Hootsuite

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Google My Business is an easy and cost-effective way to make your business more discoverable both online and in real life. This comprehensive guide will show you how to get the platform up and running and working for your business immediately. Table of contents. Why you need a Google My Business account. How to create a Google My Business account. How to verify your business on Google. 3 ways to optimize your Google My Business profile.

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Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2019

In recent years, there's been a common misconception that Gen Z and millennials are essentially the same. When companies discuss reaching younger audiences, many often lump Gen Z and millennials into the same group and create one campaign strategy that they believe fits both groups. Sure, many millennials and Gen Zers are considered "young adults." Not to mention, both generations are highly connected to technology and the internet.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Many marketers take the “brand” in brand storytelling too literally. Others forget the “story.” But when done well, brand storytelling is a differentiator and memorable opportunity to engage an audience. Let’s explore three approaches. Continue reading → The post How to Do Brand Storytelling in 3 Successful Ways appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2019

From AR to VR, to marketing technology and personalization strategies: The B2B marketer’s toolkit is full of new options for engaging with B2B buyers. . Figuring out which technologies and capabilities to invest in has become a job in and of itself. To better understand the priorities of B2B companies in 2020, our CMO by Adobe team reached out to some B2B experts and asked: “What is your team’s big bet in 2020?”.

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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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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 9, 2019

How do you feel about your content marketing strategy? Has it been the guiding force that you intended, helping you attract new audiences and converting them to leads? Content marketing isn’t a perfect science —nor is it a one-and-done kind of activity. While you may only make major tweaks to it once a year, you may be better served by giving it a more regular checkup.

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Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Despite (and because of ) the many technologies marketers use, determining what drives a sale remains one of the messiest areas of marketing. Figuring out which channel or touchpoint convinces a customer to make a purchase is as much of an art as it is a science. To get to the bottom of it, marketers use attribution modeling. But attribution modeling comes in many forms. read on to find out how attribution marketing can help your business.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Keep believing the hype, fellow brand marketers. Influencer marketing campaigns can bolster our brands’ credibility, extend our message, lower our barrier to amazing content and impact our bottom line. We’re seeing the results from influencer campaigns, and in fact, a Forrester study found that 65% of brand marketers plan to increase the amount they spend on influencer marketing this next year.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Raise a hand if you’ve ever experienced the ripple effects of change in your life. You know, you change one thing over here and other things change over there, even if the change wasn’t intended? Yes, same here. In my work helping customers establish and advance Centers of Excellence across their organizations, I see how change initiatives (especially those bringing improvements to technology) can provide a beneficial “gravitational pull” to other areas where change is needed.

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Search Engine Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Learn how to shift your strategy from a keyword-focus to topics and create content that dominates search results. The post How to Dominate SERPS by Focusing on Topics Instead of Keywords via @jesseseogeek appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 9, 2019

With 2 billion views on YouTube and countless more in real life, TED Talks inspire through technology, entertainment, and design. What do they have to do with content marketing? Follow these eight lessons from some of the best talks. Continue reading → The post What 8 of the Most Popular TED Talks Can Teach You About Content Marketing appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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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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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Everyone knows that in order for you content marketing efforts to be as effective as possible, you need to have a plan. But coming up with a plan is only part of the solution. Aligning your team so that everyone is executing on the plan effectively is another part. Planning and executing on your marketing strategy is one thing when you’re operating solo.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 13, 2019

We’re excited to share an important milestone for Sprout Social: Today we became a public company! We started Sprout in 2010 to help our customers manage the transformation as more than 3.4 billion consumers and tens of millions of brands made social media a critical part of our lives. To do that, we’ve focused on building an exceptional platform and delivering world-class experiences for our customers.

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Search Engine Journal

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Optimizing solely for technical and on-site factors won't guarantee SEO success. Here's why content and links still reign supreme. The post Why Technical SEO & On-Site SEO Are Rarely Enough via @kristintynski appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 13, 2019

This week, Robert Rose tackles the good and bad of failing, from the Peloton ad to a Wall Street Journal analysis of its subscriber loyalty. Plus, he talks with Jay Acunzo and shares five mistakes to stop making with your content. Continue reading → The post That Peloton Ad – Mistake or Failure? Plus, How to Keep Audience Attention [The Weekly Wrap] appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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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.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 11, 2019

When implemented appropriately, gamification serves as an important element of a company’s strategy to get its employees to engage with corporate social media. Employees who are activated through games and competitions to expand their employer’s reach and recognition on social media can be huge assets to their employer. After all, the more “likes,” shares and followers that a business gains on social media, the greater the company’s social media reach can be.

