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The Marketing Book Podcast: “Social Media Explained 3.0” by Mark Schaefer

The Forward Observer

Social Media Explained 3.0: Marketing Success in the AI Era by Mark Schaefer About the Book In this third and completely revised edition of his classic book, bestselling author and college educator Mark Schaefer explains why many marketers are “sleepwalking” through the social media world because they haven’t kept up with new consumer trends.

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What is Technical SEO and How Does It Impact Content Performance?

Contently

Most of us content marketers consider the content side of SEO at the very beginning of any project; we’ve become adept at marrying ideas with the right keywords, information, and heading structures so that the message and SEO go together harmoniously—like peanut butter and jelly. Technical SEO, on the other hand, might not be as fully understood. We know it’s important, but it’s often left up to SEO or IT teams, who may (or may not) have a comprehensive understanding of the broader marketing str

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How to Create an Effective Nonprofit Event Marketing Plan

Marketing Insider Group

Effectively marketing a nonprofit event requires more than just hoping it becomes popular through word of mouth. At the same time, your nonprofit needs a way to publicize your event and build excitement without overspending on a limited event budget. If you have a nonprofit event coming up, whether small or large, explore the following key steps to create a plan for marketing your event.

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How GTM Leaders Can Hit Their Revenue Targets Using the Right SaaS Metrics

Webbiquity

Guest post by Aakanksha Gupta. As a go-to-market (GTM) leader or growth strategist, you know the never-ending pressure to hit revenue targets. In most SaaS categories, competition is intense, and you’ll need a solid plan in order to achieve your revenue goals. You need to know where to invest your marketing dollars and efforts and monitor them consistently.

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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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[Research] Navigating the Storm: Small Businesses’ Struggle for Marketing Confidence in Turbulent Times

Convince & Convert

In a world where confidence in marketing strategies is scarce and economic uncertainties loom large, small businesses are on a quest for resilience, seeking to fortify their marketing efforts amidst the relentless pressures of running a business. The Current State of SMB Marketing , a new research study Ascend2 completed with Constant Contact , uncovered many insights into how SMBs think about marketing and where they need the most assistance.

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30 Amazing Graphic Design Tips Professional Designers Want You to Know

Bannersnack

11 minutes read Being a graphic designer is so much more than meets the eye. It’s hearing about an idea and turning it into a story through creating graphics. Something that will get the main idea across and that people will resonate with. As a designer, you get to tell this story creatively with colors, fonts, elements, textures, and all graphic elements.

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What You Need To Know About Salesforce Certifications

CMSWire

A look at the Salesforce Certifications that will help make you more marketable and better paid, as well as information on training and costs. Continue reading.

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Media Insights: Interview With Christopher Zara, News Editor at Fast Company

Walker Sands

Fast Company senior editor Christopher Zara is not your average New York City journalist. He grew up in a working-class Italian-American family in Trenton. He was kicked out of high school and never went to college. He was addicted to heroin for a while. But that’s exactly what makes him so interesting: He’s different. (photo: Jason Woodruff) The New York media world is dominated by people with Bachelor’s degrees from elite colleges and universities.

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What You Need To Know About Recent ChatGPT and Gemini Features

Content Marketing Institute

OpenAI and Google’s AI ecosystems made headlines this week. They’re going all in on analyzing images, video, and speech features. But it’s what they didn’t say or do this week that marketers should pay attention to.

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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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Being position-less secures a marketer’s position for a lifetime by Optimove

Martech

On March 20, 2024, the Position-less Marketer was introduced on MarTech.org and my keynote address at Optimove’s user conference. Since that initial announcement, we have introduced the term “Position-less Marketer” to hundreds of leading marketing executives and learned that readers and the audience interpreted it in several ways.

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Empathetic Communication: Why is it Important at Work?

Acrolinx

What is empathy? And why is it important in large organizations? Learn more about the benefits of empathic comminication in our blog. The post Empathetic Communication: Why is it Important at Work? appeared first on Acrolinx.

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Are Your Brand Marketing Strategies Outdated?

CMSWire

The biggest challenge facing today's marketers isn't a lack of creativity – it's a lack of resources and time to be curious. Continue reading.

