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From Awareness to Advocacy: Crafting an Inbound Marketing Funnel

Aspiration Marketing

Are your inbound marketing efforts truly translating into tangible business growth, or are they plateauing after initial engagement? The inbound marketing funnel, when executed comprehensively, is about more than just attracting and engaging potential customers. By strategically integrating content, SEO, social media, and digital channels, you can cultivate prospects into loyal advocates.

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Privacy is the new currency in digital marketing

Martech

There is an old web adage, “Either you buy a product or you are the product!” I rephrased this years ago as “It’s the cost of free.” For decades, we’ve been giving away behavioral and personal data all for the use of some free tools and free content. Worse still, paid tools and online services are also collecting this data.

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Tasting marketing: What a viral YouTube star wishes marketers knew

Hubspot Marketing

I’m not saying I exploited my position as managing editor to meet one of my favorite YouTubers… … but I will say that I’m unreasonably excited to share today’s interview. And, my selfishness aside, this former Disney marketer has a lot to learn from. Today’s master turned his covid furlough hobby into a highly successful YouTube channel with nearly 4 million subscribers and a cookbook on the New York Times Best Seller list.

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25 Instagram Statistics You Need to Know in 2025

Buffer Marketing

Instagram isn’t just a photo-sharing app anymore. In 2025, it’s a digital town square — part search engine, part shopping mall, part entertainment hub, all rolled into one ✨aesthetic✨  platform. It’s where creators build brands, where brands tap into culture, and where billions of users scroll every day.

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Why B2B Growth Needs a Co-Marketing Strategy

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Struggling to grow your B2B brand in an overcrowded market? Discover how partner marketing can transform your strategy, unlocking new opportunities for lead generation and ROI. What you'll gain: Craft collaborative campaigns that minimize conflicts and maximize ROI. Harness automation to streamline partner marketing efforts. Learn to gain and retain partner mind share with proven strategies.

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7 Modern Email Marketing Strategies to Try

The Marketing Operations Leader

In this edition: 7 Modern Email Marketing Strategies to Try for 2026 & Beyond 3 Key Insights About AI in Marketing & Business POLL: What Would You Trust AI to Own in Campaign Execution? Exclusive For Paid Subscribers : Timeline of Technology Breakthroughs and What It Means for Your Career Reach Thousands of Marketing Ops and Revenue Ops Professionals by sponsoring the Marketing Operations Leader Newsletter. 7 Modern Email Marketing Strategies to Try for 2026 & Beyond Email still deli

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Creative misalignment is the silent killer of marketing ROI

Martech

Marketing budgets may be flat, but pressure on CMOs to deliver results continues to climb — and so does investment in martech. The market is growing, led by large enterprises embracing AI-driven tools for content, personalization and automation, alongside first-party data solutions to meet rising privacy expectations. Yet despite this momentum, many organizations struggle to realize the full value of their martech stack.

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TikTok, Reels, Shorts: 7 Strategies for Short-Form Video Success

Aspiration Marketing

The Evolving Landscape of Viral Content Remember when going "viral" felt like winning the lottery—a random stroke of luck reserved for a select few? That perception is rapidly changing. With the explosion of short-form video platforms like TikTok , Instagram Reels , and YouTube Shorts , virality is no longer just about chance; it's increasingly about strategy, data, and deliberate execution.

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AI for sales prospecting: what actually works (and what’s just marketing fluff)

Lusha

I’ve watched hundreds of sales teams implement AI tools over the past two years. The results? Most fail spectacularly. But the ones that succeed share three specific approaches that have nothing to do with what most vendors are selling. Real-time prospect discovery is the game changer The best performing teams aren’t using AI to write better cold emails.

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AI for Social Media: What’s Changing and How to Keep Up

Sachs Marketing Group

Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just a buzzword anymore – it’s reshaping the internet as we know it. The influence of artificial intelligence is being felt in nearly every aspect of how we create, share, and consume content on social media. Brands, creators, and marketers are working faster than ever thanks to AI tools. Still, that speed comes with new challenges: oversaturated feeds, blurred lines between real and artificial, and shifting audience expectations.

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How to Master Media Relations: Targeting, Tailoring, Timing

Speaker: Karen Swim, APR

Relevance is the currency of modern media relations—and personalization is how you earn it. In this new webinar with industry leader Karen Swim, APR, we'll explore proven strategies for precision targeting and crafting personalized pitches that resonate with journalists and build stronger relationships over time. You’ll also learn how to ensure your media lists are accurate and up to date, craft outreach that gets responses, and streamline your workflow without sacrificing quality.

