The document discusses findings from a survey of 600 small business owners regarding their marketing strategies and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key findings include: marketing was critical to business success and survival during the pandemic; social media, customer reviews, CRM software, and marketing agencies were most effective; businesses that engaged in marketing fared better than those that did not; and small businesses want marketing agencies to provide more strategic support beyond just lead generation. Many small businesses are overwhelmed running their business and want help from agencies to improve operations across their company.
Live Demo: How SEJ Advertising Drives Awareness & Targeted LeadsSearch Engine Journal
Whether you’re looking to raise awareness, effectively build brand authority, supply your sales team with qualified leads, or drive the right traffic to your landing pages, there’s an SEJ advertising product to serve your marketing goals.
SEJ advertising has successfully matched hundreds of brands to digital marketers in need of the products and services that help them do better work and build the kinds of businesses that command their industry.
From the in-house or agency SEO of all levels to executive veteran marketers, the SEJ audience is made up of decision makers and key influencers thirsty for the best tools and services in the biz.
Jessica Cromwell, Director of Sales at yours truly, will show you how Search Engine Journal advertising is all about bridging the gap between distinguished brands like yours and its staunch community of enthusiastic marketers.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- What SEJ advertising products are best suited for specific marketing goals
- Why the majority of SEJ advertisers are repeat customers
- And how SEJ advertising generates quality leads, boosts awareness and can help to position you as the authoritative expert that you are.
5 Secrets to Getting the Most Out of Agencies (& How to Avoid Getting Burned)Search Engine Journal
Are you currently working with an agency or planning to hire one soon?
Register now for the next sponsored Search Engine Journal webinar. Paxton Gray, CEO at 97th Floor, will discuss the keys to building a productive relationship with your marketing agency, as well as some of the warning signs to look out for when hiring one.
In this presentation, you will learn:
- How to know the right time to bring in an agency (and when
not to).
- Why trust is a two-way street.
- Ways to align goals with work and guarantee success.
- Effective communication, or, how to make sure you get what
you want.
- How to foster true innovation.
It doesn’t take much to have a bad experience with an agency. A few common mistakes and it can very quickly turn into a huge waste of everyone’s time and money.
But when you use an agency correctly (yes, there is a right way), you’ll get not only a go-to team of experts with specialized knowledge but a true partner that can generate stunning results.
We’re giving insider info to help people and companies understand steps they can take to get the most value out of the relationship with their agency.
Customer Generation: Delivering on the Promise Demand Gen Forgot AboutSearch Engine Journal
Need a new approach to demand generation? Looking for a different way of going to market?
In this Search Engine Journal Webinar, you’ll learn how to:
- Perfectly understand and compare channel level performance using the LTV:CAC formula.
- Boldly identify and emotionally connect with your exact persona at your ideal accounts.
- Correctly leverage first-party data for campaign success.
- Aggressively grow pipeline revenue via gift-giving and psychology.
Across millions of dollars of spend and hundreds of accounts, boilerplate “search marketing best practices” are struggling to drive customers for technology companies.
Garrett Mehrguth, President and CEO at Directive, will walk you through how to take a new approach, customer generation, to outperform your competition.
You’ll also get templates, tactics, and spreadsheets used on the top 1% of SaaS accounts.
Do you know the most effective elements of your paid social campaigns?
Do you know how to identify opportunities for improvement?
Whether you’re just launching campaigns or a seasoned PPC professional, this webinar will help you invest wisely and win in your market.
Watch this Webinar to learn the critical components of a successful ad campaign and start implementing them tomorrow.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
• How to effectively target your audience.
• How to choose the proper channels and campaign types for your goals.
• How to design compelling ad creatives and landing pages that convert.
Often, poorly formulated tactics lead to low-quality traffic and can negatively affect conversions.
Join us as Amy Bishop, owner and marketing consultant at Cultivative Marketing (and Paid Media Writer for Search Engine Journal), explains the essential elements you need to know about building effective paid social media campaigns.
Increase PPC Campaign ROI with Call Tracking & Conversation IntelligenceSearch Engine Journal
Looking for ways to get more insight from your marketing efforts and make the most out of your PPC campaigns?
