February, 2025

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Why Your Marketing Emails Go Unread—And How to Fix That

Webbiquity

Contributed post. Hitting send doesnt mean your email will be opened, let alone read. Inbox clutter, generic messaging, and poor timing all contribute to dismal open rates, leaving marketers wondering why their carefully crafted emails never click (so to speak) with the right audience. Image credit: Microsoft Stock Images While email marketing remains a powerful tool, standing out in a sea of unread messages requires a strategic approach.

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The Benefits of Using Long-Tail Keywords in Your SEO Strategy

Marketing Insider Group

Choosing the right keywords and writing content containing these terms is a massive part of your keyword strategy. Without identifying these words, reaching your target audience becomes far more challenging. Long-tail keywords are a secret weapon as you boost your SEO efforts. They are longer, more specific search phrases, such as “best organic coffee for cold brew,” compared to broad short-tail keywords like “coffee.” While they might have lower search volumes, they do a

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4 marketing ‘jobs to be done’ being transformed by genAI

Martech

Generative AI isn’t just transforming marketing it’s already embedded in how marketing teams work. From researchers using AI to analyze customer sentiment to designers automating routine tasks, marketing professionals across functions are finding practical, immediate applications for AI tools. Unlike traditional martech implementations, this transformation is happening from the ground up as individual marketers adopt AI assistants for their daily work.

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From Growth at All Costs to Efficient Growth: How B2B Marketing Must Adapt in 2025

Heinz Marketing

By Maria Geokezas , Chief Operating Officer at Heinz Marketing Looking Back: The Growth-at-All-Costs Era Just two years ago, the B2B market was fueled by a growth at all costs mentality. Venture capital was abundant, interest rates were low, and businesses were under immense pressure to scale aggressively. Companies prioritized market share over profitability, pouring resources into customer acquisition without a clear path to sustainable returns.

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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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The Forgotten Art of Planning in B2B Marketing

CMSWire

B2B marketers are stuck with outdated planning tools. Is AI the game-changer they need to bridge the gap? Continue reading.

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B2B Integrated Marketing: A Complete Strategy for Growth & ROI

sagefrog

Success in B2B marketing isnt just about delivering the right message. Its about delivering that message at the right time, through the proper channels, and in a way that resonates with key decision-makers. B2B buyers engage with brands across multiple platforms, making consistency and strategic coordination essential. Disjointed efforts can lead to mixed signals, missed opportunities, and weakened brand trust.

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Go-to-Market (GTM) AI Has Brought the End of the Conventional B2B Buyer’s Journey

Zoominfo

The sales and marketing go-to-market frameworks weve relied on for decades staples like the funnel, the flywheel, and the buyers journey are fast becoming obsolete or are out the door already. We all know that buyers use traditional online resources like vendor websites, trade publications, social media, and forums to conduct research and minimize their engagement with sales teams.

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The Future of SEO: Predictions and Emerging Trends

Marketing Insider Group

Search engine optimization evolves rapidly, influenced by advancements in technology, user behavior, and search engine updates. Understanding emerging trends ensures businesses stay competitive. Focusing on key changes and adapting strategies positions companies for growth in the digital space. Quick Takeaways Voice search optimization is reshaping the way users interact with content.

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7 Web Development Strategies to Boost Your Site’s Visibility

Go Beyond SEO

In today’s digital age, having a strong web presence is crucial for any business or individual looking to grow. But simply having a website isn’t enough. It’s essential to implement effective web development strategies that ensure your site stands out and attracts the right audience. In this blog, we’ll explore seven key strategies to enhance your web presence and improve your site’s visibility. 1.

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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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LinkedIn Newsletters: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

Trade Press Services Newsletter

Posting content on LinkedIn helps brands and individuals increase visibility and engage with their networks. But why stop there? Take the next step and solidify your LinkedIn presence by launching a LinkedIn newsletter. A LinkedIn newsletter is a simple, yet effective way to establish thought leadership and provide valuable content to audiences on a consistent basis.

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The Agency Owner’s Guide to Building Scalable SOPs Without Sacrificing Creativity

Webbiquity

Contributed post. In the early days of your agency, things were simpler. You had a small team, fluid communication, and the ability to pivot on a dime. But as you grow, that flexibility turns into chaos. Client expectations increase, project complexity skyrockets, and suddenly, what used to be a 15-minute chat now requires a full-blown meeting just to get everyone aligned.

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Leading Change: Beyond Tried and True Strengthens Customer Retention and Builds Growth | What’s Your Edge?

Vision Edge Marketing

Many of us at the helm of our companies are often faced with implementing changes to remain competitive and relevant to our customers, and to create more customer and business value to achieve long-term sustainable growth. This was the case for Kelly Van Winkle , President and CEO of King of Texas Roofing Company, when she took the reins of the third-generation company.

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The top 50 genAI use cases in marketing

Martech

As genAI adoption accelerates, organizations must go beyond the hype to determine which use cases deliver real value. To provide clarity, we at MartechTribe surveyed 283 marketing professionals including CEOs, consultants, marketing directors and operations managers to understand how frequently marketers use different genAI applications. The use cases analyzed were carefully selected from our Martech Supergraphic, which tracks trends in marketing technology.

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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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How to Build a Successful Blog Content Strategy from Scratch

Marketing Insider Group

A strong blog content strategy forms the backbone of effective online marketing. Starting from scratch requires thoughtful planning, clear goals, and actionable steps to connect with your audience while achieving your objectives. Quick Takeaways Set measurable goals to guide content creation. Understand your audience’s needs through research. Plan content with a structured editorial calendar.