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Involve creators earlier in campaign planning

The Drum

The question nowadays isn’t ‘should we use creators?’ It’s ‘how do we build marketing strategy around them?’ Dana Thomas at Initiative (part of IPG Mediabrands) explains why the key to getting the most from creator partnerships is to give them a seat at the strategy table. The creator economy has arrived. Forecasts suggest it could reach $480bn by 2027.

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How omni-conscious brands win in a buyer-first, fragmented world

Martech

Content consumption has fundamentally changed. Attention is fragmented, habits are dynamic and expectations are higher than ever. Every swipe, skip and scroll proves the buyer, not the brand, now controls the journey. In this buyer-first world, relevance is the differentiator. Leading marketers orchestrate value across channels buyers choose — when and where it matters.

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SEO Engine Optimization: The Ultimate Guide to Boost Your Ranking

Vertical Response

Wondering how SEO engine optimization can help your website rank higher on search engines like Google? SEO involves improving various elements of your site to attract more visitors and boost conversions. This guide will walk you through technical, on-page, and off-page optimization strategies, plus tips on maintaining long-term results. Key Takeaways SEO is a continuous process aimed at improving website visibility through technical, on-page, and off-page optimization to attract potential custom

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Surprising insights

Seth's Blog

People like that, like this. When we can build connections between demographics and psychographics, it’s easier to surprise, delight and serve our customers. Mail order catalogs have been doing this for years out of necessity. They know something about a person’s geography, income and other demographics, and they make assertions about what they dream about and seek out.

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AI In The Aisles: The Executives Guide To Better In-Store Experiences

Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA

The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.

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5 best CRMs for call center businesses in 2025

Hubspot Marketing

Managing customer relationships in call centers presents challenges that standard business software simply can’t address. Unlike typical sales environments, call center teams handle hundreds of interactions daily, require instant access to customer history across multiple touchpoints, and need sophisticated routing and monitoring capabilities to maintain service quality.

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Treat creators as a strategic asset, not a one-off social play

The Drum

Creators can deliver great results. But, Andrew Rowley of Jaywing explains it’s important to take a strategic, data-informed approach to working with them. Let’s be honest, most marketers are still underestimating the role creators can play in the broader marketing mix. The default mindset is often: ‘We need a TikTok post.’ But creators offer far more than viral moments.

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Your brand, everywhere: Engineering discoverability in a multimodal world by Semrush Enterprise

Martech

AI is now your silent brand manager. Marketing leaders face a new imperative: engineer a brand identity that machines can read, context they can understand, and presence they can discover across every customer journey. Your brand must maintain consistency across human and artificial intelligence ecosystems. This playbook distills the chaos into clear, actionable steps.

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Marketing That Connects and Converts

Duct Tape Marketing

Marketing That Connects and Converts written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Listen to the full episode: Overview In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, John Jantsch interviews Talia Wolf, internationally recognized conversion optimization expert, keynote speaker, and founder of GetUplift. Talia shares insights from her new book, “Emotional Targeting: When Hearts Boost Sales, Own the Market,” and explains how brands can dramatically improve conversions by understand

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Engage Better, Gift Smarter, Win Big: Events That Deliver ROI

Speaker: Hanan Polinovski, Events Manager and David Brown, Sr. Marketing & Events Lead

Are your events living up to expectations? Are you getting quality leads from your sponsorships? Have you ever wondered if that branded notebook actually makes an impact? Get ready to transform your event strategy! Join event marketing pros Hanan Polinovski from Printfection and David Brown from Bonusly for a fast-paced webinar about turning your event efforts into serious ROI.

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Building Brand Authority and Driving Sales: The Dual Power of SEO

Aspiration Marketing

Ever wondered what truly distinguishes the brands that consistently dominate search engine results? It's more than just a knack for keywords; it's about the powerful convergence of online visibility and undeniable credibility. When a brand repeatedly appears at the top of your search, it signals expertise and reliability. This isn't just about ranking higher; it's about building brand authority, and this authority, in turn, becomes a potent catalyst for sustainable sales growth.

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Social Media for Business: Strategy, Tools & Best Practices for 2025

SocialPilot

You’re not alone if you’re working on your social media presence, but not seeing much traction. Many businesses, from local shops to global brands, are active on social platforms yet struggle to see a meaningful return on their investment. You’re posting, you’re engaging, but the results just aren’t there. The good news? You don’t need to scrap everything and start over.

