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How to Remove Your Email from Blacklists

SendX

Email marketing demands precision and expertise, particularly when navigating the complexities of deliverability about your emails ending up in the dreaded blacklist. This challenge confronts marketers across all levels of expertise, underscoring the need for advanced strategies seasoned marketers. And it's not always because you did something wrong, sometimes it's just a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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Leveraging AI to Supercharge the Human Side of Sales

Zoominfo

AI tools are reshaping the way salespeople tackle their day-to-day work, automating many of the core business development tasks that have eaten away at the average sellers’ day. But AI isn’t just taking over mundane administrative work. It’s also raising big questions about the future of the sales profession — including lingering worries that many sales jobs could soon be replaced by machines.

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How to Choose the Best Font for Your Email [Includes 4 Best Picks]

SendX

Before we start I want to clarify that I know that the right name is Typeface and that Font is used when we give certain Typeface characteristics as size, weight, kerning, and so on. But this is not a graphic design article, so I will call it as everyone else calls it, a font. And when I am talking about selecting the best font for email marketing, it is the Typeface and not the Font.

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AI’s Impact on Customer Buying Journeys Demands a New Content Approach

Vision Edge Marketing

Search has played a pivotal role in the typical B2B customer buying journey , usually occurring in the awareness and consideration stages. Traditionally, customers have used search engines to identify potential solutions, content development, research suppliers, and compare products or services—but this step in the buying journey is changing. People are shifting from direct, keyword-focused searches to AI-driven, conversational queries because AI offers a more natural, efficient, and personalize

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4 Simple Decisions to Unlock Your Post-Cookie Targeting Strategy

The rise of AI and the fall of the cookie are profoundly changing programmatic advertising. With Chrome’s third-party cookie deprecation looming, the industry must adapt. With an overwhelming array of new and old technologies, many advertisers feel uncertain about how to proceed. Dstillery CEO, Michael Beebe, outlines a straightforward 4-step approach to streamline and enhance your post-cookie targeting strategy: Leverage first-party data.

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How to Optimize Your Paid Media Campaigns for Better ROI

Marketing Insider Group

Optimizing paid media campaigns is one of the best ways to achieve a better return on investment (ROI). Simply running ads and hoping for results is,unfortunately, no longer a strategy that provides enough value. With the right optimization techniques, you can refine your targeting, improve ad performance, and increase the efficiency of your marketing budget.

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Beyond the funnel: A new approach to content marketing

Martech

Far too many content marketing programs fail to connect the brand to customer problems before the customer starts looking for a solution. At this crucial and overlooked point in the customer journey, most brands provide content about the product and the industry, when they should address specific customer pain points. There’s “a gap that exists in almost every program … when it comes to how to position your brand to put it into the consideration set,” said Liam Moroney at The MarTech Conference

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Why SEO Optimization is Crucial for Your Website’s Long-Term Success

Marketing Insider Group

Although having a website is vital for businesses of all sizes, it’s only part of the process. You need customers to notice your site to succeed in your industry. Getting your website noticed is where SEO optimization (Search Engine Optimization) comes in. SEO is the task of improving your website’s visibility on Google and other search engines so it’s easier for people to find you when searching for relevant content.

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Master Marketing Personalization with a Data-Driven Approach [Book Excerpt]

Convince & Convert

Imagine being able to cut through all the marketing noise and connect with your customers on a personal level. That’s what my new book, Data-Driven Personalization , is all about – showing you how to use data to create marketing that really resonates. We all know data is important, but a lot of marketers are still struggling to really make the most of it.

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Announcing the Thinkers360 Top Voices Latin America 2024

Thinkers360

Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers & Speakers (100M+ followers combined). Join Enterprise Lite to work with all of these experts! Announcing the Thinkers360 Top Voices Latin America 2024 We are thrilled to introduce the second annual Thinkers360 Top Voices Award, a prestigious recognition that celebrates the outstanding contributions of our thought leaders within the Thinkers360 community.

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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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8 Strategies To Help You Increase Email Response Rates

SendX

If you have an email marketing list , there are several factors you need to optimize to have a significant positive return on investment. One of these factors is your email response rate. Your response rates would show you how effective your email marketing strategy is. In this article, we will be looking at strategies you can use to help you increase email response rates.

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6 outdated AI marketing trends you should retire in 2025 by Comarch

Martech

Much like an old engine that’s past its prime, some AI marketing strategies are sputtering as technology speeds ahead. What once seemed like cutting-edge solutions have now lost their edge. Let’s take a look at which artificial intelligence trends have fallen behind and why they’re no longer delivering the results you need. 6 AI trends in marketing you need to let go of 1.

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Beyond Vanity Metrics: SegMetrics’ Keith Perhac on Asking Better Questions of Your Marketing Data (Interview)

Animalz blog

Rather than drowning in data, marketing teams should focus on asking precise questions that drive business growth. That’s the core philosophy of Keith Perhac, founder of SegMetrics, a marketing analytics platform specializing in tracking complex, multi-touch customer journeys. Key insights from this interview: Most teams track too many metrics (aim for 3-5 KPIs max per department).

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Essentials of Demand Generation Reporting for Future Readiness

PureB2B

From key demand generation metrics to strategies, learn how to enhance the accuracy of your demand generation reporting.

