Mon.Apr 03, 2017

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How to Improve Your Content Strategy with Influencer Marketing

Marketing Insider Group

Influencer. It’s a powerful word, isn’t it? It conveys authority, respect, and expertise. An influencer has the power to affect the decisions of other people, who accept or perceive this person’s authority. People from all walks of life can act as influencers, but at this point, we are concerned about the influencers in the online […]. The post How to Improve Your Content Strategy with Influencer Marketing appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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“WTF Is Advocate Marketing?”, Plus 7 Other FAQs We Get About Advocacy

Influitive

At Influitive, we’re building a new software category around the idea of advocate marketing. Naturally, we get a lot of questions about what we do and how we do it. So, we’ve rounded up the most common ones we receive and answered them. But, we’re doing one thing differently: we’ve asked our customers—who are some.

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Ready to Jump on the Instagram Bandwagon? Expert Tips to Help You Succeed

Marketing Insider Group

If you are marketing for a visual-heavy industry, like travel, food and beverage, or the arts, or any brand that targets millennials, you can’t afford to ignore the latest force to join the social media leviathan line-up. While relatively new when compared to Facebook (which purchased Instagram in 2012), Twitter, and Pinterest, Instagram has risen […].

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My unbeatable process for building links

Biznology

Yeah, I have gotten several emails lately trying to sell their unbeatable link-building process or asking me to reveal mine. I’m blushing. No, not from the compliment. Because my link-building process is not terribly exciting. It just works. Even calling it a process seems overblown. But I have had several people ask me about it. They’re still trying rank higher in Google with this venerated SEO technique.

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WorkCast's Ultimate Webinar Handbook 2024

Elevate your webinar game with WorkCast's Ultimate Webinar Handbook! Packed with insights from our seasoned webinar experts, this comprehensive guide is your go-to resource for mastering the art of B2B webinars. Learn the fundamentals, from defining webinars to exploring their benefits and diverse use cases. Discover the key elements of running a successful webinar, avoiding common mistakes, and making your sessions more engaging.

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What Is Culture? The Values That Define Who You Hire, Promote and Fire

Marketing Insider Group

“The most important document ever to come out of the Valley” is a quote from Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg. She is referring to a presentation simply called “Culture” that was published in 2011 by Netflix CEO Reed Hastings. What does this have to do with marketing or content? It turns out, content and effective marketing is […].

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Is Your Account-Based Marketing Program Putting the Cart Before the Horse?

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

Author: Robert Pease Account-based marketing (ABM) is not going away anytime soon. In fact, Sirius Decisions found that 92% of B2B marketers worldwide consider ABM “extremely” or “very” important to their overall marketing efforts. It follows on the heels of marketing automation, attribution , and other core themes that are becoming increasingly important as marketing becomes more data-driven.

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How my Second Son Raises Me?

Ambal's Amusings

After raising one for 14 years, you would think I got some tricks of the trade under my belt. Sadly, no. I begin all over with the second one. Take for example, yesterday’s bedtime happenings. Adi stuck with homework. Kumar sitting beside Adi and playing chess on his computer. I am tasked with getting Ari to … Continue reading How my Second Son Raises Me?

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Ultimate Guide to Social Media Competitive Analysis

Sprout Social

The early days of social media marketing were like the Wild West. Everyone was on the same level, trying a million different tactics to find the secret sauce. Whether it was spamming people to death, Tweeting 50 times a day or trying to figure out the all of the social media image size guidelines , nothing was off limits. We just wanted to know what worked.

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Here’s The Difference Between Sales Spam and Human Connections

Engagio

Ten years ago, our inboxes were flooded with marketing spam. Fortunately, technology (in the form of spam filters) and the law (in the form of email regulation) caught up, and now our inboxes are mostly clean from marketing spam. Unfortunately, ambitious sales and sales development reps found that emails they send from their individual mailboxes could get around these legal and technical barriers to reach their targets’ inboxes.

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The Top 3 Tips for Writing Successful White Papers

In the B2B marketing toolkit, white papers can be a powerful option for reaching decision-makers and experts, presenting them with interesting information that improves their perception of your organization's competence and thought leadership. That said, a poorly executed whitepaper will not only be unable to influence your desired audience but will also come with significant costs that other assets won't incur.

