Brandpoint

MARCH 26, 2020

It’s the ad that comes across your social media feed. This comes as no surprise to folks in media relations. Big political years overtake the media, both paid and earned. Political ad spending has grown an average of 27% per year since 2012, according to the 2020 Political Spending Projections report.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 24, 2020

There's no social media platform more prominent or ubiquitous. A well-maintained Facebook presence is central to many — if not most — companies' social media strategies. It's a key factor in processes like conducting outreach, projecting legitimacy, generating interest, and driving traffic to other content and company resources.

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Paid Search Agency Facebook Ads Mobile Advertising 101

Webbiquity

JANUARY 2, 2013

With 92% of companies now incorporating social media into their marketing efforts, it’s no longer sufficient to just “be there” on social networks. The first step to improving digital marketing results is to understand the emerging trends and best practices. 25 Social Media Facts and Statistics.

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Brandwatch Marketing

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Marketing always has to adapt to new technology and although we can hardly call social media new anymore, a lot of businesses still haven’t caught up or got to grips with it. What is social media marketing? Social media marketing is any marketing that takes place on social media platforms.

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Social Media Social Marketing Media Planning 52

Contently

AUGUST 22, 2017

Let’s talk about the content marketing industry’s favorite chart. It pops up in about 75 percent of all content marketing talks, showing the explosive growth in searches for “content marketing” this decade. We love this chart! I use it in three different presentations.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

The fundamental core of successful content marketing programs is, well, creating great content. Even great content, however, needs a push. Paid distribution a great way for brands to quickly grow their audiences and jumpstart engagement with their content. It is advertising for the modern internet.

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Webbiquity

DECEMBER 12, 2018

And this percentage is growing with every passing year, which means digital marketing should be at the forefront of any promotional strategy because it is universal, affordable, and will only grow in importance. Engaging in social listening means going one step further than merely maintaining the presence of your brand on social media.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

There was a recent exchange on twitter where a prominent, intelligent and well-respected analyst predicted that content marketing will destroy social media. ”…The power of content marketing! Where is the line between editorial and advertising? I mean “Whoa!”…The Is it blurring?

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2012

by Jon Miller One question we hear all the time from customers is how to measure the ROI of social media. While I won’t talk here about the ROI of all social media, I do want to drill into the return on paid social media advertising. Paid Advertising Opportunities on the Major Social Media Channels.

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NuSpark Consulting

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

I recently conducted a poll on LinkedIn asking respondents what they believe should be the #1 priority in 2012 for generating leads in B2B firms. The poll was promoted throughout LinkedIn Groups; a mix of b2b marketing and sales groups that I am a member of. I was surprised by the amount of votes content received. Do you agree?

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

As B2B marketers work on refining 2012 strategic marketing initiatives, social media has become a central focus. Advances in search engine algorithms bring social media in focus for link acquisition and as a potential signal of trust for engines. The Role of Social Media. Define Social Media Goals.

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KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Marty Weintraub and Lauren Litwinka, our friends over at AimClear , recently published The Complete Social Media Community Manager’s Guide: Essential Tools and Tactics for Business Success. The book offers tips and advice for community managers on how to set up, manage, and run a social media program. Radian6 (enterprise).

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Biznology

OCTOBER 9, 2017

If you had told Google and Facebook when they went public in 2004 and 2012 that they would capture one-fifth of global advertising revenues in 2016 they would have thought you were crazy. As these companies proved, new and disruptive technology platforms can capture huge revenues in the ad industry. Where have you been?

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Convince & Convert

JULY 23, 2012

Sports have been played, enjoyed by spectators and covered by the media since well before the advent of smartphones and social media. The London 2012 Olympics from July 27th to August 12th are going to be the most covered sporting event in our world’s history. New Media Entities are Born. Twitter is the new sports ticker.

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Biznology

MARCH 20, 2018

Today is one of those best-of Chris Abraham’s blog posts on blogger outreach, long tail blogger outreach, influencer marketing , and micro-influencer marketing. I hope you enjoy this historical perspective via all the posts that I’ve written since way back in 2012. ” The state of earned media blogger outreach.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 12, 2015

No, it’s time for content prognosticators and marketing futurists to get out their crystal balls and start predicting the biggest trends for content marketing for 2016. Here’s a quick review: My Previous Marketing Predictions. Yes, it’s my birthday today!

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SocialPilot

MARCH 5, 2024

Facebook Insights gives tons of metrics needed to monitor your campaign performance and optimize the marketing on the platform further. As if it was not enough, Facebook recently added more to the confusion by completely overhauling the look and feel of its analytics section. Don’t worry. Let’s roll! According to statistics , 1.6

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Facebook Cost Per Thousand Cost Per Click Ad Frequency 84

NuSpark Consulting

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

So I was reading with some interest the 2012 B2B Marketing Benchmark Report from Marketing Sherpa because I always like to see B2B marketers’ top challenges in their businesses, which not surprisingly, is generating quality leads. The number one priority of B2B marketers? 25% Pay-per-click, and, 18% social media.

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markempa

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Here’s an at-a-glance analysis that could provide a glimpse of the most pressing issues lead generation professionals have faced in 2012: Understanding and leveraging social media. Four blog posts focused on some aspect of social media. Understanding leads and their place in the sales and marketing funnels.

