2024

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It’s Time to Retire These Corporate Buzzwords and Phrases

Trade Press Services Newsletter

“Let’s take this offline so we circle back to our synergistic partnership and go after the low-hanging fruit that will optimize our market penetration and enhance stakeholder engagement across all touchpoints.” If you found this sentence to be confusing (and cringeworthy), you aren’t alone. Excessive use of buzzwords and corporate jargon can elicit negative reactions, impede clarity , and damage critical business relationships.

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Goodbye Third-Party Cookies, Hello Content Marketing

Contently

We get it: Articles about the death of third-party cookies feel a little like a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation. Google has reportedly been rolling out this shift for years. The company first announced the move in February 2020—only to postpone the implementation timeline every year since. According to Forrester, in 2023, more than half of global marketers thought the whole thing was a bluff.

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50 Thought Leading Companies on Artificial Intelligence 2024

Thinkers360

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 thought leading companies on artificial intelligence for 2024. Congratulations to all our artificial intelligence thought leaders, analysts and influencers who participated! 50 Thought Leading Companies on Artificial Intelligence 2024 2024 Annual Ranking Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers & Speakers (100M+ followers combined).

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6 Ways To Try Out the Latest AI and Data Innovations From Salesforce

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Learn to unlock data and build with AI Show off your AI innovations with the #BuiltWithEinstein Quest Join an AI + Data Community Tour stop Attend the AI NOW Tour Participate in an Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Salesforce Developers Attend a World Tour in your city We are in the midst of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, which is creating the most significant shifts and opportunities for Salesforce Admins and Developers in decades.

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WorkCast's Ultimate Webinar Handbook 2024

Elevate your webinar game with WorkCast's Ultimate Webinar Handbook! Packed with insights from our seasoned webinar experts, this comprehensive guide is your go-to resource for mastering the art of B2B webinars. Learn the fundamentals, from defining webinars to exploring their benefits and diverse use cases. Discover the key elements of running a successful webinar, avoiding common mistakes, and making your sessions more engaging.

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Maximizing MDF Efficiency: Leveraging Content Syndication for Enhanced Channel Marketing  

PureB2B

Drive business growth with cost-efficient & sustainable marketing strategies for wider reach. Here's how to manage MDF to boost your channel marketing.

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Why B2B marketing needs brand building more than lead gen

Martech

B2B marketing has become overly focused on measurement and attribution, appearing and claiming to be more science than art. Everyone wants to believe it’s a science. Investors, boards and leadership expect marketing growth to be measurable, predictable and projectable. But the truth is that marketing is not a hard science. Experiments are not repeatable and playbooks are not fully transferable between companies.

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How to Build a Winning YouTube SEO Strategy

Top Rank Marketing

What’s the second most-used search engine in the world? Nope, not Bing. Or DuckDuckGo. Certainly not Yahoo, AltaVista or AskJeeves. The second most-used search engine in the world is YouTube. Over 2.5 billion users visit the site per month, and people watch over a billion hours of video on the platform every day. It’s no surprise that brands are looking to connect with an audience on YouTube.

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11 Content Marketing Trends That Will Transform CX in 2024

CMSWire

Discover the latest content marketing trends shaping 2024: AI's role in content creation, the rise of video consumption and evolving platform strategies. Continue reading.

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2024 Marketing Technology Landscape Supergraphic — 14,106 martech products (27.8% growth YoY)

chiefmartech

Happy #MartechDay to you! On the first Tuesday of May, we celebrate the martech industry and all the talented marketing technologists and marketing ops professionals who work in it. Cheers to you for all you do in pioneering this wild and woolly field. It’s also the day when Frans Riemersma and I release our annual update to the marketing technology landscape.

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The Top 3 Tips for Writing Successful White Papers

In the B2B marketing toolkit, white papers can be a powerful option for reaching decision-makers and experts, presenting them with interesting information that improves their perception of your organization's competence and thought leadership. That said, a poorly executed whitepaper will not only be unable to influence your desired audience but will also come with significant costs that other assets won't incur.

