Calvyn Lee Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

One of our first B2B (Business to Business) clients typified some of the key challenges B2B marketers face. In fact, we even helped them coin a new term for their sector, putting them in a market of one. We were able to accomplish all of this through content marketing. And content marketing provides exceptional leverage.

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Content Marketing Thought Leadership Marketing Marketers 130

Martech

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

B2B content marketing is an indispensable strategy for businesses looking to establish their brand, engage their target audience, and drive conversions. What is B2B content marketing? This content includes articles, blogs, videos and podcasts, as well as in-depth whitepapers and research.

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Whitepaper Content Marketing Thought Leadership Marketing 127

Martech

MARCH 27, 2024

This guide offers a curated collection of prompts tailored to various marketing roles, from social media to SEO. Each prompt comes with a detailed explanation and practical example, making it easy to apply AI to your everyday marketing tasks and challenges.

Digital Marketing 101

Digital Marketing Marketing Marketers SEO 101

Search Engine Land

MARCH 27, 2024

This guide offers a curated collection of prompts tailored to various marketing roles, from social media to SEO. Each prompt comes with a detailed explanation and practical example, making it easy to apply AI to your everyday marketing tasks and challenges.

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Digital Marketing Marketing Marketers SEO 103

Search Engine Land

APRIL 5, 2024

But, not all learning needs to be about link building, content or technical aspects of SEO. With that in mind, here are 10 of the best (in my opinion) non-marketing books that offer great insight and value for any SEO professional. Dig deeper: SEO strategy: 3 steps to strategic SEO planning 5.

SEO 119

SEO Marketing Marketers New Technology 119

Backlinko

MAY 14, 2024

Small business marketing is a mix of strategies, tactics, and channels to promote your offerings to your target customers. This guide will teach you how to market your small business using six best practices. Here’s how: Do Market Research Market research helps you understand your target customers on a deeper level.

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PR Customer loyalty User-Generated Marketing 102

Martech

MAY 24, 2024

B2C marketing deals with consumer purchases, which means B2C marketers are targeting individuals or small groups of people who make purchase decisions. As a result, the most significant differences between B2C marketing and B2B marketing involve the number of people involved in the purchase decision and the length of the sales cycle.

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Martech

MAY 9, 2024

AI will soon be able to handle up to 95% of the work currently done by marketing agencies, creative professionals and specialists, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. This could have a radical impact on the structure of marketing departments and the daily work lives of marketers and lead to the rise of the marketing generalist.

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PR Transform CMO Marketing 119

Search Engine Land

APRIL 8, 2024

In the cut-throat world of digital marketing, everyone’s chasing that elusive ROI. And when it comes to marketing tools, content marketing often steals the spotlight. But here’s the thing: to make content work for your bottom line, you’ve got to align your strategies with your revenue goals.

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Content Marketing User-Generated Customer Journey Marketing 117

Vertical Response

MAY 24, 2024

Our no-nonsense guide of ‘100 email marketing prompts everyone should know’ delivers just that. Key Takeaways Effective email marketing hinges on crafting enticing subject lines, engaging content, and clear calls to action, which can be enhanced using tools like ChatGPT for prompt generation and personalization tactics.

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Email Marketing Law Customer Journey Marketing 66

Customers.ai

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The thing is, top of the funnel marketing is the first step in driving those sales. Top of the funnel marketing is all about casting a wide net to attract as many potential leads as possible through valuable content, intriguing campaigns, and strategic outreach. What is top-of-funnel marketing?

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Marketing Marketers Entertainment User-Generated 107

Martech

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Searches for comparison guides, ingredient overviews, brand and product reviews, etc. Your data is talking Consumers are leaving digital breadcrumbs for you to follow — from specific website feedback to the content they’re viewing to their social media reactions and online searches. But what about interruption marketing?

