SmartBug Media

JUNE 12, 2023

As a business owner or marketer, you know that paid search advertising has the power to drive targeted traffic to your website. In this blog post, we will explore the key steps and best practices for creating an effective paid search strategy that maximizes your ROI and helps you achieve your business goals.

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Navigate the Channel

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks of optimizing paid search campaigns. From keyword sweeps and bid adjustments to audience targeting and ad refreshes, there’s always something demanding your attention. Should we be running brand campaigns?

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MARCH 9, 2020

The search marketing industry is built to run like a macroeconomy. Search results are resources. . Google is a governmental body, and they work to improve market outcomes through the application of policies (algorithm updates). . As search marketers, we must assume that users on the internet are also rational. .

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Navigate the Channel

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Using social media platforms as a job recruitment tool is one option. Job platforms are a great way to get in front of those actively searching for jobs but not really looking for a specific position within their chosen field. Social media is a little bit different. Here is what you need to know about social recruiting in 2024.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The digital marketing world may continue to change, but one thing’s for sure: content remains king. And what sets great content apart from the rest? In-depth content marketing research. BuzzSumo Image Source: BuzzSumo Have you ever wondered how some content creators always seem to know what’s trending?

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 17, 2023

Over the years, we’ve read (and written) some of the best marketing articles, making our judgment pretty great when it comes to determining value. The best marketing articles are not only chock-full of valuable insight, but they also stand the test of time. As content marketing experts, we realize that not everyone has this superpower.

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Martech

APRIL 19, 2024

Marketers who are judged by the number of leads they generate will push for quantity. But big-ticket purchases in B2C and B2B will help marketers see ROI with a small number of wins, which pushes some marketers toward quality. These purchase-minded consumers are also spending a great deal of time on social media.

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Navigate the Channel

APRIL 19, 2022

Using social media platforms as a job recruitment tool is one option. Paid Social Media vs. Paid Hiring Platforms. Job platforms are a great way to get in front of those actively searching for jobs and aren’t really looking for a specific position within their chosen field. Social media is a little bit different.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Paid media has become a non-negotiable in demand generation. B2B advertising expenditures in the United States totaled $32 billion in 2022, an increase from the $28.9 The data paints a clear picture – paid media is here to stay, and businesses are increasingly aware of its power.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 1, 2023

Image credit: Christopher Gower on UnSplash Organizations may launch brand new websites for any of these or other purposes: To create an online presence for a start-up company; To launch a new brand, product, or tool; To enter a new market (e.g., It takes time to build brand awareness and visibility in organic search for brand new websites.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 11, 2023

Before you succumb to the hype and hire a social media intern or go all out with paid search ads, you need to consider digital marketing services. Hiring in-house help is an expensive way to boost your social media presence, and paid search ads only generate about 5% of traffic.

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Digilant

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

adults spend an average of 13 hours and 11 minutes with some form of media daily. Whether it holds their entire focus or is in the background while they multitask, in one way or another, people are constantly consuming content. What does all of this mean for advertisers? As such, advertisers can deliver on just that.

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Optinmonster

JANUARY 29, 2024

Do you want to know the key content marketing metrics to measure your content marketing ROI (return on investment)? To effectively measure the success of your content marketing campaigns, it’s crucial to understand the relevant content marketing metrics.

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The Forward Observer

MARCH 1, 2024

Social Media Strategy: A Practical Guide to Social Media Marketing and Customer Engagement by Julie Atherton About the Book Social media marketing is no longer optional. This book unpacks the winning formula for effective social media marketing complete with comprehensive updates and the latest developments.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 9, 2023

As content marketers, we are always on the hunt for interesting data to grab reader attention and support our claims. The journalistic protocol is to cite an original, authoritative source that is transparent about its methodology (like the description on page 41 in CMI’s annual B2C Content Marketing Report.)

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SmartBug Media

JULY 14, 2021

Paid media is a great way to supplement your inbound marketing efforts. Whether you’re in the beginning phases of your strategy or you’ve been executing a plan for some time, paid media can help you generate qualified leads quickly for your organization. What's the point of having a paid media budget?

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Martech

APRIL 19, 2024

Consumer privacy has become a major focus in the digital advertising industry. By adopting a “privacy-by-design” approach, we can address the growing apprehension surrounding excessive data collection, build trust and foster long-term consumer loyalty — the cornerstones of economic success in the advertising industry.

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Contently

JANUARY 25, 2023

Forty-one percent of US adults use voice search daily. People still do that, even as they increasingly turn to voice search technology for answers to their questions. Voice search enables instant gratification, providing an answer in seconds for about 94 percent of all search queries. Voice search is no exception.

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Martech

MAY 18, 2023

digital ad spend is only expected to increase 7.8% Yearly increases in digital ad spending are predicted to hover around 10% through 2027. Digital ad spend saw a dramatic rebound in 2021 following the initial wave of the COVID pandemic — when it saw growth of 37.6%. Overall media spending is only expected to increase 3.8%

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

User behavior is changing, and studies show that around 31% of consumers use social media channels to find answers to their queries. If you’re growing your business and footprint online, this is the best time to understand social media SEO. What is social media SEO?

