Sprout Social

MAY 15, 2024

When you think of a social media manager’s job, you probably picture them planning and posting content all day. Social media managers brainstormed those ideas, wrote captions, designed visuals, researched hashtags and scheduled posts for the best engagement. But there’s much more to the job description.

Social Media 109

Social Media Marketing Attribution Automation Personalization 109

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.

Paid Content 99

Paid Content Acquisitions Advertisements Advertising 99

Contently

OCTOBER 21, 2020

It’s because of one of the most powerful psychological tools in marketing and sales: social proof. Most companies shy away from highlighting these reviews in their product marketing strategy because they can’t control the narrative. To my fellow B2B marketing leaders—embrace user reviews.

Peer-to-peer 202

Peer-to-peer Social Marketing Gartner Amazon 202

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MARCH 9, 2020

The search marketing industry is built to run like a macroeconomy. Search results are resources. . Google is a governmental body, and they work to improve market outcomes through the application of policies (algorithm updates). . As search marketers, we must assume that users on the internet are also rational. .

Search Marketing 160

Search Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Webinar Metrics 160

Content Standard

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Many brands are willing to allocate substantial funds for the creation and launch of content initiatives. However, I see tons of resistance when it comes to rerouting ad spend to promote these content efforts. Here’s a theory: companies still think creative product advertising counts as content marketing.

Promotion 67

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Contently

MAY 26, 2020

When I was making the transition from journalism to marketing, my first big epiphany came from a caveman cartoon. You make content, people click on it, and then—BOOM—they immediately buy something or fill out a demo request form. After all, if our search ads work that way, shouldn’t content work that way too?

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Top of Funnel Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Tools Lead Ranking 218

ClickZ

MARCH 16, 2023

Bad news pings incessantly on our phones: the job of the media cycle is to put people in a ‘fight or flight’ mode to gain their attention. Despite the negative economic commentary, there are signs that consumers will continue to spend positively this year, keeping a recession at bay. Google won’t be spared, either.

Paid Content 131

Paid Content Brand Identity Branding Paid Search Agency 131

Oktopost

MAY 20, 2024

Marketing professionals are always deep in discussion about the most effective strategies, measurements, and tactics for success. And specifically in social media marketing, the question has always been which measurement matters more, creating engagement with our audience or bringing new visitors to the company website?

Social Media 71

Social Media Media Allocation Digital Asset Management 71

ConvertKit

JUNE 21, 2021

Posting a link to your social channels and crossing your fingers that sales pour in is not the product launch you deserve. After all the work you put into creating your incredible product, you need a proper marketing plan. Enter our product launch timeline. A solid launch process for a new product starts early.

Paid Content 142

Paid Content Product Landing Pages Top of Funnel 142

Content Standard

JANUARY 4, 2019

The history of media has always been fueled by classic rivalries. Or for those working in the digital space, content marketing and advertising. But as 2019 rapidly approaches, a new sort of understanding has started to arise in marketing offices. What could this new dynamic mean for content marketers?

Paid Content 111

Paid Content Advertising Agencies Budget Programs Marketing Budget 111

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 27, 2020

A content strategy? Well, you could spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on some fancy ad agency to run ads no one will see since you can’t afford prime-time slots. Unless you’re independently wealthy, you’re going to need some way to market your business. That’s the power of a robust content strategy.

Startups 328

Startups Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Content Marketing 328

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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Paid Content Marketing Analytics Tools Advertising Agencies Marketing Budget 94

ClearVoice

APRIL 15, 2021

What is earned media? Earned media is when a member of the media discusses a product, individual or company through their preferred media. It is earned because the media professional featured them on their own accord, without payment. What is earned media? Bottom line?

Paid Content 119

Paid Content Media PR Paid Search Agency 119

QuanticMind

JUNE 30, 2023

What’s new in the realms of paid search and social media? This month, Robert Kurtz, Basis’ Group VP of Search Media Solutions, and Colleen Fielder, Group VP of Social Media Solutions, compiled all the latest news, trends, and resources for easy access. Thanks, Google, don’t mind if we do!

