Martech

JANUARY 25, 2024

Welcome to 2024! A new year is like a new car — it comes with that amazing smell of promise unsullied by life events. So, let’s look at what we can do to make this new-year smell linger as long as possible for our email marketing efforts. Everything in this new year should be about setting goals for the year, creating aspirations and deciding what we need to accomplish — like how we will reach that seemingly impossible sales number our boss gave us because we smashed our goal in 2023.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. It has become a core element of marketing and sales strategies. Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy. They no longer expect accidental virality by hiring an influencer. That’s why tracking key influencer marketing metrics effectively has become crucial.

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Rock Content

JANUARY 23, 2024

In the digital landscape, your sales success will increasingly depend on your ability to adapt, innovate, and optimize marketing tactics. Following our recent acquisition of WriterAccess , a leading freelance content creation platform, we embarked on a quest to understand and optimize the customer journey through constant testing and learning. One of these tests not only reshaped our approach but also led to an impressive 37% increase in sign-up conversions on our platform.

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Buffer Marketing

JANUARY 23, 2024

OK, I’m going to call it: Threads is here to stay. After a record-breaking start, Threads is fast proving that it was no fly-by-night fad but a force to be reckoned with among the other social media giants. Threads by Instagram now has an estimated 160 million monthly active users and counting. To put that into perspective, that’s a little over a third of X’s (formerly Twitter) monthly active users of 550 million — and X has a good 16 years on Threads.

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Aspiration Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2024

If you struggle to convert website visitors into prospective customers, landing pages may be your missing piece. These targeted web pages guide visitors toward a specific action, boosting your market results and converting leads. Let's discuss what a landing page is used for and how to create the best one for your business' website.

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 23, 2024

“Google is getting worse” is almost a meme at this point. Go into any forum or subreddit that mentions search results, and you’ll find someone complaining that SEO has ruined Google Search. Joke’s on them. SEO has been ruining Google Search for 26 years. I was there for keyword stuffing, cloaking, and link farms. The idea that Google is somehow getting worse is a claim I’ve rolled my eyes at in both my official capacity as a marketer and as a consumer.

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Martech

JANUARY 25, 2024

Imagine visiting a doctor who only treats your symptoms, ignoring the underlying cause. Absurd, right? Yet, that’s how many brands approach marketing. A true marketer asks uncomfortable questions that reveal hidden truths. They make clients (whether internal or agency clients) squirm with questions like: What’s the real reason you exist — not just what you sell?

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InTouch Marketing

JANUARY 23, 2024

Marketing is the lifeblood of your small business. If you’re looking to grow your customer base, increase revenue, or simply grow brand awareness, a savvy marketing strategy is critical.

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SocialPilot

JANUARY 21, 2024

Social media has too many things to offer to brands and users. That’s why if you want your audience to reciprocate, you need to mention it explicitly. Your marketing strategy should be planned in such a way that it propels maximum people to complete their sales journey and be converted into your customers. The simple hack is to add a CTA that creates a sense of urgency in them.

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Aspiration Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the competitive software-as-a-service (SaaS) market, traditional lead generation methods often fall short. Cold calls and intrusive advertising generate limited results, leaving businesses struggling to fill their pipelines with qualified leads. The answer? Inbound marketing is a strategic approach that organically attracts ideal customers through valuable content and engaging experiences.

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Speaker: Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, Author, Speaker

Yes - press releases are still relevant in the world of public relations! 🎯 Ever wondered how to write a compelling press release, or what are current best practices for pitching your news to earn media coverage? In this exclusive webinar with Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, we’ll cover tips and advice to help you get the most out of each piece of news you pitch!

