Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Social proof is a powerful tool for marketers who know how to use it effectively. This psychological phenomenon has further expanded thanks to the growth of social media. Consumer comments have (often far) more weight than paid ads. What Is Social Proof In Marketing? Guest post by Chris Tweten.

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The Forward Observer

MARCH 1, 2024

Social Media Strategy: A Practical Guide to Social Media Marketing and Customer Engagement by Julie Atherton About the Book Social media marketing is no longer optional. This book unpacks the winning formula for effective social media marketing complete with comprehensive updates and the latest developments.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 11, 2023

Before you succumb to the hype and hire a social media intern or go all out with paid search ads, you need to consider digital marketing services. Hiring in-house help is an expensive way to boost your social media presence, and paid search ads only generate about 5% of traffic.

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Optinmonster

JANUARY 29, 2024

Do you want to know the key content marketing metrics to measure your content marketing ROI (return on investment)? To effectively measure the success of your content marketing campaigns, it’s crucial to understand the relevant content marketing metrics.

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Martech

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Google Ads has started rolling out Demand Gen globally so that all customers now have access. Demand Gen is an AI-powered tool that was built to specifically help social platform advertisers by streamlining the process of discovering and converting consumers through visually engaging content. What is Demand Gen? Why we care.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

While some invest a tremendous amount of money in traditional advertising channels, many use the power of content instead. Content marketing directly improves sales in many ways, and typically costs much less and has higher returns than ads. They will consume content, but only if it’s valuable to them.

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The Point

APRIL 16, 2019

Thanks to Spear Digital Media Director Tim DiSabatino for authoring this week’s post. Because costs per click in B2B search campaigns can often be extremely high when companies compete the for same keywords, Search Engine Marketing (SEM) for B2B advertisers offers its own very unique challenges.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 21, 2022

If you’re a B2B social media manager, you’ve probably noticed that organic social media reach has been on the decline in recent years. With increases in paid ad content and algorithms constantly in flux, it’s easy to see why it’s becoming increasingly challenging to reach followers with organic campaigns.

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Webbiquity

MAY 30, 2023

2023 looks like a tough year for marketing budgets. Overall, 58% of marketers project flat or reduced budgets for 2023, up from just 26% in 2022. But very small companies (11-50 workers) were actually most likely to increase marketing budgets this year. 1) B2B marketers are faring (a little) better than B2C.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

User behavior is changing, and studies show that around 31% of consumers use social media channels to find answers to their queries. If you’re growing your business and footprint online, this is the best time to understand social media SEO. What is social media SEO?

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 14, 2020

A new survey from SEMrush identifies some of the biggest marketing challenges you’re facing right now. From tight budgets to low traffic, and the constant need to show ROI, marketers are facing some tough times. Committing to content marketing is a sound investment with much greater ROI than other tactics. Key Takeaways.

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Launch Marketing

APRIL 19, 2023

When you think of “B2B” marketing, you think of “Business to Business,” not “Business to Customer.” But this failure to focus on the customer experience or customer marketing is a crucial mistake that many B2B companies make. One of the main objectives of customer marketing is to build and solidify trust.

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Brandpoint

APRIL 13, 2023

It’s no secret that video content is the name of the game when it comes to generating social media impressions, engagement and traffic. Marketers have been preaching its rising value for years, and the statistics overwhelmingly affirm the medium. 87% of marketers say that video has a director and positive impact on sales.

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 10, 2022

Though the start of a new year is a good time to reflect on what you learned last year and what you hope to learn in the new one, you undoubtedly already know that to be an effective marketer, you need to keep up on updates from week to week and month to month — not only year to year. Click To Tweet. percent (2020) and 40.8

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

At ClearVoice, we understand that not all people are content people. Heck, not all marketing people are content people. Marketing is the tip of the spear for driving growth and new customer acquisition. Even in mature businesses, it’s tempting to funnel a lot of budget into short-term, paid campaigns for quick wins.

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SmartBug Media

JUNE 24, 2022

If you’re not familiar with inbound marketing, it probably sounds too good to be true. But I have good news to share: That’s exactly what the world of inbound marketing is all about. Inbound Marketing vs. Outbound Marketing. If the user is finding you with their own search, it’s likely an inbound marketing tactic.

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Spiralytics

JANUARY 31, 2023

For instance, marketers once only had a few options for advertising formats, which is incomparable to today’s vast digital prospects. As their popularity continues to rise, businesses are starting to leverage channels such as TikTok and Instagram Reels to showcase their content and products.