In this presentation, learn how to boost your ROI from paid search using conversation tracking, plus:
- Easy ways to identify wasted ad spend.
- Strategies to uncover new keywords that drive leads.
- Ways to improve customer experience and close more deals.
- Tactics to eliminate blind spots in your marketing.
- Why Google’s call tracking feature won’t cut it.
If you’re not tracking inbound calls to your business, then you might be missing out on a treasure trove of marketing data.
Discover why conversation tracking is essential for PPC advertisers today and how to leverage both call tracking and conversation intelligence to drive more conversions and make better business decisions.
Account-Based Marketing (ABM) has been historically used by larger companies to target select strategic accounts. Now, with the advent of new technologies, smaller companies can leverage ABM strategies to go after accounts that REALLY matter – big or small. Learn from a Marketo case study how they use best practices in combination with marketing automation and the new Marketo ABM solution to:
- Target key SMB accounts
- Engage decision makers with personalized cross-channel campaigns
- Focus sales on their best bets to drive higher ASPs, win rates, and ROI
Are you consistently creating content that performs well on Google?
Do you want to know if you stand a chance to rank?
Watch this sponsored Search Engine Journal webinar and discover how to create better-ranking content based on a reliable approach.
In this presentation, you’ll learn:
• The best way to find opportunities within the topic of your choice so that you can rank.
• How to research, plan, and structure your content.
• How to monitor performance and regularly refresh content to maintain rank.
Often, businesses approach content optimized for SEO as an afterthought rather than an intentional strategy.
Apoorv Gadwal, Director of Product Management at ALPS, and Ajay Rama, SVP Products of iQuanti, will discuss how easy it is for anyone to create content that performs well on Google with a proven plan.
Live Demo: How SEJ Advertising Drives Awareness & Targeted LeadsSearch Engine Journal
Whether you’re looking to raise awareness, effectively build brand authority, supply your sales team with qualified leads, or drive the right traffic to your landing pages, there’s an SEJ advertising product to serve your marketing goals.
SEJ advertising has successfully matched hundreds of brands to digital marketers in need of the products and services that help them do better work and build the kinds of businesses that command their industry.
From the in-house or agency SEO of all levels to executive veteran marketers, the SEJ audience is made up of decision makers and key influencers thirsty for the best tools and services in the biz.
Jessica Cromwell, Director of Sales at yours truly, will show you how Search Engine Journal advertising is all about bridging the gap between distinguished brands like yours and its staunch community of enthusiastic marketers.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- What SEJ advertising products are best suited for specific marketing goals
- Why the majority of SEJ advertisers are repeat customers
- And how SEJ advertising generates quality leads, boosts awareness and can help to position you as the authoritative expert that you are.
5 Secrets to Getting the Most Out of Agencies (& How to Avoid Getting Burned)Search Engine Journal
Are you currently working with an agency or planning to hire one soon?
Register now for the next sponsored Search Engine Journal webinar. Paxton Gray, CEO at 97th Floor, will discuss the keys to building a productive relationship with your marketing agency, as well as some of the warning signs to look out for when hiring one.
In this presentation, you will learn:
- How to know the right time to bring in an agency (and when
not to).
- Why trust is a two-way street.
- Ways to align goals with work and guarantee success.
- Effective communication, or, how to make sure you get what
you want.
- How to foster true innovation.
It doesn’t take much to have a bad experience with an agency. A few common mistakes and it can very quickly turn into a huge waste of everyone’s time and money.
But when you use an agency correctly (yes, there is a right way), you’ll get not only a go-to team of experts with specialized knowledge but a true partner that can generate stunning results.
We’re giving insider info to help people and companies understand steps they can take to get the most value out of the relationship with their agency.
Customer Generation: Delivering on the Promise Demand Gen Forgot AboutSearch Engine Journal
Need a new approach to demand generation? Looking for a different way of going to market?
In this Search Engine Journal Webinar, you’ll learn how to:
- Perfectly understand and compare channel level performance using the LTV:CAC formula.