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Using Upcoming Cloud & IT Conferences to Fuel Your PR & Demand Gen Goals

Walker Sands

As you plan your event attendance for the summer and fall season, now is a great time to think about how you can make the most of your scheduled events. In-person conferences are back as pivotal hubs for not only networking and knowledge sharing, but also showcasing your company’s latest innovations. As a marketer, properly navigating and promoting your presence at these events can help solidify your position in your industry and maybe more importantly, help drive leads for your sales team

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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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What Is an Omnichannel Contact Center? Everything You Need to Know

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Today’s customers are tired of repeating themselves. They want a connected experience across all customer service channels, from live chat to voice. That’s why an omnichannel contact center needs to be part of your customer service strategy. An omnichannel contact center uses cloud-based software to manage customer interactions across multiple channels.

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The marketing ROI problem has its roots in marketing culture

Martech

Why is putting a figure on marketing ROI still a problem? While advances in marketing analytics and technology have been made, a significant portion of businesses still report facing difficulties in calculating ROI. In the fall 2023 CMO survey , CMOs report Increased pressure from the CFO to properly report and improve marketing ROI. The problem of marketing ROI is simple, but it’s difficult to solve.

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Time To Evolve Your Social Media Strategy for 2024

Content Marketing Institute

The TikTok “ban” grabs the headlines. But TikTok’s impact on other social media algorithms has a bigger impact for marketers. Is your content and marketing strategy ready?

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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 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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What’s All the Fuss About the Oxford Comma?

Acrolinx

The Oxford comma, or serial comma, is used before the “and” in a list of three or more things. In this article, we show you how to use it correctly. The post What’s All the Fuss About the Oxford Comma? appeared first on Acrolinx.

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AI's Next Big Step: Detecting Human Emotion and Expression

CMSWire

Emotionally intelligent bots may soon understand how you feel when you talk to them and reply with empathy. Is this the future? Continue reading.

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24 customer experience misconceptions debunked

Martech

It’s important that everyone is clear on the definition of customer experience. There are so many incorrect uses of the term and misconceptions about the concept itself that create confusion and dilutes the work that needs to be done. What is customer experience (CX)? Customer experience is the sum of all the interactions that a customer has with a brand over the life of the relationship with that brand.

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Top Search Engine Marketing Benefits Explored

Go Beyond SEO

Want digital success for your business? Looking to grow your online presence and attract more visitors? Exploring search engine marketing benefits is what you need to gain insight. SEM has many benefits for your digital marketing. It helps choose the right keywords and gets quick results. SEM helps find your audience and increases your brand’s visibility.

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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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The Dos and Don’ts of Pitching Journalists To Get More From Your Owned Media

Content Marketing Institute

You spend a lot of resources on the content published on your brand’s site. Why not get a credibility boost and a wider audience for it? Put on your PR hat (or get with the PR team) and get pitching with these tips.

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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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Consumer Data Privacy: Win Trust With Consent-Based Marketing

CMSWire

The playbook to navigate first- and zero-party data and foster customer loyalty through consent-based marketing. Continue reading.

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Why startups need more than just press releases

Martech

You’ve got a solid business plan and secured funding, and you are eager to introduce your brand to the media. You’re told that you need PR, which stands for press release, right? When discussing public relations with startups, the misconception that PR only involves press releases frequently surfaces. Add earned media — a specific type of PR — to the mix, and things get even murkier.

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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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What are the most impactful social media KPIs?

Oktopost

Marketing professionals are always deep in discussion about the most effective strategies, measurements, and tactics for success. Each campaign prompts important questions: Are we aiming to create demand, or is it about gathering leads? And specifically in social media marketing, the question has always been which measurement matters more, creating engagement with our audience or bringing new visitors to the company website?

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3 Contextual Link-Building Strategies That Actually Work

Content Marketing Institute

Context matters in your content. Contextual links matter in your SEO strategy. Discover three strategies to acquire contextual links to boost your content in the eyes of Google and the linking sites’ audiences.

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Artificial Intelligence 101 for Marketers and Sales: What To Know and What To Do

Square 2 Marketing

AI is everywhere, and everyone is talking about it, trying it out and having a wide range of experiences. Marketers are particularly interested in trying to figure out how to use it, what it’s good for, what it’s not good for and how it can save time while improving performance. It’s a challenging environment with tons of new products, services and applications.