Retail 105

Retail Transform PR Shoppers 105

Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s time to take your first steps into social media marketing. But whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned pro stepping into the digital landscape for the first time, we know that starting a social media marketing strategy from scratch can feel intimidating. Your mind is ready. Your body is ready. More than 4.95

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Social Media Marketing Marketing Marketers Education 122

Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Being a one-person marketing team can be both exciting and stressful. But you’re responsible for building and executing a company’s entire marketing strategy, which can feel overwhelming given the sheer amount of effort it takes to be present in the right places at the right times.

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Personalized Marketing Marketing Marketers Energy 136

Martech

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The marketing landscape is increasingly oversaturated, making niche advertising crucial for marketers aiming to connect with specific audiences. More businesses are investing in targeted strategies to capture specific market segments, but navigating the challenges and staying ahead of the curve requires a strategic approach.

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Backlinko

MAY 22, 2024

The world of online marketing evolves quickly. At Backlinko, we’ve been using innovative techniques and strategies to grow and maintain the site. This strategy emphasizes exceptionally high-quality content that outshines existing resources, resulting in increased website traffic and people linking back to it.

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Inbound Marketing Transform Social Media Marketing Digital Marketing 87

Hubspot Marketing

MAY 28, 2024

The reality is it’s changing the way we work as marketers. Our State of AI report shows that more than half of marketers (60%) are using AI tools in their role. That’s a good thing, though, because there are smart ways you can use AI to become a better marketer. What’s trending in AI for marketers? My recommendation?

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Education CRM Marketing Marketers 98

Hubspot Marketing

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

? FLAMING HOT TAKE ALERT: Marketing can drive business goals, but it can’t save a bad product. That intended feat has come to fruition because a whopping 70% of Wise’s user growth comes through word-of-mouth marketing (WOMM). In this article, I will share five inspirational examples of effective marketing for financial services.

Marketing 107

Marketing Marketers User-Generated Influencer Marketing 107

Search Engine Land

JANUARY 17, 2024

Modern SEO is about developing a cohesive brand identity and implementing a content strategy that genuinely serves your target audience across the web. You’ll learn: Why establishing brand credibility and awareness should be the priority, with Google rankings being a byproduct of providing remarkable content.

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SEO Branding Entertainment Communications 122

Martech

JANUARY 19, 2024

Email marketing is ubiquitous in both B2B and B2C marketing today. But email marketing is not without its challenges. The proliferation of marketing emails presents three problems in particular for today’s marketers: It’s getting worse. As a marketing team, you need tools to help. Product recommendations.

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User-Generated Email Marketing B2C Marketing 125

Six & Flow

MARCH 7, 2024

Creating an inbound email marketing strategy means crafting campaigns that align with the customer's journey and interests. Inbound email marketing seeks to provide value to the recipient, engaging them with content that is timely, relevant, and helpful, ultimately guiding them through the sales funnel in a non-disruptive way.

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Email Marketing Marketing Strategy Customer Journey Marketing 98

Buffer Marketing

APRIL 11, 2024

I started my career working in a nonprofit setting, and now I’m a fractional marketing director for nonprofits.   One key difference between nonprofits and startups comes into play when launching a marketing initiative. Yes, people are extremely important in nonprofit marketing. Think again.

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Energy Marketing Marketers Direct Mail 114

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2024

You have new goals to reach and new strategies to execute. But have no fear – here, I've rounded up seven data-backed strategies for nailing Q1, as well as Q1 marketing tips from HubSpot experts. Interested in influencer marketing? Half of marketers plan to increase their influencer marketing investment in 2024.

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eCommerce Marketing Marketers Influencer Marketing 119

Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Ultimately, a fusion of research and emotional resonance guides them to a decision where trust in the brand and perceived value peaks, culminating in a purchase that is both anticipated and satisfying yet open to subsequent evaluation based on the product’s ability to meet cultivated expectations.

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Tiecas

APRIL 5, 2024

A documented industrial marketing strategy is critical for success. Did you know 80% of successful content marketers have a documented content marketing strategy? Implementing hit-or-miss content marketing tactics is not likely to produce the results you want. Source ) Why is that?