- Boldly identify and emotionally connect with your exact persona at your ideal accounts.
- Correctly leverage first-party data for campaign success.
- Aggressively grow pipeline revenue via gift-giving and psychology.
Across millions of dollars of spend and hundreds of accounts, boilerplate “search marketing best practices” are struggling to drive customers for technology companies.
Garrett Mehrguth, President and CEO at Directive, will walk you through how to take a new approach, customer generation, to outperform your competition.
You’ll also get templates, tactics, and spreadsheets used on the top 1% of SaaS accounts.
Do you know the most effective elements of your paid social campaigns?
Do you know how to identify opportunities for improvement?
Whether you’re just launching campaigns or a seasoned PPC professional, this webinar will help you invest wisely and win in your market.
Watch this Webinar to learn the critical components of a successful ad campaign and start implementing them tomorrow.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
• How to effectively target your audience.
• How to choose the proper channels and campaign types for your goals.
• How to design compelling ad creatives and landing pages that convert.
Often, poorly formulated tactics lead to low-quality traffic and can negatively affect conversions.
Join us as Amy Bishop, owner and marketing consultant at Cultivative Marketing (and Paid Media Writer for Search Engine Journal), explains the essential elements you need to know about building effective paid social media campaigns.
Increase PPC Campaign ROI with Call Tracking & Conversation IntelligenceSearch Engine Journal
Looking for ways to get more insight from your marketing efforts and make the most out of your PPC campaigns?
In this presentation, learn how to boost your ROI from paid search using conversation tracking, plus:
- Easy ways to identify wasted ad spend.
- Strategies to uncover new keywords that drive leads.
- Ways to improve customer experience and close more deals.
- Tactics to eliminate blind spots in your marketing.
- Why Google’s call tracking feature won’t cut it.
If you’re not tracking inbound calls to your business, then you might be missing out on a treasure trove of marketing data.
Discover why conversation tracking is essential for PPC advertisers today and how to leverage both call tracking and conversation intelligence to drive more conversions and make better business decisions.
Account-Based Marketing (ABM) has been historically used by larger companies to target select strategic accounts. Now, with the advent of new technologies, smaller companies can leverage ABM strategies to go after accounts that REALLY matter – big or small. Learn from a Marketo case study how they use best practices in combination with marketing automation and the new Marketo ABM solution to:
- Target key SMB accounts
- Engage decision makers with personalized cross-channel campaigns
- Focus sales on their best bets to drive higher ASPs, win rates, and ROI
Are you consistently creating content that performs well on Google?
Do you want to know if you stand a chance to rank?
Watch this sponsored Search Engine Journal webinar and discover how to create better-ranking content based on a reliable approach.
In this presentation, you’ll learn:
• The best way to find opportunities within the topic of your choice so that you can rank.
• How to research, plan, and structure your content.
• How to monitor performance and regularly refresh content to maintain rank.
Often, businesses approach content optimized for SEO as an afterthought rather than an intentional strategy.
Apoorv Gadwal, Director of Product Management at ALPS, and Ajay Rama, SVP Products of iQuanti, will discuss how easy it is for anyone to create content that performs well on Google with a proven plan.
The advancement of AI and machine learning in social and Google algorithms have created an enormous impact on consumer perceptions and behaviour. Lexi Mills' SearchLeeds talk delved into how publishers are responding to this and in turn how we, as content marketers, should be adapting our tactics and strategies to continue to influence rankings and build links and brands in this environment.
It’s always been difficult to quantify the effectiveness of marketing, as illustrated by the popular John Wanamaker quote: “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half.” However, our survey of over 600 U.S. marketers shows some CAN prove marketing’s contribution to revenue with confidence. What’s their secret?
Check out the “5 Habits of Highly Effective Marketers” to see what they’re doing differently to succeed and how you can, too.
As a marketer you know not all leads are the same. With the dollars you have to spend, it is critical to attract and market to buyers that will be the best fit for your business and not waste money on accounts that have low return or ultimately churn. Account-based marketing is a useful strategy that will help you achieve the right business outcomes by targeting specific high-yield accounts. But how do you get started and what really matters?
