Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2019

There are some exciting predictions about what lies ahead for marketing in my news feeds these days. Like many of us, I’m clicking and reading quite a few of these futuristic articles because I want to be aware of how marketing will innovate in 2025 and beyond. However, I also need to know how to improve my marketing strategy starting in January and ensure the best outcome for my marketing programs in 2020.

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 17, 2019

This year’s YouTube stats show that—spoiler alert—YouTube is still bigger than all the other social media platforms. (And every other website, too, except for Google.). Whether you’re a first-time creator looking to grow your YouTube subscriber count , or an experienced video marketer looking to increase your brand’s video views on YouTube , the first step towards mastering this platform is getting a handle on the numbers.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Believe it or not, I’ve been working on Ubersuggest for almost 3 years now. I bought it on February 13, 2017 , for $120,000 dollars as a test to see if I could get more traffic from a tool than traditional content marketing or SEO. Since then the tool has come a long way, in which I’ve added tons of features that competitors charge $100 a month or even more for.

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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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Speaker: Kevin Burke

AI is reshaping marketing and sales, empowering professionals to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. This webinar will provide a practical introduction to AI, focusing on its current applications, transformative potential, and strategies for successful implementation in your organization. Using real-world examples and actionable insights, we’ll examine how businesses are leveraging AI to increase efficiency, enhance personalization, and drive measurable results.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Facebook is full of surprises. If you’re a marketer, you know this all too well. The Facebook algorithm is consistently throwing curveballs at businesses that are trying to figure out how to reach customers while sticking to the platform’s best practices. But despite the grumblings of consumers and marketers alike, Facebook is booming right now. According to a recent report by Facebook management, the platform saw a significant increase in revenue (29% year-over-year), ad impressions (37%) and o

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Unbounce

APRIL 23, 2019

Lead generation is the number one challenge for marketers today. And it’s only going to get harder now that most Google search results pages have become saturated with promotional lead magnets masquerading as “great” content. There are millions of free resources out there already competing for attention. And customers are quickly catching on to the fact that most of these “Ultimate Guides to Dog Grooming” aren’t really worth giving up their personal information for.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Many companies implement an SEO strategy – experiencing varying degrees of success, it’s clear the benefits are worth your company’s time. SEO or Search Engine Optimization is a great way to attract more organic search traffic to your website for free so you can convert that traffic into leads into sales. The landing page is a key piece in the puzzle for both SEO and sales funnels.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2019

More so than most areas of marketing, video marketing takes a village. Before the first camera rolls, a strategy has to be agreed upon that aligns the purpose, scope, and budget. A manager has to corral the creative team. A writer has to craft the plot or copy. A set designer has to figure out the props. Remember, that’s before the shoot ever starts.

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 10, 2019

If you want to be successful on social media in 2020, you need to base your strategy on the latest real-word data and social media trends. That’s why we interviewed more than 3,000 marketers toward the end of 2019. We also spoke to dozens of industry specialists. This gave us multiple perspectives on the social trends that matter most in the year ahead.

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Are you currently using Pinterest for business? If not, it might be time to put some stock into the idea—especially now that the company has gone public under the very apropos ticker “PINS.”. Pinterest offers businesses a fairly unique proposition. Like other social media networks, it’s a place to connect with friends and influencers. But as a visual search engine and “ productivity tool for planning your dreams ,” it’s also a lot more than that.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified

Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.

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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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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Instagram presets are a no-brainer for any social media marketer. Not only do they help speed up your workflow, they add that extra polish that sets your brand apart. And with more than 25 million businesses on Instagram, a little polish can go a long way. Whether you’re new to presets or you consider yourself a preset pro, there’s plenty here for every skill level, including: Free Instagram presets from Hootsuite.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Facebook Live launched in 2016 and since then more than 3.5 billion broadcasts have been sent from the platform. Not only that but more than 2 billion people have watched a Facebook Live video. That’s more than a quarter of the entire population of the world. What does this mean? Simple: Facebook Live is a fantastic way to increase social media engagement.

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Everyone talks about algorithm updates, but Google does a whole lot more than adjust algorithms. Some of the moves they are making are really going to impact your marketing efforts. So, what are these non-algorithm changes? Well before I get into them, keep in mind that you aren’t going to like some of them, and that’s ok. Instead, I want you to focus your energy on how you can leverage these changes before your competition.

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Ready to become the email wizard your team didn’t know they needed? Join our live webinar to uncover the secrets of mixing AI magic with human flair, crafting emails so good your audience can't help but write back. We'll spill the beans on: Scaling personal touches Tracking metrics (like revenue, duh) Building smarter campaigns that actually work Oh, and we’re throwing in multi-channel tips too—think LinkedIn ads and webinars that wow.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 10, 2019

You all know SEO is a long-term game… at least when it comes to Google. And yes, who doesn’t want to be at the top of Google for some of the most competitive terms? But the reality is, we don’t all have the budget or time. So then, what should you do? Well, what if I told you there were simple ways to get more organic traffic and, best of all, you don’t have to do one bit of SEO?

