Hootsuite

AUGUST 5, 2021

You might know your favorite Instagram influencers’s preferred brand of dog food, the messy details of their last breakup or what’s in their medicine cabinet. But there’s one piece of information that rarely makes it into an Instagram story: how much that influencer is being paid. The global influencer market is a $13.8 billion global industry. But what cut of that is your average, non-Kylie Jenner influencer getting per post?

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Neil Patel

AUGUST 4, 2021

There’s no doubt about it: a successful video marketing campaign will absolutely transform how your business operates. If you’ve been dreaming about an increase in brand awareness, organic lead generation, and personal connections with your customers – creating video content could be the solution you are looking for. How? Let’s take a look at the statistics.

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Content Marketing Institute

AUGUST 5, 2021

After a year with few IRL options, many find their eyes glazing over when it comes to digital content. Can your content reignite the spark of interest? Content Marketing World speakers say it can – and share ideas for how to make it happen. Continue reading → The post 26 Eye-Opening Ideas for Putting an End to Digital Content Fatigue appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Search Engine Journal

AUGUST 6, 2021

Google's John Mueller says the number of affiliate links on one page is irrelevant as long as the main content is useful to searchers. The post Google: Lots of Affiliate Links OK if Content is Valuable appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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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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Hootsuite

AUGUST 3, 2021

People watch more than a billion hours of video on YouTube every day. Over on TikTok, more than a billion individual videos are viewed daily. Even Instagram — the world’s most popular photo-sharing app — has announced that it’s shifting its focus to video … probably because Instagram videos get twice the engagement of Instagram photos. Overall, the average person spends about 100 minutes a day watching online videos.

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Neil Patel

AUGUST 3, 2021

It’s been a crazy rollercoaster over the last year and a half due to Covid. When Covid first came out, the majority of websites across the globe saw traffic drops as you can see from the graph above. But within a few months, things didn’t just reverse, many industries were facing all-time high traffic levels. Just look at ecommerce as a sector, it’s had rapid growth.

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Search Engine Journal

AUGUST 6, 2021

Brands need SEO first as it is the most viable and cost-effective way to both understand and reach customers in key moments that matter. The post 15 Reasons Why Your Business Absolutely Needs SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Martech

AUGUST 6, 2021

As the business world struggles to understand the implications of the revolving news of the third-party cookie ban, digital ad targeting is growing more complex than ever. Google recently announced an extension of the third party cookie ban however the complexity and uncertainty remain. Whereas social media was perhaps the greatest tool to create a level playing field, the impending death of the cookie, the iOS 14 update, and the overall increasing complexity of ad targeting could make the risin

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Neil Patel

JULY 31, 2021

A conversion funnel is a visual representation of the stages in a buyer’s journey, from the moment they land on your page until they complete a purchase. How do you create a conversion funnel, though, and how do you get the most from this tool? Let’s take a look. Should I Use the AIDA Model to Create My Conversion Funnel? The AIDA model is the traditional way to track the customer journey.

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Content Marketing Institute

AUGUST 4, 2021

One-size-fits-all video content is no longer enough to gain attention, let alone compel people to act on what they’re watching. That’s why the next revolution in video will center on personalization. Let’s explore. Continue reading → The post The What, Why, and How of Video’s Next Revolution in 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

AUGUST 2, 2021

We’ve all learned over the past year that uncertainty can arrive at any time and make massive impacts on markets, companies, and consumer behaviors. Was your business prepared? If you’re still here reading this article, it’s likely that you’ve survived what’s been a really tough year (congrats!) and are looking to the future, which looks brighter but still quite uncertain.

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Search Engine Journal

AUGUST 4, 2021

Learn how to easily use Google Sheets for web and data scraping, improving execution times, and reducing mistakes — no coding required! The post How to Use Google Sheets for Web Scraping & Campaign Building appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Neil Patel

AUGUST 6, 2021

Whether your customers are shopping for tennis shoes or a marketing automation tool, they care about your product’s features. Features (along with price and design) are one of the main factors people consider when comparing products. Would you buy a computer without knowing how much storage it has? Or a pair of yoga pants without knowing whether they stretch?

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Content Marketing Institute

AUGUST 3, 2021

Without proper boundaries, your white paper ideas that go into development can end up being the same trite, ineffective content as so many others. Don’t make these mistakes if you want to deliver a high-performing white paper. Continue reading → The post Your White Paper Tanked: 3 Common Mistakes To Avoid appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 2, 2021

Metrics and data analysis are all the rage in the marketing world. However, the problem with having too much of a focus on statistical analysis is that it’s easy to slip into certain mindsets. Sales figures, customer behavior, and other nitty-gritty metrics often take center stage. This can be helpful at times. But often it’s not the little details so much as your overall branding that needs attention.

