand generation and lead generation strategy, you can attract aligned prospects, increase your lead list, and create meaningful patient relationships. But how exactly do you create a demand gen and lead gen strategy? Simple.

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Round-up of this week’s AI-powered marketing technology releases

Martech

Before we get to this week’s round-up of AI-powered martech platforms, solutions and features, here’s an interesting survey about marketers and AI. Even though marketers have doubts about its output and accuracy, 72% use AI tools at least once a month, according to a new survey. The survey by Basis Technologies was done in July 2023 and had more than 200 respondents from agencies, brands and publishers.

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The Results of Buffer’s Build Week: Introducing our Open Beta Program and new Transparent Roadmap (+16 More Projects)

Buffer Marketing

For one week in July this year, the full Buffer team did something rather unconventional. All 80 of us paused our day-to-day work, cleared our calendars, and dedicated a whole week to projects outside of our usual tasks. It’s Buffer’s annual Build Week. Why did we do this? At Buffer, we believe that the most exceptional ideas often emerge from outside the confines of conventional work structures.

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A Data Revolution: Why Your AMS/CRM Needs a Native Data Warehouse

Unlock the Power of Historical Data A Data Revolution: Why Your AMS/CRM Needs a Native Data Warehouse Today’s association leaders need more than real-time snapshots—they need the full story. MemberSuite: A Data Revolution reveals how a native data warehouse transforms your AMS into a strategic decision-making engine. In this free eBook, you’ll discover: The difference between a database and a data warehouse—and why it matters How to gain historical visibility into membership, engagement, events,

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Accurate Content Checklist: How To Fact-Check Human and AI-Generated Work

Content Marketing Institute

Accuracy mattered before AI-generated content, and it still matters today. Use this checklist to ensure the accuracy of all your content – whether it originates from a human or an algorithm.

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Google Display Ads and Dynamic Search Ads upgrades rolled out in PMax

Search Engine Land

Google is rolling out two new upgrades to Performance Max. Dynamic Search Ads (DSA) and Google Display Ads (GDA) campaign upgrades are now available to all advertisers. Opting in is voluntary. If you decide to upgrade, you can do so via a self-serve tool that will appear in their accounts. A new, separate PMax campaign will be created for each upgraded campaign, using a combination of settings and learnings from existing campaigns to maintain consistent performance, Google said.

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Martech investment declines, but AI companies thrive on funding

Martech

CabinetM has released its Q2 2023 MarTech Innovation Report, a quarterly summary of new technology introductions, feature updates and acquisitions. Key findings. In Q2 2023, there were 128 new product announcements, an uptick from previous quarters driven partly by new AI tools. Investment in martech companies was spread across 24 categories and decreased from $13.2 billion in Q1 2023 to $3.1 billion in Q2.

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How To Start A Newsletter

Buffer Marketing

Newsletters, as we know them, have been around for a really long time (even longer if you think back to pre-email times). They’ve also been a mainstay of the Internet since its inception. Newsletters have become a major content format among creators, partly due to their appeal to targeted interest groups and because email is the next best thing to social media for reaching audiences.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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A marketers guide to omnichannel vs multichannel strategies (with examples)

Use Insider

Omnichannel vs multichannel vs cross-channel: What’s the difference? Across different theories of marketing, the terms omnichannel , multichannel , and cross-channel marketing are often used interchangeably. After all, these strategies all involve multiple channels meant to acquire, engage , and retain customers. Here’s the difference in how they’re connected: In multichannel marketing , all the communication channels work in isolation with no connection between any of them.

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65 ChatGPT Prompts for Marketing to Make Work Easier

Hootsuite

Have you been using ChatGPT prompts for marketing? If not, now is the time to start. ChatGPT helps marketers brainstorm ideas faster, make decisions quicker, and increase productivity within their day-to-day workflow. But, if you’re unfamiliar with ChatGPT’s conversational AI model , you may not be sure what kind of questions and commands will get the most out of your chatbot.

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Jen Bergren: Spotlight on the expert

Martech

In this new series, we dig deeper into the stories of our expert contributors. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Jen Bergren has been breaking down HubSpot releases for us since May 2022. As head of operations at a HubSpot RevOps and WebOps agency and a teacher at the HubSpot Academy, she’s the ideal person to explain HubSpot innovations in a language everyone can understand.

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