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Marketing Strategy Manufacturing Thought Leadership Marketing 92

Rock Content

APRIL 25, 2024

A successful content marketing strategy demands a well-developed content marketing funnel. However, putting together marketing funnels that suitably align with your business goals and the needs of your target audience can be tough. What Is a Content Marketing Funnel? “Do

Content Marketing 81

Content Marketing Customer eBook Education 81

Martech

MARCH 22, 2024

As organizations continue embracing AI-driven approaches, marketing leaders should be empowered to push the boundaries of innovation and drive better results with less manual, time-consuming effort — but it requires thinking beyond basic applications. Dig deeper: 9 best practices for AI tools in content creation 2.

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Transform Content Marketing Marketing Marketers 93

Martech

OCTOBER 30, 2023

We are grateful to Kath Pay and Ryan Phelan for their assistance with this guide. Email has long been one of the most reliable marketing channels for getting your messaging in front of your customers. It is also one of the most important strategies for building a positive sender reputation.

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Email Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing Marketers 113

Tiecas

MARCH 15, 2024

How can a B2B industrial marketing agency develop a strategic roadmap and help you execute it for success? Imagine an industrial marketing strategic roadmap with a laser-sharp focus, a plan that directly aligns with your sales goals and delivers a predictable flow of qualified leads. So, why should a roadmap be your first step?

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Transform Manufacturing Customer Acquisition Marketing 92

Rock Content

APRIL 15, 2024

To maximize content marketing ROI is crucial for successful businesses looking to attract interest, drive conversations, build bonds, and instill brand loyalty. Powerful marketing strategies make this possible. If done properly, strategic content marketing will promote growth and improve your return on investment (ROI).

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Content Marketing Marketing Marketers Marketing Strategy 80

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 15, 2023

If you’re a business owner, marketing professional, or digital enthusiast, you already know how important it is to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy. But why is digital marketing so important? If you’re ready to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy, you’re in the right place!

Digital Marketing 118

Digital Marketing Whitepaper Marketing Marketers 118

Rock Content

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

When talking about digital success, the role of a content marketing agency stands out as a pivotal force. It’s no secret that content marketing continues to be at the forefront of any successful strategy. Today, however, you don’t need a marketing agency to achieve success. Yet, there is another option.

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Marketing Strategy Whitepaper eBook Marketing 85

Sachs Marketing Group

AUGUST 17, 2023

A data-driven content marketing strategy refers to the process of utilizing quantitative and qualitative data to guide content creation, distribution, and evaluation. It helps in aligning content with audience needs, trends, and organizational goals, making marketing efforts more effective and measurable.

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Marketing Strategy Content Marketing User-Generated Marketing 98

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 4, 2024

A lot of it comes down to building the right marketing funnel strategy, i.e., deciding what types of collateral to use at which stage of a lead's readiness to buy. Today, we'll learn a marketing funnel and tips for designing your own. What is the marketing funnel? Tips for Building a Marketing Funnel Strategy 1.

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eBook Customer Journey User-Generated Marketing 118

Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2024

The brands are the DJs, guiding the tone of the party with music (products) while consumers are the crowd. Trendsetters and culture drivers like Lia have made influencer marketing an essential piece to social media strategies. We’ll explore five influencer marketing trends shaping the social media landscape in 2024.

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Influencer Marketing Market Trends Gen Z Fashion 87

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The hospitality industry faces a number of obstacles and opportunities in regard to marketing, with one of the greatest puzzles being email marketing. From budget accommodations offering a port in a storm to luxury hotels offering bucket-list experiences, hotels have a lot to gain by leveraging email marketing successfully.

Email Marketing 95

Email Marketing Marketing Marketers Customer Acquisition 95

Martech

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The last two years were transformative for our team at Belkins as we chose to make a significant investment solely in marketing. For me, stepping into the shoes of a CMO without a previous background in marketing was like a roller-coaster ride. Let’s explore how we mastered this and how you can apply our insights to your strategy.

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