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Sprout Social

MAY 24, 2022

Achieving a balance between paid, owned and earned media strategies is an ever-evolving skill. Most communications professionals would say we’re in the midst of a major shift in media mix effectiveness. Now, social strategies apply to more than just owned media. Defining paid, owned and earned media.

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Contently

JULY 7, 2022

B2B content marketers may groan at the thought of optimizing their brilliantly written, carefully crafted copy for search engines. Nevertheless, because search engine optimization (SEO) is essential to achieve first-page rankings and garner more traffic, having the right tools to optimize intelligently can lessen the burden.

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QuanticMind

MAY 31, 2023

What’s new in the realms of paid search and social media? Basis’ Senior Vice President of Paid Search and Social, Amy Rumpler, compiles all the latest news, trends, and resources each month for easy access. Upfronts and expos and ads, oh my!

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Televerde

APRIL 30, 2024

It may feel like it’s easier than ever to find and connect with people in the digital age, but for businesses looking for high-potential clients, the process requires a structured approach. Quick Takeaways: Contact acquisition requires a structured approach to gather prospect data for personalized marketing and sales outreach.

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Martech

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

ChatGPT is great for a lot of things, but it won’t win you the search engine wars. The kickoff of the ChatGPT frenzy last year was Microsoft’s announcement it was adding the generative AI chatbot to its search engine Bing. This was seen as a direct challenge to Google’s domination of the search engine market.

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Matchcraft

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It is a method of data analysis that automates the analytical model building process. AI can include machine learning, as well as other technologies such as natural language processing, computer vision, and expert systems. Today, the use of machine learning and AI in the marketing industry is rapidly growing and evolving.

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Hubspot

APRIL 13, 2021

In the beginning of my marketing career, I remember being confused that I was tasked with writing ads or creating ad materials. Since I fell into this industry accidentally (as one does), I didn't study marketing in school. I wasn't aware that advertising and marketing work together and aren't mutually exclusive.

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Martech

JUNE 29, 2022

Other features and reporting experiences aside, an edge that Google Analytics has over other analytics platforms is that it fits well with the Google Marketing Platform (GMP). If you’re using Google Ads, Search Ads 360, DV360, or other media tools in the suite, GA can be a hub, as well as a source in the media activation process.

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Martech

JULY 18, 2023

Sam’s Club, the chain of membership-only retail warehouse clubs owned by Walmart, has introduced new design and targeting capabilities for its retail media network, known as Sam’s Club Member Access Platform (MAP). Back in March, Sam’s Club introduced “in-club” (in-store) sales attribution for MAP advertisers. Why we care.

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Launch Marketing

JUNE 28, 2023

Pay-per-click (PPC) marketing is an advertising model where advertisers pay a fee each time a user clicks one of their ads. Clearly outline the desired visitor actions to shape your campaign process. It is one of the most effective methods for B2B businesses to amplify their brand’s reach and drive lead generation.

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Martech

OCTOBER 19, 2022

This year programmatic digital display ad spending will hit $115.23 billion, and more than 90% of all digital display ad dollars will transact programmatically, according to eMarketer. Because it can deliver everything traditional media ad buying can’t and more. Table of contents What is programmatic advertising?

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Choozle

MAY 5, 2021

How many times a day do you search for something online? Google processes over 40,000 search queries every second on average, which translates to over 3.5 billion searches per day and 1.2 trillion searches per year worldwide. Jump to: What is search advertising? How does search advertising work?

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

At ClearVoice, we understand that not all people are content people. Heck, not all marketing people are content people. Marketing is the tip of the spear for driving growth and new customer acquisition. Even in mature businesses, it’s tempting to funnel a lot of budget into short-term, paid campaigns for quick wins.

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Martech

MARCH 25, 2024

There will be “some erosion of current traffic levels” from brand-related terms as a result of Google’s Search Generative Experience, according to a new Authoritas analysis. Google today announced it is rolling out SGE to users who aren’t opted into Search Labs, under the name of AI overviews. of all search queries.

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Matchcraft

APRIL 26, 2017

Of course, you know that paid search marketing is a worthy investment. But how can you effectively scale your paid search marketing efforts so that you can do it more efficiently, regain hours in your day and focus on other priorities too? And I’m not just talking about personalising email content.

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Conductor

OCTOBER 20, 2020

We have access to more digital tools than ever, but search continues to be the most used, especially in the beginning of our unique researching and buying journeys. In fact, 93% of online experiences begin on a search engine. And with Google processing more than 3.5 Reason 1: Cost Savings. Reason 2: SERP Real Estate.

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The Marketing Blender

MARCH 22, 2024

A robust B2B digital marketing strategy can and WILL drive growth in revenue, reputation, and resilience for your business. Otherwise, you’ll get overwhelmed by ALL the options available for marketing online. Learn about B2B digital marketing strategies from our own expert, Ramsey Sanchez in this episode of The Marketing Blender Show.

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