Contently

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

” The question came from a strategy colleague when I was helping a brand staff its new content studio. We had just presented a list of different types of writers the company needed to hire, including copywriters, bloggers, editors, and social media creators. “I’m still selling, but it’s not an ad.”

Copywriting 214

Copywriting Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Content Marketing 214

Top Rank Marketing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Content Marketing World 2023 takes place September 26 – 28 both in-person in Washington, D.C. Content Marketing World 2023 takes place September 26 – 28 both in-person in Washington, D.C. This list is just a starting point to help expand your own content marketing learning.

B2B Marketing 134

B2B Marketing Enterprise Management Content Marketing VALS 134

Contently

MARCH 30, 2020

A number of people have reached out to me asking for advice on how to protect their budget and make the case for content. Like many other marketing leaders, I’ve mapped out potential budget cuts in case the economic fallout from COVID-19 is worse than expected. But we’re not cutting content; we’re doubling down on it.

Paid Content 194

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Content Marketing Planning 194

Webbiquity

MARCH 2, 2021

Event marketing and content marketing are typically the two biggest line items in B2B marketing budgets. Most B2B enterprises allocate 30% or more of their total marketing budgets to events; more than a quarter (26%) spend 50% or more in that area. How to Maximize Event Marketing Content ROI.

Event Marketing 270

Event Marketing ROI Multi-Channel Advertising Agencies 270

Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 5, 2023

As Earth perishes from drought and famine, the protagonist played by Matthew McConaughey embarks on a time-sensitive journey across the universe in search of a new home for humanity. The mysterious force of gravity is the most vivid analogy I can use to describe the power of a successful inbound content marketing plan.

Paid Content 134

Paid Content Top of Funnel Content Marketing Planning 134

Huptech Web

JANUARY 13, 2023

Table Of Contents. Google Ads Stats. Search Ads Stats. Mobile Ads Stats. Social Media Ads Stats. Instagram Ad Statistics. Facebook ad statistics. Twitter ad statistics. Snapchat Ad Stats. LinkedIn Ad Stats. TikTok Ad Stats. Google Ads Stats.

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Statistics Advertisements Advertising 52

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 3, 2023

Good search engine optimization isn’t just about ranking high for keywords. However, searching for current content ideas can be time-consuming. Investigate our list of resources for discovering current trending topics that keep your content relevant. Also, make sure you use Google Trends alongside other marketing tools.

Trends 274

Trends Marketing AI Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 274

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 10, 2023

ecommerce market. You’re also eyeing your own product niche, ever vigilant for direct competitors with stronger brands and sharper marketing. This might seem like a safe bet, but competition among Amazon sellers is even more cutthroat than competition for organic and paid search traffic outside it. digital retail sales.

PPC 281

PPC Paid Content eCommerce Allocation 281

Contently

AUGUST 11, 2022

When these words start to appear, conventional wisdom tells businesses to cut their marketing budgets. As multiple researchers have found over decades of studies, stopping your marketing efforts during tough times is a mistake. But keep in mind that this moment full of challenges also presents opportunities.

Marketing Budget 173

Marketing Budget Content Marketing Planning Paid Search Agency 173

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 19, 2023

Winning the battle means developing a solid strategy and tactics in operations and marketing. How can you gather intel to help you improve your content marketing strategy? Learn how to perform and ace competitor content analysis in this simple breakdown. Execute monthly or quarterly reviews of your annual analysis.

Analysis 287

Analysis Top of Funnel Advertising Agencies Content 287

Content Marketing Institute

AUGUST 31, 2023

Technological disruption is par for the course in content marketing. What’s the best way to put AI’s content capabilities in play? We asked some experts presenting at Content Marketing World for their top AI tips and recommendations. But generative AI hits differently and closer to home.

Marketing AI 121

Marketing AI Content Marketing Planning Ethics 121

Brandpoint

MARCH 14, 2024

Branded content marketing, where public relations and marketing strategies meet, is a great way to create captivating brand stories and engage your audience. In our latest PR survey , 200 PR professionals shared how they promote and distribute branded content to elevate their brand visibility and engagement.