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Paid Search Agency Demand Generation Agencies API Advertising Agencies 52

Webbiquity

AUGUST 26, 2021

The two most common objectives for digital marketing campaigns (and B2B marketing in general) are brand awareness and lead generation. With organic search, that prospective customer may land on almost page of your website, depending on what they searched for. Guest post by Grace Murphy. driving conversions.

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Landing Pages Paid Content Tips Paid Search Agency 267

Huptech Web

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Table Of Contents Introduction Why do Top Brands Consider Statistics to be an Important Aspect? Companies are increasingly turning to digital marketing strategies to; Drive engagement Achieve measurable results Connect with their target audience The digital marketing industry is prеdictеd to reach $807 billion by 2026.

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Statistics Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies 52

BOP Design

JUNE 7, 2022

Marketing isn’t just fluff. B2B marketing , when done strategically, can be a significant contributor to driving revenue for your business. In this post, we take a look at 7 B2B marketing strategies you can leverage to grow your business and generate more leads. How does it position your company?

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Paid Content Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies 117

Contently

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Content marketing ain’t easy… but isn’t that why it’s so valuable? Organizations are taking a more proactive approach to content these days as it relates to audience engagement, lead funnel growth, prospect nurturing, customer loyalty, and strong brand affinity. Does your content alleviate a pain point?

Lead Ranking 189

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads 189

Martech

APRIL 18, 2024

The recent shift from “conversions” to “key events” in (GA4) represents a significant change that digital marketers, especially SEO professionals, need to understand and act on. This article explores the implications of this change and insights on how to leverage it to elevate your marketing reporting. And who can blame them?

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Merchandising Marketing Analytics Tools Conversion Lead Ranking 108

Vision6

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In this particularly fast-paced and ever changing digital landscape, it makes sense to have a marketing strategy that reflects the times. While email and social media marketing both stand out as powerhouse advertising channels, combining them together can really light a fire under your next campaign.

Social Media 52

Social Media Work Management Email Marketing Social Marketing 52

Content Standard

AUGUST 19, 2021

Silos can hold your team back—whether it’s a breakdown in communication between marketing and sales or marketing functions that just don’t work well together. Too often, content marketing is treated as something separate from the rest of your brand’s marketing.

Paid Search Agency 129

Paid Search Agency Planning Content Marketing PR 129

Scoop.it

MAY 4, 2023

In a world where AI is taking over quite a few functions, including writing, genuine human-generated content is still valuable, as humans can provide a context to their content. The same survey also revealed that 58% of consumers worldwide viewed user-generated content as the most authentic content amidst everything a brand published.

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User-Generated Content Traffic Generation Content 93

Kevin Indig

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For $15/month, paid subscribers get two monthly deep dives into companies that are very successful at SEO, CRO (conversion rate optimization) or PLG (product-led growth). Chaser: Hours later, Google’s Search Liaison Danny Sullivan responded with 4,636 words. Other publications in the SEO space followed.

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Paid Content Content Adsense CAN-SPAM 59

MKT1

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Over the past couple years writing newsletters and working with hundreds of founders and marketers, we’ve developed a fairly-comprehensive approach to building B2B marketing. But more than that, we hope that this becomes an evergreen intro and summary to all of MKT1 ’s content.

Startups 98

Startups Marketing Analytics Tools Course B2B Marketing 98

Navigate the Channel

JUNE 2, 2023

In addition to building site navigation that organically and easily leads users to click through, engage with content and make inquires once they get to your website, your marketing efforts should include strategies to drive qualified traffic to it. For the marketing efforts, read on. Hubspot has more answers for that, too.

Paid Content 65

Paid Content Traffic Paid Search Agency Marketing Websites 65

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Competition for eyeballs and clicks are at a premium, so your email marketing strategy needs to constantly evolve to keep up. However, many companies still use generic tactics that haven’t been relevant in years — leading to disinterested customers frantically searching for the unsubscribe button. Is email marketing easy?

