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SEO Content Marketing or Paid Ads? The Long-Term Numbers

WordAgents

B2B companies often face a budget split: invest in SEO content marketing or run paid ads to fill the pipeline fast. On the surface, paid campaigns promise quick wins. SEO content takes longer but can compound over time. For 6-12 months, SEO content acts as a cost center, not a driver.

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IAB expects digital advertising growth to slow considerably this year

Martech

digital advertising will see a 7.3% Retail media networks (up 15.6% year-over-year) CTV (+13.8%) and social media (+11.9%) all expect double-digit growth, according to the study, 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities and Strategies for Growth. GenAI-powered media planning. Market research (38%).

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What’s the Best Content Marketing Course for Beginners?

Marketing Insider Group

Content marketing is one of the fastest-growing professions in the business world today. This beginners’ course in content marketing will take you from the bare basics to having marketable skills that can help you command a better salary or grow your business. Why Should I Learn Content Marketing?

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Content Marketing vs. Copywriting: What Are the Major Differences?

Contently

” The question came from a strategy colleague when I was helping a brand staff its new content studio. We had just presented a list of different types of writers the company needed to hire, including copywriters, bloggers, editors, and social media creators. “I’m still selling, but it’s not an ad.”

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The Role of Social Media in a Rocking Content Marketing Strategy

Marketing Insider Group

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. Here’s how: Align Your Social and Content Strategies with Your Brand.

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How to use generative AI in copywriting for an A/B testing program

Martech

Here’s a glimpse into how my agency uses an advanced form of ChatGPT to help us with copywriting for an email A/B test. Also, because we use the paid service that has been trained with our own information, everything Chad produces is inspired by our work, not by whatever he picks up from outside sources.

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7 Digital Marketing Services Every Business Needs

Marketing Insider Group

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.