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9 Places to Source Authoritative Stats for Your Content Marketing

Marketing Insider Group

As content marketers, we are always on the hunt for interesting data to grab reader attention and support our claims. The journalistic protocol is to cite an original, authoritative source that is transparent about its methodology (like the description on page 41 in CMI’s annual B2C Content Marketing Report.)

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102 Compelling Social Media and Online Marketing Stats and Facts for 2012 (and 2013)

Webbiquity

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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9 YouTube stats to inform your marketing strategy in 2019

Sprout Social

The first video, “ Me at the Zoo ,” launched on April 23, 2005, and the first ads followed two years later. As video has continued to grow as one of the most compelling channels for marketing and entertainment, YouTube has remained at the forefront. By 2010, YouTube was generating more than two billion views each day.

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What is Dark Social and How Is It Affecting Your Brand?

Convince & Convert

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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Why Content Marketers Need Better Statistics

Convince & Convert

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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10 Interesting Digital Marketing Stats to Ring in 2018

Navigate the Channel

Google has already declared mobile to be mandatory for search —as of 2018, the tech giant’s mobile-first index will view sites through the eyes of the mobile user, and will rank them accordingly. Bottom line: if your mobile and desktop sites differ greatly, you could suffer a penalty on your desktop Search Engine Results Page.

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27 Eye-Popping Employee Advocacy Statistics That Matter the Most

EveryoneSocial

Below, you’ll find the very best stats that apply to marketing, sales, human resources, and internal communications. You probably have noticed more publications, companies, and even experts in marketing or sales talking more about the power of employee advocacy. Employee Advocacy Stats for Marketing. Statusbrew ).