July, 2024

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The Power of B2B Influencers: How to Leverage Influencer Marketing to Drive Success

Trade Press Services Newsletter

Influencer marketing is the practice of collaborating with recognized experts or popular social-media users to drive brand awareness, engagement, and revenue. From viral tooth whitening products to the latest fitness gadgets, influencer marketing is a staple in the B2C marketplace. By partnering with industry influencers, brands can reach new audiences while deepening trust with existing ones.

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How to Generate Leads with LinkedIn: B2B Marketing Tips That Work

Launch Marketing

LinkedIn has surged to become one of the most utilized B2B platforms. With over 1 billion members and 67 million companies , the audience potential is vast, giving you access to key decision-makers, ideal prospects and more. As the platform has grown, so have the opportunities. As increasing lead generation is top of mind for many, companies are turning to LinkedIn to make this happen.

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5 Ways Generative AI is Changing Digital Marketing

Valasys

Generative AI is getting better and better at more and more tasks. That’s why so many industries are waking up to the immense possibilities of this technology. This isn’t a thing of the future anymore, as an article in Forbes on ‘How Generative AI Will Change All of Our Jobs in 2024’ makes clear. It’s a fact that will affect all of us imminently. Digital marketing is likely to benefit more than others as it so closely aligns with what AI is great at.

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Maximizing ROI with HubSpot B2B Marketing

Sage Marketing

The secret sauce of successful marketing is delivering the right message to the right person at the right time. This used to be easier when there were only a few ways to reach people. Now, with so many digital platforms, marketing your brand’s message has become complicated. This is where HubSpot can assist you. It empowers you to leverage the power of customer segmentation.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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Seven Ways to Enhance B2B Marketing Strategies with AI

Webbiquity

Guest post by Scarlett Finley. B2B companies often struggle to keep up with rapidly changing market demands. Traditional B2B marketing methods often fall short. They lack the precision and efficiency needed to reach the right audience, at the right time, with the right message. Image credit: Mikhail Nilov on Pexels According to a recent study, businesses that use AI in their marketing strategies see a 40% increase in productivity.

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B2B Marketing: Making Lead Magnets That Work For B2B Marketers

Lead Forensics

If you work in B2B marketing , then you’re probably familiar with the term lead magnet. It is often used within online and digital marketing circles to describe something that a company offers in exchange for a lead handing over their contact details. Lead magnets can come in a range of different shapes and sizes. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry.

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4 Ways to Improve Digital Marketing With Donor Data

Marketing Insider Group

Nonprofits are investing more time and resources into digital marketing avenues than ever before. According to the 2024 M+R Benchmarks report , nonprofits invested 13% more in digital advertising in 2023 than in 2022. Digital marketing connects nonprofits to new audiences and strengthens their relationships with existing supporters. However, your digital marketing plan is only as powerful as the data you collect to inform your decisions.

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40 Marketing Quotes To Inspire You and Your Team

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Maybe you’re feeling a little stuck, seeing metrics fall flat, no matter what you’ve tried. Or you’re looking for a bit of inspiration for creating content that will dazzle your audience. We’ve all been there. When I’m in a rut, I just need a spark (and maybe another iced coffee) to get going again. Marketing quotes, from experts of all stripes, can help you push forward.

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B2B Marketers Use a Buyer MVP to Excel with GenAI

Marketing Interactions

B2B marketers are experimenting with GenAI for content marketing tasks from personas to content marketing strategy to messaging, content, social posts, and more. Most are also doing so without a strong foundation for validating the outputs ChatGPT or its peers produce. We know that the output from basic prompts is mediocre. My concern is whether we know how to fix it.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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The Marketing Book Podcast: “The Smart Advertising Book” by Dan White

The Forward Observer

The Smart Advertising Book: How To Deliver Advertising That Grows Your Brand by Dan White About the Book Brands today have a bewildering array of ways to communicate with their target audience. To succeed, brand owners need to know how to identify the best combination of media and how to create effective content. Much advertising is ill-chosen and poorly executed; understanding how to harness its potential provides a strong competitive advantage.

