Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 14, 2020

A new survey from SEMrush identifies some of the biggest marketing challenges you’re facing right now. From tight budgets to low traffic, and the constant need to show ROI, marketers are facing some tough times. You don’t need a large budget to rank organically or compete with big business. Key Takeaways. Image: SEMrush.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 19, 2023

Winning the battle means developing a solid strategy and tactics in operations and marketing. How can you gather intel to help you improve your content marketing strategy? Learn how to perform and ace competitor content analysis in this simple breakdown. Execute monthly or quarterly reviews of your annual analysis.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Content marketers shouldn’t fear Google Analytics. But it has some amazing nuggets of wisdom for content teams to leverage. To help you navigate Google Analytics for content marketing , we’ve put together this handy guide you’ll want to bookmark. Google Analytics for Content Marketing: Where to Start.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 10, 2021

Every year, I have tons of prospects who ask me, “Is content marketing right for my industry?”. Either they think they don’t need content marketing because everyone knows they’re there – or they don’t quite know how to explain what they do and why people need their product. And sadly, they’re wrong on both counts.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 13, 2020

As a content marketing consulting company, we here at MIG wouldn’t be authentic if we didn’t take our own medicine. If we’re going to be content marketing experts, we’ve got to walk the walk. We are keenly aware that one of the biggest struggles any company deals with is generating more organic traffic.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 16, 2023

Well folks, sharpen your pitchforks and abandon the marketing strategy we’ve been swearing by for 10+ years because industry influencers have delivered a shocking exposé: AI is taking over Marketing. A few whispers of crazy AI claims and the entire marketing community is up in flames! AI is not taking over SEO. How is THAT?

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

‘Tis the season to believe in the holiday spirit AND the power of content marketing. If you’re new here, content marketing is a business opportunity to reach and convert new customers. Chances are, you believe in content marketing. You’re ready to hop on the Content Marketing Express.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 4, 2021

When it comes to developing growth marketing strategies, you don’t have every resource at your disposal. The best growth strategies involve organic SEO, content marketing, organic social media, and email marketing. Growth marketing strategies are not cookie cutter. Focus on Organic SEO.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Are you feeling pressure on your marketing budget? If you think you can’t stretch your dollars to meet all your marketing needs, you may actually need better allocation, not more money. The objective of marketing is to attract, engage, convert, and retain customers. Marketing Budgets Shifting and Changing.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 1, 2021

Content marketing has the potential to do great things for your brand. However, like any marketing initiative, you need to understand how it’s impacting your organization and the ROI (return on investment) it’s delivering. Quantifying content marketing is a standard part of determining its performance.

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Buffer

APRIL 19, 2023

When I thought about what it would take for a client to book a relative newcomer like me for a speaking or consulting gig, I knew they not only needed to know I exist but that they also needed to trust that I could provide value. My organic approach didn’t slow me down either.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 21, 2020

However, it’s necessary to budget for your content marketing program, so that you’ll know exactly what funds and resources you’ll be working with in the new year. And you don’t have to start from scratch, as we’ll be sharing how to budget for your content marketing in 2020. Not all content marketing efforts cost money.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 28, 2021

If you were to step back in time into a marketing conference from a decade or so ago, content marketing SEO would be the buzzword you’d hear on everyone’s lips. But back then, content was only a vehicle for injecting keywords into blog posts and other website content. Lots of them. Because, you know, SEO.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2020

What does marketing even mean right now? So, what’s the answer to marketing in the age of disruption? Marketing isn’t a function. In this post, I’ll take you through marketing in the age of disruption and define five essential tips to help your brand make the leap to change and evolve. Quick Takeaways.

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SmartBug Media

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Content should be designed to create and refine audience interest and trust. In fact, content that answers questions and provides valuable insights is especially helpful. Your content will not reach much of an audience if it isn’t promoted. As with content creation, promotion should be an ongoing process.

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Only B2B

APRIL 24, 2024

Among marketers, few topics spark as much debate as the comparison between demand generation and inbound marketing. Conversely, inbound marketing predominantly relies on passive techniques to draw in potential leads. Here are some metrics to consider: High-intent Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs).

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Contently

JUNE 14, 2022

It’s a situation you have probably faced as a content marketer: You publish a piece of content—perhaps a blog post—on your website. While this can be disappointing, know that the solution may involve simple fixes or updates that could benefit your content (and your business) in the long run. Wait two weeks.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 11, 2020

While companies have relied on traditional marketing strategies for decades, some are still wondering, what is content marketing really? Content marketing, when you peel away all the layers of techniques, trends, and possibilities, is a business opportunity. What Is Content Marketing Really?