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Instagram Highlight covers are a great way to make a good first impression. Located right below the bio section of your Instagram profile, they provide a polished look for your Instagram Highlights and draw attention to your best Instagram Story content. Covers are an easy win for any brand that banks on aesthetics. (And on Instagram, that’s everyone.).

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Instagram video is an absolute must-have in your brand’s social media strategy. (She said, surprising no one.) But it’s a lot easier said than done. In 2019, 87% of businesses were using video as a marketing tool , and 90% of them said that they felt competition and noise are on the rise. Meanwhile, eMarketer just concluded that in 2020, Facebook and Instagram together will account for about two thirds of social video ad spend.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The use of social media in financial services organizations is no longer an option. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Center for Marketing Research found nearly all Fortune 500 financial services organizations have active social media profiles. At the advisor level, Putnam Retail Management found 84% use social media for finance industry business.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Here's a little exercise for you: Check the timestamps on the emails you've gotten in the past day. What have you found? For me, I noticed that most of my emails, especially my subscription emails, were sent between 9-10 AM, or 5-6 PM. This isn't a coincidence, either. While the answer to “ What’s the perfect time to send an email to my customers? ” isn't an exact science, there are some key findings we've discovered through heavy research, and those times listed above are right in line with wha

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Want to know how to get more leads on Instagram? Most social marketers don’t think of Instagram as a lead generating platform. But if you do it right, it can be very effective. Social media leads are potential customers who express interest in your company and provide information that marketers can use to follow up with. Roughly 80% of accounts follow a business on Instagram, which is already a pretty good sign of intent that marketers can tap.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

If you feel like the app TikTok came out of nowhere, you're not wrong. Since launching in early 2018 , TikTok's been covered by seemingly every major news publication and racked up millions of downloads globally. Despite TikTok's major early success, the app still feels like a bit of a mystery, especially to marketers. In fact, until recently, its parent company, ByteDance , hasn't disclosed many metrics at all.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

With more than 500 million monthly active users , TikTok is taking app stores by storm and serving as a worthy competitor to apps like Snapchat and Instagram. While Gen-Z has flocked to the app , brands like Chipotle and The Washington Post are also starting to experiment with TikTok's video marketing opportunities. The best way to learn more about the app, its user base, and the type of content that engages audiences is to start producing your own posts on a personal or business account.

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Facebook ad sizes change more than a Radio City Rockette changes costume. From introducing new ad formats to constantly updating the dimensions and specs of existing images and videos, Facebook likes to keep digital marketers on our toes—and with good reason. One out of every five digital ad dollars is spent on Facebook. The platform’s roughly 2 billion monthly users spend an average of 53 minutes a day on the site—more than Snapchat (33 minutes) and Instagram (32 minutes).

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Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 20, 2019

Social media is everywhere. For many people, social media is used daily for entertainment, socialization, and even news consumption -- myself included. Additionally, over the last two decades, it has risen as one of the primary marketing channels. With over 40% of the world's population on social media, it's critical your business devise an effective social media strategy to reach your intended audience.

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Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 20, 2019

Remember the good ol’ days when we found jobs through ads in the daily newspaper? Hard to believe, especially considering the fact that 70% of jobs are found through personal relationships , according to John Bennett , director of the Master of Science at the McColl School of Business. Whether you're trying to develop your personal career or forge new business relationships, making offline, personal connections has become even more critical as online social networking becomes the norm.

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Your YouTube subscriber count isn’t just another vanity metric. Getting more subscribers is the best way to maximize your organic reach on the second-largest website in the multiverse. And if your goal is to actually make money on YouTube , hitting subscriber milestones is necessary to access many monetization features. For instance, you need at least 1,000 subscribers to become a YouTube Partner and start earning ad revenue.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 23, 2019

When you visit the App Store or Google Play and search "social media," there are hundreds of apps to choose from. But, as the pool of social platforms grows, will any of them really change the game for marketers this year? The truth is, probably not. In fact, HubSpot's own social media experts say we should be paying attention to how older platforms evolve in 2019.

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Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 7, 2019

It’s no secret that traditional forms of marketing, which interrupt audience members, are less effective than they once were for reaching prospects and converting leads into customers. That’s why content marketing has become a popular way for businesses to reach and engage their target audience. By providing audience members with useful content to educate them on your products and services — and show them how those products and services effectively solve their pain points and challenges — you ca

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Hubspot Marketing

JUNE 18, 2019

So, you've read dozens — if not hundreds — of SEO articles online. You've digested countless tips and tricks for improving your website's SEO. You've even (over)paid that self-proclaimed "expert" to help you develop an SEO strategy that aligns with your business goals. But after all of the reading and learning and strategizing, it dawns on you: You haven't actually done anything yet.

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Hubspot Marketing

JUNE 26, 2019

During the 1950s, Volkswagen sold a bus. Although now considered a classic vehicle, the bus remains an icon for the car company decades later. The cool part? Volkswagen just introduced their new VW Bus this year — it’s electric and features modern and sleek styling. Volkswagen’s marketing for the vehicle is eye-catching, unique, and fun, and it fits the original “hippie” vibe the company was once known for.

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Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com

Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model —a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.

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