2025

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The Role of Blog Writing in Inbound Marketing

Marketing Insider Group

Inbound marketing focuses on drawing prospects toward your brand through meaningful content, and blogs often take center stage in this approach. They act as a bridge between potential customers and your website, giving readers the information they seek while introducing them to your products or services. Quick Takeaways Blog writing attracts organic traffic by addressing audience questions and optimizing for search engines, boosting visibility and engagement.

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How to Future-Proof Your 2025 B2B Marketing Plan

Trade Press Services Newsletter

2025 is here, and the landscape of B2B marketing continues to evolve at breakneck speed. Rapid technological advancements, intense shifts in consumer behavior, and trends like personalization make it difficult for marketers to keep up. As 2025 unfolds, the marketers who thrive will be the ones who adapt quickly, embrace innovation, and stay customer-focused,” says strategist, speaker, and author Eric Holtzclaw.

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10 Best Sales Analytics Software Tools: Turning Data into Revenue

Zoominfo

For todays sales teams, data and signals are the foundation for smarter strategies, better decisions, and consistent growth. But the sheer volume of information available paired with a growing number of outreach channels and tools mean that the real power lies in drawing insights from that pile of data. Sales analytics software is the key tool that turns the massive volumes of data in CRMs, data platforms, martech tools, and other key sources into clear, actionable insights that empower teams

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Measuring Success Beyond Attendance Numbers: A New Approach to Event Metrics

Webbiquity

Contributed post. When evaluating the success of an event, many businesses focus primarily on the number of attendees as a key performance indicator. While attendance is important, it doesnt tell the full story. True success lies in how well an event aligns with business objectives and delivers value to attendees. Image credit: Antonio Jamal Roberson To gain a deeper understanding of your event’s impact, its crucial to measure beyond just attendance figures.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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Master Customer-Centric Growth: 5 Best Practices for Sustainable Success

Vision Edge Marketing

Many of our customers operate in a competitive business landscape and are experiencing higher customer expectations than ever. Does that feel familiar to you? What they have learned is that a customer-centric strategy provides an excellent path for addressing both. A customer-centric growth strategy is more than just a buzzword ; it’s a proven approach that places the customer at the heart of every business decision.

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We Launched an Agent Across Our Site – Here’s What We Learned

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Is there anything more frustrating than typing a query into the search bar of a companys website, only to get an irrelevant response or, worse, no result at all? It shouldnt be that hard. Thats why Salesforce is experimenting with Agentforce , the digital labor platform, on a new web experience for Salesforce.com that will take the burden off users to find what theyre looking for.

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Six Signs It’s Time to Break Up With Your Marketing Automation Platform

Act-On

That nagging feeling that somethings not quite right. That little voice in your head saying you deserve better. That slowly rising sense of dread when you log into your user account. You guessed itthere may be trouble in marketing automation paradise. Seriously, though: when you choose marketing automation software, youre choosing an important partner.

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Instagram has changed its grid layout – here’s everything we know so far

Oktopost

Goodbye, square grid Instagram has shaken things up once again, and this time, the update has everyone talking. If youve noticed your profile grid looking a little different lately, youre not alone. The platform has shifted from its iconic 1:1 square grid (1080 x 1080 px) to a taller 4:5 format for grid previews. As social media marketers, we know that adapting to changing platforms is a skill weve tested- and mastered – time and time again.

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Executives: Do you have a social media scorecard?

SmartBrief - Marketing

Revenue, customer acquisition costs, market share. If youre an executive, these are the metrics youre likely monitoring to understand the health of your business. Are social media insights on that list? If not, they need to be. Business leaders share a singular goal: growth. But traditional metrics dont always illuminate how to get there whether youre looking to grow market share, grow your physical footprint, grow your donor base, etc.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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How to Create Display Ads that Get Clicks

Navigate the Channel

Much of today’s advertising has shifted from print to the digital realm, occupying the top, bottom, and sides of the web pages we browse daily. To stand out, digital ads need to be more than visually appealing; they must grab attention and entice users to click through. Crafting such ads is a blend of art and strategy. But there are fundamental, time-tested stepsincluding some emerging trendsthat even a beginner digital marketer can master when creating display ads that drive results.

