Convince & Convert

MAY 9, 2024

Here’s a bit of trivia to use with your non-marketing friends: the word podcast comes from the combination of two words: iPod + broadcast. The former is in reference to the early 2000s Apple music device that has unfortunately already met its demise by being discontinued from production. Unlike iPods, podcasts have grown into a steady channel that brands and creators continue to invest budget in for both production and sponsorship costs as part of their marketing plans.

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Envy

MAY 9, 2024

Probably the most controversial of all paid campaigns , competitor campaigns on Google Ads can either bring you high intent leads or have you waste extra dollars and spend even more on your own brand. The outcome, of course, relies greatly on how you run them.

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HG Data

MAY 9, 2024

Functional Area Intelligence earns the American Business Award’s Bronze Stevie in the Big Data Solution category! HG Insights’ Functional Area Intelligence (FAI) was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Big Data Solution category in The 22nd Annual American Business Awards®. The American Business Awards (ABA) are the premier business awards program, […] The post HG Insights’ Functional Area Intelligence Wins American Business Award appeared first on HG Insigh

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Martech

MAY 9, 2024

AI will soon be able to handle up to 95% of the work currently done by marketing agencies, creative professionals and specialists, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Here’s how this shift could lead to the rise of the “marketing generalist” — a new type of marketer who uses AI tools to rapidly execute campaigns across various disciplines, such as content, digital, branding and more.

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Speaker: Neal Boornazian, President and Nancy Harhut, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer - HBT Marketing

Direct mail has consistently remained a powerful tool in the marketer's arsenal, but in an age of digital dominance, its effectiveness hinges on the strategic integration of behavioral science. 💡 When you incorporate powerful behavioral science principles into your direct mail marketing strategies, you can prompt the hardwired decision-making shortcuts your audience relies on — and that automatically unlocks new avenues for engagement, conversion, and brand loyalty.

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Square 2 Marketing

MAY 9, 2024

When you crafted your content marketing strategy, were you thinking digital-first? Sure, digital assets are likely in there with a webinar, a video series or perhaps content written to link to in a nurture campaign. But digital content can’t just be an afterthought – even in B2B. It’s got to be the foundation.

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Martech

MAY 9, 2024

This week saw the annual release of The Martech Landscape which has 14,106 “tools,” an increase of about 3,000 from last year. Please read Kim Davis’ excellent analysis of what that does and doesn’t mean. A closer look at the 3,000-ish new tools underlines that point. No fewer than 77% are genAI-based and more than half of those relate to content creation.

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SmartBug Media

MAY 9, 2024

Regardless of whether the event lasts a day or a week, trade shows are a whirlwind and require a robust plan of action. Not only does a good plan ensure that everything goes smoothly the day of, but it’s also necessary to maximize lead capture. A successful event is one that, at the minimum, is coordinated and enjoyable, but ideally also secures and converts valuable leads for your business.

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Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2024

When singer Shay Lia showed off her vivacious dance moves during Kaytrandas’ iconic Boiler Room set in 2013, she dazzled audiences and quickly became a meme. Over a decade later, people still reminisce and rave over the viral moment. As the creator economy grows, today’s landscape resembles a dance floor. The brands are the DJs, guiding the tone of the party with music (products) while consumers are the crowd.

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Martech

MAY 9, 2024

Ivan Ostojic is Chief Business Officer at Infobip, the omnichannel marketing platform focused on communications, conversations, chat and messaging. When we spoke, he was driving to an airport in Croatia, but he was still able to address the “trough of disillusionment” that might be just around the corner for some — not all — uses of generative AI.

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CopyBlogger

MAY 9, 2024

This post will introduce you to 13 excellent writing side hustles you can pursue to make an additional $1,000 to. Continue Reading The post 13 Writing Side Hustles To Earn An Extra $1,000 appeared first on Copyblogger.

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Martech

MAY 9, 2024

HubSpot’s earnings and revenue beat expectations for the ninth consecutive quarter amid more reports of a sale to Google’s parent company Alphabet. The Cambridge, Mass., digital marketing vendor reported earnings at $1.68 a share and revenue of $617.4 million for the first quarter of 2024. The earnings are up 40% from the same period last year and a 23% increase in revenue.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

MAY 9, 2024

Learn to unlock data and build with AI Show off your AI innovations with the #BuiltWithEinstein Quest Join an AI + Data Community Tour stop Attend the AI NOW Tour Participate in an Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Salesforce Developers Attend a World Tour in your city We are in the midst of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, which is creating the most significant shifts and opportunities for Salesforce Admins and Developers in decades.

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Martech

MAY 9, 2024

Understanding the “entry points” where your ideal customers first experience the acute pains your product or service can solve is critical for marketing success. An entry point is that pivotal moment when a prospective customer feels intense pain from a problem that your solution could instantly alleviate — if only they were aware it existed.

