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The 12 Traits of Successful Social Marketers

Marketing Insider Group

Social media marketing has become a cornerstone of business success, offering unprecedented opportunities to connect with audiences, build brand awareness, and drive growth. There are more than three billion active monthly users on Facebook alone, and learning how to become a good social media marketer means connecting with a chunk of those people. However, succeeding in this field requires more than just posting content; it demands a unique blend of creativity, strategy, and resilience.

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15 Common B2B Content Syndication Mistakes Marketers Need to Avoid

Inbox Insight

When executed correctly, content syndication can expand your reach , boost your brand visibility and drive a steady stream of qualified leads to your business. However, utilizing this tactic isn’t as simple as setting it and forgetting it. To make the most of content syndication, each stage of the process – from selecting the right content and partners to effectively nurturing leads – requires thoughtful planning and execution.

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If I could double your email revenue, would you listen to me?

Martech

Yes, I meant what I said in the headline. And I say that with confidence, not arrogance, after being in email marketing for 25 years and watching company after company, vertical after vertical, falling somewhere on the spectrum of email investment. On one end, companies invested significant time and money in email; on the other, they stumbled into it without that same investment.

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11 Best Buyer Intent Data Tools to Drive More Qualified Leads  

Only B2B

To stay ahead in B2B sales, you need something more, something unique, something unconventional. Enter B2B intent data, a revolutionary concept that empowers B2B marketers to predict when their prospects are most likely to make a purchase. Account-based marketing (ABM) and data-driven marketing are on the rise. Turn to buyer-intent data tools, and you will gain that edge—the competitive edge.

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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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Maximising Email Deliverability: Best Practices for Success

Vision6

Email marketing remains one of the most powerful tools for businesses to communicate with their audience, whether it’s driving engagement, nurturing leads or boosting conversions. But the success of an email marketing campaign hinges on one crucial factor: deliverability. If your messages aren’t seen in the inbox, your hard work goes to waste. At our recent Constant Contact APAC Marketing Lab, Jon Marburger, our email marketing expert, revealed the top six best practices for email deliverability

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7-week influencer marketing strategy template

Sprout Social

Marketing teams can’t afford to lose direction when navigating influencer collaborations, hashtag campaigns and content creation. Without a clear strategy when partnering with creators and influencers, you risk losing time, opportunity and resources. That’s where this flexible seven-week influencer marketing plan comes in. It provides a framework with clear milestones and walks you through a process that covers everything from defining your goals to measuring your campaign’s su

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How Does Automation Enhance Employee Recognition Programs?

Valasys

Employee recognition programs spotlight contributions within a team. They play a key role in enhancing morale and boosting workplace satisfaction. By acknowledging efforts, these programs lead to increased productivity and engagement, helping companies to retain valuable talent. In today’s fast-paced environment, automation can significantly enhance employee recognition programs… Elements of Employee Recognition Programs Employee recognition programs should fit the company culture and alig

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5 key elements for effective headlines

SmartBrief - Marketing

You may have heard that people shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But when you consider that 7.5 million blog posts are published each day, it’s hard to deny that people look at the cover (headline) before deciding whether they want to read a post. If your headline is bland, generic and doesn’t capture your audience’s attention right away, there’s a pretty good chance they’ll move on to another post, and your article will be all but forgotten.

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7 ideas for building customer references in B2B tech

Sword and the Script | B2B

The account management model most tech companies employ puts sales and marketing at odds over customer references Gaining access to customers for direct conversations is a long-standing problem in B2B marketing. The culprit is the account management model most tech companies maintain. Under such a structure an account executive (AE), or increasingly a customer success manager (CSM), manages customer accounts.

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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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What is a Newsletter? [Definition, Examples, and Design Ideas]

SendX

There are many social media platforms these days and the number of people on these social media platforms is also growing. But their attention span is decreasing. The content is increasing and thus you end up fighting for a few seconds of attention, your content gets lost and you don't even 'own' the audience. So how can you get direct access to the inbox & undivided attention of your audience while creating content that drives value for them?

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What Does Marketing Management Software Do & When Do You Need It?

Marketing Insider Group

You need to efficiently market your business , and factors like strategy and data-driven decision-making are largely responsible for your marketing success. These areas are where marketing management software can help. But what exactly does it do? In short, marketing management software is a powerful tool that enhances your marketing efforts. It helps you plan campaigns and analyze results as your business grows and the complexity of your marketing needs increases.

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Signals & AI: How Today’s Top Marketers Find Buyers Faster

Zoominfo

For today’s marketers, data is more than just numbers on a dashboard — it’s the key to unlocking new opportunities and staying ahead of the competition. But here’s the catch: many marketing teams are flooded with disconnected data points and siloed insights, struggling to understand what truly drives customer behavior. The key to breaking this cycle is to recognize and leverage high-quality buying signals — critical, timely indicators that can transform generic outreach into targeted, personaliz

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Why public relations is thriving in today’s global marketing mix

Martech

This article was co-authored with Ronen Shnidman , Head of Content at okoora. With digital marketing and social media taking center stage, it’s easy to assume traditional public relations (PR) is outdated. However, PR is thriving in today’s marketing landscape. Around the world, PR remains invaluable for shaping perceptions, building credibility and connecting brands with their audiences.

