Content Standard

DECEMBER 27, 2018

There are very few industries these days that change as quickly as social media. This past year has been an exceptionally tumultuous one for social media networks, even for an ever-changing industry. We’ve seen a huge paradigm shift in social media in 2018 toward consumer awareness and expectation.

Social Media 111

Social Media Social Marketing Media Planning 111

Atomic Reach

MAY 14, 2019

There is always debate among marketers what the effective uses of a marketing budget are. But, one thing almost all of them agree on is that even though pay-per-click (PPC) ads have been around for some time, they are still one of the most effective forms of advertising. Why Your Business Needs To Be Using PPC.

PPC 110

PPC Paid Content Cost Per Click Statistics 110

Scoop.it

JUNE 23, 2020

Content marketing is an important aspect for businesses if they want to reach out to prospective customers and improve conversions. 95 percent of users only look at the first page of search results and half of the clicks on SERPs go to the top three results. This is exactly why content is worth optimizing.

Trends 92

Trends Content Marketing Content Curation 92

Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It’s hard to believe that, after 10 years, this will be the last time I share my annual list of content marketing predictions for CMI. As Apple continues to invest in original content, it will discover an out-and-out acquisition makes far more sense. Apple will buy Disney in a few years, says @JoePulizzi. Alexa skills.

Marketing AI 111

Marketing AI Content Marketing Paid Search Agency Content 111

Sprout Social

JUNE 17, 2021

Accelerated by the events of 2020, this wave of transformation marks a turn of the tide in how businesses and consumers view, use and value social media—and we’ve got the data to prove it. The sooner you start embracing social media as a critical business function, the farther the strong social current will take you. Not convinced?

Social Media 145

Social Media Statistics Social Marketing Marketing Budget 145

Porch Group Media

JULY 8, 2019

Social Media Marketing: Trends and Opportunities. As with all marketing channels, social media is continually evolving. Since it was first introduced, it is continuing to grow, providing tremendous opportunities for brands to reach their customer base. Social media is a way of life today.

Social Media 58

Social Media Social Marketing Trends Media 58

Webbiquity

MARCH 8, 2018

As social media has become more fundamental to marketing, it’s forged new ways to attract, reach and influence an increasingly broad customer base. In fact, 2017 saw 36% of marketers invest £3,598.80 (less than $5,000) in influencer marketing. However, marketing isn’t just a numbers game. Source: [link].

Top of Funnel 224

Top of Funnel Blogger Multi-Channel Marketing Funnels 224

ClearVoice

MARCH 7, 2020

In the industry of social media marketing, jargon is used loosely and things can change quickly. Social media is the thing that every brand acknowledges they need, yet many companies struggle to crack the code of success or lead conversions on the platforms. General social media marketing terms.

Paid Content 111

Paid Content Social Media Social Marketing Media 111

Tomorrow People

MARCH 13, 2018

Having well designed content isn’t good enough. You need to have an excellent digital content distribution strategy and your marketing agency has the experts who can help. A generation ago, digital was a rounding error in marketing budgets, with success measured in hundreds of pageviews rather than millions of customers.

Planning 232

Planning Marketing Budget Creation Advertising Agencies Marketing Budget 232

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 24, 2018

This month’s round-up covers a variety of topics including email marketing, sales reporting, storytelling and so much more. 1. The Beginner’s Guide to an Email Marketing Audit. If you’ve worked in marketing for any length of time, you’ve likely seen your fair share of marketing trends. Let’s get into it!

Buyer Personas 140

Buyer Personas B2B Zoominfo Paid Search Agency 140

ClearVoice

JANUARY 7, 2020

Once upon a time, content marketers felt comfortable in the knowledge that the adage of “content is king” was both true and enduring. Then came the smash and attention-grab known as election year advertising spending, and things became a bit less secure and much less predictable. Expect record-breaking ad displacement.

Paid Content 98

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Ads Content Marketing 98

Navigate the Channel

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Content marketing is here to stay. According to a report by Smart Insights , content marketing was rated the most valuable technique for increasing incremental sales throughout 2017—and it shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. Here are some key content marketing trends to focus on for 2018: 1.