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Litmus

DECEMBER 12, 2019

A marketer’s email service provider (ESP) is the cornerstone of their email program. It’s their most critical tool and a major budget item—so it’s really important to find the right fit. But there are hundreds of email sending tools to choose from, so how do you know what’s best for your company? Is there a perfect fit for your large, decentralized organization?

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Search Engine Journal

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Here's how you can start spreading the content marketing mojo out of marketing and across the company. The post How to Make Content Marketing Part of Your Company’s DNA via @Carolyn_Lyden appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 11, 2019

I’m thrilled to announce Sprout Social has been recognized as one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020. This is the third year we’ve received this recognition, and we’re honored to be included in this notable roundup once again. Every year, Glassdoor releases a list of companies who are deemed Best Places to Work by their employees. The winners are based entirely on employee feedback that is shared anonymously on the Glassdoor platform.

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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.

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The new year is rapidly approaching, and marketers are on the hunt for more budget, stronger skillsets and new strategies to bring their ideas to fruition. With this in mind, PAN Communications presents its 3rd annual CMO Predictions campaign, designed to assess the industry landscape and provide marketers with a look at upcoming challenges and trends.

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Bannerflow

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Contextual targeting is back on the agenda of brands and digital advertisers. Previously, overlooked in favour of more privacy-invasive alternatives – post-GDPR the contextual comeback is on. Interestingly, nearly half of marketers in the US and one third in the UK already describe it as their favourite targeting format. And the truth is: contextual advertising never went away.

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Search Engine Journal

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Here are some examples of content from brands that will hopefully inspire you to create better content. The post 6 Brands That Will Inspire You to Create Better Content via @theshelleywalsh appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Moz

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Posted by KristinTynski If you’re involved in any kind of digital PR — or pitching content to writers to expand your brand awareness and build strong links — then you know how hard it can be to find a good home for your content. I’m about to share the process you can use to identify the best, highest ROI publishers for building consistent, mutually beneficial guest posting relationships with.

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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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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Paving the Path to a Purposeful Hustle written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Deanna Singh. Podcast Transcript. Today on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I visit with Deanna Singh, speaker, author, and founder and Chief Change Agent at Flying Elephant. Singh defines her purpose in life as shifting power to marginalized communities, and through Flying Elephant, she does just that.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Has your company tasked you with finding the keynote speaker for an upcoming industry conference? Even if you’re not a professional event planner, you can learn how to identify the best keynote speakers in your industry and entice them to accept your invitation. As someone who speaks at conferences for my industry regularly, I’d like to share some tips that will increase your chance of success.

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illumin

DECEMBER 13, 2019

There are plenty of ways that advertisers can grab consumer’s attention with holiday videos throughout the holiday season. In addition, there are more opportunities than you might think! Most people are quick to focus on Thanksgiving and therefore Black Friday deals, especially in the month of November. However, the truly noteworthy, and potentially unexpected event […].

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Moz

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Posted by KameronJenkins Are your clients your allies in SEO, or are they passive spectators? Could they even be inadvertently working against you? A better understanding of expectations, goals, and strategy by everyone involved can improve your client relations, provide extra clarity, and reduce the number of times you're asked to "just SEO a site.".

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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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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2019

How to Integrate Chat Into Your Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Mike Yan. Podcast Transcript. Today’s guest on the podcast is Mike Yan, CEO of chat marketing platform ManyChat. ManyChat is a platform that allows you to automate chat and bring together Facebook Messenger and SMS to reach your customers on their terms.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Welcome to the Social Spotlight, where we dive deep into what we love about a brand’s approach to a specific social campaign. From strategy through execution and results, we’ll examine what makes the best brands on social tick — and leave you with some key takeaways to consider for your own brand’s social strategy. Overview. We all know social is a powerful platform for great storytelling, but the real secret sauce is when that great storytelling is paired with the immediate connection social of

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illumin

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Acuity se está consolidando en el mercado de las soluciones programáticas al ofrecer opciones complejas de forma accesible, a través de un soporte personalizado en inglés y español, permitiendo contar con todos los partners relevantes del mercado, al tiempo que amplían brand safety, visibilidad y antifraude. The post Qué es la programática y cómo puede ayudarte Acuity a aprovechar sus ventajas appeared first on AcuityAds Inc.

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Moz

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Posted by Roger-MozBot How is it already reporting season again? Time to generate those dreaded end-of-year SEO reports that take hours to create and mere seconds for your client to skim through and toss to the side. We’ve all been there. But here's the thing: it’s absolutely necessary! Not only for you and your team to track progress, but to prove value to your clients as well.

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