SmartBrief - Marketing

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, ethical and sustainable marketing has emerged as a powerful tool for brands seeking to connect with a more conscious consumer. These consumers demand transparency and authenticity from brands. A key component of ethical marketing is commitment to trust and authenticity.

Gen Z 111

Gen Z Law Marketing Marketers 111

Hubspot Marketing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The ultimate goal of social media marketing is to generate revenue, and a crucial step to generating revenue via social media is creating engagement. And a sure way to boost engagement is by fostering a tight-knit social media community. Social media communities are incubators for brand awareness, loyalty, and trust.

Branding 143

Branding Social Media Marketing User-Generated Entertainment 143

Businesses Grow

APRIL 29, 2024

Uprising alumni help make newcomers feel welcome at the marketing retreat as soon as they walk through the doors! Just experienced my favorite week of the year — The Uprising — and I thought I would share a few learnings from this exceptional marketing retreat (year five!) The event is co-created.

Transform 67

Transform Marketing Marketers Food 67

Businesses Grow

JANUARY 9, 2023

Today, I am proud and excited to introduce my new book — my best work — and an unmissable idea for this tumultuous marketing era. It is time for the next phase of human-centered marketing. It is time for modern marketing that works, marketing that customers actually want. Mental health crisis.

Health 142

Health Marketing Marketers B2C 142

Martech

APRIL 25, 2024

Ogilvy’s 2030 Forecast asserts 60+ is the fastest-growing and wealthiest consumer class, representing a lucrative “silver economy” for product and service brands. So, how can marketers reach this broad and profitable segment? This is especially true in large urban centers. TV is as efficient as it is effective. Outspend on Temu.

Health 123

Health User-Generated Marketing Marketers 123

Scoop.it!

APRIL 11, 2024

Current trends indicate marketers rate webinars as an effective channel for brands to connect with a target audience. According to On24 , 66% of marketers say their sales teams prioritize leads generated by varied webinar strategies. In addition, 99% of marketers cite webinars as key to their plans.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Branding Marketing Marketers 86

Businesses Grow

MARCH 11, 2024

I’ve been giving many talks about community-based marketing, and one of the common discussion points is measurement. Isn’t that ALWAYS the most important question in marketing? What’s the value of a brand community? How do we measure the value of a brand community?

Branding 118

Branding Customer loyalty PR Influencer Marketing 118

Businesses Grow

MAY 30, 2023

I founded a community of marketing geeks called RISE and we just unleashed something wild and wonderful. It is The Most Amazing Marketing Book Ever. Before I PROVE to you that this is the most amazing marketing book, let me tell you how we got here. It’s an amazing story in itself! And I was right.

Copywriting 144

Copywriting Direct Mail Advertising Advertisers 144

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In marketing, brand awareness is a significant focus—in fact, it’s likely one of your main goals. This is where customer marketing comes in. Customer marketing is one of the most powerful ways you can forge and feed connections with your current audience base. What is customer marketing?

Customer Marketing 121

Customer Marketing Branding Customer User-Generated 121

Businesses Grow

MAY 22, 2023

That’s the way it’s been for me about community-based marketing since I published Belonging to the Brand a few months ago. New ideas about community seem to be popping for me everywhere, and I thought I would share a few post-book observations with you today! And, of course, we still need to do that.

Gen Z 135

Gen Z Marketing Marketers Fashion 135

Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s time to take your first steps into social media marketing. No matter your industry—accounting, consulting, dog-food manufacturing, wig-weaving—this is a captive, active audience that your brand can’t afford to ignore. If you don’t know who you’re talking to, how can you ever say the right thing? Your mind is ready.

Social Media Marketing 122

Social Media Marketing Marketing Marketers Education 122

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Learn how they’ve grown or scaled their businesses, explored entrepreneurial ventures within their companies, or created side hustles, and how their stories can inspire and inform your own success. When done right, it demonstrates to underrepresented consumers that you’re committed to them and their communities.

