Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Content Marketing ROI is probably the biggest question I get from marketers who are struggling to build their own business case internally. It’s why I wrote my first book The Content Formula. We are all tuning out advertising. We all know ads don’t work. The 3 Components of Content Marketing ROI.

ROI 305

ROI Content Marketing Digital Asset Management Business 305

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 24, 2021

Marketing success boils down to one thing: your audience’s trust. When you humanize your brand with authentic content, you can build the kind of trust that makes your company the go-to authority in its field. Just follow their lead with authentic content that gives your brand a human face. Now don’t get me wrong.

Brand Identity 349

Brand Identity Branding Advertising Agencies Content 349

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 12, 2020

I’m a big believer in making the content you publish the hub around which your content marketing strategy revolves. However, to rock content marketing in today’s omni-channel world, social media plays a key supporting role. Even if you’ve optimized like crazy to attract Mr. Top Customer Persona.

Social Media 312

Social Media Top of Funnel Social Marketing Marketing & Strategy 312

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Social proof is a powerful tool for marketers who know how to use it effectively. This psychological phenomenon has further expanded thanks to the growth of social media. Consumer comments have (often far) more weight than paid ads. What Is Social Proof In Marketing? Guest post by Chris Tweten.

Paid Content 347

Paid Content Social Marketing Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies 347

Top Rank Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There are two competing questions in search marketing that may not have obvious answers: Why spend money on a Google Ads campaign if I can just rank organically? Why try to rank organically if I can just run a Google Ads campaign? Google Ads and where digital marketers should invest their time and resources.

Paid Search Agency 112

Paid Search Agency SEO Allocation Google 112

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 17, 2023

Few content marketers can develop great material without input from one or more subject matter experts (SMEs). Product managers, salespeople, customer success managers, and solution engineers, among others, are critical resources for B2B writers. Show how the content will enhance his or her brand. Count me in that group.

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SME Tips Content Marketing Work Management 297

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 11, 2023

Before you succumb to the hype and hire a social media intern or go all out with paid search ads, you need to consider digital marketing services. Hiring in-house help is an expensive way to boost your social media presence, and paid search ads only generate about 5% of traffic.

Marketing Automation Services 309

Marketing Automation Services Marketing Budget Paid Search Agency Service 309

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.

Paid Search Agency 311

Paid Search Agency Content Marketing Planning Advertising Agencies 311

Navigate the Channel

MAY 28, 2024

After you hit publish on the content you’ve created, it can be tough to manage your ROI expectations. Your content writers are good, fast and know what they’re doing, so why shouldn’t you expect hundreds of views and requests for further information or engagement? WHY IS IT NOT HAPPENING? We know that’s not shocking.

Traffic 65

Traffic Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Paid Search Agency 65

Martech

APRIL 19, 2024

Consumer privacy has become a major focus in the digital advertising industry. By adopting a “privacy-by-design” approach, we can address the growing apprehension surrounding excessive data collection, build trust and foster long-term consumer loyalty — the cornerstones of economic success in the advertising industry.

Paid Search Agency 105

Paid Search Agency Privacy Advertising Agencies Multi-Touch Attribution 105

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

When the pandemic started, our content marketing agency actually gained customers. The reason was mainly due to unspent marketing budget. Marketers, SaaS founders and startup CEOs were pulling their money from ads and events and doubling down on content marketing. Now we ARE a little biased.

Marketing Budget Creation 240

Marketing Budget Creation Marketing Budget Budget Programs Paid Content 240

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

User behavior is changing, and studies show that around 31% of consumers use social media channels to find answers to their queries. If you’re growing your business and footprint online, this is the best time to understand social media SEO. What is social media SEO?

Social Media 158

Social Media SEO Cost Per Click Media 158

ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

At ClearVoice, we understand that not all people are content people. Heck, not all marketing people are content people. Marketing is the tip of the spear for driving growth and new customer acquisition. It’s about earning attention and building trust over time. Here we go!

Paid Content 92

Paid Content Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 92

ClearVoice

JUNE 4, 2024

It’s no secret that both organic and paid marketing strategies each have their advantages. Organic Vs. Paid: The Breakdown Let’s go through the differences to see which is right for your content marketing strategy. Cost Both organic and paid marketing have direct and indirect costs.

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Comparison Organization Ad Exchange Demographics 52

Contently

MARCH 30, 2020

A number of people have reached out to me asking for advice on how to protect their budget and make the case for content. Like many other marketing leaders, I’ve mapped out potential budget cuts in case the economic fallout from COVID-19 is worse than expected. But we’re not cutting content; we’re doubling down on it.

Paid Content 218

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Content Marketing Planning 218

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 27, 2020

A content strategy? Well, you could spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on some fancy ad agency to run ads no one will see since you can’t afford prime-time slots. Unless you’re independently wealthy, you’re going to need some way to market your business. That’s the power of a robust content strategy.

Startups 324

Startups Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Content Marketing 324

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?

Paid Content 158

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Content Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 158

Contently

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A key part of my job as a product manager at Contently is talking to people. Earlier this year, as we were planning our 2021 product roadmap, I interviewed dozens of CMOs about their approaches to measuring content marketing ROI. There’s first-touch attribution, last-touch attribution, and custom attribution.

Lead Ranking 217

Lead Ranking Multi-Touch Attribution Lead Scoring ROI 217

Kevin Indig

AUGUST 7, 2023

Expect timeless tips and strategies, as well as new insights into the future of search. Explore All Episodes SEO, content, and other non-paid channels can impact brand growth more than you think. But, marketers can apply it to content and campaigns. Yes, it sounds boring. See Google or Apple, for example.