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Search Engine Land

JANUARY 22, 2024

Google confirmed a search ranking bug, a “very narrow issue,” as Google called it, that affected a “small number of websites” where those rankings would drop out of the Google Search results over the weekend and then reappear during the weekdays. Google’s statement. A Google spokesperson told Search Engine Land this issue has already been resolved and that it only impacted a “small number of websites.” Google wrote: We’re aware of a very narrow iss

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Buffer Marketing

JANUARY 23, 2024

OK, I’m going to call it: Threads is here to stay. After a record-breaking start, Threads is fast proving that it was no fly-by-night fad but a force to be reckoned with among the other social media giants. Threads by Instagram now has an estimated 160 million monthly active users and counting. To put that into perspective, that’s a little over a third of X’s (formerly Twitter) monthly active users of 550 million — and X has a good 16 years on Threads.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

LinkedIn is more than just a networking site. It’s a top spot for generating leads and getting your brand seen. One strategy for driving growth and visibility on the platform is using the right hashtags. In this post, we’ll walk you through finding, using and optimizing LinkedIn hashtags to get more eyes on your content. We’ve also rounded up the top 30 most popular hashtags on the network so you can hop on relevant trends and boost your LinkedIn marketing strategy.

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Aspiration Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2024

Social media has great potential to unite people. While this is the case, the same platform can unintentionally create exclusionary experiences when you overlook accessibility best practices. Most people can effortlessly scroll through social platforms, but not all can do the same. From individuals relying on accessibility aids to those requiring enhanced contrast in visuals and text, engaging with social media can be a source of frustration for some.

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Speaker: Steven Bryerton, SVP of Sales at ZoomInfo & Robin Izsak-Tseng, VP of Revenue Marketing at G2

Join Steven Bryerton, SVP of Sales at ZoomInfo, and Robin Izsak-Tseng, VP of Revenue Marketing at G2 in this webinar where you're guaranteed to walk away with a fresh understanding of and a new perspective on intent data! Turn your go-to-market motions around with intent data! Instead of searching for ways to showcase your products, reach out to the customers that are searching for your solutions — then build your messaging around their needs to set you apart from the competition. 🚀 With

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Search Engine Land

JANUARY 22, 2024

Appen, an Australian data services company that Google contracted with for a large number of its third-party search quality raters, was notified by Google that its contract is ending on March 19, 2024. Appen said it had no prior notice and the cancellation would result in a loss of $82.8m of revenue at a gross margin of 26% for the company. What search quality raters do.

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Buffer Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2024

“This year is going to be transformative!” As humans, we tend to say (and believe) this statement about every year. And it’s true – we don’t stay stagnant, and neither do the industries in which we work. But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy.

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Gen Z Entertainment Transform User-Generated 131

Martech

JANUARY 26, 2024

Generating revenue growth is the ultimate goal for any B2B founder. While many other metrics matter, revenue is what enables success. Do you know what drives revenue growth? Focusing deeply on the customers you serve. Winning your clients’ loyalty brings you much more revenue. Satisfied customers don’t just come for more, they’ll spread the word about you.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 23, 2024

Welcome to the first edition of the Post Performance Report (PPR). A series where we compile and analyze social media posts and campaigns inspiring us, and break down what makes them so genius. We will unpack how your brand can use these examples to spark your own scroll-stopping creative ideas—while maximizing your budget and doing more with less. We dig deeper by not just examining the flawless creative execution of every post or campaign, but the business impact, too.

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Branding Transform User-Generated Communications 123

Speaker: Corey Daugherty, Head of Business Development at Flowcode & Georgette Malitsis, Senior Customer Success Manager, Enterprise at Flowcode

Let's explore the transformative power of QR codes in bridging offline and online marketing worlds. 📲 This new webinar featuring Corey Daugherty and Georgette Malitsis of Flowcode will dive into how innovative QR technology not only enhances traditional marketing strategies, but also drives meaningful customer engagement and analytics. Register today to gain practical knowledge on using QR codes to increase conversion rates, optimize customer journeys, and ultimately unlock a new realm o

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Search Engine Land

JANUARY 25, 2024

Google Ads has rolled out an updated UI to a small number of accounts. While the affected accounts will experience a different layout, structure and design, it’s important to note that there have been no changes in functionality to any tools or features. This specific UI change, which is currently in beta for Manager Accounts, was was designed to improve workflow organization and streamline accessibility, all while maintaining the availability of the same set of tools.