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Search Engine Journal

AUGUST 5, 2021

Learn the latest tactics to maximise your local SEO and get ahead of your competition to bring more visibility to your business. The post 7 Ways to Improve Local SEO & Attract New Business appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Neil Patel

AUGUST 5, 2021

The health and fitness industry is worth over $96 billion dollars. For fitness service providers, this means one thing: you need an effective marketing strategy to stand out in this fast-growing, high-stakes marketplace. Whether you’re a small gym owner, supplement company, or fitness app developer, the following fitness advertising strategies will help you generate maximum brand awareness and grow your business. 4 Unique Attributes of Fitness Advertising.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 5, 2021

For a long time, brands have struggled to deliver incredible customer service over the phone, wading through the long lines of people waiting on hold and solving one individual problem at a time. But the advent of the internet and the instant gratification that consumers seek today means that brands have to go one step further. It’s not enough to hide a phone number at the bottom of your website and make people wait for an hour just to speak to someone.

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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.

Martech

AUGUST 3, 2021

Nearly two-thirds of consumers (65%) are overwhelmed by the communications they receive from brands, according to the new “Audience of One” report released by visual experience platform Movable Ink. The stakes are higher for brands to personalize their messaging (without being too creepy), and also to make sure the information they use accurate. For instance, one in four consumers unsubscribed from emails when the brand addressed the message to the wrong person.

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Search Engine Journal

AUGUST 6, 2021

Google's John Mueller affirmed on Reddit that the Core Web Vitals ranking factor is more than just a tie-breaker The post Core Web Vitals Ranking Factor is More than a Tie Breaker appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Neil Patel

AUGUST 3, 2021

What if you could see every ad currently live on Facebook? Imagine the data, ideas, and revenue you could generate. You no longer have to imagine. Facebook Ad Library gives you free access to view any ad currently live on the Facebook ecosystem. With one of the largest advertising audiences on the internet at an estimated 2.74 billion people and a ridiculously competitive CPC of $0.43 , Facebook is one of the best places to advertise online.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 3, 2021

Sports fans, rejoice: The summer games are officially underway in Tokyo, Japan. But this year’s event looks markedly different from Rio and London. Due to COVID-19 protocols, spectators aren’t allowed in the stadiums and athletes are required to wear masks at all times when not competing. And to minimize contact, podium winners will be asked to place medals around their necks themselves.

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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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Martech

AUGUST 4, 2021

A new cash-back rewards platform called Aisle is debuting in the U.S. this week, following a soft roll-out in April. It allows grocery shoppers to take a picture of their grocery receipt and text it for the additional savings. There are plenty of retailers that will text coupons on their own, but this service is centered around the brands being sold by retailers.

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Search Engine Journal

AUGUST 4, 2021

Social media marketing can and should be a valuable ally of SEO. Here are 5 social strategies that can help support SEO performance. The post 5 Social Media Strategies You Can Use to Boost Your SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Pam Didner

AUGUST 4, 2021

Facebook. Twitter. LinkedIn. Leading a marketing team can be a tricky business; while you want to ensure maximum productivity, you also need to boost morale along the way. These are achievable through several key methods. If you’re in the process of building your marketing team, Inc. has a great list of the top mistakes you might be making; this is great to consider in your team-building process moving forward.

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Litmus

AUGUST 3, 2021

Have you heard of a not-so-little thing called Mail Privacy Protection ? When Apple Mail users opt in to that, it prevents email senders from seeing who opens, time of open, geolocation data, and the specific device used. As you might have already guessed, it will have major repercussions for email marketing. And it goes live as early as next month.

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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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Martech

AUGUST 3, 2021

In 60 minutes, learn how to simplify the personalization process and use resources more efficiently and effectively. Hear about: Forrester’s latest research into personalization trends Insights and tools to help make the personalization process work from special guest Rusty Warner of Forrester Success stories and lessons learned in determining the right approach to personalization from marketing experts at Sleep Number, Dow Jones, and TIGI.

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Search Engine Journal

AUGUST 3, 2021

John Mueller offers insights into ranking for local search queries in Google The post Google Explains Importance of GMB for Local Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Search Engine Land

AUGUST 3, 2021

Other August announcements include new automated extensions, labels for account organization and changes to unified accounts. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.

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Litmus

AUGUST 2, 2021

It’s hard to believe we’re already well into the second half of the year. Let’s take a moment to look at how our predictions for this year have been coming along. In the first part of our online Ultimate Email Summit , Jessica Raggio (VP of Product Marketing at Litmus) and April Mullen (Director of Brand and Content Marketing at SparkPost) shared their takes on these 2021 email trends to date and predictions for the future of: Agility, adaptability, acceleration.

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