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How Marissa Lovell uses ConvertKit to grow her thriving local newsletter in Boise

ConvertKit

It was the perfect introduction to the voice behind one of Boise’s most popular local newsletters, From Boise. Marissa Lovell, creator of local newsletter From Boise. But running a successful (and profitable) local newsletter doesn’t require a huge budget or a crack media team—just an email platform and some good old-fashioned grit.

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Why Display Ads Are a Waste of Money—And What You Should Do Instead

Contently

While traditional advertising—television, billboards, radio, sponsorships—could only be correlated with sales, display advertising promised marketers the dream of something that had long eluded them: precision. My beef here is with intrusive display advertising, which sees its performance inflated by bots and accidental clicks.

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How Video Marketing Is Reshaping Content Strategies

Contently

Top 3 video formats and how they drive engagement Brand videos can be lighthearted, but there’s a danger in thinking of video as only a top-of-the-funnel (TOFU) asset. If executed well, video formats such as short-form, live streaming, and user-generated content can serve all stages of the marketing funnel.

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13 simple ways to promote your YouTube videos (without spending a fortune)

ConvertKit

Why YouTube video promotion is so important. Step #1: Optimize and promote your YouTube videos. Step #2: Promote your YouTube channel. Step #3: Promote your channel outside of YouTube. Fortunately, there are still plenty of ways to promote your YouTube videos and grow your audience without spending a fortune.

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Distribution 101: The Content Marketer’s Guide to Facebook Ads Tips

Contently

With the right strategies, paid Facebook advertising is an effective way to reach new audiences, engage with prospects, and get new leads. For example, if you’re advertising a product that’s unfamiliar to most people, you’ll want to craft an ad that presents the product in a straightforward and engaging way.

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How to Utilize B2B Online Marketing to Promote New Solutions

KoMarketing Associates

Oftentimes, B2B marketers need to focus on promoting what they already have to gain new customers and strengthen a loyal following. Below are some of the channels and mechanisms B2B online marketers can promote a new product or service to target audiences. Email Blasts / Newsletters. App Notifications.

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Display ads vs native ads: What’s the difference?

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Display ads are text, image, or video advertisements in the digital, online space. They can be used on websites, social media, apps, email newsletters, or other online channels to attract audience attention. Native ads are paid ad units that match their environment or surroundings and are used to promote a brand, product, or service.

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