Webbiquity
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Contributed post. What is “business bias”? It’s a general term referring to instances where managers or business owners call upon their unconscious biases, a.k.a. preconceived notions or “gut instinct,” to make decisions. Image credit: Maxim Ilyahov on Unsplash You believe you know what’s best for your business because you started it from the ground up.
Oktopost
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
CMO of TechnologyAdvice, Tyler Lessard, who has led award-winning marketing teams and created multiple B2B categories, gives a fresh perspective on why your content marketing may be missing the mark. He uncovers how to transform your brand’s presence and the transformation to becoming your audience’s favorite follow using the “Inside Out” approach as the foundation.
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Martech
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Market research is indispensable for businesses, guiding strategies and decisions with data-driven insights. However, many organizations fail to take advantage of all of them. This diminishes the research’s value and weakens marketing’s credibility. The issue often lies not in the research quality, but in how it is treated post-delivery.
BOP Design
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Do you ever go to a website and feel like you just stepped out of a time machine into the 90s? If you’re like me, the idea of cramped text blocks, bad stock photos, and overaggressive pop-ups is enough to make you cringe. Website design trends are constantly shifting – and because of that, it’s. The post 10 Key B2B Web Design Trends for 2025 appeared first on Bop Design.
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The rise of AI and the fall of the cookie are profoundly changing programmatic advertising. With Chrome’s third-party cookie deprecation looming, the industry must adapt. With an overwhelming array of new and old technologies, many advertisers feel uncertain about how to proceed. Dstillery CEO, Michael Beebe, outlines a straightforward 4-step approach to streamline and enhance your post-cookie targeting strategy: Leverage first-party data.
Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
You need consistency to build a successful podcast. Like your favorite TV show, a well-timed podcast keeps listeners returning for more. A podcast schedule is more than just a routine; it’s a commitment to your audience that builds trust, fosters loyalty, and drives growth. Regularly delivering your episodes creates a reliable experience for your audience that keeps them engaged and eager for the next installment.
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Contently
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Visual marketing design trends are evolving more rapidly than ever, thanks to a highly interconnected media culture that provides nearly instant feedback. Sometimes, that feedback is good, and other times, not so much. As a result, designers and marketers are constantly experimenting with new aesthetics to create content that resonates with audiences and keeps them engaged long enough to turn them into loyal brand advocates.
Top Rank Marketing
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Despite their differences, business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) influencer marketing share several key similarities. Both audiences seek value, with a strong emphasis on trust, credibility, and social proof. They are actively engaged online and respond well to relevant, high-quality content. Effective influencer marketing strategies for both segments leverage this content to address specific needs and interests, driving engagement and fostering meaningful connections.
Acrolinx
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Style guidelines don’t get the recognition they deserve. And no, we’re not talking about a branding style guide — the document that outlines your brand guidelines for your logo, font, and brand colors, among other design elements and formats. We’re talking about a content style guide — your best tool to make sure all your company’s content maintains a consistent voice and brand personality, regardless of department or location.
Hinge Marketing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Hold on to your whiteboards, folks. I’d like to go full Corporate and talk about mission and vision statements. These pieces of company messaging sometimes get a bad rap—often for good reason. Typically drafted by committee, they can become refuges for platitudes, a lot of compromise and fuzzy thinking. Now, if you aren’t exactly clear about the difference between a mission and vision statement, you aren’t alone.
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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.
Contently
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Remember when every brand seemed to be having a “ brat summer ?” I’m being a little facetious — I enjoyed the chartreuse memes and apple dances as much as anyone. But in recent years, the concept of timeliness in a content marketing calendar has become less about utility and more about jumping on trends for the sake of relevancy. Don’t get me wrong: there’s a time and place for incorporating memes and internet discourse into your content strategy.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Your calendar is not just a pretty collection of dates and ideas; it’s the blueprint for a successful email marketing program. A strategically built calendar offers a bird’s eye view of your year ahead, ensuring you hit every big sales opportunity and highlight everything that sets your business apart. Below are six tried-and-tested pointers to unlock the full potential of your email marketing calendar. 1.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
As we count down the days until Dreamforce ‘24 , the excitement is building with over 1,000 breakout sessions to explore! As Sept. 17-19 fast approaches, you might be asking yourself–where do I even begin? Well, not to worry! We created this Dreamforce Security Guide to help you navigate your jam-packed agenda. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned Double Ranger, there’s something for everyone to look forward to.
