Fri.Jul 08, 2016

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Struggling with Marketing Design? Just Remember C.O.R.E.

Marketing Insider Group

Design shares a lot of similarities with Goldilocks and the Three Bears: A healthy dose of experimentation takes place, some lines are crossed, and most importantly, it involves finding a balance that’s “just right.” Some prefer their porridge scalding hot or simply don’t mind that their bed was purchased at PetCo, and that’s okay, too. […]. The post Struggling with Marketing Design?

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Is your marketing telling customers to go away?

Biznology

I travel a lot for business. Not Up in the Air level travel, but I probably do 4-5 hotel nights a month. So, I am not the top customer ever, but I figured I was someone worth pursuing. At least I thought so, since I seem to watch ads trail me all over the web every time I am booking a trip. But I have consistently been underwhelmed, as a marketer, when I try to figure out how any of these hotel brands are differentiated from each other.

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The Impact of Facebook’s Algorithm Change, in 5 Charts

Contently

Last week, Facebook dropped a stink bomb in the media locker room when it announced that its algorithm would start prioritizing the posts of friends and family in the News Feed over those of publishers. Folks started to panic, with good reason— over 40 percent of publisher traffic comes from Facebook. But according to new data from BuzzSumo, one of our favorite social media analytics tools, publishers have been feeling the pain for some time.

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There’s No Place Like Home: Centralizing Your Marketing Channels with Marketing Automation

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

Author: Patrick Groover I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore. The marketing landscape has changed rapidly in the past few years and continues to evolve with new technologies and channels. While email remains a valuable source for communication, many companies are struggling to extend their reach on other channels, such as mobile, without increasing the strain on their already over-extended marketing resources.

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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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4 Big Implications of Snapchat’s New ‘Memories’ Feature

Contently

Last week, The New York Times ran a profile of YesJulz, the latest of a new kind of celebrity who became famous because of Snapchat. In the story, YesJulz, whose real name is Julieanna Goddard, describes what she believes to be a key feature of Snapchat’s success: “On Instagram, you can be fake. You take a picture, filter it, Photoshop it, put it up, and let people think that’s your life.

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Parse.ly Released a Dashboard That Lets You Stress Over Facebook Changes in Real Time

Contently

Fellow neurotic media nerds, rejoice: You can now stress out about Facebook’s algorithm changes on a minute-by-minute basis. Digital analytics company Parse.ly just released a dashboard that tracks Facebook referral traffic for more than 600 publishers and measures the estimated traffic Facebook should’ve driven before it changed its algorithm last week to deprioritize publishers in the News Feed. ( I analyzed all the implications here.).

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Will 'Memories' Change Snapchat as We Know It?

Hubspot

Over the past three years, Snapchat has been slowly moving away from its original concept: a place for creating and sharing ephemeral content that disappears immediately after being shared. With the introduction of Stories in 2013, a feature that allows photos and videos to be visible for 24 hours, the app started inching away from that mission. This week, Snapchat took a giant leap away from its initial premise by introducing Memories.

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‘Twitter Needs an Edit Button,’ and 4 Other Stories You Should Read

Contently

Here’s what you missed while you were throwing your copy of The New York Post in the trash… The New York Times: Meet YesJulz, Snapchat Royalty. Selected by Dillon Baker, associate editor. “Reality TV became so fake that people wanted real reality,” Ms. Goddard said, trying to explain her appeal. “Not from someone who’s a multimillionaire, from somebody they feel they can almost touch.” This New York Times profile on ‘Snapchat royalty’ YesJulz is a perfect mix

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Quick Wins: 5 Easy Videos You Can Create At Your Next Event

Vidyard

We all know events are a great time to share your content. In fact, in-person events are rated as the most effective content marketing tactic, according to the Content Marketing Institute. But what about the content you can produce from your event? You’ve done the legwork to get your customers, prospects, and influencers face-to-face. Why not take it a step further and capture them on video!

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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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The Impact of Facebook’s Algorithm Change, in 5 Charts

Contently

Last week, Facebook dropped a stink bomb in the media locker room when it announced that its algorithm would start prioritizing the posts of friends and family in the News Feed over those of publishers. Folks started to panic, with good reason— over 40 percent of publisher traffic comes from Facebook. But according to new data from BuzzSumo—one of our favorite social media analytics tools—publishers have been feeling the pain for some time.