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7 Creative Stunts People Used to Land Their Marketing Dream Jobs

Hubspot

If you want a creative job in a competitive industry, sometimes the traditional resume and cover letter combo just doesn't cut it. To get the attention of a hiring manager at a top agency, you'll need something that highlights your assets, proves your intense interest in the agency, and differentiates you from a crowd of people trying to do the exact same thing -- all without seeming too over-the-top, gimmicky, or creepy.

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Industry Pioneer Robert Rose Joins DivvyHQ’s Board of Directors

DivvyHQ

Chief Strategist for Content Marketing Institute will help guide growth strategy for leading content marketing platform. Kansas City, Mo.—April 4th, 2017—DivvyHQ, an industry leading content planning and collaboration platform, has announced that top content marketing industry thought leader, speaker, and author Robert Rose has joined its Board of Directors, effective Feb. 15, 2017.

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The Real-Life Artificial Intelligence Movie: 5 Futuristic Film Examples That Have Become a Reality

Hubspot

I’ll be honest. For someone who writes about artificial intelligence as much as I do, I’m a bit behind on my knowledge of science fiction. As much as my father implored, I could never quite build an enthusiasm for Star Trek. And to the lament of many ex-boyfriends, I was never exactly a Star Wars enthusiast, either. But lately, that's been changing.

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THE HACKIES: Beacons & Bacon: 8-step data strategy to hack any customer experience

chiefmartech

This article is a guest post by Matthew Parisi of Tealium. It was entered into The Hackies essay contest for the upcoming MarTech conference. Like it? You can register your vote in the contest by sharing it on social media, especially LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. As a marketer, it can be frustrating to recognize the chasm between the promise of technology and the reality of delivering on that promise.

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21 Advanced ChatGPT Prompts To Take Your Social Media to the Next Level

Upgrade your social media game with our in-depth playbook: "21 advanced ChatGPT prompts for social media managers". These powerful prompts are tailored to supercharge your content creation, strategy development, and results analysis. Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to endless creativity as you effortlessly generate engaging posts, come up with original strategies, and optimize your social media performance - all in a fraction of the time.

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How to Set Up a Webinar that Generates Leads

LeadSquared

Webinars have been a driving factor for lead generation at LeadSquared. In the last 3 years, we have experimented and tried different things to up our webinar registrations. Some worked. Some didn’t. But we have finally got it right! Last month, 6% of our revenue came in from the leads we’d captured from our webinars. On an average, each new webinar session gets us around 80 unique leads and a 40% hike in prospect engagement!

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How to Develop Thought Leadership Insights 3: Take a Contrarian Perspective [VIDEO]

Hinge Marketing

This is the third in a five-part video series about how to develop thought leadership insights. With this video, consider how taking a contrarian point of view can help you develop your thought leadership. Video Transcription. Hi, I’m Lee Frederiksen. Welcome to our five-part series on how to develop thought leadership insights. What are the kinds of things you can do to help you be that insightful person who is recognized as a thought leader?

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What is a Webinar and Why Use It?

LeadSquared

Fellow marketers ask me this all the time. And that tells me that webinars are not being used as much as they should be. Of course, webinar as a marketing tool may not be relevant for all types of businesses, but it’s definitely an option for most. But before I get into the ‘whys’ and the ‘hows’, let me tell you what it is (for the benefit of those who are new to this term).

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Don’t Ghost on Snapchat: Vicarious Video Drives Views

Content Standard

The road to stagnant Snapchat content is paved with good intentions. Plenty of brands have created Snapchat accounts, only to let their presences wither away. (If your brand is among them, no judgment.) Like all social media platforms, Snapchat requires a constant drip of content to grow an engaged audience. But because Snapchat differs from other social media platforms, companies struggle to consistently develop content that suits its particular brand of whimsy.

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The Resurgence of Direct Mail as a Growth Marketing Strategy

Speaker: Jeff Tarran, COO, Gunderson Direct & Margaret Pepe, Executive Director of Product Management, U.S. Postal Service

Learn the secrets to direct mail success for growth marketers! Industry veterans Jeff Tarran and Margaret Pepe are here to delve into how direct mail has completely evolved in recent years, and has rightfully earned a seat at the table alongside the email and digital marketing plans of SMBs, enterprise companies, and agencies as they look into strategy for 2024 and beyond.

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7 Benefits of Google AdWords to Grow Your Business Online

LeadSquared

So, after reading the previous chapter , you would think Google AdWords is pretty simple right? You can run ads to generate more leads and revenue. You can sell more products online. You can bring more traffic to your website. But, unfortunately, it’s not that straight forward. There are other things to take care of. We’ll discuss that in another chapter, however for now, let’s discuss the benefits of Google Adwords as an advertising platform.