Forrester B2B
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
B2B buyers and customers aren’t seeking more content from providers or new ways to see their first name and company used in otherwise generic messaging. Rather, they crave relevance and responsiveness — the right content delivered in the moment of need, specific to their role, in a suitable format.
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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.
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Your audience is almost always distracted. But when they gather around to listen, they engage with you in a deeper way. Try these expert-approved ideas for building audio into your content and marketing strategies.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
We now can generate more content than ever before, but should we? What if we knew what buyers wanted and made more of that instead of producing what’s fast and/or easy? Last month, I shared insights from our research highlighting the gap between content marketing and the buyer’s journey. Specifically, roughly 80% of closed sales deals we evaluated couldn’t be connected to marketing content.
Thinkers360
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on CRM for 2024. Congratulations to all our CRM influencers who participated! Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on CRM 2024 2024 Annual Ranking Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers & Speakers (100M+ followers combined).
CMSWire
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The White House's “Time Is Money” initiative aims to fix bad customer experiences. Will new regulations finally end CX frustrations for good? Continue reading.
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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.
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Want to get more from your content and only spend a little (or nothing at all)? Consider these distribution ideas to increase your reach and engagement from the experts presenting at Content Marketing World.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Brands are integrating AI into their marketing functions, and some are ready to test these tools in customer experience. Currently, analytics and market research are top AI use cases , with content, customer service and website development further down the list. Adopting AI for CX functions like building content and designing websites comes with an added risk because these experiences are customer-facing.
Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
As I approach my first 60 days as Chief Product Officer at Sprout Social, I’m reflecting on the tremendous privilege and responsibility that come with this job. Joining a company that has been recognized on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology™ list for a third year is an honor. The award is a testament to the culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence that permeates every aspect of this organization.
CMSWire
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
California’s new AI bill, SB-1047, could reshape generative AI development with strict safety rules. Will it hinder innovation or enhance accountability? Continue reading.
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.
illumin
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over the media industry, or so platforms like ChatGPT would have you believe. While AI is still a far way off from becoming a true labor replacement, it is understandable that people (and specifically marketers) are worried. With new technology comes an important discussion around the ethics and practicality of evolving capabilities.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Do your customers feel like you’re giving them enough attention? Forty-four percent of Americans say they feel ignored by the media and most advertisers. And it’s not that consumers aren’t hearing from brands. Part of the problem is they’re inundated with ads and worry about being tracked online. A full 67% of consumers said they hate being “trailed” by targeted ads.
Sword and the Script | B2B
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Business may be getting a tad personal as B2B buyers put “I feel safe signing a contract with them” at the top of their decision criteria Dentsu a global creative agency is out with a new study about B2B buying decisions. The report is partly based on 3,528 interviews – and more than 14,000 interviews since 2021. Among the findings are that buyers have more companies on their “short list,” more decision-makers are involved in the purchasing process, and being the incumbent vendor on the list is
CMSWire
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Explore how Winnebago Industries evolves and innovates in its branding in this insightful episode with CMO Amber Holm. Continue reading.
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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
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Humans gathering to talk about marketing artificial intelligence is an irony too great for CMI’s Robert Rose to resist. Learn what he had to say about the role generative AI should play in your marketing.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
This article was co-authored by Nicole Greene. Generative AI has opened the door for chief marketing officers (CMOs) to elevate their role in executive leadership. Marketing is at the forefront of businesses’ genAI adoption. Nearly 70% of enterprise marketers experimenting with the technology have already implemented it or plan to do so in the next six months, compared with less than 54% of business executives across other non-IT functions.
Ahrefs
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
…and those that work the worst. In this article, we’re looking at the companies that lost the greatest amount of estimated organic traffic, year over year.
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