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How to Target the Right Audience on Social Media

Marketing Insider Group

Social media is changing how businesses operate by giving them opportunities to connect with customers, build brand loyalty , and drive growth. However, you’ll need to reach the right people to take full advantage of its impact. Targeting the right audience on social media is the key to standing out and getting your message in front of the right people.

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LinkedIn Newsletters: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

Trade Press Services Newsletter

Posting content on LinkedIn helps brands and individuals increase visibility and engage with their networks. But why stop there? Take the next step and solidify your LinkedIn presence by launching a LinkedIn newsletter. A LinkedIn newsletter is a simple, yet effective way to establish thought leadership and provide valuable content to audiences on a consistent basis.

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Go-to-Market (GTM) AI Has Brought the End of the Conventional B2B Buyer’s Journey

Zoominfo

The sales and marketing go-to-market frameworks weve relied on for decades staples like the funnel, the flywheel, and the buyers journey are fast becoming obsolete or are out the door already. We all know that buyers use traditional online resources like vendor websites, trade publications, social media, and forums to conduct research and minimize their engagement with sales teams.

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Campaigns that Click: Practical Personalization Strategies to Boost ROI

Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified

Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.

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The Agency Owner’s Guide to Building Scalable SOPs Without Sacrificing Creativity

Webbiquity

Contributed post. In the early days of your agency, things were simpler. You had a small team, fluid communication, and the ability to pivot on a dime. But as you grow, that flexibility turns into chaos. Client expectations increase, project complexity skyrockets, and suddenly, what used to be a 15-minute chat now requires a full-blown meeting just to get everyone aligned.

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Strategies to Overcome Three Barriers to Revenue Growth | What’s Your Edge?

Vision Edge Marketing

For this episode of “What’s Your Edge?” Im thrilled to welcome Heather Valentine to the conversation. Heather is a seasoned growth executive with over 25 years of experience leading high-performing teams in the SaaS-based healthcare and life sciences technology sectors. Her career spans the entire innovation lifecycle, making her a perfect fit for our Barriers to Revenue Growt h discussion today and strategies to overcome these.

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The top 50 genAI use cases in marketing

Martech

As genAI adoption accelerates, organizations must go beyond the hype to determine which use cases deliver real value. To provide clarity, we at MartechTribe surveyed 283 marketing professionals including CEOs, consultants, marketing directors and operations managers to understand how frequently marketers use different genAI applications. The use cases analyzed were carefully selected from our Martech Supergraphic, which tracks trends in marketing technology.

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Navigating the US TikTok ban: What brands need to know

Sprout Social

Note: As more details of the US TikTok ban emerge, we will be making updates to this article in real-time to reflect the latest news. Last updated January 15, 2025. A federal law banning TikTok in the US is set to go into effect on January 19, 2025. Current reports say that TikTok plans to completely shut down its application in the US after the ban goes into effect, impacting both individuals and businesses.

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Top B2B Email Marketing Tactics to Drive Engagement and Pipeline in 2025

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Ready to become the email wizard your team didn’t know they needed? Join our live webinar to uncover the secrets of mixing AI magic with human flair, crafting emails so good your audience can't help but write back. We'll spill the beans on: Scaling personal touches Tracking metrics (like revenue, duh) Building smarter campaigns that actually work Oh, and we’re throwing in multi-channel tips too—think LinkedIn ads and webinars that wow.

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Social Media SEO: Actionable Guide to Boost Visibility

SocialPilot

If youre serious about growing on social media, reaching more people, getting discovered, and eventually generating more business, you must master social media SEO to ensure your content rises above the noise. Remember when Google was the go-to for all your searches? Those days are slipping away. Social media has officially stepped up as a rival search powerhouse.