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B2B Digital Marketer

MAY 9, 2024

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MAY 9, 2024

With people constantly glued to the internet, digital marketing has become one of the most effective ways to reach buyers – even in B2B and niche industries. Users are not only accessing email on the go, but also relying on search engines and AI-powered assistants to help them find how-tos, products, and services.

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Inbox Insight

MAY 9, 2024

Lead generation has become an essential aspect of every company’s growth strategy. While some B2B companies choose to keep lead generation in-house, there are significant advantages to outsourcing this critical function. In fact, outsourced lead generation can produce 43% more outcomes compared to in-house lead creation. This guide explores the following: Understanding lead generation outsourcing How lead generation outsourcing works The benefits of outsourced lead generation Overcoming ch

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illumin

MAY 9, 2024

Brand lifts are a simple tool for measuring how effective your brand and advertising efforts are. Here’s a quick, handy guide on all about the power of brand lifts. With ongoing integrations of AI in advertising and advanced marketing tools like journey advertising platforms, marketers and brands worldwide are constantly innovating and getting ahead of the game.

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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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B2BMarketing.net

MAY 9, 2024

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, David Rowlands Head of Product, B2B Marketing and Propolis sat down with Lynzi Ashworth, Marketing Director, Aon to discuss marketing’s impact on the overall business and more importantly – how to prove it. From understanding the growth priorities in the business to getting into a strategic mindset and showcasing your brand success, they discuss everything you need to be doing to drive revenue.

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Lead Forensics

MAY 9, 2024

But what do we mean by “the best sales team”? We mean world-class. If you’re pushing everything you’ve got in the right way and maintaining the highest standard, there’s no reason you can’t bring results that show your product, your organization and your sales team are a cut above the rest. So how is this achieved? These 10 steps will see you through to building a world-class B2B sales team. 1) Hire the right people Whether starting from scratch or looking to bring some new blood to your existin

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Ahrefs

MAY 9, 2024

Look at their SEO reports. I’ve seen many SEO reports from consultants, in-house teams, and agencies. I discussed them with SEO experts from our Ahrefs Insider community.

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Content Science Review

MAY 9, 2024

Learn how artificial intelligence (AI) can modernize your content approach in areas beyond content creation from Content Science experts.

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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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Valasys

MAY 9, 2024

America is one of the most well-established countries in the world. It is the fastest and most significant economic growth, has a diverse market, and plays a vital role in the world’s economy. It takes second place when it comes to purchasing power parity economy. The USA’s currency is the most used in international transactions. It is accepted worldwide because of its significant role in financial dominance, stability, and many other factors, including global trade.

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Bluetext

MAY 9, 2024

If you’ve ever launched a digital marketing campaign, you know how much time and attention is poured into the creative, copywriting, and media placement strategy. And once you’ve finally reached the finish line, eagerly awaiting the results and new leads to pour in, you’re met with: crickets. Plenty of impressions, and plenty of clicks, but crickets of silence when it comes to conversions.

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Valasys

MAY 9, 2024

Customer service and support in the B2B domain have experienced an amazing evolution over the years. The start of repeated payment models and the transition toward customer success have drawn powerful landmarks in this advancement. The next game-changing turn in this arena is the incorporation of AI, an evolution that ensures the circle of customer experiences.

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Optinmonster

MAY 9, 2024

Are you looking for new ways to grow your business? Not sure how to build a mailing list or what are its advantages? For some business owners, email marketing may seem archaic. With the prevalence of social media and a hundred other forms of messaging, the traditional email format might feel relatively old. However, email remains one of the most powerful forms of business communication.

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Speaker: Paul Slack, Vende Digital CEO

On October 11th, understand how to navigate the AI landscape confidently, turning insights into groundbreaking strategies that set you apart. Why attend? You'll learn: Practical applications/Use cases How to find and assess the right AI technology Prioritizing quick wins Mastering prompt engineering Solving marketing challenges efficiently Strategies to launch pilot programs Case studies of B2Bs building smarter businesses with AI Exclusive bonus content: Actionable frameworks to get started qui

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Valasys

MAY 9, 2024

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, there is one standout individual who has set the bar high for sales excellence – Steven Khanna. With a unique blend of skills and strategies, Steven has consistently achieved success in the competitive field of digital marketing. From his expertise in social media marketing to his ability to adapt to changing trends, Steven Khanna’s approach to sales is truly exceptional.

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Spiralytics

MAY 9, 2024

Remember those polls you had fun answering on Instagram? Or when you saw behind-the-scenes footage of your favorite brand’s photoshoot? You may not notice, but these bits of information are ephemeral content. The great thing about them is they work like a charm at reeling in customers and keeping audiences hooked. Ads on Instagram Stories have the potential to reach over 500 million individuals , given that half a billion users tune into Instagram Stories every day.

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Valasys

MAY 9, 2024

The leading enterprise marketing automation platform, Cordial, has released a set of new features to help marketers to harness marketing workflow to enhance the optimization of processes according to business objectives and use AI for better customer understanding. These innovations make Cordial a tool for business entities that want to experience remarkable improvements in linking customer relationships and marketing efficiency.

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