Category Marketing

The Psychology of Persuasion: Understanding Customer Behavior in Marketing

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by Sam Bowman for MarketingProfs The entire study of customer behavior is dedicated to examining the factors and motives that form purchase decisions, as well as the emotional, mental, and behavioral responses and influences these decisions have. Customers are motivated by factors such as economics and finances, perception and market pressures, and their attitudes and beliefs—all while making a single purchasing decision. Considering the various factors affecting a purchasing decision, understanding how to directly influence customer behavior is a marketing priority. Learning about the psychological tool of persuasion—and how best to use it in your marketing materials—can serve as a…

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3 underutilized Google Search Console reports for diagnosing traffic drops

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by Tom Demers for Search Engine Land As Google continues to roll out massive updates, you may be looking to diagnose drops in organic traffic. A great tool to start with here (particularly if you’re in the NeverGA4 crowd or your GA4 reports just aren’t adding up) is Google Search Console. Google’s released a surprisingly useful guide of their own on this topic with some good high-level approaches to this diagnosis. The guide does dive into some of the most obvious Search Console reports for diagnosing drops: Date-based comparisons. Search types (web, images, video, news). Average position trends. Page reports. They mention looking at…

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17 Must-Have Elements of Your B2B Content Brief

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by Olesia Filipenko for MarketingProfs Despite the growing use of generative AI for the creation of marketing content, savvy marketers don't—and shouldn't—rush to fully rely on it. AI tools are great helpers. They can generate content ideas and outlines or gather sources for backlinks. But they can't craft original content with insights and added value for your B2B target audience. Instead, they provide generic (often biased) info and present false references as legitimate. In short, you need a human writer to craft B2B content. Yes, content writers can deliver poor-quality content, too. But have you ever considered that the quality of the…

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Maximizing reach on LinkedIn

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by LIZ CHRISTO for Dear Stage 2 DEAR STAGE 2: I’m the Head of Marketing for a Series A startup and while we have a strong content program, I don’t think we are maximizing our reach through LinkedIn. We’ve been posting occasionally on our corporate account, but I’m looking for ideas on how to amplify our presence and set better goals to measure the impact of our efforts around LinkedIn. What’s working for others? ~LEANING INTO LINKEDINSubscribe DEAR LEANING INTO LINKEDIN: Great question! For many companies, LinkedIn can be a very effective channel. BUT, we’re all witnessing LinkedIn get noisier and…

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Is Your Video Content Fulfilling Its Goals?

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By Lauren Basiura for Marketing Insider Group Video content is like the air we breathe – it’s everywhere, and there’s no escaping it. Love it or hate it, as marketers, we’re all aboard this fast-moving train. Each video is more than just a play button. It’s a chance to captivate, connect, and convert, turning each second of screen time into a memorable experience. It’s time to embrace the chaos and create video content that leaves a lasting impression. In this article, we’re sharing everything you need to know to not only meet, but surpass your video content goals. Quick Takeaways In 2024, the…

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How to Elevate Your Affiliate Marketing ROI: Insider Tips from HubSpot Pros

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by Lauren Mohr for HubSpot I’ve worked in the B2B SaaS affiliate marketing space for 1.5 years and here’s my take on it: Affiliate marketing is not for the weak. It demands a lot of time, effort, and dedication to succeed. But the challenge is what makes it rewarding. Download Now: Free Affiliate Marketing Templates The key to making it worthwhile? Using strategies to maximize your return on investment in your brand. Here are some core strategies we discuss with our affiliates that help them increase revenue. Affiliate Marketing Templates Track the sales, revenue, and profit from your affiliate and influencer…

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I Asked ChatGPT to Write 10 Different Marketing Internship Emails — Here’s What I Got

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by Kayla Schilthuis-Ihrig for HubSpot I've never been more nervous about writing a job application email than when applying for my first marketing internship. I felt like everyone could tell I had no experience and was utterly desperate for that to change.  The jitters are normal, and I'll help make it easier today by showing you exactly how to write an internship email. Landing your dream internship requires a solid first impression, and your internship application email is the place to make this happen. Download Now: 17 Professional Email Templates First, we‘ll look at 10 internship email examples from ChatGPT, examining what bopped…

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And the Oscar Goes to… Our 2024 Content Marketing Awards

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By Lauren Basiura for Marketing Insider Group Today, we’re rolling out the red carpet for 10 small businesses that crush it in content marketing. Nailing the content marketing game is your golden ticket to profit paradise. But, what’s the secret behind killer content marketing? And how do you get a piece of that action to boost your ROI? Consistency and know-how are your best buddies in the content marketing realm. Dropping awesome newsletters, engaging blog posts, and snappy social media updates can seriously amp up your business game. Still on the fence? Hold onto your hats because we’re spotlighting 10 small businesses that are not…

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16 Skills Every CMO Needs in 2024

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By Michael Brenner for Marketing Insider Group It’s not easy to be CMOs today. They are tasked with everything from lead generation to digital strategy, sales support and even product development, and these are just a small part of the ever-growing list of responsibilities modern CMOs are asked to take on. Plus, with the widespread rise and acceptance of data-driven marketing, many are left wondering if there is any value left in being a creative marketing leader. Today’s marketing heads will need to tap into the most creative parts of their brain and listen to their team’s best ideas. By marrying…

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The Insider Guide to Increasing Your Email Subscribers

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By Michael Brenner for Marketing Insider Group What’s more important than sending out emails? Increasing email subscribers. Brands with large subscriber lists ultimately see more marketing ROI and convert more paying customers. Let’s talk about how you can build yours. Quick Takeaways: Consumers prefer email over all other methods of communicating with brands. Personalized touches and a fresh approach make your emails stand out. Know what your audience cares about and build content around it. Prominent, widespread placement of your subscription form is key. Why Is Email Important? Today, 4 billion users around the world are using email. 300 billion…

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