Brand Identity 62

Brand Identity Branding PR Distribution 62

Brandpoint

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

We’ve all learned the hard way that no matter how much you try to plan and prep and predict, sometimes the world throws a curve ball and suddenly you’re stuck with a marketing plan that doesn’t make the most sense. But, since we’re marketers, we thrive on the unexpected, right? Manage workflows and processes ahead of time.

Trends 157

Trends Planning Work Management Contingency Planning 157

Top Rank Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In an age where the allure of artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the attention of so many of us in the B2B marketing industry, the essence of authentic human connection in storytelling is more important than ever. “81% of marketers think content writers jobs are at risk because of AI.

Top of Funnel 105

Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B 105

Contently

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Very quickly, high-quality, engaging content became an absolute necessity for most businesses. This awoke a sleeping giant: content marketing. The Content Marketing Institute’s 2022 Annual B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends Report gives an interesting insight into the new post-pandemic landscape. .”

B2B Marketing 174

B2B Marketing Research Content Marketing Marketing Budget Creation 174

Brandpoint

APRIL 13, 2023

It’s no secret that video content is the name of the game when it comes to generating social media impressions, engagement and traffic. Marketers have been preaching its rising value for years, and the statistics overwhelmingly affirm the medium. 87% of marketers say that video has a director and positive impact on sales.

Social Media 118

Social Media Traffic Top of Funnel Media 118

Webbiquity

MAY 30, 2023

2023 looks like a tough year for marketing budgets. Overall, 58% of marketers project flat or reduced budgets for 2023, up from just 26% in 2022. But very small companies (11-50 workers) were actually most likely to increase marketing budgets this year. 1) B2B marketers are faring (a little) better than B2C.

Marketing Budget 276

Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Top of Funnel Marketing Strategy 276

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. I use it in three different presentations. We love this chart!

Paid Content 161

Paid Content Content Marketing Content Forrester 161

Brandpoint

JANUARY 23, 2020

Google AdWords – now named Google Ads – is one of the most useful methods out there for getting traffic to your website. It’s also a great investment for researching the keywords you can use to enhance and inform your traditional content marketing efforts. She regularly contributes posts for Search Engine Watch and The SEM Post.

Paid Search Agency 115

Paid Search Agency Ads Google Advertising Agencies 115

ClearVoice

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Contrary to popular opinion, there are actually a number of opportunities that present themselves during a recession. Marketing is Essential During a Recession. It’s tempting to cut back on your marketing budget, but data shows that is actually not a good idea. So what marketing strategies make sense during a recession?

Planning 96

Planning Marketing Budget Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 96

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.

Paid Content 136

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Planning Content Marketing 136

Launch Marketing

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Blogging remains an important and effective B2B content marketing tactic, but with so many competitors, it is difficult to stand out. Looking at the past can be an indicator and measurement of success in B2B marketing. Did they search more generic, broad keywords? Did they search long-tail, specific keywords?

Paid Search Agency 113

Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 113

Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 27, 2021

I know, I know, it’s got a circular shape in there that’s suggestive of integration, but I’ve never been able to get past the order of the words: paid, earned, shared, owned. And it’s not instructive for setting priorities in marketing. Earned – media or influencer relations. Earned – media or influencer relations.

Order 98

Order B2B Marketing Budget Programs B2B 98

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Business owners and marketers have had to quickly and repeatedly adapt their strategies , redefine how they do branding , and adjust their infrastructure in these unprecedented times. Among the aspects proving to be particularly challenging is content marketing. Content alignment with the buyer journey.

Top of Funnel 257

Top of Funnel ROI Marketing Automation Services Work Management 257

Content Standard

AUGUST 19, 2021

Silos can hold your team back—whether it’s a breakdown in communication between marketing and sales or marketing functions that just don’t work well together. Too often, content marketing is treated as something separate from the rest of your brand’s marketing.

Paid Search Agency 130

Paid Search Agency Planning Content Marketing PR 130

Optinmonster

AUGUST 23, 2023

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, content remains king. But what makes content truly reign supreme? Content marketing statistics offer invaluable insights, guiding strategies, shaping narratives, and ensuring that every piece of content hits its mark. Organic content brings better ROI than paid content.

