Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 22, 2021

Whether you’re thinking about launching a business in 2021 or working on growing one, you probably recognize and understand the importance and value of tools. In marketing alone, you have over 8,000 tools to pick from. In this post, we’re listing the 50 best startup tools and resources you should consider using in 2021.

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

B2B digital advertising spend may end up being the one thing that hasn’t changed much for marketers this year. Despite all the challenges of 2020, B2B digital advertising is doing great. This substantial increase in ad spend is good news for publishers and ad platforms.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 1, 2022

The way B2B buyers consume content has changed significantly in the past two years. But fascinating new research quantifies those changes, and points the way forward for B2B content marketers. Buyers are spending more time with content. Known visitors spent on average twice as long viewing content as unknown visitors.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Most companies have learned that B2B marketing budgets are much more important than they thought – and that their existing marketing strategies, well, kind of sucked. Look, we all knew B2B marketing had plenty of problems long before COVID-19: Generic, bland, and forgettable content. Poor use of technology and automation.

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ClearVoice

JUNE 17, 2021

Social media platforms continue to evolve and grow, and so do their respective user bases. That’s why it’s vital to keep up with the demographic and usage data for the platforms you use in your digital content strategy. Ultimately, your ROI for social media marketing depends on how hard you have to work for that engagement.

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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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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 13, 2023

In spirit of 2023’s Oscar Awards, we’re naming 10 small businesses that we believe deserve recognition for the best content marketing. Every great business owner knows that committing to the best content marketing practices can take your profits to the next level. But what exactly are the best content marketing practices?

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KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 21, 2020

As we move into 2020, B2B digital marketers are beginning to execute their social media strategies for the new year. There are a few key trends to consider for your B2B social media strategy in 2020. Use Social Media Stories. Stories can be used both organically and as a component of social media advertising.

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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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Vidyard

JULY 12, 2021

Looking to get inspired for your next video marketing project? These 25 social media marketing facts will help you figure out where video is today and where it’s headed on social media channels across the globe. Digital marketers are embracing that and using user-generated content in their campaigns.

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Bannerflow

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

As a brand in the entertainment space, tapping into display advertising trends for 2021 and beyond could be key to maintaining relevance and customer loyalty. This is because consumers have turned to content they can access at home, via their smartphone or tablet. What will our entertainment display advertising guide cover?

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KoMarketing Associates

JULY 20, 2021

Lead nurturing is a critical part of marketers’ strategies, and new research indicates that email is continuing to help them in their efforts to attract customers and prospects. This is followed by social media (67%), website personalization (38%) and paid advertising /retargeting (34%).

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KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 15, 2022

While many marketers are still leveraging email to drive leads, new research indicates that they are also finding success utilizing webinars to connect with customers. At the moment, however, the majority of marketers (49%) still claim that they are primarily using email to drive leads into their pipeline.

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KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 10, 2022

As B2B marketers begin to reap the benefits of leveraging social media platforms, new research suggests that they will be investing more in this area in the coming months. This is followed by content marketing (47%) and email (41%). The Growing Importance of Social Media Marketing.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In a socially distanced year, businesses witnessed firsthand what a crucial role social media plays in connecting brands with their customers. This year also confirmed just how important social media marketers are—and the many hats they’re expected to wear. For many social marketers, 2020 was filled with burnout and stress.

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Spiralytics

JANUARY 31, 2023

For instance, marketers once only had a few options for advertising formats, which is incomparable to today’s vast digital prospects. As their popularity continues to rise, businesses are starting to leverage channels such as TikTok and Instagram Reels to showcase their content and products.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 2, 2021

Event marketing and content marketing are typically the two biggest line items in B2B marketing budgets. Most B2B enterprises allocate 30% or more of their total marketing budgets to events; more than a quarter (26%) spend 50% or more in that area. How to Maximize Event Marketing Content ROI.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Social data is so important, in fact, that 33% of social marketers in a hiring position list reporting ability as the top skill they look for in candidates. Social media reports can help you synthesize your data succinctly and package it in an easily digestible format to share with a variety of stakeholders across your organization.

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readwrite

DECEMBER 17, 2021

While the pandemic has had a huge, disruptive impact on marketing, it’s still crucial to observe what will happen in the digital marketing and advertising spaces. The more accurately marketers understand trends, the more chances they have to beat the competition. of all digital display ad spend by the end of 2021.