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Nine Strategies to Build Customer Trust for Long-Term Relationships

Webbiquity

Contributed post. Trust is the foundation of any successful business relationship. So, establishing and maintaining it with your customers is crucial. Trust influences consumer behavior, enhances brand reputation, and drives customer loyalty. Image credit: Mikhail Nilov on Pexels This comprehensive post explores nine ways to build trust with your customers, including a dedicated focus on data security. 1.

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China leads the world in generative AI use

Martech

Eighty-three percent of Chinese business decision-makers say their organizations are using AI. This contrasts with the U.S. (65%) and the U.K. (70%). However, closer questioning reveals that U.S. organizations are ahead in terms of genAI maturity, having fully implemented solutions. These statistics come from an extensive global survey of 1,600 decision makers in genAI strategy or data analytics in organizations across key sectors conducted by Coleman Parkes for data management and analytics ven

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What Is Zero-Party Data and What Can You Do with It?

Marketing Insider Group

Understanding your customers is critical because you need to give them what they want to keep them coming back. Zero-party data helps you gather consumer information directly from the source so you can personalize your marketing to their individual preferences. About 63% of consumers believe businesses are dishonest about how they use customer data, and 54% think brands use data to benefit themselves, not their customers.

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Campaigns that Click: Practical Personalization Strategies to Boost ROI

Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified

Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.

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The Power of AI for Climate Action

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

As magical as artificial intelligence (AI) feels when it pumps out recommendations, recipes, or works of art in seconds, its greatest trick may be helping humanity build a more sustainable future. Experts are still trying to understand the true energy cost of training and deploying AI, but there is no question we must act now to scale this technology responsibly and minimize environmental impacts.

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5 Best brands on Pinterest to learn from

Sprout Social

“You know what I really like? Pinterest. I’ve got a lot of stuff saved. I deleted Instagram and Twitter on my phone. I have TikTok, and I have Pinterest… Puppies, breakfast, workout videos and booty shorts. I see all the content I want to see.” This quote from Megan Thee Stallion during a recent chat at Social Media Week captures the buzz we’ve been hearing in marketing circles: Pinterest is having a moment.

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The Marketing Book Podcast: “Chaotic Change” by Nicholas Webb

The Forward Observer

Chaotic Change: Embracing Chaos to Drive Innovation and Growth by Nicholas Webb About the Book Chaotic Change is designed to be a comprehensive guide for leaders, innovators, and change-makers navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape. Through personal anecdotes, case studies, and practical strategies, this book provides a roadmap for managing chaotic change—a process that drives and sustains innovation.

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Five Effective Instagram Post Ideas for B2B Businesses

Webbiquity

Guest post by Mitt Ray. When you tell people you want to promote your B2B company on social media, they all tell you to jump on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is an excellent B2B network , but Instagram is another great option for B2B and B2C companies alike. All types of B2B firms – including SaaS companies, ecommerce stores, infopreneurs, coaches, and service providers – use Instagram to successfully promote their businesses.

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Top B2B Email Marketing Tactics to Drive Engagement and Pipeline in 2025

Speaker: Speakers:

Ready to become the email wizard your team didn’t know they needed? Join our live webinar to uncover the secrets of mixing AI magic with human flair, crafting emails so good your audience can't help but write back. We'll spill the beans on: Scaling personal touches Tracking metrics (like revenue, duh) Building smarter campaigns that actually work Oh, and we’re throwing in multi-channel tips too—think LinkedIn ads and webinars that wow.

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CEO Perspective: The Challenges of Implementing AI for Business Leaders

Convince & Convert

When Open AI released ChatGPT 3.5 at the end of 2022, and I saw its capabilities, I had one dark prediction. I was sure we’d see a significant impact on the job market as corporations saw the platform’s capabilities and pursued the efficiencies at scale that these large language models (LLMs) can certainly achieve. Corporations are known for ruthlessly pursuing efficiencies to increase profits and reward shareholders, right?

