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Nine Benefits of Using Social Proof in Marketing

Webbiquity

Social proof is a powerful tool for marketers who know how to use it effectively. With social proof, prospective customers get an in-depth look at a product or service without wading through direct marketing or sales-focused copy. What Is Social Proof In Marketing? Guest post by Chris Tweten.

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[Research Round-Up] What CEOs Think of Marketing/CMOs and How Much Tech Buyers Trust Marketing

B2B Marketing Directions

(This month's Research Round-Up features a study by Boathouse that reveals what CEOs actually think about marketing and CMOs, and a survey by Informa Tech that addresses how much trust B2B technology buyers actually place in marketing.) CEOs regarding the performance of their marketing function and their CMO.

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Customer-Led Growth in a Downturn Economy

Heinz Marketing

By Payal Parikh , VP of Client Services at Heinz Marketing When the economy slumps, businesses have a tough time keeping up with growth and making profits. They share their positive experiences with friends, family, and colleagues, providing free and authentic marketing. So how can marketing help with customer-led growth?

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Brand experience: Why it matters and how to build one that works

Sprout Social

At the end of the day, we want to cut through the noise and leave a lasting impression that grabs market share. The elements of a good brand experience A well-developed brand experience differentiates you from competitors and engages your audiences and customers on a deep emotional level. Let’s dive into the advantages in detail.

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A Brand Messaging Conundrum: Is Your Company Too Scared to Have an Opinion?

Content Standard

There’s even been a slew of articles in the marketing press— Content Standard included —about how brands lost their fear of controversy and got political in 2017, no doubt partially driven by the extreme political times we all find ourselves living in. These same visuals are also prominent features in E.ON’s marketing.

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How to build a competitive analysis report with examples and tools

Sprout Social

Your company is launching a new product, eyeing a new market segment or contemplating a strategic pivot—as a seasoned marketer, your first move would be to conduct a competitive analysis. This exercise is elementary to uncover critical insights about the new market and gain visibility into the competitive landscape.

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Do you Really Need to pay Influencers?

Onalytica B2B

What do you think of when you hear ‘influencer marketing’? While we advocate the fact that if you view influencer marketing as a long-term strategy you can build organic relationships with influencers without paying them a penny, there are some circumstances when payment of some sort may be appropriate. Influencer roles.