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Martech

MARCH 1, 2024

billion lawsuit by 32 media groups claiming that the company’s digital advertising practices have led to financial losses. The publishers assert that Google has abused its dominant position in the advertising eco-system causing a decrease in the value of the publishers’ inventory. Search Engine Land Why we care.

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Digilant

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Whether your holiday decorations are still in the basement or already scattered around your house, there’s no doubt you’ve already seen ads highlighting holiday deals, early Black Friday Specials, and the like. In this blog, we’ll walk through the power social media advertising can have on your holiday advertising.

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The Point

JANUARY 19, 2021

2020 was a year of change for marketers worldwide, much of it not for the best of reasons. Will B2B marketing, and demand generation in particular, revert to “normal” once the pandemic subsides and economic recovery kicks in, or are recent trends destined to become staple tactics in the months and years to come?

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Liveintent

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

We can’t get to 2021 fast enough. Sticking to your New Year’s resolutions takes focus and a lot of hard work, and we’re not quite sure how different that will be in 2021. Sticking to your New Year’s resolutions takes focus and a lot of hard work, and we’re not quite sure how different that will be in 2021.

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ClearVoice

DECEMBER 8, 2020

As a public relations and digital marketing agency owner, I often hear about numerous tips, tricks, hacks, and workarounds to build massive social media success. We've put 10 social media statements to the test, and our findings may be surprising. General social media statements to verify or debunk. It’s no secret.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

and their efforts led to audience growth, multiple viral videos and revenue-driving ads. In this piece, the team behind Figo’s social media presence shared their tips for maintaining a regular social cadence and translating results to larger company goals. Here are the four leading reasons why social media consistency matters.

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Circle Studio

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As we approach the end of 2020, it’s time to take a look at key 2021 B2B marketing trends that will emerge in the year ahead. Continuing a pattern from previous years, 2021 will see the ongoing evolution of many B2B marketing trends from recent years, and the increasing influence of B2C marketing will make a big impact.

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Digilant

MARCH 25, 2021

million people in the US paid for a music streaming service. Tack on another 116 million people who use the ad-supported versions of these platforms, and the proof is in the pudding: music and podcast streaming dominate the audio industry, and it’s here to stay. . As advertisers, you must reach listeners where they are.

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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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Sprout Social

AUGUST 30, 2021

Brands today have more options available than ever when launching multichannel marketing campaigns—which may be both a blessing and a curse, considering over half of marketing leaders say they struggle to effectively execute them. The benefits of multichannel marketing are clear. Maximize marketing ROI.

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Martech

JULY 22, 2022

Ads on TikTok reach about 18% of adult internet users. Video and Reels content will be consolidated under one tab on user profiles, reflecting Instagram head Adam Mosseri’s stated priority of focusing on short form video in 2022. Stories, which are visible for 24 hours, can include, but are not restricted to, video content.

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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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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With so many competing social media ecosystems, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all the features. But we’ll discuss the common social media features brands benefit from the most and a few untapped features to consider. We’ll also explain the criteria brands can follow to decide which social media app to invest in.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The demand for social media and content outsourcing is growing. In 2021, agencies in the US experienced the fastest growth in revenue in the past 20 years. Agencies are expanding their services and teams to keep up with the ever-changing social media landscape. Starting your own social media marketing agency.

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Martech

AUGUST 3, 2022

Retail media networks are a hot new thing that’s been around for decades. Its roots go back to brands putting ads on store end caps and paying for placement in retailers’ weekly fliers. But, like everything else in marketing, digital took it into a whole different realm. What makes retail media networks valuable?

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EveryoneSocial

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

There are a million ways you can go about saving money on paid advertising, but I want to focus on the most impactful strategies. I’ve been a paid search specialist for more than six years, and – using the tactics I’ll discuss in this blog — I’ve helped accounts improve their campaign cost per conversion by as much as 50%!

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ClickZ

JANUARY 2, 2021

How the iPhone 12 series promises to will enhance the AR experience which will inject potential spend into AR advertising that will cross $8 billion by the end of 2024. Just 36% of marketing leaders have a measurable revenue attribution strategy in place while a mere 15% are in the process of rolling out a strategy. Hello, 2021!

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Brandpoint

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

We’ve all learned the hard way that no matter how much you try to plan and prep and predict, sometimes the world throws a curve ball and suddenly you’re stuck with a marketing plan that doesn’t make the most sense. But, since we’re marketers, we thrive on the unexpected, right? Manage workflows and processes ahead of time.

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