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Atomic Reach

JANUARY 3, 2019

Considering how ad-heavy our world is today, it is likely that you have. It is also very likely that an ad alone is not going to engage you enough to purchase the item or service. This is where content marketing comes into play. For the foreseeable future, content will remain as king. Through j effbullas.

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Biznology

DECEMBER 16, 2011

If you’re like most businesses, your 2012 marketing plan relies heavily on search engine marketing. Both paid and natural search continue to offer businesses excellent growth opportunities for the foreseeable future. Search is in big trouble, under pressure from a variety of sources.

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Search Marketing Doubleclick Planning Adsense 80

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Let’s take a look at how five fitness brands are winning at social media. This powerhouse fitness clothing brand brings a multi-pronged approach to their social media and digital marketing efforts. Their Instagram account is by far the most popular of their social media accounts. View this post on Instagram.

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

A discussion on Threadwatch Monday drew greater visibility to the fact that Google has begun encrypting all queries through the search engine, even for users who aren’t signed in to Google. “Unnecessary” because Google could provide this data to marketers but is purposely removing it, all in the name of search privacy.

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Search Marketing B2B Marketing Marketing Analytics Tools Paid Search Agency 120

NuSpark Consulting

APRIL 28, 2012

I’m a former Media Director at an ad agency. For years I planned and implemented media strategies for a multitude of clients. I currently manage some digital media buys and paid search campaigns, but I don’t include my rates and fees on a cost-per-conversion report. Last interaction credit- search engine.

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Lead Ranking Social Media Paid Search Agency Lead Generation 100

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 1, 2014

In preparation, I wanted to review a history of changes and shifts we’ve experienced and also validate, through third party and search-specific references, why we recommend certain tactics and best practices. What is a “Paid Link”? Why Do Paid Links Violate Google’s Guidelines While Other Ads Don’t?

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It’s hard to believe that, after 10 years, this will be the last time I share my annual list of content marketing predictions for CMI. As Apple continues to invest in original content, it will discover an out-and-out acquisition makes far more sense. Apple will buy Disney in a few years, says @JoePulizzi. Alexa skills.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Maybe the coming year is the year when brands start to “market like the year we are in” as Gary Vaynercheck has eloquently said. My 2013 Marketing Predictions included bets that content marketing conversations would mature. For 2014 , my marketing predictions were all about content, data and culture.

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Biznology

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Among other things, I argued for the importance of developing a corporate keyword database for digital marketers. Keyword collaboration isn’t just important for digital marketing. Brand marketers need the right keywords to do a better job naming products and writing messaging guides. I could tell you how that works.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 8, 2019

The term “dark social” is kicked around every so often by marketers. Messaging apps continue to be on the rise with no end in sight, and they come with a bunch of new opportunities for marketers. The marketing potential is endless. Marketing firm RhythmOne says that more than 80% of all shares are “dark.”

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SmartBug Media

APRIL 10, 2019

Content marketing was once a foreign term to business executives. Today, most businesses and marketers understand its value, but some still aren’t sure how to make the business case to their senior leadership. Content Marketing vs. Paid Search. Content Marketing vs. Display Ads.

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Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel Cost Marketing Budget 65

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Write for candidates, not search engines. But there’s one problem – the recent growth of job aggregation sites has placed an added emphasis on the use of keywords. So, while traditional job descriptions may be boring, they’re likely to contain the same keywords that job seekers have been conditioned to search for. Keep reading.

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NuSpark Consulting

DECEMBER 31, 2011

Thought I’d give it a shot as well, running through a master list of “resolutions” as preparation for improving your inbound marketing and lead generation strategies for 2012 and beyond. Those objectives include revenue, market share, branding, and lead generation objectives. How many qualified leads. Cost-per-lead.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 17, 2012

Did you assume this post is all about regulations and company policies that may limit your use of social media for promotions, marketing programs and corporate communications? Brands in this camp have throttled up their social media programs without taking into account the risk to reputation and cost of non-disclosure.

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Social Media Media Paid Search Agency Ethics 127

Martech

APRIL 3, 2024

When email expert Natalie Jackson took the leap from publishing into marketing technology, she took advantage of the professional thought leadership available to her in Kansas City, Missouri. Q: You have extensive career experience in email marketing, content and B2B strategy. And that was really my introduction to marketing.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 26, 2014

So the question is–are there things that today’s B2B marketers can learn from history, specifically, the tremendous success of Facebook and the rise, fall and possible resurrection of Myspace? How can the respective histories and behaviors of these two companies inform the best practices for B2B marketers? My answer is certainly–yes!

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Convince & Convert

JANUARY 28, 2014

They needed the statistic within two hours for use in an important piece of long form content. I didn’t have access to any paid research resources like JSTOR or a real library. As a content marketer, I am always backing up my white papers, ebooks, and blogs with powerful statistics and research that tell a story.

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Hubspot

JULY 10, 2019

Effective marketing is difficult to get right. Between creative demands, budget limits, and channel decisions, marketers have a lot to juggle when developing their marketing strategy. The biggest determinant of effective marketing, however, is your audience. You might as well not be marketing at all.

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