Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The digital marketing world may continue to change, but one thing’s for sure: content remains king. And what sets great content apart from the rest? In-depth content marketing research. BuzzSumo Image Source: BuzzSumo Have you ever wondered how some content creators always seem to know what’s trending?

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 9, 2023

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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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

While some invest a tremendous amount of money in traditional advertising channels, many use the power of content instead. Content marketing directly improves sales in many ways, and typically costs much less and has higher returns than ads. They will consume content, but only if it’s valuable to them.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Content Marketing ROI is probably the biggest question I get from marketers who are struggling to build their own business case internally. It’s why I wrote my first book The Content Formula. We are all tuning out advertising. We all know ads don’t work. The 3 Components of Content Marketing ROI.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 13, 2023

In spirit of 2023’s Oscar Awards, we’re naming 10 small businesses that we believe deserve recognition for the best content marketing. Every great business owner knows that committing to the best content marketing practices can take your profits to the next level. But what exactly are the best content marketing practices?

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

As marketers look for new ways to connect with their customers and prospects, new research indicates that social media marketing has grown in importance as a marketing channel. This is followed by website/blog (36%), email marketing (35%), and content marketing (32%).

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 12, 2020

I’m a big believer in making the content you publish the hub around which your content marketing strategy revolves. However, to rock content marketing in today’s omni-channel world, social media plays a key supporting role. Even if you’ve optimized like crazy to attract Mr. Top Customer Persona.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 14, 2020

A new survey from SEMrush identifies some of the biggest marketing challenges you’re facing right now. From tight budgets to low traffic, and the constant need to show ROI, marketers are facing some tough times. Committing to content marketing is a sound investment with much greater ROI than other tactics. Key Takeaways.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 1, 2023

Image credit: Christopher Gower on UnSplash Organizations may launch brand new websites for any of these or other purposes: To create an online presence for a start-up company; To launch a new brand, product, or tool; To enter a new market (e.g., It takes time to build brand awareness and visibility in organic search for brand new websites.

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Martech

APRIL 19, 2024

Consumer privacy has become a major focus in the digital advertising industry. By adopting a “privacy-by-design” approach, we can address the growing apprehension surrounding excessive data collection, build trust and foster long-term consumer loyalty — the cornerstones of economic success in the advertising industry.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 24, 2021

Marketing success boils down to one thing: your audience’s trust. When you humanize your brand with authentic content, you can build the kind of trust that makes your company the go-to authority in its field. Just follow their lead with authentic content that gives your brand a human face. Use Humor to Build Connections.

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Top Rank Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There are two competing questions in search marketing that may not have obvious answers: Why spend money on a Google Ads campaign if I can just rank organically? Why try to rank organically if I can just run a Google Ads campaign? Google Ads and where digital marketers should invest their time and resources.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 17, 2023

Few content marketers can develop great material without input from one or more subject matter experts (SMEs). Product managers, salespeople, customer success managers, and solution engineers, among others, are critical resources for B2B writers. Show how the content will enhance his or her brand. Count me in that group.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

‘Tis the season to believe in the holiday spirit AND the power of content marketing. If you’re new here, content marketing is a business opportunity to reach and convert new customers. It drives measurable results through powerful story-telling that’ll hit home with your customers. But is your team?

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 1, 2021

Content marketing has the potential to do great things for your brand. However, like any marketing initiative, you need to understand how it’s impacting your organization and the ROI (return on investment) it’s delivering. Quantifying content marketing is a standard part of determining its performance.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 11, 2023

Before you succumb to the hype and hire a social media intern or go all out with paid search ads, you need to consider digital marketing services. Hiring in-house help is an expensive way to boost your social media presence, and paid search ads only generate about 5% of traffic.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 10, 2021

Every year, I have tons of prospects who ask me, “Is content marketing right for my industry?”. Either they think they don’t need content marketing because everyone knows they’re there – or they don’t quite know how to explain what they do and why people need their product. And sadly, they’re wrong on both counts.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 28, 2021

If you were to step back in time into a marketing conference from a decade or so ago, content marketing SEO would be the buzzword you’d hear on everyone’s lips. But back then, content was only a vehicle for injecting keywords into blog posts and other website content. Lots of them. Because, you know, SEO.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Social proof is a powerful tool for marketers who know how to use it effectively. This psychological phenomenon has further expanded thanks to the growth of social media. Consumer comments have (often far) more weight than paid ads. What Is Social Proof In Marketing? Guest post by Chris Tweten.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 9, 2020

Your team or your agency defines a message, you pick a favorite creative approach, and a paid media channel, and hope that it will work? This is why always-on content marketing wins every time: each piece of content is a test. You learn every time you publish and share. You optimize over time.