Marketing Mix 97

Marketing Mix Customer Journey Marketing Marketers 97

Martech

JANUARY 26, 2023

As we enter 2023, it’s time to look ahead and plan your digital marketing priorities for the rest of the year. Surely, it will be a year filled with innovation and creativity as technology brands worldwide strive to stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape. Operationalizing a brand advocacy program.

Marketing Strategy 142

Marketing Strategy Whitepaper Key Performance Indicator Analytics 142

Hubspot Marketing

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In 2024, marketers have a lot on their minds. With the rapid adoption of AI, significant changes in the search landscape, and an uncertain economy ahead, knowing how to lead your team to success seems daunting. Once I have a steady mind, I start by asking myself questions that can help guide my marketing efforts. Innovation.

Direct Mail 91

Direct Mail Marketing Marketers Transform 91

Search Engine Land

MARCH 14, 2024

This article examines what hidden gems are, how we know Google’s committed to them as part of their future SERP strategy and your options for filling the SERPs with hidden gems that build positive exposure for your brand. Get the daily newsletter search marketers rely on. So, how do you take advantage of hidden gems?

SEO 134

SEO Transform Promotion Branding 134

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to influencer marketing , C-suite execs want more than just good engagement. In this article, we dive deep into the benefits of influencer marketing, and ones that matter the most to your C-Suite. Plus, the three critical components of an effective influencer marketing strategy you need to know.

Influencer Marketing 104

Influencer Marketing Transform Marketing Marketers 104

Martech

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This article was co-authored with Ed Crain , President and CEO of Kingstar Media and 26-year veteran of the marketing and media industries. Over 30 years of working in the media business, I’ve seen a fair share of market slowdowns. Here’s how. Many brands may instinctively cut back on their ad budgets during a slowdown.

Branding 122

Branding Finance Marketing Marketers 122

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

There lies the magic of B2B influencer marketing. Influencer marketing has long been a staple for business-to-consumer (B2C) brands looking to cultivate more authentic connections with their audience. It’s time for B2B brands to embrace the power of influencers. What is B2B influencer marketing?

Influencer Marketing 116

Influencer Marketing Branding B2C Marketing 116

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2024

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. Let's dive in. Start with micro-influencers.

eCommerce 112

eCommerce Marketing Marketers Influencer Marketing 112

Buffer Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2024

  As we dive into this new era fueled by changing consumer behavior, the influence of AI, and the shifting of how platforms function, certain key trends emerge, painting a picture of a different digital world. But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy. 

Gen Z 119

Gen Z Entertainment Transform User-Generated 119

Sprout Social

JULY 21, 2022

If you want to improve your social media marketing strategy , you need to know about the different types of social media content and how or where you share that content. And, once you have your content, how do you want to roll it out? You could post on community review sites or live-stream it to the masses.

User-Generated 145

User-Generated Social Media Marketing Marketing Marketers 145

Hubspot Marketing

MAY 24, 2023

Successful empathetic marketing is about connecting your audience and your brand. Below, let’s go over why empathetic marketing is such a powerful strategy for businesses of all types and sizes, tips for infusing more empathy into your marketing, and a few real-life examples of empathetic marketing in practice.

Marketing 128

Marketing Marketers Entertainment Education 128

Buffer Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2024

  As we dive into this new era fueled by changing consumer behavior, the influence of AI, and the shifting of how platforms function, certain key trends emerge, painting a picture of a different digital world. But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy. 

Gen Z 113

Gen Z Entertainment Transform User-Generated 113

Search Engine Land

APRIL 12, 2024

The Google-Reddit partnership is a significant development that is reshaping online brand management. As a result, brands must now navigate this evolving digital landscape with foresight and adaptability to protect their online presence and ensure it thrives.

Brand Management 127

Brand Management Management Branding User-Generated 127

Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Who loves your brand the most? See their own sense of being reflected in your brand. If you have fans who sincerely love your brand, they are a lot less likely to churn and leave you for a competitor. If you have fans who sincerely love your brand, they are a lot less likely to churn and leave you for a competitor.