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Breaking Down Barriers: How Brands Can Harness Creator Content Across Digital Landscapes

illumin

When you think of TikTok, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the platform’s short-form videos, its entertainment value, or its reputation for authenticity and virality. Undoubtedly, the social network has experienced an explosive growth trajectory over the past five years and quickly surpassed the beginnings of other social media platforms.

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New White Paper: Breaking into Publishing – What It Takes to Write, Produce, and Market Your Book

Trade Press Services Newsletter

Have you ever dreamt about writing and publishing a book? Many aspiring authors have a story or message they want to share with the world but don’t know where to start. Writing a book takes a monumental investment of time, energy, and resources. For many, the dream of finishing a manuscript and publishing it can seem out of reach. Still, millions of aspiring authors strive to embark on a literary journey at some point in their lives.

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The Ultimate Guide To Email Marketing

CopyBlogger

Email marketing is one of the most popular marketing channels because it’s relatively easy to use, highly effective, and cheap. Continue Reading The post The Ultimate Guide To Email Marketing appeared first on Copyblogger.

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Top 50 B2B Thought Leaders, Analysts & Influencers You Should Work With In 2024 (APAC)

Thinkers360

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 B2B thought leaders, analysts and influencers you should work with in 2024 (APAC). Congratulations to all who participated! Top 50 B2B Thought Leaders, Analysts & Influencers You Should Work With In 2024 (APAC) 2024 Annual Ranking Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers & Speakers (100M+ followers combined).

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21 Advanced ChatGPT Prompts To Take Your Social Media to the Next Level

Upgrade your social media game with our in-depth playbook: "21 advanced ChatGPT prompts for social media managers". These powerful prompts are tailored to supercharge your content creation, strategy development, and results analysis. Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to endless creativity as you effortlessly generate engaging posts, come up with original strategies, and optimize your social media performance - all in a fraction of the time.

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Marketing Trends: 3 Things to Know for 2024

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

We surveyed thousands of marketing leaders about today’s marketing trends. What did we find? Marketers ranked artificial intelligence (AI) implementation as both their number one priority and number one headache — highlighting its pivotal role as both a beacon of promise and a daunting challenge. What’s top of mind for marketers? We asked more than 4,800 marketers about how they’re using new data and AI tools.

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B2B Tech Vendors Need Effective Communication Strategies to Build & Support Their Channel Partner Program 

PureB2B

The post B2B Tech Vendors Need Effective Communication Strategies to Build & Support Their Channel Partner Program appeared first on DemandScience.

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AI Content Is Short-Term Arbitrage, Not Long-Term Strategy

Ahrefs

But beyond the short-term dopamine hit of publishing a thousand articles at once, for most businesses, the negatives of AI content will very quickly outweigh the positives.

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Decoding generative AI: Top LLMs and the app ecosystems they support

Martech

I’ve been writing about marketing tools for over a decade, and some of my earliest published articles were about the new breed of social media monitoring tools. Looking at those pieces today, two insights struck me: The basic approach and strategy of selecting technology tools to help us with marketing tasks hasn’t changed much (the good news). Everything else has changed dramatically (the not-so-good news).

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The Resurgence of Direct Mail as a Growth Marketing Strategy

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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How to Find the Right B2B Influencer Mix to Succeed in 2024

Top Rank Marketing

Influencers elevate B2B marketing by connecting brands with key audiences in a meaningful and authentic way. This relationship leverages the trust and respect influencers have cultivated to turn potential customers into engaged brand advocates. Success, however, is not guaranteed. Our own research found that of the 85% of B2B brands using influencer marketing, only 34% describe their B2B influencer marketing strategy as “extremely effective. ” And 53% named identifying, qualifying and engaging w

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How AI in Marketing Safeguards Your Influencer Campaigns

CMSWire

Balancing brand control with creative freedom is a delicate dance that, when executed correctly, can lead to highly successful influencer marketing campaigns. Continue reading.