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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.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

User behavior is changing, and studies show that around 31% of consumers use social media channels to find answers to their queries. If you’re growing your business and footprint online, this is the best time to understand social media SEO. What is social media SEO?

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

At ClearVoice, we understand that not all people are content people. Heck, not all marketing people are content people. Marketing is the tip of the spear for driving growth and new customer acquisition. They want to discover solutions and make purchase decisions without being marketed or advertised.

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Martech

JANUARY 23, 2023

Search marketing is a very big deal. Any way you slice it, it amounts to millions of searches per minute , all day, every day. Search is a huge component of digital marketing and ecommerce. We’ll look at challenges facing marketers and best practices to meet them and the future of search marketing.

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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.

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Hubspot

JUNE 16, 2020

So the line is kind of muddled when it comes to establishing whether free stuff is better than things that come at a cost — and the case of social media marketing is no exception. The debate between organic vs. paid social media isn't exactly cut and dry. Here are some pros and cons of each type of social media marketing.

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Circle Studio

JULY 17, 2019

As content marketing continues to grow in popularity, more and more content is competing for users’ attention, decreasing engagement. It’s not enough to publish content—even the highest-quality content—and hope that people will find it. Implement paid social media posts.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It’s been said, ad nauseam, that content is king. But these days, a more accurate statement is probably: customer experience is king. And, in our hyper-connected world where everyone is fighting for attention, good content is what drives good experiences. . How important is personalization in content marketing?

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Digital Asset Management Paid Content Work Management Marketing Management 130

Sprout Social

MAY 24, 2022

Achieving a balance between paid, owned and earned media strategies is an ever-evolving skill. Most communications professionals would say we’re in the midst of a major shift in media mix effectiveness. Now, social strategies apply to more than just owned media. Defining paid, owned and earned media.

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Kevin Indig

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For $15/month, paid subscribers get two monthly deep dives into companies that are very successful at SEO, CRO (conversion rate optimization) or PLG (product-led growth). Shot : On November 1st, The Verge published 8,855 words about SEOs ruining the internet. ⛏️ The underlying problem : Marketing has become too quant.

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Martech

MARCH 1, 2024

billion lawsuit by 32 media groups claiming that the company’s digital advertising practices have led to financial losses. The publishers assert that Google has abused its dominant position in the advertising eco-system causing a decrease in the value of the publishers’ inventory. Google is facing a $2.27

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Search engines have historically been distant cousins to social media platforms. Both channels let people discover valuable content—just in different ways. Search was more transactional, asking users to come prepared with a keyword or a question. On September 24, Google unveiled plans for new search features.

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Contently

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A key part of my job as a product manager at Contently is talking to people. Earlier this year, as we were planning our 2021 product roadmap, I interviewed dozens of CMOs about their approaches to measuring content marketing ROI. There’s first-touch attribution, last-touch attribution, and custom attribution.

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Lead Ranking Multi-Touch Attribution Lead Scoring ROI 188

Kevin Indig

AUGUST 7, 2023

Expect timeless tips and strategies, as well as new insights into the future of search. Explore All Episodes SEO, content, and other non-paid channels can impact brand growth more than you think. But, marketers can apply it to content and campaigns. Yes, it sounds boring. See Google or Apple, for example.

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Contently

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s just say it: Most branded content isn’t very good. I worked for years as a content strategist. I’ve spent the last decade researching and reporting on the content marketing industry. Along the way, I’ve probably consumed more pieces of branded content than anyone else. I should know.

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Brandpoint

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In the marketing world, it’s easy to confuse copywriting and content marketing. One person might say, “I wrote that copy,” and another, “I wrote that content.” However, content marketing and copywriting are distinctly different. What is content marketing? What is copywriting?

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SocialPilot

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Social media marketing has become an integral part of modern business strategy in the last decade. In 2022, social media ad spending hit the $230 billion mark and is expected to reach $300 billion in 2024. Social media marketing is thus a highly competitive domain. Where should you start?

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