July, 2024

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The Power of B2B Influencers: How to Leverage Influencer Marketing to Drive Success

Trade Press Services Newsletter

Influencer marketing is the practice of collaborating with recognized experts or popular social-media users to drive brand awareness, engagement, and revenue. From viral tooth whitening products to the latest fitness gadgets, influencer marketing is a staple in the B2C marketplace. By partnering with industry influencers, brands can reach new audiences while deepening trust with existing ones.

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The Marketing Book Podcast: “The Smart Advertising Book” by Dan White

The Forward Observer

The Smart Advertising Book: How To Deliver Advertising That Grows Your Brand by Dan White About the Book Brands today have a bewildering array of ways to communicate with their target audience. To succeed, brand owners need to know how to identify the best combination of media and how to create effective content. Much advertising is ill-chosen and poorly executed; understanding how to harness its potential provides a strong competitive advantage.

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How to Write a Business Proposal in 2024

Marketing Insider Group

A well-crafted business proposal can be the key to unlocking countless opportunities. Whether you’re aiming to secure funding, sell your business, or forge a new partnership, a business proposal is a crucial document that outlines your plans and persuades others to support your vision. Essentially, a business proposal is a formal document that presents your business idea, strategy, and financial projections to potential stakeholders.

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How to Effectively Manage Multiple Domains and Websites Under a Single Hosting Account

Webbiquity

Hosting multiple domains can reduce costs and make management simpler. You’ll need to create a separate folder for each domain and give it a domain or a unique IP address. Since 2023, Internet users have added 13.2 million new domains, an increase of 3.9%. 33,000 new domains are registered daily—a new domain every 2.61 seconds. The majority of domains are dot-com, or 37% of the total.

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4 Simple Decisions to Unlock Your Post-Cookie Targeting Strategy

The rise of AI and the fall of the cookie are profoundly changing programmatic advertising. With Chrome’s third-party cookie deprecation looming, the industry must adapt. With an overwhelming array of new and old technologies, many advertisers feel uncertain about how to proceed. Dstillery CEO, Michael Beebe, outlines a straightforward 4-step approach to streamline and enhance your post-cookie targeting strategy: Leverage first-party data.

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China leads the world in generative AI use

Martech

Eighty-three percent of Chinese business decision-makers say their organizations are using AI. This contrasts with the U.S. (65%) and the U.K. (70%). However, closer questioning reveals that U.S. organizations are ahead in terms of genAI maturity, having fully implemented solutions. These statistics come from an extensive global survey of 1,600 decision makers in genAI strategy or data analytics in organizations across key sectors conducted by Coleman Parkes for data management and analytics ven

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How to Put the “Social” Back in B2B Social Media

Oktopost

Passionate about creating authentic and entertaining social-first content, Kaylin Balderrama joined us on Behind the Post to share how her innovative social strategy has grown Bazaarvoice’s followers by 16,000 since December. Listen to the Podcast: Or subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Watch the live recording: Episode Summary “In the last year, we have gained a little over 18,000 followers on social.

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The Marketing Book Podcast: “Chaotic Change” by Nicholas Webb

The Forward Observer

Chaotic Change: Embracing Chaos to Drive Innovation and Growth by Nicholas Webb About the Book Chaotic Change is designed to be a comprehensive guide for leaders, innovators, and change-makers navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape. Through personal anecdotes, case studies, and practical strategies, this book provides a roadmap for managing chaotic change—a process that drives and sustains innovation.

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Why Quality Content Is Essential When Growing Your Business Online

Marketing Insider Group

It’s safe to say that if you want your business found online, you’re going to have to satisfy the Google gods. During its infancy, the search engine giant made only a handful of minor changes to its algorithm. That meant that everyone knew how to craft websites that would catch SEO attention. Marketers, however, could game the system too easily, using keyword stuffing and irrelevant links to attract bots.

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Nine Strategies to Build Customer Trust for Long-Term Relationships

Webbiquity

Contributed post. Trust is the foundation of any successful business relationship. So, establishing and maintaining it with your customers is crucial. Trust influences consumer behavior, enhances brand reputation, and drives customer loyalty. Image credit: Mikhail Nilov on Pexels This comprehensive post explores nine ways to build trust with your customers, including a dedicated focus on data security. 1.

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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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AI Alchemy: Are TikTok's Symphony Digital Avatars the New Influencers?

CMSWire

Custom and Stock Avatars on TikTok offer endless AI-driven, multi-lingual and personalized content possibilities for influencers and brands to engage audiences. Continue reading.

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GDPR is a help, not a hindrance, to marketing

Martech

You’ve launched new social campaigns, optimized your website and established thought leadership opportunities. While these are crucial to running a successful business today, there is a critical fourth element that can’t be overlooked: Data privacy. Six years ago, the European Union set global standards for data privacy compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Engage in Effective Customer Communication with Canned Responses

Oktopost

Social media has become the preferred channel for B2B brands and customers to communicate and engage with one another. After all, having meaningful conversations on social media is what connects people and brands. Whether it’s to feel more connected, access quick responses to questions, or feel part of a community, social media’s casual and convenient nature usually offers a more personalized and familiar experience for B2B buyers looking to connect.