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The Most Important Email Marketing Elements For 2016 (Infographic)

Lead Liaison

This article was posted as a Guest Blog Post by our affiliates at OnBlastBlog.com . Let’s get one thing straight: email marketing is not dead, nor is it dying. It is still one of the most effective means of generating leads and conversions for a business. The old ways may have died, but there are new elements rising into the spotlight that change how we look at our email campaigns.

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3 Proven Innovation Strategy Examples

Hinge Marketing

The word “innovation” has become so commonplace that we’re becoming numb to it. Every new start-up is as innovative as Uber. Established businesses are continuously mapping out a new innovation strategy. But to prove that a business is truly innovative is another task completely. When every firm is telling their prospects that they are innovative, how can one stand out and become more visible in a crowded marketplace?

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SnapWrap: New Research, Client Freakouts, Journalism, and More!

SnapApp

Welcome to SnapWrap , our weekly marketing roundup on the SnapApp blog! Each Friday, we assemble a roundup blog post of the most insightful, most interesting, and most popular marketing content from the past week (give or take a few days). We pull from a wide range of sources and feature a wide range of opinions to give you the most diversified recap of all things marketing.

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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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The Connection Between Strategy and Innovation

Hinge Marketing

The word “innovation” has become so commonplace that we’re becoming numb to it. Where does strategy and innovation work together? Every new start-up is as innovative as Uber. Established businesses are continuously mapping out a new innovation strategy. But to prove that a business is truly innovative is another task completely. When every firm is telling their prospects that they are innovative, how can one stand out and become more visible in a crowded marketplace?

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#SproutChat Recap: Building Your Professional Brand

Sprout Social

In today’s marketplace, your personal brand matters. For better or worse, how you’re perceived in person and across your social and digital platforms can have an impact on your career opportunities. Building and maintaining a personal brand is a daunting task–even for marketers. We often struggle with where to even start. This week at #SproutChat , we were join by Jeremey Goldman and Ali B.

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Here’s a Proven Innovation Strategy That Works

Hinge Marketing

The word “innovation” has become so commonplace that we’re becoming numb to it. Every new start-up is as innovative as Uber. Established businesses are continuously mapping out a new innovation strategy. But to prove that a business is truly innovative is another task completely. When every firm is telling their prospects that they are innovative, how can one stand out and become more visible in a crowded marketplace?

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The Simple Black Dress of Content Marketing

DivvyHQ

When I was 17, a wonderful mentor who had traveled the globe for the fashion industry gave me two important pieces of advice. First she said that I’ll never go wrong wearing the color black. Then she said, before I leave for any event, I should look in the mirror and remove one or two pieces of jewelry that were the most obvious in order to keep the look simple.

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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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How to Turn Friends Into Fans with Social Engagement

Convince & Convert

Welcome back to Talk Digital to Me! Today, we’re welcoming Convince & Convert’s Community Manager, Christin Kardos. As Community Manager, Christin is a wizard at engaging Convince & Convert’s audience via social media. She’s an expert at getting our podcasts and blog content in front of our fans, as well as curating the best content from elsewhere on the web.

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Don’t Be Boring: What Creative B2B Marketers Can Learn from B2C

Kapost

There’s a myth among B2C marketers. That they’re the A-team marketers. Meanwhile, B2B marketers are, well, the B team. As if B2B marketers sit around dreaming, “If only I could be a B2C marketer—oh, all the flashy ads and brand loyal customers I’d have!” Yeah, no. Being a B2B marketer isn’t better or worse, it’s just different.

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Learn From 6 Apps That Are Nailing Personalized Push

LEADership

I’ve talked before in this blog about the power of personalization in B2B lead generation. Personalized marketing is tailored to an individual customer’s personal journey with a brand and their stage in the buying cycle, using data analysis and digital technologies to craft timely messages and offers. Really great personalization can create a deep and positive relationship between a customer and a brand, and it’s a trend that isn’t going away anytime soon.

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How to Become More Resilient [Infographic]

Hubspot

Tragedy. Illness. Job or relationship problems. We all go through tough times at one point or another. It’s unfortunate, but it's inevitable. What sets us apart, then, is how we recover from the bad things life throws our way. When you experience a negative event in your life, how do you react? What strategies do you use to heal, grow, and move on? That’s where resilience comes in.

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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