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Peer-to-peer Transparency Paid Search Agency 62

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

For B2C marketers, Pinterest (#6 overall) is probably the next most interesting site. And what does that mean for marketers? Social media is now the dominant channel for news coverage. Google and Facebook captured 85% of the growth in internet advertising last year. Most consumers prefer to interact with brands by email.

Social Networks 292

Social Networks Stats Network Marketing Linkedin 292

Biznology

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Keeping up with the latest digital marketing trends often feels like a chore for marketers and brands. As a small business owner, it’s good to be aware of the latest trends that will shape the marketing strategies this holiday season and moving forward. Invest in Paid Promotion.

Trends 106

Trends Curation Viral Marketing Marketing & Strategy 106

Sprout Social

JANUARY 2, 2019

For social marketers, this is the most exciting time of the year. Because coming up with a social media marketing plan means making some big decisions well before the new year gets into full swing. And after all, the social landscape took quite a few twists and turns in 2018. How to use this social media marketing plan.

Paid Content 111

Paid Content Social Media Planning Campaigns 111

DAGMAR Marketing

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The concept of LSM—localized social marketing—has been around for awhile, but an interesting study was recently released that’s causing a bit of a buzz. The Local Search Association (LSA) collaborated with SOCi to study 163 national franchise brands’ LSM strategies. What is localized social marketing? The takeaway?

Paid Content 85

Paid Content Small Business Marketing Social Media Social Marketing 85

Hubspot

MAY 7, 2019

In many ways, marketing is a game of trend watching. The marketer who’s best at spotting and using trends earns their business market share, brand recognition, and ultimately, revenue. But how do you search for trends? Top Google Search Statistics in 2019. As of February 2018, 62.6%

Statistics 98

Statistics Google Click Rate Adwords 98

illumin

JULY 15, 2018

World Cup Russia 2018 was arguably one of the most exciting and captivating in recent history. Here are some of the trends we identified considering digital video advertising around this major event: Music Matters. 2 Hyundai x 2018 FIFA World Cup. #3 3 Coca-Cola FIFA World Cup. #8 8 Qatar Airways Dancing In The Street. #10

Advertising Agencies 40

Advertising Agencies Advertisements Advertising Lead Ranking 40

Convince & Convert

MARCH 19, 2018

As organic reach dwindles, social media ads are becoming more and more appealing to marketers. In fact, social advertising budgets doubled from $16 billion in 2014 to $31 billion in 2016. I predict this trend will continue to rise in 2018 and beyond. Two-Cent Video Ads. Make it fun!

Paid Content 148

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel Ads 148

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Trouble coming up with marketing campaign ideas? This is especially true if your recent marketing push fell flat or your engagement rate is low. Too many businesses are caught in a trap of ad-hoc marketing. Too many businesses are caught in a trap of ad-hoc marketing. What is a marketing campaign, exactly?

Campaigns 138

Campaigns Planning Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies 138

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JANUARY 15, 2020

Let’s start this with a statistic that should by itself be enough to have any small business owner invest in digital marketing. According to RetailDive , 87% of buyers start searching for products to buy online. Digital marketing helps small businesses build lasting customer relationships. Eighty-seven.

Small Business Marketing 174

Small Business Marketing Paid Content Cost per Lead Marketing Budget 174

ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2021

If you’ve ever fallen prey to the little red notification bubble staring at you from the corner of your social media apps, join the club. The notion that social media holds a conspicuous power over its users is to many in the industry an uncontroversial one and should resonate with most business owners and social media managers.

Social Media 116

Social Media Paid Content Training Media 116

Hubspot

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

This year, a 30-second Super Bowl ad slot cost roughly $5.6 million seems like a lot of money for just a slot, think about how much advertisers are spending on the additional costs of producing these commercials, often known for having A-list talent, crazy special effects, or even award-winning directors. Take Skittles for example.

Paid Content 95

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Ads Television marketing 95

Mailmunch

APRIL 27, 2021

What is Video Advertising? . Video advertising is the displaying of promotional content either inside online video content or as standalone ads. Video ads placed inside online video content can be displayed before, during, or after a video stream, known as pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll. .

Paid Content 55

Paid Content Advertisements Advertising Video Marketing 55

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 8, 2018

While individuals build up followings and influence their audience, what are brands doing to stay relevant? Let’s take a look at how five fitness brands are winning at social media. This powerhouse fitness clothing brand brings a multi-pronged approach to their social media and digital marketing efforts.