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Outbrain

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Paid advertising. Or simply, paid. 45% of small businesses are using it already, and this year in the US, nearly $233 billion is forecast to be spent on digital ads. That’s why marketers must be smarter about which paid traffic sources they are using and when, and how much to invest in each. YouTube Ads.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

And yet there are some amazing examples of businesses that are achieving massive growth in new website visitors through consistent editorial content and strategic thought leadership. Additionally, The Forecast is allowing Nutanix to optimize digital marketing efforts (leads) by re-targeting demand generation offers to Forecast site visitors.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 20, 2020

How do you get attention for your brand without overspending on resources in a saturated market? ’, which means placing high organically on Google for important keywords in your market. To do this, you must commit to the craft of content marketing. The Problem: Startups Start from Behind in Saturated Markets.

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SmartBug Media

APRIL 27, 2023

The digital marketing landscape is constantly changing, and it can feel like new strategies and tactics arise every few seconds. Just think, for example, about how artificial intelligence has taken the marketing world over by storm. How has marketing data evolved to get us where we are today?

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Content marketing is a contact sport. Such is the life of a content marketer, where you must balance content marketing strategy vs. execution. You can’t “win” at content marketing without a solid strategy. Your first play should be a content marketing strategy. Image: SEMRush.

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ClickZ

JULY 7, 2022

When you imagine the sort of companies who are successfully taking to TikTok, a publishing organization who have been around since the 1920s might not be too high up your list. Following two videos which have gathered close to one million views, over 250,000 likes, and 5500 shares, book sales increased by seven times.

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Golden Spiral

MARCH 24, 2022

Is the issue with B2B ad conversions an industry-wide phenomenon or do some companies not produce ad content that works? I once read a stat that said: “You’re more likely to get bitten by a shark than click on a display ad.”. Researched content for a blog article? So then why did display ads account for 85% of U.S.

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Contently

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s just say it: Most branded content isn’t very good. I worked for years as a content strategist. I’ve spent the last decade researching and reporting on the content marketing industry. I even wrote a book about it. Content teams often sit two or three levels below the CMO.

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Martech

APRIL 18, 2024

The recent shift from “conversions” to “key events” in (GA4) represents a significant change that digital marketers, especially SEO professionals, need to understand and act on. This article explores the implications of this change and insights on how to leverage it to elevate your marketing reporting. And who can blame them?

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Kevin Indig

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For $15/month, paid subscribers get two monthly deep dives into companies that are very successful at SEO, CRO (conversion rate optimization) or PLG (product-led growth). Chaser: Hours later, Google’s Search Liaison Danny Sullivan responded with 4,636 words. The differentiator : every deep dive is verified by insider insights.

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Brandpoint

MAY 5, 2020

Still, opportunistic brands can navigate a crowded media landscape with the right content plan. I’ve compiled some common questions that we’ve been seeing come up about branded content and paid media campaigns. Q: What type of brand content will work best right now?

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SmartBug Media

JUNE 13, 2019

Today, social media sites are well-established marketing channels. Companies that haven’t set up accounts typically claim that social media doesn’t offer much value for their business. The assumptions that business owners make about social media aren’t necessarily wrong. Social media is a powerful way to boost the brand.

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SmartBug Media

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Often, social media and inbound marketing are seen as mutually exclusive, but that certainly isn’t the case. In fact, social media allows you to connect with your audience in a place they are already engaging—which is the very foundation of inbound marketing. Here’s why.

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Unbounce

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

And for most shoppers, the first result they see is the paid advertisement at the top of Google’s search results. These product listing ads (PLAs) are like a miniature ecommerce store, complete with images of the product, prices, ratings/reviews, and other helpful information—all the stuff you want to know before you buy.

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Thinkers360

MARCH 31, 2024

Help us grow the Thinkers360 community by participating and sharing your own content and experience today! We specialize in B2B strategic marketing, B2B analyst relations, and B2B thought leadership marketing putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers and influencers worldwide – Explore membership today !

Work Management 144

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Contently

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This February Austin McBroom, former college basketball star and patriarch of YouTube ‘s ACE Family, launched an online social media course. ‘How to Make Money from Social Media’ and ‘How to Grow Your Social Media Platforms’ weren’t tautologies but classes, priced at $50 per month.

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Optinmonster

JANUARY 18, 2024

Does your SaaS business have a free trial marketing strategy? Are you struggling to convert free users into paid ones? If you offer free trials to get people to buy your product, it’s important to make sure your free-to-paid conversion strategy is working. According to recent research, 51.2%

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Liveintent

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

After one of the craziest years in human history, we’re all eager to close the book on 2020 and start anew. Consider adding these four ideas to your New Year’s resolutions: 1. It’s built upon first-party data and authenticated daily through organic connections anchored in the opt-in environment of email subscriptions.

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ClearVoice

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The marketing landscape has undergone such massive shifts. The marketing strategies that once bought hordes of customers are no longer as effective. In the constantly changing landscape of the marketing industry, asking critical questions is essential to understand the present scenario and to ready your enterprise for upcoming shifts.

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