Paid Content 94

Paid Content Advertisements Advertising Brand Identity 94

Sprout Social

MAY 15, 2024

When you think of a social media manager’s job, you probably picture them planning and posting content all day. Social media managers brainstormed those ideas, wrote captions, designed visuals, researched hashtags and scheduled posts for the best engagement. But there’s much more to the job description.

Social Media 112

Social Media Marketing Attribution Automation Personalization 112

Brandpoint

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In the marketing world, it’s easy to confuse copywriting and content marketing. One person might say, “I wrote that copy,” and another, “I wrote that content.” However, content marketing and copywriting are distinctly different. What is content marketing? What is copywriting?

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Copywriting Content Marketing Burn Rate Content 152

Contently

MAY 23, 2018

Contently Case Stories is a series highlighting some of Contently’s most successful clients. In today’s digital media landscape, content distribution is often the step brands overlook the most. But as more content floods the internet, that calculus has changed. Cardinal Health already had great content.

Distribution 158

Distribution Top of Funnel Paid Social Agency Lead Ranking 158

SocialPilot

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Social media marketing has become an integral part of modern business strategy in the last decade. In 2022, social media ad spending hit the $230 billion mark and is expected to reach $300 billion in 2024. Social media marketing is thus a highly competitive domain. Where should you start?

Paid Content 62

Paid Content Social Media Social Marketing Marketing & Strategy 62

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.

Paid Content 119

Paid Content Trends Paid Search Agency Ads 119

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.

Paid Search Agency 216

Paid Search Agency Urgency Marketing SEO Eye-Tracking 216

Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 5, 2023

As Earth perishes from drought and famine, the protagonist played by Matthew McConaughey embarks on a time-sensitive journey across the universe in search of a new home for humanity. The mysterious force of gravity is the most vivid analogy I can use to describe the power of a successful inbound content marketing plan.

Paid Content 136

Paid Content Top of Funnel Content Marketing Planning 136

Contently

AUGUST 19, 2020

Let’s look at the three biggest ways that patient advocacy can transform healthcare content. It ensures that healthcare content is rooted in specifics that marketing teams may not be able to come up with on their own. Online advocates can also offer feedback on everything from products and services to marketing messaging.

Terms and Conditions 212

Terms and Conditions Work Management Content Marketing Paid Search Agency 212

Contently

JANUARY 26, 2023

Any organization can deliver thought leadership content if it has a system for generating ideas and a process for turning them into engaging assets. The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. Those ideas can really move the needle.

Thought Leadership 218

Thought Leadership Top of Funnel Peer-to-peer Digital Marketing Funnels 218

ClearVoice

JANUARY 11, 2024

What is owned media? Owned media is the umbrella term for any media channel over which your brand has complete control. This term includes media such as your: Social media channels Email marketing Website Blog Apps Why is owned media important? Are they the same thing? Yes and no!

Media 52

Media Work Management Paid Search Agency Guidelines 52

Navigate the Channel

JUNE 19, 2023

After you hit publish on the content you’ve created, it can be tough to manage your ROI expectations. Your content writers are good, fast and know what they’re doing, so why shouldn’t you expect hundreds of views and requests for further information or engagement? WHY IS IT NOT HAPPENING? We know that’s not shocking.

Traffic 65

Traffic Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Paid Search Agency 65

Scoop.it

MAY 4, 2023

In a world where AI is taking over quite a few functions, including writing, genuine human-generated content is still valuable, as humans can provide a context to their content. The same survey also revealed that 58% of consumers worldwide viewed user-generated content as the most authentic content amidst everything a brand published.

User-Generated Content 93

User-Generated Content Traffic Generation Content 93

Oktopost

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Backlinks are the backbone of SEO, but Google does not consider backlinks from social media websites as strong as other links. The search engine recognizes that it’s easy for website owners to place these links, thus downgrading their value. Nevertheless, your SEO efforts with social media are still valuable.

Social Media 115

Social Media SEO Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 115

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?

Hubspot 98

Hubspot Advertising Agencies Advertisements Advertising 98

ClearVoice

APRIL 15, 2021

What is earned media? Earned media is when a member of the media discusses a product, individual or company through their preferred media. It is earned because the media professional featured them on their own accord, without payment. What is earned media? Bottom line?

Paid Content 119

Paid Content Media PR Paid Search Agency 119

Valasys

JUNE 4, 2024

What is an Ad Exchange? An ad exchange serves as a crucial intermediary in the world of digital advertising, connecting advertisers with publishers through a dynamic marketplace known as real-time bidding (RTB). Conversely, publishers utilize SSPs to showcase their available ad space, ready for monetization.

Ad Exchange 40

Ad Exchange Paid Search Agency Allocation Ads 40

CoSchedule

JANUARY 27, 2023

Having the best social media marketing examples in your idea vault is an excellent way to develop new ideas for your next campaign. So in this piece, let’s walk you through the top 12 social media marketing examples you can’t miss. Download Now What is Social Media Marketing?

Social Media 126

Social Media Social Marketing Examples Planning 126

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. Consider the following questions: How has the marketing industry evolved over the decades? What are the core sectors and niches within today’s marketing industry?

Paid Content 96

Paid Content Enterprise Management Cost Per Thousand Work Management 96