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Why Content Design Is a Thing Now

Marketing Insider Group

How we present and consume information is changing, and it’s up to marketing professionals to keep up with the trends. Content design is a relatively new concept that’s becoming vital to your marketing strategy as you look for ways to attract an audience. The days of focusing on catchy headlines or attractive visuals are over. It’s all about creating content that truly resonates with audiences , combining strategic thinking, user-centricity, and creativity.

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Why brands must bridge the knowledge gap in AI adoption

Martech

Change is constant, but one thing is certain: hype cycles grab attention and influence budgets, for better or worse. Artificial intelligence (AI) is just the latest enterprise fixation, but it won’t be the last. Additionally, AI is too broad a term to focus on, with generative AI taking much of the oxygen in conversations, yet with other forms of artificial intelligence, such as predictive analytics and robotic process automation (RPA), having a larger existing footprint.

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Why it’s time to add Reddit marketing to your mix

SmartBrief - Marketing

Many marketers still consider Reddit an enigma. Founded in 2005, it’s one of the few elder social media platforms that’s survived to today. Since the company’s IPO in March, its stock price has gone in the opposite direction everyone anticipated — up, up, up. It boasts a highly engaged 850 million monthly active users , an audience that isn’t afraid to share their opinions, viewpoints and feedback.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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How Is AI Changing Digital Marketing? 6 Strategies to Use Human + AI to Scale

Act-On

If you spend any time on social media, you know that rarely does a day pass without reading about some new, shiny AI tactic. “Hey, marketer, did you know that AI can analyze your content and produce 100 headlines in 2.5 seconds?” While tactics often dominate the AI discussion, we’d argue that AI success is more about leading with strategies. That’s where the true power lies, right?

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How to Make Sure You Hire the Right Person for the Job

Webbiquity

Contributed post. Hiring is always a huge step for a business, as you’re investing time and funds into a person who may or may not work out. Recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding a new employee is expensive process, and if you don’t get the right individual for the job, you may have to start over again. Image credit: Eric Prouzet on Unsplash That’s why many businesses and hiring experts recommend that people “hire slow, fire fast”.

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OOO Reply Rates: The Best & Worst Times of Year for Email Outreach

Zoominfo

Is that prospect ghosting you, or are they just on vacation? It’s a maddening feeling that every sales professional has to deal with a few times each year. According to our new analysis of millions of emails, it’s not just in your head. We analyzed out-of-office (OOO) reply rates to outbound sales emails and explored seasonal trends — with some predictable spikes and a few surprises.

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What Do Engaged Sessions in GA4 Tell You?

Marketing Insider Group

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is the latest version of Google’s powerful analytics platform. Its purpose is to provide deeper insights into user behavior and website performance, helping you make adjustments whenever necessary. Understanding engaged sessions within GA4 is crucial for anyone looking to optimize their online presence. These engaged sessions go beyond simple visit counts, revealing how users interact with your content, what captures their interest, and what drives them to take act

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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Essential KPIs to measure generative AI’s success in marketing

Martech

No marketing technology series would be complete without discussing the ever-important measurement of success or KPIs. I have been writing about KPIs and ROI my entire career, with the topic becoming especially hot and heavy during the dawn of social media. I recall discussing the topic at a digital marketing dinner about 15 years ago, where after several glasses of wine, the bold consensus was to forget direct ROI and instead find inherent value in the new relationships we could garner on socia

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The impact of content decay: How to identify and fix it

SmartBrief - Marketing

Content plays a key role in helping brands generate traction and attract a relevant audience to their platform. It enables brands to convey their message and promote their solutions to the right people. However, for your content to get you the best results, you need to ensure that it’s relevant and up-to-date. The content you publish may lose its value over time.

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From the desk of the President: What I’ve learned about social from sitting down with C-suite execs

Sprout Social

As President of Sprout Social, I’m fortunate to have conversations with C-suite executives and marketing leaders across brands and industries everyday. I hear their timely perspectives, challenges and sentiments around social media, and how it fits into their macro business strategy. Their anecdotes tell me a lot about the current and future state of marketing.