Webbiquity

MARCH 28, 2023

Guest post by Natasha Lane. A well-rounded content marketing strategy will rely on several different types of content to achieve its goals. Understanding how each different content format works, which audience segments it appeals to, and how it fits into your overall sales and marketing funnel is key to success. Image credit: Kenny Eliason on Unsplash Here’s a look at seven content types that will help you attract more website visitors and convert more of them into leads.

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Content Marketing Institute

MARCH 31, 2023

New research from Gartner indicates marketers should focus less on policies around taking first-party data and more on the experience and value they provide in exchange for that data. Robrt Rose explains.

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Engagio

MARCH 22, 2023

Here are five specific suggestions for sales and marketing professionals looking to “recession-proof” their organizations. The post Recession-Proofing Your B2B Business: 5 Tips for Surviving and Thriving in a Downturn appeared first on Demandbase.

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Oktopost

MARCH 16, 2023

Listen to the podcast: Or catch us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or YouTube. Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? Catch all episodes here. Episode Summary B2B video marketing has evolved significantly over the last few years, driven by changes in technology, consumer behavior, and industry trends. With the rise of social media and the need for quick video content, B2B companies are now more likely to use video as part of their strategy, thanks to the proven effectiveness of vid

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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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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 21, 2023

There’s nothing like one of the best content marketing TED talks to inspire a new perspective. At Marketing Insider Group, we love learning from the industry’s thought leaders to keep our own marketing efforts both innovative and effective. A nd what better way to inspire our readers to do the same than to share some of the best content marketing TED talks ever given?

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Webbiquity

MARCH 7, 2023

Long-term engagements are beneficial for consultants or agencies as well as the clients who work with them. But it takes the right mix of factors to build productive, lasting client-consultant relationships. Image credit: Amy Hirschi on Unsplash For consultants and agencies, long-term client relationships mean steady income. But more importantly, they mean you can spend more time doing what you love—delivering great results for awesome clients—and less time on business development and proposal w

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Industrial Marketing Today

MARCH 23, 2023

Manufacturers have unique marketing challenges that other businesses don’t face. As a result, they must develop innovative manufacturing marketing strategies to reach their target audience to succeed. Engineers and technical professionals are two key audiences that manufacturers need to focus on. This blog post will discuss six innovative marketing strategies that manufacturing companies can use.

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Search Engine Journal

MARCH 23, 2023

Google has just released Bard, its answer to ChatGPT. Here is everything we know about Bard. The post Google Bard: Everything You Need To Know appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Oktopost

MARCH 27, 2023

Kristina Thomas goes Behind the Post to share her strategy for creating compelling social content in the finance industry. Listen to the Podcast: Or subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or YouTube Episode Summary In this episode of Behind the Post, Olivia Messina sits down with Kristina Thomas , Head of Social Media at S&P Global. Kristina leads an award-winning global team and reveals the delicacies and challenges of managing a social strategy in the finance industry.

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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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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 6, 2023

Now is the time to become an expert on creating video content. Not only are 91% of businesses already using video as a marketing tool in 2023, but 96% of marketers are placing ad spend on video. That’s because nowadays, consumers are spending an increasing amount of time on social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc. With all of the benefits that come along with creating video content, like building your brand identity and increasing your SEO , there’s no reason why yo

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Contently

MARCH 2, 2023

Chalk it up to our shrinking attention spans, but short-form video is thriving. It’s not surprising: We like to multi-task, and we like quick hits. So if you want something that will grab a consumer’s attention for a hot minute, video is key. Brands realize this, and as a result, nine out of 10 marketers who leveraged short-form video in 2022 plan to continue doing it in 2023.

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Benchmark Email

MARCH 22, 2023

As a small business owner, it can feel difficult – if not impossible – to compete against much larger businesses, especially well-established megacorporations. Good news, though. You don’t need a giant budget or established infrastructure to compete against those bigger brands and still turn a profit. In fact, there are lots of ways in which… The post 9 Effective Ways Your Small Business Can Compete Against Larger Brands appeared first on Benchmark Email.

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Martech

MARCH 14, 2023

Recently a student of mine at the University of Oregon introduced me to a digital clothing app that allows users to house a “digital closet.” Curious as to what value it provides, I downloaded the app and began to experiment. At first glance, it looked like a Snapchat lens, where you can overlay virtual clothing, jewelry, hats and other fashion accessories over your image via your mobile phone’s camera.

