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• Jan 30, 2020
• Dan Hoff
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by Mike Clum

Video marketing is big. Plus, it is getting bigger by the day. In fact, video marketing dominated last year. And there is no reason to think that will change in 2019.

We know that roughly 86% of marketers are currently using video content to advertise, educate, and entertain. And new formats and a rise in consumption continue to bolster video as an increasingly effective, engaging medium.

This is a train your business can’t afford to miss. And to help you out, here are the top seven video advertising trends you can expect to see more of in the new year at WordStream.com

• Jan 29, 2020
• Dan Hoff
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by KL Daly

The old adage that ‘Content is King’ still rings true. But many B2C and B2B marketers and buyers are disappointed with the quality of thought leadership articles being published online today. Indeed, only 30 percent of B2B marketers are satisfied with how their organizations are pushing content marketing. And this is a figure which can easily be improved with the right know-how.

If it’s Broke . . . Fix it

Customers read, watch and listen to things that pique their interest. So, in order to make your content really stand out you need to understand and stimulate your audience. It helps if you can find a compelling way to discuss well known topics. Or you can take an unexpected spin on something in the news. This way writers can take thought leadership from bland to captivating in just a few simple steps.

Now, if you want to begin to build your position as a thought leader, here are six key steps to keep content fresh and engaging at ChiefMarketer.com

• Apr 29, 2019
• Dan Hoff
• 0

by Michael Stelzner

We know that customers seldom go to a website and purchase after their first visit. It’s even more rare for a customer to convert after clicking on just one ad. This is especially true if they’re unfamiliar with your brand or your price point is relatively high. In most cases, there’s a long journey to get customers to convert and Facebook is uniquely positioned to handle the buyer’s journey along each step in a way that other channels can’t.

A Better Audience, Not a Larger Audience is Best

Facebook’s retargeting campaigns do tend to be more expensive than targeting a cold audience. But these campaigns can help you actually reach a more responsive audience. Facebook does offer a variety of retargeting options and immersive ad units that aren’t available on other platforms. But it also boasts both a higher audience inventory and lower conversion costs. So, ultimately, retargeting on Facebook can be far more valuable to your business.

To explore advanced Facebook retargeting, Michael Stelzner recently interviewed Susan Wenograd. Susan is a Facebook ads expert, a regular columnist at Search Engine Journal, and an account director for AimClear, an integrated digital agency. To see the full interview, read the article at SocialMedia Examiner.

• Apr 24, 2019
• Dan Hoff
• 0

by Rachel Grate

By now, there should be no question that video ads are a powerful tool. And new research shows us that this power can be extremely potent for Event Marketers.

There is Power in Video Marketing for Event Marketing

According to a 2018 Animoto report on social video trends, 93% of business score new customers from video marketing on social media. Eventbrite research shows that 94% of event creators who use video say it’s effective. While both reports highlight the power of video marketing, they also note that less than half of event marketers actually use this effective tool.

Don’t Leave it All Sitting on the Table

Video clearly is engaging event ticket buyers. But many event marketers are too intimidated to use the medium. After all, video is one of the most daunting types of content to produce. Your skills as an event organizer may not include filming and editing a promotional video. But it’s worthwhile to learn these few basics. So, to learn what they are and how you can use them, read the full article at Marketo.com

• Jan 29, 2019
• Dan Hoff
• 0

by Eric Wanata

Email marketing has changed significantly over the past few years in particular. But, it is still one of the most effective marketing channels we have. And for email marketers, the future is bright. But, there are some important trends and emerging best-practices that we need to be aware of and begin to use.

Mobile May Be the 500-Pound Gorilla, But . . .

One example is the fact that at least half of emails are now being read on mobile. But that doesn’t mean email on the desktop is dead. In B2B, in particular, only 35% of users check email on mobile compared with 59% for personal email.

To learn about the full list of trends and best-practices, read the full article at MarketingProfs.com

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• Dec 18, 2018
• Dan Hoff
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• Nov 10, 2018
• Dan Hoff
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by Anja Skrba

Content marketing can be the backbone of a successful business. And, crafting useful, informative content that appeals to your target audience is precisely what can help you sell your offerings.

Even Those Who Get it, Don’t Get it Right All the Time

But, surprisingly, not every business focuses its efforts on content marketing. This, according to the latest content marketing research from MarketingProfs and Content Marketing Institute (CMI). And, even those that do don’t seem to have a defined strategy for their content marketing efforts.

So, if you are a B2B marketer who places a high value on content marketing, and you have a strategy to support your assets, you are already ahead of the game. But are you taking the right steps to ensure that none of your content marketing is being wasted? Here are some actionable tips that will help you make your content marketing efforts pay off and help you effectively achieve your goals at MarketingProfs.com

• Oct 11, 2018
• Dan Hoff
• 0

from Jeffbullas’s Blog

It’s widely accepted that it costs 5 times more to attract a new customer than keep an old one. And that repeat customers spend more. And they are more likely to become brand advocates.

