Adams & Knight Marketing
APRIL 29, 2021
AVON, Conn., (April 29, 2021) – Adams & Knight , one of the leading integrated marketing agencies in New England, was recently named a finalist in the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) 2021 Silver Anvil Awards, honoring outstanding strategic public relations programs that meet the highest standards of performance in the profession.
Content Marketing Institute
APRIL 29, 2021
Introductions get all the attention. Yet conclusions and endings matter even more. Readers who get to the end of the story are the ones most interested in the topic (and likely what your business offers). Here’s how to reach a satisfying conclusion. Continue reading → The post 15 Engaging Ways to End Your Next Blog Post appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
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Neil Patel
APRIL 26, 2021
If you’re looking to get into video marketing, there’s no better channel than YouTube. They’re the second most visited website on the entire internet, with over 2 billion users , have virtually no competitors, and consumers are increasingly spending more time watching more online videos. With this flood of consumer attention, it’s no wonder companies are putting more of their ad dollars into digital video advertising.
Marketing Insider Group
APRIL 26, 2021
The challenges we are facing have changed how we communicate with consumers and market our products and services. We’ve had to quickly uproot some of the traditional methods we’ve used for years to adapt to new business practices and accommodate unique needs. Here are some emerging trends we’re seeing this year and expect to see more of in the future: Businesses are more boldly standing for or against political and social issues publicly.
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.
Adams & Knight Marketing
APRIL 26, 2021
AVON, Conn., (April 27, 2021) — Adams & Knight, one of the region’s leading integrated marketing agencies, has brought in a new Vice President to oversee its growing paid media planning, buying and analytics team. Tommy Shaw joins the agency in the newly created role of Vice President of Media and Analytics. In this role, Shaw will focus on leveraging sophisticated media research and data analytics to strengthen and integrate all the agency’s paid media services — fro
Content Marketing Institute
APRIL 26, 2021
Don’t let blind spots and assumptions derail your content marketing program. Work through your challenges using one of these classic mental models for better decision-making. Continue reading → The post 4 Mental Models to Help You Tackle Tough Content Marketing Questions appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
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Neil Patel
APRIL 30, 2021
If you run or are starting an e-commerce business , you might have heard the term “minimum order quantity,” or MOQ, floating around. If you have heard of it, chances are you feel conflicted. There’s advice for and against this method. This makes it difficult to decide whether it’s the right choice for you, especially if you don’t understand how it works and how it can make you money.
Litmus
APRIL 29, 2021
We frequently nerd out about HTML emails. Whether it’s analyzing design trends like representation or geometric elements , or writing about tips and tricks like enabling Dark Mode , a lot of our content focuses on producing beautiful, functional HTML email campaigns. And, we’re not alone—the majority of email-related articles out there focus on emails with graphics, images, colors, and links—all of which require HTML.
Content Marketing Institute
APRIL 30, 2021
Nerf knows its audience well enough to know it needed to hire one of them. Business communicators want to know their audiences, but miss out on a crucial step. An agency knows its audience so well, it pokes gentle fun at a pain point to attract them. Here’s what to make of it all. Continue reading → The post 3 Ways to Know Your Audience: Hire Them, Talk to Them, or Tease Them appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Sprout Social
APRIL 26, 2021
Founded in 2004, Yelp’s platform has evolved to be a go-to site for consumers to research and express their opinions on the businesses they frequent. Since the founding, other review sites have been introduced but Yelp still leads the pack at more than 178 million unique visitors every month. When your business is searched for online, these review sites show up in the first page of results.
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.
Hubspot Marketing
APRIL 27, 2021
Businesses pump out content at a staggering rate these days — and as that volume increases, more inconsistencies are bound to creep in. Whether due to lack of clarity about the style in which you'd like to write or disjointed communication across the multitude of content creators in your organization, failure to decide upon and document accepted editorial guidelines is a recipe for inconsistent messaging.
Litmus
APRIL 26, 2021
Diversity and inclusion is a hot topic, and so it should be! As we continue to process and understand recent events, brands are seeking ways to stand with us as we navigate our changing world. “Normal casting to me is a process that strives for representation and in many cases, strives to simply portray the world as it actually is instead of as falsely non-inclusive.
Content Marketing Institute
APRIL 27, 2021
The more people watch your videos, the more YouTube is likely to surface them in their search or recommendation features. But how do you do that? Here are nine ideas. Continue reading → The post 9 Ways to Increase Watch Time on Your YouTube Channel appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Marketing Insider Group
APRIL 28, 2021
If you were to step back in time into a marketing conference from a decade or so ago, content marketing SEO would be the buzzword you’d hear on everyone’s lips. But back then, content was only a vehicle for injecting keywords into blog posts and other website content. Lots of them. Because, you know, SEO. And if you didn’t stuff your content full of them, the divine bots wouldn’t grace your posts and web pages with the number one position in the search results.
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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.
Hootsuite
APRIL 26, 2021
Having a Google My Business (GMB) profile can be a great way for businesses of all sizes to boost brand visibility and get more customers. This free marketing tool from Google can be used to improve your SEO while providing customers with essential info about your business. But Google My Business can also be used for direct communication with customers.
