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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. 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? Nine Benefits of Social Proof in Marketing.

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Is It Plagiarism or Jumping on a Trend? The Ethics of Social Media Content

Contently

For today’s content creators and content marketing teams, unique original content is always the best route to take. The difference between borrowing and stealing can be blurry on social media, where memes, sounds, and other types of content are widely redistributed by brands and users alike.

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Stolen Thought Leadership / The Ethics of Aggregating Content (alt title: Stolen Goods: The Dangers of Plagiarized Content)

Contently

In a web awash with looted ideas, what pitfalls do content marketers face when looking for a cheap, viral fix? The Instagram account, founded in 2011, was charging advertisers tens of thousands of dollars for access to its 14 million followers. As a result, the original creators began to kick up a media stink.

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The Rules You Need To Know For Sponsored Content

Marketing Insider Group

Sponsored content, sometimes described as “native advertising,” is a controversial topic in the world of content marketing. Last week I covered the content quantity vs. content qualit y debate. When managed well, sponsored content can be beneficial for the sponsor, the publisher, and the audience.

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The Top 9 Social Networks For Businesses

Marketing Insider Group

Why Social Media Is Important For Business Social media is important for business , because it allows a business to connect directly with customers. It can also enhance various aspects of business operations and marketing, when used efficiently. How much traffic does social media contribute to those outcomes?

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How to Create Compelling Content for Native Ads

ClearVoice

Your competitors are generating TONS of leads and sales through native ad campaigns. Not only did you spend thousands to run your native ad campaigns, but you even spent hours putting together the copy, and images, among other materials, only to be ignored by your audience. We’re about to take a deep dive into how native ads work.

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How To Put AI To Work for Better Content Marketing

Content Marketing Institute

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. Do: Sharpen your audience understanding Create an AI-powered marketing persona.