So, why wouldn’t you want to focus on a cheaper, faster and easier source of business that you already have? And, why would you let go of an opportunity to create repeat business, when all it takes is a creative thank you page.

Let’s take a look at some of the most creative ways you can optimize your thank you pages and dramatically boost conversions at JeffBullas.com

• Sep 08, 2018
• Dan Hoff
• 0

from Marketing Charts

Email continues to be consumers’ preferred form of brand communication. But that doesn’t mean it’s not without its faults! And as marketers we need to understand not only how and when to send emails.

Today, both B2C and B2B consumers demand they be marketed to on their terms. So, the “how” and “when” becomes even more important to our email campaigns. And if there is something that can easily be done to make our emails more appealing, we need to be aware of that fact. Or, at least, know about and, hopefully, eliminate the things that annoy them.

In a recent study, Adobe breaks down some of the most frustrating aspects of email communications. Their study was based on a survey of 1,001 white-collar workers in the US who own a smartphone. Read the full article at MarketingCharts.com to see all of the data and to access the original report.

• Aug 21, 2018
• Dan Hoff
• 0

by Jaymin Dangi

Running an eCommerce website is no small feat. There is new competition every day, and the big sites that offer nearly the same products as you do are constantly on your territory trying to win your customers. However, smart eCommerce retailers and sellers have realized the secret to selling more; engaging more with clients.

And how do they engage more with their clients? You can do it by applying eCommerce content marketing strategies. By utilizing content marketing, retail brands can market themselves because the clients only engage with the content that is important.

But, what is eCommerce content marketing? And, how can you make it work for your ecommerce business? To find out, read the full article on Jeffbullas’s Blog.

• Aug 04, 2018
• Dan Hoff
• 0

by Alicia Collins

Human communications have changed over time. This has never been so apparent as it is today. The speed and volume of communications has reached monumental proportions. But, it wasn’t always that way. Time was that communicating was a slow process and when it came to marketing, messaging was a far simpler task.

Technology Has Changed All of That

And, with each new iteration of technology, our accepted response time has changed. Friends make plans faster, families stay closer, and businesses provide answers instantly. In this new age of live chat, customers expect conversations to happen how, when, and where they want. Not when you necessarily want them to happen.

So, that introduces us to conversational marketing. But what is it, you ask. And how does it work? Or, do you want to know how it can be used to grow your business? Well, to find out, read the full article at HubSpot.com

• Jul 13, 2018
• Dan Hoff
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by Ayaz Nanji

There is a significant disconnect between what marketers post to social media and what consumers want brands to post. This is the conclusions from new research recently released by Sprout Social.

Consumers are From Venus and Marketers are from Mars?

It seems that, for the most part, marketers seem to be missing opportunities to connect with their audiences. But, on social media, there are certain expectations of consumers. So, guess what, it isn’t about you. Its all about them.

However, consumers say the types of social content they value most from brands are posts about discounts/sales. And they appreciate posts that showcase new products and services. But they are not terribly enthusiastic about what marketers are currently posting.

To see how they are missing the market, what it is that they are posting wrong and more of the data, read the full article at MarketingProfs.com

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• Jun 25, 2018
• Dan Hoff
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by Lee Wilson

Search engine optimisation is tricky for any business. And in the world of business today, it is a critical component of your success. But you’ve got a real challenge on your hands as a startup.

It Ain’t Easy Being . . . a Start-up

As a startup you have some unique challenges. You need to make an impact fast. You need to get things moving and start building traction. All before those limited funds run out. Which is probably why a lot of startups take shortcuts with SEO, hoping to cut a few corners and speed their way to search ranking glory. And, sadly, Google has a fairly brutal history of proving it doesn’t tolerate corner cutting.

To learn how startups can approach SEO to get fast results that last. And, then, how to supercharge your search strategy with automation, read the full article at WordStream.com

• May 22, 2018
• Dan Hoff
• 0

by Ayaz Nanji

Well now, this should not be any surprise. But, email subject lines that express gratitude tend to outperform email subject lines that do not. This is according to recent research from Cheetah Digital.

Always Remember to Say “Please” and “Thank You”

The report [download available] was based on 2017 data from email campaigns sent by Cheetah Digital clients in a wide range of verticals. But what the researchers found was fairly stunning. And what they discovered was that mail subject lines that included terms such as “with heartfelt thanks” and “thank you!” had higher average unique open and unique click rates. And not just marginally higher. They were 69% and 38% higher, respectively, than subject lines which did not express gratitude.

So, to see more of the data, the charts and additional insights, read the full article at MarketingProfs.com

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