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Why Zoom-Friendly Lights Are Popping Up in Offices

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BY SARAH LYNCH for INC. For years, people looking to put their best foot forward at work might have needed to wear the right suit or have good hygiene. Today, they may also need to have the right Zoom lighting.  When the pandemic abruptly sent millions of Americans home to work remotely, many started spending hours staring at their own face on virtual conference calls. Some didn't like what they saw. A phenomenon dubbed "Zoom dysmorphia" emerged as people started seeking dermatological treatment (and even plastic surgery), specifically referencing how they looked on video calls. Demand for ring lights--or circular lights that can provide a more professional, flattering look on camera--surged, with remote work…

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Is Office Culture Dead?

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By Lin Grensing-Pophal for HR Daily Advisor The pandemic has fundamentally transformed the landscape of work, ushering in a new era where employee expectations have dramatically shifted from pre-pandemic norms. This shift has led to a reevaluation of traditional office culture, which was once defined by its “cool” perks designed to create a vibrant work environment. Today, the allure of such amenities has diminished, with employees seeking more meaningful changes in their workplace. Source: UfaBizPhoto / Shutterstock The Evolution of Office Culture Before 2020, office culture was often highlighted by its physical environment and the perks it offered, from lounges…

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EntertainHR: How Employers Can Avoid a ‘Technical Foul’ When Faced with Union Organizing

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By Meron Squires for HR Daily Advisor With March Madness in full swing, thousands of us will gather around to watch young, talented athletes battle for the coveted National Title. Many of us are drawn to college basketball because of what it represents: young, motivated students playing their hearts out in the hopes of having a career in the NBA.  Photo Credit: SEIU 560 In the past, collegiate sports could distinguish itself from professional leagues because these athletes were student-athletes, not employees, primarily focused on receiving a higher education. This mindset was challenged in Trustees of Dartmouth College, 01-RC-325633, in which…

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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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April Fools’ Day Fun! The Best Pranks from Google, Amazon and Other Brands

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by LINDSAY LOWE for Parade For centuries, April 1 has been a day of pranks, tricks and practical jokes played on family, friends and co-workers. The history of April Fools' Day is longer than you think—the earliest mention of a similar day of hoaxes was in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. How we celebrate April 1 has changed a lot in the intervening centuries. In recent years, the internet and social media have provided a vehicle for more and more elaborate April Fool's pranks. Many well-known brands spend large chunks of their marketing budgets to promote fake products or services. Did you hear about that year Burger King launched a…

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SEO testing: Shifting from reactive to proactive strategies

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by Stephanie Wallace for Search Engine Land A/B testing for SEO is different than typical UX/CRO testing. Despite how quickly search evolves and best practices change, some changes must be tested before rolling out. Testing can help justify further investment or help prevent a potentially negative impact.  Why we need to test SEO strategies  Testing and proving a strategy is more important than ever as companies are looking really closely at the ROI of marketing in general and especially SEO. Decision-makers are looking for ways to justify their spend. When it comes to SEO, ROI is fairly ambiguous.  Whether we’re trying to forecast…

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How to identify and rank for ‘hidden gems’ in SEO

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by Adam Tanguay for Search Engine Land The rollout of Search Generative Experience (SGE) will change Google SERPs – that’s pretty much indisputable. Whether AI will dominate the SERPs altogether is up for debate.  If you’re reading a few strategically placed Google hints, you know there’s an alternative that makes it clear Google will still respect first-party perspectives and E-E-A-T-rich content. I’m talking about “hidden gems.” This article examines what hidden gems are, how we know Google’s committed to them as part of their future SERP strategy and your options for filling the SERPs with hidden gems that build positive exposure for your…

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LinkedIn now allows brands to sponsor any organic post

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by Nicola Agius for Search Engine Land LinkedIn is now allowing businesses to promote content from any user on the app, not just their own employees, expanding its Thought Leader ads into a form of branded content promotion. Previously, brands could use Thought Leader ads to turn posts from verified employees into promotions. Now, businesses have the option to promote posts from non-employees too. Why we care. Sharing insights and experiences from people not on your payroll could help enhance your brand’s reputation, credibility and trustworthiness, potentially leading to more conversions. How it works. A brand can set up a Thought Leader…

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A guide to the wedge marketing strategy

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by MKT1 Newsletter It’s time to get specific. Broad and horizontal approaches to marketing no longer work. Maybe they never really did?! With modern martech (AI, automation, no code tools), your audience now expects personalized, high-value marketing that feels custom built for them. Meaning, early-stage marketing strategies that don’t focus on an acute pain for a specific audience segment will definitely fall flat in 2024. Given this, we recommend using a wedge marketing approach in the early days, and expanding from this initial niche over time—whether you have a horizontal or vertical product. This newsletter breaks down: 🧀 How to…

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