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Accessible social media posts: Engaging everyone in your B2B network

Oktopost

Social media content in B2B marketing is about starting conversations that guide, inform, and generate mutual value. But even great content can disappear into the algorithm without making an impact if it isnt accessible. When that happens, its a loss for content creators because it limits their reach. Even worse, poor accessibility can give the impression that a brand doesnt care about making its content available to people who cannot see the text and images and are using tools that read the pos

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Mastering Lead Generation for Technology Companies: Strategies for Success

sagefrog

Whether youre a startup offering innovative software or an established IT services provider, finding the right leads is essential to building meaningful relationships that drive long-term success. Lead generation in the tech sector comes with its own set of challenges, from navigating complex sales cycles to standing out in a competitive marketplace.

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Customer Retention: What it Takes

Navigate the Channel

For B2B companies, customer retention strategies arent just importantthey are essential for driving profitability and ensuring long-term growth. Losing a customer, especially one that required significant investment to acquire, doesnt only mean a dip in revenueit could impact your reputation and future sales. For organizations with a smaller pool of high-value customers, this loss can be particularly damaging.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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The Benefits of Native Advertising: Why It’s a Game Changer

Marketing Insider Group

Standing out in a sea of advertisements is no small feat and will take some effort. Native advertising is a subtle yet valuable approach that blends promotional content seamlessly into the format of the platform it appears on. Unlike traditional ads, which can feel invasive or disruptive, native ads match the tone, style, and context of their surroundings.

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The Future of Resumes: How to Optimize Your Resume for 2025

Trade Press Services Newsletter

With recent news of widespread layoffs and rapid advancements in AI, keeping your resume up-to-date and enhanced for the modern job search has never been more critical. Whether looking for a new opportunity, seeking a promotion, or showcasing your thought leadership accomplishments, optimizing your resume can help you stand out in a competitive marketplace.

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Your CRM Data: Not Ready for AI Primetime

Zoominfo

Data quality has always been a hurdle in go-to-market (GTM). For years, many companies were forced to work around this issue, thinking of bad data like sand in the gears not ideal, but operating models could be built to account for it. A good example of this is forecasting: we started with a terrible data set, but created motions, tools, systems, and processes that made it work relatively effectively.

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Why Your Marketing Emails Go Unread—And How to Fix That

Webbiquity

Contributed post. Hitting send doesnt mean your email will be opened, let alone read. Inbox clutter, generic messaging, and poor timing all contribute to dismal open rates, leaving marketers wondering why their carefully crafted emails never click (so to speak) with the right audience. Image credit: Microsoft Stock Images While email marketing remains a powerful tool, standing out in a sea of unread messages requires a strategic approach.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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Leading Change: Beyond Tried and True Strengthens Customer Retention and Builds Growth | What’s Your Edge?

Vision Edge Marketing

Many of us at the helm of our companies are often faced with implementing changes to remain competitive and relevant to our customers, and to create more customer and business value to achieve long-term sustainable growth. This was the case for Kelly Van Winkle , President and CEO of King of Texas Roofing Company, when she took the reins of the third-generation company.

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Content atomization: Maximize ROI by repurposing your best ideas

Martech

Creating standout content takes significant time, effort and resources. Yet much of that content doesnt reach its full potential. It often underperforms in reach, engagement and ROI, leaving opportunities untapped. Content atomization addresses this challenge. Instead of producing endless new material, this strategy involves breaking down high-value content into smaller, focused pieces designed for specific platforms and audiences.

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How to adopt AI for content marketing

Sprout Social

AI in content marketing is transforming how marketers like you have traditionally worked. Its helping you become more strategic in planning your campaigns and more efficient. You’re able to build engaging brand stories, personalize messaging at scale, analyze content performance and map audience preferences quickly and accurately. A Sprout Social Pulse Survey from Q2 2023 reveals that 71% of social marketers have already integrated AI and automation tools into their workflows and 82% of th