Tue.Jul 01, 2014

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26 Google Webmaster Tools Videos Addressing Common B2B Link Building Questions

KoMarketing Associates

'Last week we wrote a best practice guideline for a client, on how to acquire quality links in today’s SEO environment. In preparation, I wanted to review a history of changes and shifts we’ve experienced and also validate, through third party and search-specific references, why we recommend certain tactics and best practices. Google Webmaster Videos present a great opportunity to validate perspective on why B2B marketers should be focused on acquiring high quality, relevant links, f

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Marketing Wake Up Call – CASL and Email Deliverability

ANNUITAS

'Today’s the day marketers…July 1, 2014. Why so significant? Yes, it’s a short week due to the US holiday, but there is a more pressing business issue that you now really need to think about, Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) is now in effect. Today marks the day some of you modern marketers may have been dreading – the end of free-wheeling, mass email marketing of a commercial electronic message (CEMO) without explicit consent from the recipient.

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Are you brave enough for digital marketing?

Biznology

'I spend a lot of my time speaking, teaching, training–use whatever word you like the best. Most of that work is in digital marketing. Because I train approximately 1500 students a year, I have probably seen just about every kind of digital marketing student you can imagine. And the longer that I do it, the more I have become convinced that the most important key to success is not knowledge.

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How This B2B Brand Marketed With Happy People Instead of a Huge Budget

Convince & Convert

'Image via Influitive.com The folks at ReadyTalk , a web conferencing platform had their work cut out for them in marketing their brand against big names such as GoToMeeting, WebEx, and join.me. Not to mention, this bootstrapped company didn’t have a huge budget to grow off of. What they did have, though, were happy customers. They needed a way to give these customers a voice and reward them for their word of mouth brand recommendations.

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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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The 4 Things Digital Marketers are Missing

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

'Author: Bill Balderaz Today, the distinction between offline and digital marketing has become practically irrelevant. “Offline” marketing like TV and radio ads are likely to spark activity online (say Twitter, Facebook and Google+) which means that a well-executed radio ad could have a significant, if indirect, impact on your SEO. It also means that marketing has become so multi-channel and integrated that making a distinction is not only pointless – it’s restrictive.

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5 Little Ways to Get More Facebook Likes

Hubspot

'Every brand on Facebook is on Facebook for one reason -- to (eventually) get more business. Getting more business from Facebook means different things to different types of businesses. Different brands will have different objectives, such as driving in-store sales, increasing online sales, launching a new product, building awareness, or promoting a mobile app.

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Marketing overload

Leading Results Rambings

'Over the past 2 weeks I have inundated with information about how much the world has changed in the past 30 years. From trying to explain to young staff about the emergence business software needed to track and maintain inventory for manufacturers and distributors, to a great presentation by Scott Brinker discussion the almost impossible progression of marketing technology, to National Geographic’s series on the 80’s.

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What Is a CDN? [FAQs]

Hubspot

'So the first thing you''ll need for a faster website is a CDN. You know what a CDN is right? Right! Of course! Why wouldn''t I know what it means? It''s only a three-letter acronym in a sea of three letter acronyms that all relate somehow to the inner-workings of my business. Reader, this is a safe space. It''s okay to not know all this stuff. At least that''s what I''m telling myself because it took me more than a handful of conversations with web developers to fully grasp the concept.

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Clients From Hell: The Art of Not Giving Way to Unreasonable Demands

JotForm

“I hate that client”, how often have these words come out of your mouth. Often enough! Don’t worry; most web designers have a list of clients they’ve absolutely hated working with. These are clients who made working with them an agonizing experience, with no redeeming features whatsoever. Collaborat.

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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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What Are Knowledge Tests & Quizzes?

SnapApp

Let’s face it – very few people actually like taking a test or quiz. When you hear those words uttered, I’m sure some unsettling thoughts pop into your mind about a test you were unprepared for in college or a quiz you forgot to study for in high school, right? But they don’t have to have that negative connotation. They can be fun and engaging, while still providing valuable information to the user, and to you as well.

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Innovative employees go against the flow

Integrated B2B

'“If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.” These magical words are usually attributed to someone famous – perhaps Einstein, Mark Twain or a long list of others depending on who you believe. In any case, there’s plenty of truth in the idea, I think you’ll agree. I thought again of those words when I attended a seminar held by DABF (Danish-American Business Forum) and found the happy ending to a business fairytale I think of almost every time I see someone tr

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Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions

GreenRope

Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions. By Tatiana Ceresa. The GreenRope Marketing Team attended Social Media Day SD at the Marriott Marquis and we must say, we were totally in our element. All that talk about Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+ gets us all excited! Most of the presenters were extremely informative, yet quite basic on the social media front.