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Search Engine Journal

MARCH 1, 2023

This guide will highlight the areas in which each SEO software suite excels to help you navigate the highly competitive landscape of SEO. The post The Top 5 SEO Software Suites For Agencies appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Ahrefs

MARCH 8, 2023

If you just want a quick overview of the types, see the cheat sheet below. Read the full article to learn more about their importance and how to find them for your SEO projects.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 9, 2023

As content marketers, we are always on the hunt for interesting data to grab reader attention and support our claims. It’s a beautiful thing when our employer is the data source. If you work at a SaaS company, you might hit the content jackpot by turning customer usage data into an annual report that attracts media coverage and leads, for example, Zuora’s Subscription Economy Index or Marketing Insider Group’s blog post frequency research.

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Contently

MARCH 3, 2023

Here’s the hot take on the trends related to technology for content marketing, based on responses to the 2023 Contently State of Content Marketing Survey. Almost all content teams—94 percent, in fact—use some technology to facilitate content creation and delivery. That’s according to the 206 marketing leaders who responded to the survey.

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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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Benchmark Email

MARCH 16, 2023

Selecting an email marketing tool is a process. There’s a lot to consider, and it can get so overwhelming that some people just opt for the tool that is widely known. That’s one way to go about it. However, we don’t recommend that route. You run the risk of paying for bloated software you aren’t… The post The Best Mailchimp Alternatives for Email Marketing appeared first on Benchmark Email.

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Martech

MARCH 28, 2023

Marketing as “an art and a science” is as platitudinous as it’s nebulous —but true nonetheless. What comes to mind when you think about marketing? Do you consider the connection between your creative work and your customer’s neural circuitry? As you package your message into a creative art form, you attempt to elicit thoughts, feelings, emotions and behavior.

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Search Engine Journal

MARCH 1, 2023

ChatGPT's 90% cost reduction offers developers affordable access to cutting-edge technology, while Whisper's speech-to-text model is now available for on-demand access. The post OpenAI’s ChatGPT & Whisper API Now Available For Developers appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Ahrefs

MARCH 15, 2023

Here are 10 extraordinary examples of websites that failed to fool Google. Key stats Conch House is a review site that ranked for over 250,000 “best+[product]” keywords and acquired 14,000 number #1 rankings.

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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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Launch Marketing

MARCH 28, 2023

The Project vcfo is a professional services firm that provides fractional finance, HR, and recruiting leadership to make companies stronger. Founded in 1996, vcfo has helped and supported more than 5000 organizations nation-wide. As vcfo looked for assistance and guidance in building a content marketing process to promote their thought leadership surrounding issues important to their clients, they reached out to Launch.

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ClickZ

MARCH 16, 2023

30-second summary: Through unpredictable events and a sense that control has been lost, consumers have begun to switch brands at a higher rate than ever before People have become tired of false sustainability claims and outrage media and are seeking simple, calm and truthful experiences that make a difference or matter New technologies are offering exciting new ways to connect, with an emphasis on investing in brand and retention Ultimately, consumers want less innovation, and more reassurance:

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Content Marketing Institute

MARCH 16, 2023

Targeting the right keywords for your business can make search engines one of the most valuable and highest ROI channels. But how do you identify and prioritize the right keywords? Start with these four questions.

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Martech

MARCH 14, 2023

This article was co-authored by Nicole Greene. ChatGPT has been taking over every social media feed and news headline since its debut in late 2022. The tool challenges the one trait humans always thought they would have over machines — creativity. As marketers explore this generative AI tool without restriction, CMOs must assess its impact along three key functions: content production, ideation and market research.

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Speaker: Paul Slack, Vende Digital CEO

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Search Engine Journal

MARCH 21, 2023

Should you be worried that ChatGPT taking over your SEO job? Here's what to expect about the hot topic in this week's Ask An SEO. The post Will AI Kill SEO? We Asked ChatGPT appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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The Daily Egg

MARCH 16, 2023

Neil Patel co-founded Crazy Egg in 2005. 300,000 websites use Crazy Egg to understand what’s working on their website (with features like. The post Poor Sales? Maybe You Need a Website Redesign: Here’s How appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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Ahrefs

MARCH 30, 2023

But that doesn’t mean shoehorning as many keywords as possible. Keyword stuffing doesn’t work anymore. How do you optimize your content to be search-friendly? You’ll learn how in this post.

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