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We Launched an Agent Across Our Site – Here’s What We Learned

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Is there anything more frustrating than typing a query into the search bar of a companys website, only to get an irrelevant response or, worse, no result at all? It shouldnt be that hard. Thats why Salesforce is experimenting with Agentforce , the digital labor platform, on a new web experience for Salesforce.com that will take the burden off users to find what theyre looking for.

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Six Signs It’s Time to Break Up With Your Marketing Automation Platform

Act-On

That nagging feeling that somethings not quite right. That little voice in your head saying you deserve better. That slowly rising sense of dread when you log into your user account. You guessed itthere may be trouble in marketing automation paradise. Seriously, though: when you choose marketing automation software, youre choosing an important partner.

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Your CRM Data: Not Ready for AI Primetime

Zoominfo

Data quality has always been a hurdle in go-to-market (GTM). For years, many companies were forced to work around this issue, thinking of bad data like sand in the gears not ideal, but operating models could be built to account for it. A good example of this is forecasting: we started with a terrible data set, but created motions, tools, systems, and processes that made it work relatively effectively.

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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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Customer Advocacy as a Strategy to Uncover Growth Opportunities

Vision Edge Marketing

If youre like most of our customers who operate in a fast-paced and competitive B2B environment, you are always looking for ways to uncover growth opportunities. Did you know businesses excelling in customer advocacy grow twice as fast as their competitors? This is why we encourage our customers to consider customer advocacy to support their customer-centric strategy.

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How ChatGPT search reshapes the B2B buyer’s journey

Martech

Generative AI is transforming how B2B buyers research and make purchasing decisions. Tools like ChatGPT search, Perplexity, Gemini and Meta AI are no longer just novelties theyre becoming essential to the buying journey. Up to 90% of B2B buyers already use generative AI tools , according to Forrester. Even more are planning to integrate it into their decision-making process in the coming year.

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Top CRM Strategies to Improve Customer Retention in 2025

Marketing Insider Group

Retaining customers can be challenging, but it’s far more lucrative than finding new ones. According to SimplicityDX, the average business spends $29 acquiring a new customer while a repeat customer generates $39, so customer loyalty is a massive moneymaker. With rising customer expectations and increased competition, retaining loyal customers matters.

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Agentforce: 4 Tips to Get Started

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

What if every customer interaction felt effortless? Smarter, faster, and more personal? Thats exactly what AI-powered agents like Agentforce are designed to do. They handle the repetitive stuff so your team can focus on what matters: building real connections and driving results. Not sure how to get started? Youre not alone. When we first rolled out Agentforce, we had the same questions.

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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 to Use Data More Strategically to Reach Audiences

Convince & Convert

Digital marketing strategies tend to revolve around familiar platforms like Google Ads, LinkedIn campaigns, and Facebook retargeting. Theyre reliable platforms with measurable outcomes you can assess for ROI. But are these commonly used strategies always the best choice? Is it possible that by stepping beyond the familiarity, youll discover opportunities that offer even better results?

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How ZoomInfo’s Data, Intent, and Unique Signals Empower Customers to Stay Ahead in 2025

Zoominfo

Not so long ago, a detailed profile of your ideal customer and a general idea of their purchase intent was enough to fuel growth for many go-to-market teams. Those days are gone but the best teams still find ways to win consistently, no matter the odds. To stay ahead in an unpredictable market, businesses need to truly understand buyer behavior, the kind of nuanced portrait that draws from a comprehensive, real-time view of the signals that indicate their readiness and likelihood to purchase.

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Customer Advocacy as a Strategy to Uncover Growth Opportunities

Vision Edge Marketing

If youre like most of our customers who operate in a fast-paced and competitive B2B environment, you are always looking for ways to uncover growth opportunities. Did you know businesses excelling in customer advocacy grow twice as fast as their competitors? This is why we encourage our customers to consider customer advocacy to support their customer-centric strategy.

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How AI makes marketing data more accessible and actionable

Martech

What if anyone on your marketing team whether theyre an analyst, a campaign manager or even an intern could simply ask a question about marketing performance and receive a detailed, data-backed analysis in seconds? Imagine, no more waiting on reports, toggling between dashboards or emailing the data team with one quick question (which is never actually quick).

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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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How Workflow Automation in CRM Can Boost Efficiency

Marketing Insider Group

Efficiency is more than a goal; it’s a necessity for modern businesses. Fortunately, CRM workflow automation can save you an incredible amount of time and money. Automating repetitive tasks within Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems streamlines processes, reduces errors, and frees up valuable time for more strategic activities. This technology can send follow-up emails and track leads, allowing your team to focus on jobs like building strong customer relationships.

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9 years and counting: Sprout recognized by G2’s 2025 Best Software Awards

Sprout Social

Valentines Day has come and gone but Team Sprout is still feeling the lovemainly because Sprout Social has been ranked in 7 categories by G2s 2025 Best Software Awards. This is the ninth consecutive year Sprout has earned G2 recognition. This year, weve been named as a top company across categories includingBest Software Products and Best Marketing & Digital Advertising Software Products.

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Overwhelmed by Dashboard Data? 4 Steps to Find the Right Marketing Data Insights

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Theres a certain restaurant near my home, with a menu that is a wire-bound book, chock-full of dozens of dishes from a wide variety of cuisines. The food is usually good, but I dont go very often because the overwhelming menu makes ordering a chore. Navigating through such a vast selection leaves me feeling indecisive and overwhelmed. I often find myself gravitating toward the same few familiar dishes, missing out on the opportunity to discover new and exciting flavors.