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Google+ on its Third Birthday

Biznology

'I have been covering Google Plus since its inception three years ago. In that time, I have been a fan, a proponent, a critic, a skeptic, and conspiracy theorist. If you don’t want to read a long article then here’s the short version of my analysis of Google’s latest in a series of failed social networking services : Like China, Google is building a state-of-the-art super-city in the middle of nowhere, where nobody cares to live, irrespective of whether anyone actually wants to — or is 

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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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Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions

GreenRope

Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions. By Tatiana Ceresa. The GreenRope Marketing Team attended Social Media Day SD at the Marriott Marquis and we must say, we were totally in our element. All that talk about Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+ gets us all excited! Most of the presenters were extremely informative, yet quite basic on the social media front.

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How Localized Social Media Drives Personalized Connections

Convince & Convert

'The Social Pros Podcast is always a mishmash of the greatest minds working in social media today. June’s guests included Groupon , the daily deals masters; entrepreneur and author Peter Shankman ; a representative from Google Analytics ; and natural foods store Sprouts Farmers Market. Sometimes in a given month, the Pros end up focusing on certain themes.

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Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions

GreenRope

Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions. By Tatiana Ceresa. The GreenRope Marketing Team attended Social Media Day SD at the Marriott Marquis and we must say, we were totally in our element. All that talk about Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+ gets us all excited! Most of the presenters were extremely informative, yet quite basic on the social media front.

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Why Your Presentations Are Putting People to Sleep

Hubspot

'We use presentations every single day to tell stories, pitch ideas, share data, and even connect with our audience. But, there’s a small problem: 32% of people have fallen asleep during a PowerPoint presentation. And that''s not really that surprising. Though marketers slave over writing personable emails, engaging blog posts, and perfectly crafted tweets, when it comes to creating slide presentations, autopilot switches on.

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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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Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions

GreenRope

Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions. By Tatiana Ceresa. The GreenRope Marketing Team attended Social Media Day SD at the Marriott Marquis and we must say, we were totally in our element. All that talk about Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+ gets us all excited! Most of the presenters were extremely informative, yet quite basic on the social media front.

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So You Just Hired an Agency: Here's How to Start Off on the Right Foot

Hubspot

'So, you’ve been wooed and won over by an agency. The agency has an enviable creative team. Its execution is flawless. And you generally like the people it employs. Everything in the sales process points to the fact that your marketing budget is in the right hands. but you''ve been down this road before. You''ve seen that rose-colored future, only to be disappointed at a slow start, lots of misunderstanding, and a lack of results for your quarterly meeting.

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Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions

GreenRope

Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions. By Tatiana Ceresa. The GreenRope Marketing Team attended Social Media Day SD at the Marriott Marquis and we must say, we were totally in our element. All that talk about Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+ gets us all excited! Most of the presenters were extremely informative, yet quite basic on the social media front.

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Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions

GreenRope

Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions. By Tatiana Ceresa. The GreenRope Marketing Team attended Social Media Day SD at the Marriott Marquis and we must say, we were totally in our element. All that talk about Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+ gets us all excited! Most of the presenters were extremely informative, yet quite basic on the social media front.

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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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Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions

GreenRope

Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions. By Tatiana Ceresa. The GreenRope Marketing Team attended Social Media Day SD at the Marriott Marquis and we must say, we were totally in our element. All that talk about Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+ gets us all excited! Most of the presenters were extremely informative, yet quite basic on the social media front.

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Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions

GreenRope

Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions. By Tatiana Ceresa. The GreenRope Marketing Team attended Social Media Day SD at the Marriott Marquis and we must say, we were totally in our element. All that talk about Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+ gets us all excited! Most of the presenters were extremely informative, yet quite basic on the social media front.

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Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions

GreenRope

Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions. By Tatiana Ceresa. The GreenRope Marketing Team attended Social Media Day SD at the Marriott Marquis and we must say, we were totally in our element. All that talk about Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+ gets us all excited! Most of the presenters were extremely informative, yet quite basic on the social media front.

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Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions

GreenRope

Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions. By Tatiana Ceresa. The GreenRope Marketing Team attended Social Media Day SD at the Marriott Marquis and we must say, we were totally in our element. All that talk about Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+ gets us all excited! Most of the presenters were extremely informative, yet quite basic on the social media front.

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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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Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions

GreenRope

Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions. By Tatiana Ceresa. The GreenRope Marketing Team attended Social Media Day SD at the Marriott Marquis and we must say, we were totally in our element. All that talk about Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+ gets us all excited! Most of the presenters were extremely informative, yet quite basic on the social media front.

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Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions

GreenRope

Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions. By Tatiana Ceresa. The GreenRope Marketing Team attended Social Media Day SD at the Marriott Marquis and we must say, we were totally in our element. All that talk about Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+ gets us all excited! Most of the presenters were extremely informative, yet quite basic on the social media front.

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Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions

GreenRope

Recap of Social Media Day San Diego: Our thoughts and Reactions. By Tatiana Ceresa. The GreenRope Marketing Team attended Social Media Day SD at the Marriott Marquis and we must say, we were totally in our element. All that talk about Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+ gets us all excited! Most of the presenters were extremely informative, yet quite basic on the social media front.