Marketing Automation Services 115

Marketing Automation Services Email Marketing Paid Search Agency Work Management 115

MKT1

MARCH 14, 2024

Broad and horizontal approaches to marketing no longer work. With modern martech (AI, automation, no code tools), your audience now expects personalized, high-value marketing that feels custom built for them. If you want to see demos from a handful of startups changing how marketers market, come to our 2nd AI showcase on 3/21.

Sales Management 98

Sales Management Marketing Analytics Tools Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 98

Sprout Social

JUNE 15, 2020

Is there a link between GDPR and social media? However, the impact of GDPR on digital marketing is ongoing and businesses in the EU aren’t the only ones affected. Marketers should take the time to understand the implications of GDPR, privacy laws and what it all means when it comes to social media. Good question!

Social Media 128

Social Media Social Marketing Privacy Policies Media 128

Integrated B2B

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Promoting your B2B brand, its products and services is an essential part of successfully marketing yourself. But it can be tricky to navigate the multiple media types and with a lot of marketing jargon flying around. What is the difference between paid, earned, owned, shared media? Paid media.

Paid Content 40

Paid Content Marketing Budget Media Word of Mouth 40

sagefrog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Many industries are marked by rapid technological advancements, changing regulations, and increased competition and standing out in a crowded market has never been more challenging—or critical. The key to thriving is a multifaceted marketing strategy that aligns with your brand’s core values and resonates with your target audience.

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Paid Content Webinar Metrics Marketing Strategy 52

SmartBrief - Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Over the past decade, digital marketing, in particular social media marketing, has been noticeably transformed by the rise of the social media influencer. Influencer marketing offers a variety of unique benefits but also presents its fair share of challenges.

Advertising Agencies 52

Advertising Agencies Work Management Marketing Management Opinions 52

Scoop.it

JUNE 23, 2020

Content marketing is an important aspect for businesses if they want to reach out to prospective customers and improve conversions. 95 percent of users only look at the first page of search results and half of the clicks on SERPs go to the top three results. This is exactly why content is worth optimizing.

Trends 93

Trends Content Marketing Content Curation 93

LeadsRX

MARCH 9, 2022

Marketing and marketing technology (MarTech) have a lot of terms and acronyms, so here’s our list of the most common – and some not-so-common – terms, complete with definitions. Attribution refers to giving credit to a particular advertising campaign or collection of campaigns for conversions. Attribution. Any-Touch Attribution.

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Marketing Attribution Multi-Touch Attribution Paid Search Agency Lead Ranking 84

SmartBrief - Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Over the past decade, digital marketing, in particular social media marketing, has been noticeably transformed by the rise of the social media influencer. Influencer marketing offers a variety of unique benefits but also presents its fair share of challenges.

Advertising Agencies 52

Advertising Agencies Work Management Marketing Management Marketing & Strategy 52

ConvertKit

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The old adage tells us that “consistency is key,” but what role does consistency play in our marketing? You’ll need to keep their attention by consistently delivering content in order to leave a memorable impression. The best way to keep your brand top-of-mind is to start an email newsletter.

Landing Pages 80

Landing Pages Newsletter Work Management Marketing Management 80

Hinge Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

High quality premium content is arguably one of the most important elements of a successful content marketing strategy. Savvy professional services firms and other expertise driven sales teams develop content specifically to educate potential clients and showcase their expertise and areas of focus.

Paid Content 144

Paid Content Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership 144

EveryoneSocial

JULY 7, 2021

Twenty years ago, there were no social media marketers. And in the couple of decades since the profession was invented, the role has evolved as rapidly as social media itself. Today, social media professionals wear many hats, juggle countless tasks, and have their hand in virtually every part of the business.

Social Media 110

Social Media Social Marketing Advertising Agencies Media 110