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Is Your B2B Organization Ready For Customer Experience?

VisumCX

A 2015 study by Accenture shows that the overwhelming majority of B2B executives are either increasing their customer experience investment or at the very least maintaining it. However, the same study shows that despite the investment, fewer than 25% of organizations are actually excelling at achieving their customer experience goals. Clearly there is a long way to go.

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Facebook Ad Types for Lead Generation

LeadSquared

Facebook ads have multiple purposes. You can categorize them based on what your goal is. If you are starting a brand new store selling handmade home decor, then you would want to increase brand awareness. If you have designed a brand new app to manage your expenses, then your goal would be app installs. The image below shows you the Facebook ad types that you can choose from.

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Enhancing Your Event with The Right Content Strategy

The Freeman Company

Delving into a new content approach at the B2B Marketing Expo

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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Facebook Remarketing: Why is it Important?

LeadSquared

A recent visit to Japan by my colleague, made me think of taking a trip myself. Dutifully, I began my research and ended up on Thomas Cook’s website (since it was highly recommended by a friend). Literally, a few minutes later, this is what I saw on my Facebook feed. Not only was it relevant, it also comes with discount codes that might just push me further along the buying cycle.

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Blog #7.1: The Rise of AI

SalesChoice

Series 7 – The Rise of AI: The Perfect World or The Perfect Storm? This four-part blog series explores the Rise of AI and highlights market dynamics that could be shaping the Perfect AI World, or creating The Perfect Storm. This blog series concludes with strategic recommendations for Boards of Directors and C-Level Executives to reflect upon, as the world of science with deep learning algorithms spawns more rapidly than any phenomenon known to mankind.

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Facebook Ad Formats and Placements: How to Use Them

LeadSquared

Facebook ad formats and placements play an important role in determining the performance and reach of your ad. That is why you need to be aware of the different choices that the platform offers you. Let’s take a look. Facebook Ad Placements: Assume a fancy restaurant serving global cuisines, located in an area where people are neither accustomed to nor prefer such food.

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8 Not-So-Secret PPC Metrics for a Successful Campaign

Matchcraft

Metrics and data have brought the marketing world to life…but what happens when your ad account gives you a case of Information Overload? Not only do you risk total distraction, but you may tune out the metrics that matter the most. To combat the noise, MatchCraft has gathered the most crucial PPC metrics out there. When in doubt, pay attention to these metrics first to avoid analysis paralysis (and help your campaigns soar). 1.

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The AI-Enabled CMO: Practical Tips for Today's B2B Marketers

Speaker: Paul Slack, Vende Digital CEO

On October 11th, understand how to navigate the AI landscape confidently, turning insights into groundbreaking strategies that set you apart. Why attend? You'll learn: Practical applications/Use cases How to find and assess the right AI technology Prioritizing quick wins Mastering prompt engineering Solving marketing challenges efficiently Strategies to launch pilot programs Case studies of B2Bs building smarter businesses with AI Exclusive bonus content: Actionable frameworks to get started qui

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Sprout Social Receives 2 Top Awards in G2 Crowd’s Latest Software Report

Sprout Social

Sprout Social was recently recognized by G2 Crowd as the Most Implementable social media monitoring software with the Highest User Adoption—two distinctions we are both honored and humbled to receive. According to G2 Crowd, a product’s Implementation score is calculated by a proprietary algorithm that factors in real-user satisfaction ratings for a number of implementation-related review questions.

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22 Writing GIFs All Content Marketers Will Understand

Hubspot

Fahrenheit 451 author Ray Bradbury once said, “I’ve never worked a day in my life. The joy of writing has propelled me from day to day and year to year.”. While content creation can be a true source of joy for marketers, there are unique challenges that crop up along the way that few others would understand. Whether it’s a creative block, a harsh critique, or an impending deadline, some days can feel like an uphill battle.

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The Ultimate Guide to Interactive Marketing

SnapApp

Content marketing is all the rage today. Heck, my grandparents are even talking about it! Ok that one may be a bit of a stretch, but the awareness of content marketing is at a fever pitch. This level of interest has grown 5X in the last 5 years to a point where Google Trends has measured the highest level of search interest it can assign, a score of 100 on a 0-100 scale. . .