Social Media 94

Social Media Branding Brand Identity Media 94

Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

The great thing about the internet is that it's full of brilliant marketers sharing great information -- all for free. Social media is no exception. We at HubSpot are thrilled to give you the marketing insights you need by way of the HubSpot Marketing Blog. 29 of the Best Social Media Blogs. Social Media Explorer.

Social Media 78

Social Media Social Marketing Media Marketing Management 78

Aberdeen

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It’s December 1, 2017, and the predictions for digital marketing in 2018 have been rolling in. 7 Bold Predictions for Digital Marketing in 2018. The New York Times has even built its own influencer marketing network.” 8 Predicted Digital Marketing Trends for 2018. We shall see!

Advertising Agencies 53

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Ad Agencies Cold Calling 53

Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Editor’s note: Because proving the value of content marketing continues to be necessary, Julia McCoy updated her 2016 post with some fresh stats and perspective. . Content marketing has been moving at the speed of light in recent years. The advent of the internet and social media has a lot to do with this.

Paid Content 111

Paid Content Stats Paid Search Agency Content Marketing 111

Sprout Social

MAY 2, 2018

But if your practice wants a piece of the profit, it’s incredibly important to start a social media marketing plan for dentists and your specific industry. For decades, dentists relied almost exclusively on reputation and word of mouth marketing to help them build their practice. The Benefits of Social Media for Dentists.

Social Media 111

Social Media Paid Content Social Marketing Media 111

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

If you’re trying to wrap your head around modern social media, chances are you’re a bit overwhelmed. Fast forward to present day where a social presence is an expectation for businesses, with 80% of marketers relying on social media to raise brand awareness. Hey, we totally get it. Pick your social channels.

Social Media 106

Social Media Social Marketing Media Business 106

Content Standard

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Most marketers are familiar with the concept of brand positioning, and if you haven’t read the formative consumer psychology book, Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind by Al Ries and Jack Trout, you’ve probably at least heard about it, or you’ve listened to lectures or read strategy articles based on its teachings.

Positioning 100

Positioning Branding Brand Identity Marketing & Strategy 100

readwrite

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

When it comes to advertising goods and services online, there’s no room to rest on your laurels. It truly does pay to keep moving, thinking, testing, and creating in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of marketing, and it’s pivotal that budgets are invested wisely. Digital Ad Spending Worldwide. Image Source: eMarketer.

Budget Programs 91

Budget Programs Advertisements Advertising Landing Pages 91

Biznology

JUNE 13, 2018

The pay ratio disclosure rule in the Dodd-Frank law is now being fully implemented, effective May, 2018. This could be a huge challenge to the brand image for these chief executives and implicitly a risk for their company brand. There are several options that can minimize the risks to their company brand.

Branding 154

Branding Brand Identity Comparison Rules 154

Content Standard

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Catchy jingles, front-and-center product placement beneath boldly emblazoned brand logos, and impossibly gorgeous actors posing beside their latest purchase—it’s easy to tell when you’re watching an ad, right? This new development is worlds away from the in-your-face tactics of marketing’s past. The solution?

Paid Content 74

Paid Content Transparency Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency 74

Content Standard

MARCH 6, 2018

It’s been a long time since major brands were able to drive strong Facebook ROI through organic reach alone. As its paid advertising platform gained advertisers and momentum, Facebook sought to curb the amount of organic reach brands received for their content. Is Organic Reach a Fool’s Game?

ROI 63

ROI Facebook Cost Per Thousand CPM 63

KEO Marketing

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Over the past year, content marketing has become a crucial component of the marketing strategy. A recent study found that 53% of marketers see clear ROI and 43% believe opportunities exist. Although the value of content marketing is undeniable, most marketers find adapting to an ever-shifting landscape challenging.

Marketing AI 48

Marketing AI Trends Content Marketing Planning 48

Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The great thing about social media is you can become anyone you want to be. The bad thing – at least from a brand’s perspective – is that you may not exist at all. What was once an isolated trend has exploded in recent years, to the point where the digital landscape is reeling from all that fake follower activity.

Social Media 109

Social Media Social Marketing Media Paid Search Agency 109