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AI in Marketing: How It Works + Examples

Neil Patel

If you’re not using AI in marketing, you’re already falling behind. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming more and more prominent, and many have functions specifically designed to help marketers better promote their products and services. Throughout this article, we’re going to dive deeper into what AI in marketing looks like, sharing the benefits of taking advantage of AI, how AI can be used in marketing, plus some AI marketing tools to get you started.

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Why AI spending isn’t boosting marketing

Martech

Imagine a company investing heavily in faster ambulances while ignoring the pothole-riddled road that keeps causing accidents. It sounds weird, but, according to a new survey, this is happening in marketing AI investments across the private sector. Executives pour money into downstream solutions like personalization engines and content generators while the real marketing processes bottlenecks continue to slow everything down.

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A Data Revolution: Why Your AMS/CRM Needs a Native Data Warehouse

Unlock the Power of Historical Data A Data Revolution: Why Your AMS/CRM Needs a Native Data Warehouse Today’s association leaders need more than real-time snapshots—they need the full story. MemberSuite: A Data Revolution reveals how a native data warehouse transforms your AMS into a strategic decision-making engine. In this free eBook, you’ll discover: The difference between a database and a data warehouse—and why it matters How to gain historical visibility into membership, engagement, events,

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Don’t Overlook Mid-Funnel Prospects: AI PPC Strategies For Business Growth via @sejournal, @LisaRocksSEM

Search Engine Journal

Marketers often skip the mid-funnel and lose high-quality leads. This article breaks down AI-driven PPC tactics that keep prospects moving toward conversion. The post Don’t Overlook Mid-Funnel Prospects: AI PPC Strategies For Business Growth appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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The Importance of Consistent Blogging for SEO

Marketing Insider Group

You might think blogging is a small task on your marketing checklist. But when done regularly and with purpose, it can drive serious traffic to your website. Consistent blogging for SEO builds authority, trust, and visibility. You set the stage to rank higher, earn more clicks, and attract the right kind of attention from decision-makers. Let’s discuss why consistent blogging matters, what it requires, and how you can make it work without burning out.

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Social media – the industry’s biggest questions, answered

The Drum

Which, how, why, when, how much…? Kicking off our Social Media for Drummies guide, here’s your no-bull guide to the industry’s burning questions on social media. From AI-powered content to platform shakeups and ROI pressure, the social media marketing game is fast-paced and sharp-elbowed. With algorithms in flux, audiences darting across platforms and AI rewriting the rules of engagement, marketers are steering their brands through a white-knuckle ride.

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How to Advertise Your Business with a $500 Budget

Backlinko

You want more customers, and you’re ready to advertise your business. But how should you do it? There’s Google Ads. Instagram. Flyers. Billboards. TikTok. And dozens of other online and offline options. Some deliver better results than others: But that doesn’t mean they’ll work for you : You have to find the right channels for your business, not just the ones that are popular.

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B2B SEO vs. LMO: Whats the Difference and Why It Matters

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Brace yourself, B2B marketers. Your beloved SEO is getting a makeover, and its name is Language Model Optimization (LMO). What does that mean for your digital strategy? Join Jesse McFarland of SpearPoint Marketing on the next B2B Growth Show as we unravel the mystery and get you prepped for the next evolution in search. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: A clear breakdown of SEO vs.

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What’s the biggest technology and media shift for marketers that doesn’t involve AI?

Martech

In MarTech’s “MarTechBot explains it all” feature, we pose a question about marketing to our very own MarTechBot , which is trained on the MarTech website archives and has access to the broader internet. Q: What’s the biggest technology and media shift impacting marketers that doesn’t involve AI? The biggest technology or media shift impacting marketers today, aside from AI, is the rise of privacy and data regulations, particularly in the wake of changes like the GDPR in Europe and t

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The Ultimate Guide to Your YouTube Content Calendar: Plan, Create & Grow Your Channel

SocialPilot

Juggling multiple YouTube channels without any system in place often leads to inconsistent uploads, last-minute scrambles, and creative burnout. If you’re a content creator, marketer, or agency facing these challenges, the solution for seamless content flow and strategic channel growth is a YouTube content calendar. A YouTube content calendar is your strategic roadmap, a centralized hub where you plan, organize, and track all your video content from ideation to publication.

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Mallory Russell on Earning AI Mentions and Winning Discovery Beyond SEO

Animalz blog

“What ended up building out was a 40-person organic marketing organization … starting with content as the place to move the needle.” That’s how Mallory Russell describes her journey at Square, where she grew a solo blog into an enterprise content engine. Her story shows what’s possible when you rethink search across every algorithm, from Google to TikTok to AI.

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