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Understanding What Tech Buyers Want From Technology in 2024

SWZD

Getting visibility into the dark funnel is noEffectively combining Account-based marketing (ABM) methodologies and real-time account intelligence is the winning formula for outshining competitors and staying ahead in B2B Marketing.w easier with these five behind-the-firewall sources of demand generation.

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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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5 Essential Books About AI

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

In a world where advances in artificial intelligence (AI) happen seemingly on a daily basis, you might wonder whether books about AI are rendered obsolete before they can even reach bookshelves. While there’s no slowing down the pace of innovation, slowing down to read a book can be the best way to gain a deeper understanding of complex ideas. The books on this list offer perspective from some of the industry’s most prominent leaders and thinkers, illuminating the history of AI, the current land

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Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Finance 2024

Thinkers360

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Finance for 2024. Congratulations to all our Finance influencers who participated! Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Finance 2024 2024 Annual Ranking Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers & Speakers (100M+ followers combined).

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Data & Trust Alliance Releases New Data Provenance Standards. What Does It Mean for CX Leaders?

CMSWire

Discover how the Data & Trust Alliance's updated Data Provenance Standards enhance transparency and trust for CX leaders and marketers. Continue reading.

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How does AI fit into marketing campaigns?

Martech

Lately, it seems like everyone is focused on AI. To summarize what I’ve read: AI is the panacea; problems will cease to exist and we’ll be more productive than ever if we just use AI. The reality is that, at least in marketing, AI is not new. We’ve been using it for years and its use continues to grow as new opportunities for automation appear with each advancement in AI capabilities.

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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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Why Building a Trusted Community Outshines Reliance on Intent Signals in B2B Marketing

Oktopost

In B2B marketing, investing in the ability to identify intent signals has become a popular strategy for capturing early interest from target accounts and steering prospects through the buying journey. Yet, I would like to debate the actual value of intent signals actual value and effectiveness. What if there was a more sustainable way for B2B marketing to initiate the intent to buy instead of capturing it?

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Fixing Google Penalties: How to Recover From Any Google Penalty

seo.co

A Google Penalty is a misnomer. Google issues Manual Actions on sites whose practices violate the company’s guidelines. But Google does not issue penalties algorithmically (even though we state otherwise below). When webmasters claim their site was “penalized” by the latest Google update, it’s incorrect. Sites that drop in search results from a recent update are most likely over-optimized (most often this occurs as the result of one’s link building strategies ) in o

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Pack a Bigger Punch Writing Character-Limited Descriptions and Posts

Content Marketing Institute

Brief content reigns on Google, YouTube, and other social media platforms. But how do you write great meta descriptions, excerpts, and episode descriptions within their character-limiting requirements? Read on.

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Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Generative AI 2024

Thinkers360

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Generative AI for 2024. Congratulations to all our Generative AI influencers who participated! Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Generative AI 2024 2024 Annual Ranking Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers & Speakers (100M+ followers combined).

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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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What Is a CRM Platform? And How They Add Value to Your Business

CMSWire

CRMs have evolved to include AI, machine learning and improved functionality, but what are they and how can they add value to your business? Continue reading.

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4 inbox-altering changes to watch for

Martech

Email marketers are losing ground in the battle for the inbox, thanks to technology changes that give mailbox providers more control over everything from message design to longevity. Marketers have never had 100% control over how an email message appears in an email client. Right now, I’m tracking four changes that take away even more control over our messages and how our recipients can view and act on them.

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Are Microsoft Ads the Next Frontier for B2B Marketers? 

BOP Design

Once upon a time, they were called Bing Ads…but now they are just Microsoft Ads. However, many B2B marketers still refer to them as “Bing Ads” because they are shown in the Bing search engine (among other places). As a marketer for a B2B firm, you may be wondering if Microsoft Ads are worth the. The post Are Microsoft Ads the Next Frontier for B2B Marketers?

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Top 13 Best SEO Consultants in 2024

seo.co

It’s not easy to build a successful SEO strategy. That’s true even if you have decent domain authority and some SEO experience to start with. That’s why SEO consultants exist. These talented professionals often have years, if not decades of SEO experience – and the business acumen and communication skills to use that experience to transform organizations like yours.

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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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Don’t Start a Podcast: 10 Lessons From 10K Downloads of Ahrefs Podcast

Ahrefs

I mean, Ahrefs is a fairly mature brand in the SEO industry, and most of our channels are measured in millions: So when we reached that 10k milestone I felt both happy about it, and upset about the number being … Read more ›

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Experts Reveal the Worst (and Best) Advice on Using Generative AI in Content Marketing

Content Marketing Institute

To some, generative AI is the sun around which the content industry should revolve. To others, it’s a meteor heading for Earth that should be avoided. Over 20 experts share the worst advice they’ve heard and give better advice to follow.

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CMOs Must Balance AI in Marketing and Emotional Skills in 2025

CMSWire

What skills do CMOs think they should sharpen to stay competitive as leaders to help their companies thrive? Continue reading.