Hubspot Marketing
APRIL 29, 2021
We've talked a lot about the customer journey -- how it impacts sales, service, and marketers. But one segment that feels a little different is the ecommerce customer journey. The customer journey is different from service based companies, because it can be much quicker (buying from Amazon or an Instagram ad). However, if you work at an ecommerce company, it's important to understand the customer journey: all the touch points and stages.
Neil Patel
APRIL 28, 2021
As one of the largest e-commerce platforms on the internet, Shopify offers budding (and established) entrepreneurs a platform to sell their wares and increase their reach. In fact, Shopify dominates nearly 20 percent of the e-commerce market share. That’s not all. With millions of active buyers on the platform, there is plenty of opportunity for brands to grow their revenue.
Sprout Social
APRIL 29, 2021
In a year where everything changed, it’s no surprise that consumers have too. But how have they changed, and how will it affect your business? A new survey, “ The State of Social Media Investment ,” conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Sprout Social has shown how the events of the last year have accelerated both American consumers’ and business’ use and expectations of social media.
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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.
Content Marketing Institute
APRIL 28, 2021
Reddit gets a bad rap as a breeding ground for snark, rants, and memes. But this social platform has over 100,000 communities where some great expert sources for your content could be. Here’s how to find them. Continue reading → The post How to Use Reddit to Find Subject Matter Experts appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Search Engine Journal
APRIL 30, 2021
Discover the 13 best Chrome extensions for digital marketing to make outreach easy, whether you’re looking for new keywords or to improve your writing style. The post 13 Best Chrome Extensions for Digital Marketing and SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Neil Patel
APRIL 27, 2021
A recent study found that 70 percent of Americans are shopping online more than ever. E-commerce is booming, and there’s never been a better time to start an online store. One of the best platforms to launch your e-commerce store is Shopify. Why do so many people love Shopify? In part due to its: affordability ease of use scalability security. One stand-out reason many e-commerce store owners love Shopify is the flexibility it offers through Shopify themes.
Industrial Marketer
APRIL 26, 2021
The transfer of tribal knowledge has been a dilemma for years for manufacturers. The context usually is around the difficulty in finding, hiring, training and retaining replacements for key machine operators who are aging out. The skilled worker shortage still exists, though in many cases it is for new skill sets as Industry 4.0 demands. Read more » The post Why Manufacturers Need to Know a Thing or Two About CRMs appeared first on Industrial Marketer.
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.
illumin
APRIL 30, 2021
David Edelmen defined the consumer journey as “the sequence of touchpoints people have throughout their purchase, usage, and service experiences.” A well-developed consumer journey can greatly impact a customer’s experience and increase the likelihood of doing business with a brand. But, do your customers care about the “consumer journey”? Of course not!
Search Engine Journal
APRIL 28, 2021
As the launch of Google's Page Experience algorithm update nears, this study reveals how websites are performing against Google's benchmarks. The post Analyzing 2 Million URLs: What We Learned About Core Web Vitals appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Litmus
APRIL 30, 2021
As email marketers, we see a lot of campaigns in our own inboxes. I mean… a lot. Some are good, some are bad, but they all serve as inspiration for our own email campaigns. Whether it’s the copy, design, strategy, or some super specific detail, all work together to create the subscriber experience. We thought it’d be cool to share some of our own favorite emails in a new monthly series on the Litmus blog, and showcase the brands that are working hard to create a better subscriber experience.
Neil Patel
APRIL 27, 2021
Have you ever thought a struggling ad campaign would perform better outside of the country? International PPC campaigns work best when you understand your target audience and appeal to the local culture. Here are seven top tips for running international PPC ads to give you the knowledge necessary to succeed anywhere on the planet. International PPC Ad Strategies.
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
Duct Tape Marketing
APRIL 30, 2021
How To Go From Blank Page To Self-Published Author written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Chandler Bolt. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Chandler Bolt. Chandler Bolt is an investor, advisor, the CEO of Self-Publishing School & SelfPublishing.com, and the author of 6 bestselling books.
Search Engine Journal
APRIL 29, 2021
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg shares details about new features coming to Instagram that will allow creators to get paid for their content. The post Instagram to Add New Ways For Creators to Make Money appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Litmus
APRIL 30, 2021
Our team uses a lot of tools—from software to hardware and everything in between. Whether it’s Google Docs to kick off conversations, Slack to keep them going, our servers, laptops, and desktop computers to run everything, or a bevy of security tools to keep us (and our work) safe, there’s a lot to manage. Which is why our IT team is so critical to keeping Litmus up, running, and innovating for our customers.
Neil Patel
APRIL 28, 2021
As marketers and brands, many of you use PPC ads to drive traffic to your brand or a client’s website. There’s nothing wrong with that approach. After all, PPC ads have obvious advantages. You can reach new customers, track your results, and manage your budget. However, for all their benefits, these ads can sometimes lack something. Has anyone guessed what I’m talking about?
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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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