Statistics 76

Statistics Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Tools Lead Scoring 76

BenchmarkONE

MAY 21, 2020

In this post, we’ll show you why investing in paid social media advertising can be the best way to skyrocket your email list growth. Then we’ll walk you through each step to help you launch your first high-converting paid lead generation campaign. Why Use Paid Ads to Quickly Grow Your Email List?

Paid Search Agency 77

Paid Search Agency Allocation Ads Buyer Personas 77

Parse.ly

MARCH 2, 2022

Heading into 2022, we wanted to learn more about the state of content marketing—what challenges content marketers are facing, what’s working for them, and what’s not. . With that in mind, we launched a detailed survey to marketers around the world. Content teams are often small, but budgets and teams are growing.

Paid Content 59

Paid Content Content Marketing Planning Paid Search Agency 59

Biznology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

For years businesses have been dividing their marketing strategies based on a number of factors. However, the most effective content marketers understand how to link their various efforts to form one, cohesive strategy. For more information on harnessing broadcast-to-digital marketing data, contact a company like Advocado.

Marketing Strategy 126

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Content Marketing Paid Search Agency 126

Scoop.it

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Knowing that today’s customer journeys get longer and more complicated, marketers like to see leads as new conversions. One big question is – can content marketing help in driving leads and assist you in creating a proper lead nurturing strategy? Offer downloadable digital content. Consider hosting free webinars.

Lead Generation 76

Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Top of Funnel 76

Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Editor’s note: Because proving the value of content marketing continues to be necessary, Julia McCoy updated her 2016 post with some fresh stats and perspective. . Content marketing has been moving at the speed of light in recent years. The advent of the internet and social media has a lot to do with this.

Paid Content 111

Paid Content Stats Paid Search Agency Content Marketing 111

Atomic Reach

APRIL 30, 2019

What is Content Marketing ROI? In the words of the great Bill Gates, “Content is king.” If you are a marketer, is it is likely that you agree with this statement and that you see the establishment of this concept each day. They want to know the costs of content marketing and the potential revenue that can be had from it.

ROI 108

ROI Content Marketing Planning Paid Search Agency 108

ClearVoice

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The marketing landscape has undergone such massive shifts. The marketing strategies that once bought hordes of customers are no longer as effective. In the constantly changing landscape of the marketing industry, asking critical questions is essential to understand the present scenario and to ready your enterprise for upcoming shifts.

Paid Content 96

Paid Content Enterprise Management Cost Per Thousand Work Management 96

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MARCH 19, 2018

And no function has been more disrupted than marketing. Executives won’t fund marketing if it doesn’t demonstrate real results. That’s why marketing ROI —including content marketing ROI—is one of the top challenges for CMOs and marketers. Stop creating content that no one wants. How are you doing?

Cost Per Click 134

Cost Per Click Lead Ranking Content Marketing Budget Programs 134

Content Marketing Institute

JULY 24, 2018

What would you do if your boss unexpectedly increased your annual content marketing budget? We asked the presenters at Content Marketing World 2018 to share what they would do. From meals and research to customer advisory boards and in-person event studios, these presenters have a lot of good ideas.

Marketing Budget Creation 105

Marketing Budget Creation Paid Content Marketing Budget Budget Programs 105

BenchmarkONE

JULY 22, 2021

If you’re involved in SaaS content marketing , metrics are vital to your strategy. However, just as looking at call center KPI s throws up unexpected metrics, content marketing has overlooked metrics of its own. Give your content marketing a boost with these new approaches to performance tracking.

Top of Funnel 95

Top of Funnel Lead Ranking Multi-Touch Attribution Content Marketing 95

Content Marketing Institute

MAY 22, 2018

To the uninitiated, a content marketing initiative can seem like an old-school, Dungeons and Dragons-style quest. Every creative asset you produce needs to be supported by strategic decisions – from crafting ideas into a cohesive message to selecting the content types and distribution formats that let your ideas work their magic.

Content Marketing 102

Content Marketing Microsite Planning Paid Search Agency 102