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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 Email Marketing Pricing Is Structured: Factors That Shape the Costs

SendX

Email marketing is essential for companies seeking to build relationships, drive engagement, and increase conversions. However, understanding how email marketing pricing works can be daunting. To confidently navigate pricing models, it’s crucial to comprehend the factors driving costs and how platforms like SendX optimize those for users.

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Act-On Leads the Competition in Revenue Marketing Automation Capabilities

Act-On

The marketing function has been evolving at a breakneck pace in recent years, especially in the B2B space. What worked just a few years ago may no longer pass muster as a mix of AI disruption, increased demands from boardrooms and investors, and changing buyer behaviors scramble the conventional wisdom for marketers everywhere. Fortunately, marketers can start catching up to these moving goalposts with strategic shifts in their martech investments.

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Companies are replacing more martech, focused on integrations and APIs, and still expanding their stacks

chiefmartech

I have two surveys for you that I think you’ll love. The first is one that I’m asking you to take: a cut-through-the-BS survey on the real ways in which you’re seeing gen AI used in your organization — or not. This data will contribute to the “Martech for 2025” report and virtual event Frans Riemersma and I will be sharing on December 3.

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Mail still holds appeal for younger generation

Martech

Sixty-five percent of consumers still send letters and packages with nearly half (48%) of Gen Z sending mail one to two times per month. That’s according to new research from online postage and shipping vendor Stamps.com. Why we care. Not only does mail still exist (it’s that stuff in your mailbox) but direct mail continues to play a role in marketing.

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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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10 Steps to Boost Employee Motivation for Better Customer Experience

CMSWire

There’s a powerful link between employee motivation and customer experience. Empowering your team drives better customer outcomes and business success. Continue reading.

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Instagram engagement rate: How to calculate yours in 2024

Sprout Social

When people see an Instagram post they like, they often engage with it by Liking and commenting on it. Some may even share it with others or save it to their collection. These engagement actions can tell you whether your Instagram strategy is paying off. So you need to closely monitor your Instagram engagement rate to understand your performance. Even when looking at potential influencer partnerships, you’ll want to check if they’re driving good social media engagement.

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ZoomInfo Copilot’s AI-Powered Enhancements Boost Pipeline Nearly 25 Percent

Zoominfo

In a world where sales professionals have more tools and data than ever, the real challenge isn’t creating a precise profile of your target customer or even getting access to your ideal buyer — it’s standing out from the crowd. We know this challenge well, and we’re obsessed with solving it. That’s why we built ZoomInfo Copilot to act as a powerful AI agent, automatically surfacing the most valuable insights, saving you hours of research and helping you cut through the noise to reach your buyers

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3 ways to optimize your marketing automation beyond technology

Martech

Memo To : Marketing directors, VPs, SVPs and CMOs Re : Recommendations to optimize your automated marketing campaigns Your investment in technology to support marketing automation was smart. Automated campaigns increase relevance for your target audience and boost the productivity of your marketing team, which together should improve your bottom-line performance.

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4 Simple Decisions to Unlock Your Post-Cookie Targeting Strategy

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.

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How Emotional Intelligence Drives Modern Marketing Success

CMSWire

Emotional intelligence in marketing is crucial for CMOs who want to improve customer experience, trust and campaign effectiveness. Continue reading.

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How To Find Your Way Through the Marketing Analytics Maze

Content Marketing Institute

Overwhelmed by all the data available to analyze? Experts presenting at Content Marketing World share how to overcome the challenge so you can operate a manageable and valuable analytics program.

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Embracing Innovation: Navigating Google’s Privacy Sandbox Update 

PureB2B

The Google Privacy Sandbox update lets advertisers continue using third-party data; but here's how to prepare for the future.

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Why AI’s agents and commodification are good news for marketers

Martech

This year’s Dreamforce and Inbound user conferences were all about AI agents. “When we look back at this event years from now, you’re going to remember it as the year of AI agents,” said HubSpot co-founder and CTO Dharmesh Shah. “The only thing we’re going to do at Salesforce is AgentForce,” said CEO Marc Benioff. (So long Customer 360 and Data Cloud, hope you enjoyed your time in the spotlight.

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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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Don't Forget, Marketing Leaders: Take Care of Yourself

CMSWire

Whether it's a walk with the dog before a stressful Zoom or just sitting quietly reflecting, marketers need to find some me time. Continue reading.

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eCommerce Marketing Automation: 5 Strategies to Drive Sales

Optinmonster

Are you looking to streamline your online store’s marketing and boost sales? eCommerce marketing automation is the key. This powerful solution lets you create automated processes to target shoppers with personalized offers and messages. Once your workflows are established, they operate independently. Then, you can focus on other important tasks while your automations effortlessly convert leads into sales.

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Advanced SEO: My Top 8 Tactics Shared By 107 SEOs

Ahrefs

I received 107 replies and had the opportunity to explore where people draw the line between basic and advanced skills in our industry. Here’s everything people considered advanced, ranked based on the frequency of mentions.

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