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What social media tasks to automate and what to personalize

Sprout Social

When you think of a social media manager’s job, you probably picture them planning and posting content all day. But there’s much more to the job description. That clever LinkedIn or eye-catching Instagram post? Social media managers brainstormed those ideas, wrote captions, designed visuals, researched hashtags and scheduled posts for the best engagement.

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The Power of Cohesion: Building the Ideal B2B Customer Experience

Heinz Marketing

By Maria Geokezas , Chief Operating Officer at Heinz Marketing Do you ever feel like your sales, marketing, and customer success teams work from different playbooks? Imagine how your customer feels if they encounter inconsistent messaging, a clunky onboarding process, or a lack of post-purchase support. It’s certainly not an ideal B2B customer experience.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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Best Practices for Podcast Guests: How to Make a Lasting Impression

Trade Press Services Newsletter

Podcasting is a powerful media platform for sharing ideas, stories, and expertise. More than 504 million people listen to podcasts around the globe and almost half of listeners reside in the United States. Research shows that around 144 million Americans listen to podcasts monthly. As podcasts continue to grow in popularity, thought leaders and marketers are recognizing the value of being a podcast guest as part of an effective marketing program.

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Enjoy an Authentic Taste of Scotland Before DIGIT Expo

Televerde

DIGIT Expo is right around the corner, which means that many of the best and brightest technology leaders and decision-makers will be arriving in Glasgow for Scotland’s largest enterprise technology showcase. This is always an exciting time of year and an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest and greatest in enterprise technology trends, best practices, and innovation.

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Top 50 B2B Thought Leaders, Analysts & Influencers You Should Work With In 2024 (EMEA)

Thinkers360

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 B2B thought leaders, analysts and influencers you should work with in 2024 (Europe, Africa & Middle East). Congratulations to all who participated! Top 50 B2B Thought Leaders, Analysts & Influencers You Should Work With In 2024 (EMEA) 2024 Annual Ranking Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers & Speakers (100M+ followers combined).

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What Is a Serviceblazer? Here’s What Community Members Told Us

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

When you’re a Serviceblazer, staying ahead of the curve isn’t just an advantage — it’s an absolute necessity. You understand the pivotal role technology plays in shaping the future of customer service. And you love building community with others who know what it’s like to walk in your shoes. If you’re looking for new ways to connect with your peers, the Salesforce Serviceblazer Community is a great place to start.

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The AI-Enabled CMO: Practical Tips for Today's B2B Marketers

Speaker: Paul Slack, Vende Digital CEO

On October 11th, understand how to navigate the AI landscape confidently, turning insights into groundbreaking strategies that set you apart. Why attend? You'll learn: Practical applications/Use cases How to find and assess the right AI technology Prioritizing quick wins Mastering prompt engineering Solving marketing challenges efficiently Strategies to launch pilot programs Case studies of B2Bs building smarter businesses with AI Exclusive bonus content: Actionable frameworks to get started qui

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The Breakroom: Email Deliverability Explained

ClickDimensions

Summary: Email Deliverability changes are coming for bulk senders and email marketers need to be aware of these changes and adjust their best practices accordingly. But what actually is email deliverability, what changes are coming and how do you cater to them? This blog will break down all of these questions with actionable outcomes. Page Contents Toggle What is Deliverability?

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HG Use Case: Tracking Tech Installs to Unlock Opportunities

HG Data

Tracking tech stacks, installation, and usage rates with the HG Platform In this step-by-step video, Henry Hedeen, Partnership Manager, shows how the HG Platform allows you to track technology usage across geographies down to the specific product level to reveal competitive and complementary opportunities! This video walks you through the capabilities of one specific aspect […] The post HG Use Case: Tracking Tech Installs to Unlock Opportunities appeared first on HG Insights.

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7 tips for using marketing automations to drive leads

Martech

You want to capture more leads. But your marketing team is already running on fumes, attempting to drive results with limited resources. How can you use software to build a lead-generation engine that delivers big results? Marketing automations can help you streamline processes, increase productivity, and yes, capture more leads. Are you ready to shift your team into high gear?