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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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NYC Spotlight: Can Artificial Intelligence Really Make It Anywhere?

CMSWire

Generative AI has endless potential, but Acquia Engage 2024 made it clear: we're just scratching the surface of its power in the digital experience space. Continue reading.

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Content Gamification Turns Marketing Into a Playground for Engagement

Contently

You know that feeling when you open a game on your phone to kill five minutes and suddenly realize an hour has passed? Games have the power of pulling us in so deeply that time seems to disappear. But it’s not merely a mindless escape — games tap into a fundamental need for play that all humans have, no matter their age. Tie that same concept into content marketing, and you’ve got gamified content.

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A marketer’s guide to implementing generative AI

Martech

GenAI’s transformative power accelerates marketing objectives and unlocks growth. The benefits are clear: enhanced productivity, deeper data analysis, personalized experiences, content generation and more. However, tapping into genAI’s full potential requires more than just adding another tool to the martech stack. Shifting from pilot projects to widespread implementation demands a strategic approach.

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5 Ways To Build Trustworthy AI Agents

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Imagine a world where AI agents handle many of your everyday tasks, freeing you up to focus on what truly matters — building relationships, making strategic decisions, and innovating. This isn’t a distant dream, though: It’s the reality we’re shaping in partnership with our customers at Salesforce. But the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) agents can only be realized if they’re trusted to act on someone’s behalf.

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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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58 Affiliate Marketing Statistics for 2024

Ahrefs

Don’t worry—I’ve done the hard work for you and trawled the internet to curate, vet, and categorize 58 affiliate marketing statistics for your delectation. Ok—let’s jump straight in.

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Is Your Organization Ready for a Geolocation-Driven Content Strategy?

CMSWire

Geolocation marketing improves digital engagement by delivering personalized experiences based on location and driving brand loyalty. Continue reading.

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3 Common Issues We See with Google PPC

ATAK Interactive

In the world of digital advertising, Google Ads has established itself as a high-impact tool for businesses aiming for measurable ROI. Yet, despite the promise of a seamless "dollar in, dollar out" scenario, Google PPC campaigns often bring unexpected challenges. To shed light on these issues, our Senior Growth Strategist Christine Packner joins the conversation, discussing three common PPC hurdles our clients face, and how we tackle them.

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12 ways to use a customer data platform

Martech

Customer data platforms (CDPs) are a versatile tool in the martech stack. Whether you’re looking for a solution to power your personalization efforts, consent management, attribution tracking or other use cases where a point solution is available, a CDP is likely capable of meeting your needs. Here are 12 ways your marketing team can use a CDP. 1. A centralized hub for data and reporting The first and most obvious way to use a CDP is as your centralized hub for data and reporting.

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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 Grow Your Email List: 19 Proven and Simple Ways

Optinmonster

Do you want to learn how to grow your email list with real, engaged subscribers? Believe me, I’ve been there. We pour hours into email copywriting , tweaking email subject lines , and crafting designs —only to realize it’s all for nothing without an active, eager email list to reach. Here’s the reality: contacts change jobs, opt-out, or abandon their addresses after using them for one-off forms.

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Best Halloween ads 2024

illumin

The spookiest season is upon us and with Halloween comes some of the most playful ad campaigns of the year. Halloween 2024 brought an incredible ad lineup from some of the biggest brands. While All Hallows Eve might not be top of mind when you think of holiday ads, it should be. Halloween is growing in popularity and is the second-biggest retail holiday behind Christmas.

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4 Truths About OpenAI's Wild Financial Position

CMSWire

A peek inside OpenAI's books shows a company losing money fast and coming up with novel profitability calculations. Is it sustainable? Continue reading.

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Breeze AI First Look: The Good, the Bad, and the Most Impactful Use Cases

ATAK Interactive

As we dive into the newest AI innovations from HubSpot, one release is generating considerable buzz: Breeze AI. Recently, Stephen Thiele, the VP of Product at ATAK Interactive, shared his insights on Breeze AI's potential. From its practical applications to its strategic advantages, here’s an in-depth look at what makes Breeze AI worth considering for marketing, sales, and service teams.

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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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Political ad spending shifts regional CTV costs for brands

Martech

It’s a week until Election Day and the political rhetoric and advertising are running at a deafening volume and staggering velocity. This last part is making it hard for brands to be heard during the critical holiday shopping season. This is especially true in swing states where CPM has risen significantly. This year, many national brands anticipated this and diverted some of their budgets away from competitive swing states, according to CTV and programmatic adtech company Keynes Digital.

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How Salesforce Blazed Award-Winning Content Trail for Sales Pros

Content Marketing Institute

Ever wonder how Salesforce keeps coming up with so many content ideas that make a measurable impact on the company’s business? The story behind the company’s latest award winner reveals its winning roadmap.

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Lights, Camera, Action! How to Create Winning B2B Video Content

Oktopost

In this episode, Niki Kostova, Head of Social Media at SUSE, shares her top tips for B2B video content–from topic selection to ideal video length – all while keeping people at the heart of her strategy. Listen to the Podcast: Or subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or YouTube Watch the live recording: Episode Summary Video marketing is one of the most effective ways to connect with your audience and influence decision-making.