Category Marketing

How to market “marketing” internally

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by MKT1 Newsletter Educating the rest of your company on marketing is often the hardest part of doing marketing.  This is ironic (don’t you think?). Marketing’s actual job is to understand an audience and communicate to that audience in a value-add way.  Yet, when it comes to doing this internally, marketers often fall short–very, very short. If I could turn back time to my marketing roles, I wish I had recognized these truths sooner:  Marketing is misunderstood and often under-leveraged as a function. Everyone has an opinion on what marketing should and shouldn’t be doing. It's hard to know exactly how…

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5 Psychological Tactics to Write Better Emails

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by Phill Agnew for HubSpot Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. I’ve tested 100s of psychological tactics on my email subscribers. In this blog, I reveal the five tactics that actually work. You’ll learn about the email tactic that got one marketer a job at the White House. You’ll learn how I doubled my 5 star reviews with one email, and why one strange email from Barack Obama broke all records for donations. → Download Now: The Beginner's Guide to Email Marketing 5 Psychological Tactics to Write Better…

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Who Are B2B Creators and Why Do They Matter?

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By Lauren Basiura for Marketing Insider Group The creator economy has really changed everything. It’s affected what we watch, how we shop, and the paths we choose in our careers. We’ve all seen the impact of YouTube stars and TikTok influencers. But now, there’s something new on the scene: B2B creators. We’re not just talking about any influencers. These are B2B creators, and they’re changing the rules of how businesses talk to their audiences and make choices. Today, we’re breaking down the rise of B2B creators and why they’re more than just the next big thing. Quick Takeaways B2B content creators…

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Craft a Cost-Effective Marketing Blueprint Using This Guide

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Photo via Pexels Craft a Cost-Effective Marketing Blueprint Using This Guide In the competitive business world, having a strategic, cost-effective marketing plan is crucial for climbing the ladder of success. As an entrepreneur, it's essential to know how to utilize limited resources effectively to reach your intended audience. This guide, presented by If You Market They Will Come, is specifically designed to help you understand the complexities of marketing on a budget. Let’s get started! Expand Your Network at Industry Gatherings When attending industry events, it's crucial to view each interaction as a potential business opportunity, an opening for growth…

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14 Amazing Large Company Blogs To Inspire Your Content Marketing

By in Content Marketing, Marketing

By Michael Brenner for Marketing Insider Group Itching to get your blog into the major leagues? Well, we’re about to let you in on a little secret that’s not so secret: The best way to elevate your blog is to dissect what the titans of the blogging world are doing. We’re talking about those best company blogs that everyone can’t stop raving about. These giants have cracked the code to stellar content marketing, and there’s a goldmine of strategies to uncover from their success stories. By understanding what makes their blogs the best, you’re arming yourself with proven tactics to…

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A Complete Guide to Successful Brand Positioning

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by Sujan Patel for HubSpot If you scrape your knee, do you ask for a bandage or a Band-Aid? Successful companies like Band-Aid have one important thing in common: a strong brand positioning strategy. In fact, their brand names have become generic terms for all similar products in their niche. A strong brand positioning strategy is an absolute must for all businesses striving for success — and the proof is in the numbers. Brands that are consistently presented see an average revenue increase of 10-20%, and successful branding yields benefits such as increased customer loyalty, an improved image, and a relatable identity that sets you…

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Ensuring quality in your SEO services: A checklist

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by Sara Taher for Search Engine Land As an agency, consultant or in-house provider, delivering quality is a top priority. But what exactly defines a “quality” SEO service? Is it solely about achieving results? Or are there other important factors to consider? This checklist outlines key elements to assess and improve the quality of your SEO services.  Does price impact your service quality? No, price is not part of how customers would view the quality of your service. However, it can impact their expectations and their perception of the service value.  Did you know that popular methods for measuring service quality, like SERVQUAL,…

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Bulk product optimization: Tips and tools for ecommerce SEO

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by Rachel Fredrickson (Howe) for Search Engine Land Do you work on an enterprise ecommerce site? If so, chances are you have to optimize massive amounts of product pages using a product information management (PIM) system.  This article covers a step-by-step bulk product optimization process for SEO, highlighting some Excel formulas and third-party tools, including ChatGPT and Grammarly, to help make the process go faster for title tags, meta descriptions and product copy optimization. Managing and optimizing your ecommerce product data I’ll use some dummy PIM data as an example of my process. Depending on what you use to house your…

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10 ChatGPT prompts for digital marketers

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by Digital Marketing Depot  for Seach Engine Land This guide offers a curated collection of prompts tailored to various marketing roles, from social media to SEO. Learn best practices for interacting with AI and discover how to effectively leverage tools like ChatGPT to boost productivity, creativity, and strategic thinking. Each prompt comes with a detailed explanation and practical example, making it easy to apply AI to your everyday marketing tasks and challenges. Whether you’re looking to craft engaging content, analyze data, or manage potential crises, this guide will help you harness the potential of AI to take your marketing efforts…

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Exploring Meridian, Google’s new open-source marketing mix model

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by Benjamin Wenner  for Search Engine Land Meridian, Google’s new open-source Marketing Mix Model (MMM), has entered the rapidly evolving market for advanced marketing analytics and forecasting tools.  This article explores Meridian’s key features, capabilities and limitations, comparing it with Meta’s MMM called Robyn. It delves into how Meridian leverages advanced techniques like hierarchical geo-level modeling, Bayesian methods and scenario analysis to offer actionable insights for cross-channel budget optimization and marketing strategy development. Understanding marketing mix models The marketing mix model empowers marketers to analyze how various marketing strategies influence sales and forecast future results. In essence, MMMs split the…

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