Branding 142

Branding Marketing Marketers Communications 142

Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 19, 2024

Our 2024 State of Marketing & Trends Report went live earlier this year, and I recently dug into the data and compiled a list of key marketing recommendations for this upcoming year to answer common questions like: Which industry trends and tactics are marketers investing in? Image Source As a marketer, this makes sense.

Thought Leadership 102

Thought Leadership Marketing Marketers Influencer Marketing 102

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 11, 2023

Before you succumb to the hype and hire a social media intern or go all out with paid search ads, you need to consider digital marketing services. There’s no better way to optimize your website than to work with digital marketing experts. Why Spend Your Budget on Digital Marketing Services?

Digital Marketing 127

Digital Marketing Whitepaper Copywriting Real Estate 127

Search Engine Land

MARCH 27, 2024

Meridian , Google’s new open-source Marketing Mix Model (MMM), has entered the rapidly evolving market for advanced marketing analytics and forecasting tools. Consequently, this knowledge allows marketers to optimize strategies, allocate budgets more wisely and forecast how a change in one element will affect future sales.

Marketing Mix 124

Marketing Mix Marketing Marketers Price 124

Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Since the start of the pandemic, marketing strategies have relied heavily on online tactics —leveraging tools like social media, email, and digital ads. But what about marketing outside of the digital space, otherwise known as offline marketing? What is offline marketing? 5 Offline Marketing Strategies You Should Use.

Direct Mail 134

Direct Mail Marketing Marketers Marketing Strategy 134

Search Engine Land

MARCH 22, 2024

This creates an opportunity for local businesses to stand out by producing authentic, helpful information that resonates with their audience and builds trust. Incorporating video marketing. Engaging on forums can be a great way to help people get to know your brand, but tread lightly. Offering DIY tips and tutorials.

Real Estate 123

Real Estate User-Generated Price SEO 123

Martech

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It’s hard to imagine the web as a real, tangible thing — especially in the context of social media and digital communities where a screen separates our reality from the insular worlds of the internet. In the early days of web-based communities, we had LiveJournal and MySpace, with Facebook, Reddit and other forums following soon after.

Transform 114

Transform User-Generated Analytics Branding 114

Martech

AUGUST 25, 2021

I wanted a way to talk to people who understood what I was doing — which is the entire ethos of community.” ” The first comment came from Mike Rizzo, telling me how the MO Pros community of marketing operations professionals started out as a Slack channel. It’s nothing new.

Transform 144

Transform Retail Marketing Marketers 144

Martech

MAY 18, 2022

Get the daily newsletter digital marketers rely on. Despres has been heavily involved with virtual spaces for almost twenty years and has become my go-to for all things related to building and engaging virtual communities. Ten rules of the road for metaverse marketing. Processing.Please wait.

Marketing 144

Marketing Marketers Advertising Advertisers 144

Buffer Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Whether you’re growing your audience as a full-time gig or side project, a career as a creator doesn’t come with colleagues to grow with and learn from — unless you join one of these communities.  Networking with your creator peers is far from the only benefit these communities offer.

Gen Z 95

Gen Z Branding Influencer Marketing Fashion 95

Businesses Grow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I am getting this question A LOT: What are the skills every marketer needs today? How do we stay relevant? Denis Sison has more than 30 years of experience as a global marketing executive for iconic companies such as P&G, Coca-Cola, Sprite, Blackberry, The Hershey Company, and, most recently, Johnson & Johnson.

Global Marketing 121

Global Marketing Marketing Marketers Communications 121

Martech

APRIL 22, 2024

No fewer than 70% of consumers say they want to buy from the “right brand,” according to “The Science of Loyalty,” a new report from Intuit Mailchimp, the email and marketing automation platform with a focus on the SMB market. and Australia, as well as interviews with marketing experts.

Branding 109

Branding Marketing Automation Platform Customer Marketing 109

Search Engine Land

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Brands have focused most of their PPC budgets on these two search titans. This allows you to get your brand and products in front of massive new audiences beyond just Google and Bing. The platform has carved a hole in the market by offering the most potential to ecommerce brands through TikTok Shop.

Advertising 125

Advertising Advertisers Gen Z eCommerce 125