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Matchcraft

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Today, the use of machine learning and AI in the marketing industry is rapidly growing and evolving. According to a study, marketers’ use of AI rose between 2018 and 2020, jumping from 29% in 2018 to 84% in 2020.

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Contently

MARCH 11, 2020

At Ogilvy, I was a member of the four-person case study writing committee. Our main target was the Effies, the premier awards show celebrating advertising effectiveness. We won Most Effective Agency Office in New York relying on the tried and true case study framework: objective, strategy, results.

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Top Rank Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2024

From MySpace to Meta, social media has been through more evolutions than a deck of Pokémon. hours a day on social media, making it the most effective global marketplace for brands who want to offer their customers a more personalized and interactive experience. People around the world spend an average of nearly 2.5

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Martech

MARCH 12, 2024

For the last two decades, B2B marketers have tried to figure out how to use social media to reach buyers. There have been starts and stops along the way, but we are now seeing social media being used strategically. Here’s a list of key things CEOs should know about social media in business marketing.

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Pam Didner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Content is vital in B2B marketing, especially in a long purchase cycle. Yet, most B2B content marketers face challenges demonstrating their work’s ROI (“return on investment”). The best way to quantify content ROI is through demand generation and sales. Content is like a piece of furniture.

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Hubspot

APRIL 13, 2021

In the beginning of my marketing career, I remember being confused that I was tasked with writing ads or creating ad materials. Since I fell into this industry accidentally (as one does), I didn't study marketing in school. I wasn't aware that advertising and marketing work together and aren't mutually exclusive.

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Metadata

JULY 21, 2022

Paid social ads can guarantee exposure, drive traffic, and encourage revenue. Organic social media is often positioned as the be-all and end-all of social media marketing. However, to really maximize your social media efforts, you need both organic posts and a paid social media strategy.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. Now an essential tool for all marketing efforts, it has changed how brands reach their customers, build awareness, and foster connections with their audiences. And businesses recognize the power of social media in driving tangible results.

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The Lead Agency

MAY 10, 2023

B2B social media marketing is increasingly emerging as a well-liked and successful tactic for companies of all sizes. Using sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook, it enables B2B businesses to interact and connect with their target market in a more genuine and personal way. Embrace the social media wave and reap the rewards.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

AUGUST 29, 2023

Studies show B2B buyers are getting younger and want to engage with companies on social media; B2B marketers are finding social media supports both leads and revenue About one-third of respondents find new products and hear about brands for the first time on social media. The percentage of change is notable too.

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Exo B2B

MARCH 6, 2024

This post was born out of a long reflection over the weekend on content marketing. But also about blog, search engine optimization (SEO) and artificial intelligence. In content marketing, do we write for search engines or for readers? Create internal and external links to other relevant content.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. It has become a core element of marketing and sales strategies. Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy.

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Contently

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A key part of my job as a product manager at Contently is talking to people. Earlier this year, as we were planning our 2021 product roadmap, I interviewed dozens of CMOs about their approaches to measuring content marketing ROI. “This is content ROI.” Cracking the ROI code on search.

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Optinmonster

JANUARY 18, 2024

Does your SaaS business have a free trial marketing strategy? Are you struggling to convert free users into paid ones? If you offer free trials to get people to buy your product, it’s important to make sure your free-to-paid conversion strategy is working. According to recent research, 51.2%

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Directive Agency

APRIL 15, 2022

Too often, companies can get stuck in a sort of tunnel vision, focusing only on one digital marketing solution for their business, either SEO or PPC. This article will highlight each digital marketing component providing the unique benefits while also including the drawbacks of having tunnel vision in each. What is SEO?

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Brandpoint

MAY 5, 2023

Social media has become an integral part of our lives and businesses alike. It’s no longer just a platform for individuals to share their personal lives with the world; it has evolved into an essential marketing tool for businesses. In the past, manufacturing companies may have viewed social media as irrelevant to their industry.

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SalesGrape

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Telemarketing vs. Digital Marketing: Which Drives Better B2B Leads? With the rise of digital marketing strategies, many businesses have shifted their focus towards online lead generation techniques. However, telemarketing still remains a popular and effective method to connect with potential customers.

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Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 5, 2023

As Earth perishes from drought and famine, the protagonist played by Matthew McConaughey embarks on a time-sensitive journey across the universe in search of a new home for humanity. When McConaughey and team return to their spacecraft, he is greeted by the one team member who stayed behind to study the planet from above.

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ClearVoice

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Social media is constantly evolving, and platforms like Facebook are the biggest contenders for spearheading the shifts that impact consumers, content creators, and advertisers alike. However, as updates on the platforms arise, many are unaware of them and how it impacts advertising campaigns. Ads Manager.

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