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The CMO Survey

JANUARY 24, 2024

The post AI in Social Media, A $5.95 Billion Opportunity by 2028: Global Industry Assessment and Forecast 2018-2023, 2024-2028 & 2033 appeared first on The CMO Survey.

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Martech

JANUARY 24, 2024

Pega, the CRM and BPM software company, announced the launch of GenAI Knowledge Buddy, to generate answers for employees and customers based on a synthesis of content distributed across enterprise knowledge bases. It will be available in the first half of 2024. The problem Knowledge Buddy sets out to solve is the difficulty of finding and synthesizing fragmented information scattered across different siloes in the enterprise both for staff who need it to do their jobs and for customers using sel

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Think about the last time you saw a post from an influencer that made you stop scrolling. What was it about the person and content that convinced you to pause or even inspired you to try a new product or service? Before we see these digital trendsetters on our timelines, there’s a lot of planning and strategizing going on behind the scenes. From understanding audience interests to pinpointing the right collaboration for a campaign, there are many intricacies to influencer marketing.

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Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions

Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!

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Search Engine Land

JANUARY 23, 2024

Google is concerned there may be confusion around the roles of its sales and support departments. Advertisers recently groused that support is at an all-time low, accusing Google employees of bombarding them with “aggressive” phone calls pushing for the implementation of automated solutions. The employees making those calls are members of the sales team, not support, according to a Google spokesperson.

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Customers.ai

JANUARY 26, 2024

B2B marketing tools have made it possible to scale what only recently consisted of face-to-face meetings with business decision-makers. And it’s technology like marketing automation and machine learning that’s made this possible. How many digital marketers out there have gasped upon your first overview of the budget allocated to conferences and travel?

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Martech

JANUARY 22, 2024

“Garbage in, garbage out” is one of the fundamental tenets of computing. GIGO was coined back when punchcards were used for programming, but it is a fact immune to advances in technology. Bad data creates bad results. Always has and always will. What has changed is the impact the results have because of how many decisions are now made by AI. In marketing, these algorithms can decide everything from audience segmentation, to the most effective creatives, to the best channels.

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Rock Content

JANUARY 26, 2024

2023 has served as a powerful reminder that some things, especially in the dynamic world of tech, marketing, and content, simply don’t follow a script. Last week I wrote a post about 2024 marketing “non-predictions” ; in fact, I decided to turn my attention to possibilities and emerging trends already reshaping the marketing and content landscapes. SEO wasn’t on my radar, but its importance demands dedicated attention.

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Search Engine Land

JANUARY 22, 2024

It’s been a few months since the great SEO heist went viral online. You’ve probably heard all about it already. But what you need to learn is the untold story. Because that changes everything. SEO robbery in broad daylight I’m not going over old ground here, but in case you missed it, here are the details. An SEO copied a sitemap. He then used his AI content tool to recreate thousands of pages of copy.

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SocialPilot

JANUARY 21, 2024

Facebook seems like a simple platform, right? At the very least, we all have a Facebook profile and know the basics of how Facebook works. But what do you know about Facebook Pages? Let’s say you know a guy who has a small business and he already has 10,000 followers on his Page. Great! Seems easy enough. More than 65 million businesses have a Facebook business page Tweet But then you actually start a Facebook page and no one – except a few of your closest friends – follow your page.

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Martech

JANUARY 24, 2024

With the wave of AI tools and vendors crashing at our doors, it can be easy to forget that there may be much more raw material available to us, right inside our own organization. Generative AI, automated intelligence that can help you create new marketing assets, represents a huge leap forward in marketing technology. Imagine the images, tech art, blogs, stories, and pages of important information like FAQs, definitions, product specification or pricing tables, one could create in a fraction of

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Businesses Grow

JANUARY 22, 2024

“Good artists copy, great artists steal” — Pablo Picasso I was just scolded in a Facebook Group. I love nature and participate in several communities that share photos and experiences with wildlife. One group is dedicated to sharing photos of birds. I don’t have a great camera like most of the people in the group, but I recently posted a watercolor painting I did of a popular local bird called a black-capped chickadee.

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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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