Check out this slide deck to get insights into the essentials of account-based marketing.
[Webinar] How Tech Companies Leverage Personas and SegmentationMarketo
As a B2B technology marketer, chances are your buyers have complex journeys. How can you help them find you, learn more, and choose your solution? By adding value with relevant information at every touch!
Hacking Content Marketing with Predictive AnalyticsInfer
Learn simple tactics and strategies to using predictive analytics to inform your content marketing strategy. Reach the right buyers, optimize marketing spend, evaluate channel performance and make overall smarter decisions for your business.
Today’s marketers in highly competitive industries need to have the best tools to stay ahead in the digital space. There are a lot of factors to consider, both pre-click and post-click. First, you need the best methods to get meaningful, valuable clicks, and then you need to see if those leads are actually turning into sales.
It starts with optimizing your pay-per-click campaign and continues with an effective marketing automation platform.
This webinar will help you:
-Write ad copy that converts customers
-Track sales down to a keyword level to see exactly what’s working and what’s not
-Use nurturing campaigns and workflows to stay top-of-mind with your leads
#FlipMyFunnel Atlanta 2016 - Jon Miller - Account Based Marketing + Account B...#FlipMyFunnel
Jon Miller presented "Account Based Marketing + Account Based Sales Development = Account Based Everything" at the #FlipMyFunnel Atlanta 2016 conference
Far too many advertisers are STILL ignoring mobile as part of their digital strategy. In today’s always-on, multi-device environment, these advertisers are missing countless opportunities to get their ads in front of the right people, at the right time, in the right place.
In this exclusive webinar with Google, Erin and Cindy will take a look at the current state of mobile, before telling you exactly what you need to do to crush your competition and improve the ROI of your mobile campaigns.
Expert Tips and Tricks: Your Account-Based Marketing Questions AnsweredMarketo
Effective account-based marketing (ABM) can drive higher revenue deals, increase win rates, and shorten sales cycles. However, the road from planning to implementation can be filled with unseen obstacles that can derail your best-laid plans. View this slide deck the learn how ABM Expert, Craig Rosenberg, designs his ABM strategy.
Opticon 2015-Fishing with Spears: All About Account Based MarketingOptimizely
Featuring speakers from Engagio
Jon Miller, CEO and Co-Founder, Engagio
Account based marketing (ABM) is quickly becoming the next big thing in B2B marketing. In fact, the ITSMA says that “ABM delivers the highest Return on Investment of any B2B marketing strategy or tactic. Period.” In this fast-paced talk, you'll see why ABM is generating so much buzz, and get practical tips for launching and scaling your ABM programs. You'll learn how ABM is different from traditional demand generation (fishing with nets), the best practices for understanding target accounts, how to orchestrate integrated account plans and measure the impact, how to market to current customers for cross-sell and retention, and how you can implement account-based marketing tactics integrated with Optimizely. If you support sales teams selling six- and seven-figure deals, then this is the session for you!
CASE STUDY: How Pega used the changing B2B buyer journey and persona's to tra...B2B Marketing
B2B SUMMIT 2014 - CASE STUDY: How Pega used the changing B2B buyer journey and persona's to transform the way we engage with our customers and prospects.
4 Steps to ABM Success with Predictive AnalyticsInfer
Infer and Engagio are teaming up to demonstrate the powerful intersection of Account-Based strategies and Predictive Analytics.
In this webinar you’ll hear real-world examples of how to:
• Account selection & prioritization
• Finding lookalike net-new Accounts
• Activation & campaign execution
• Measuring success
The Latest Shifts in B2B Buyer Behavior: New Trends and Real-World Insights f...Demandbase
Your buyers are changing the way they make purchasing decisions. To help you understand how that will impact your business, Demand Gen Report and Demandbase are bringing you the latest trends and real-world insights on buyer behavior.
This webinar will provide a detailed look at the behavior patterns of primary decision-makers and influencers in B2B purchases over the past 12 months. The research shares direct anecdotes on:
-Where buyers typically see breakdowns in the marketing/sales process
-How buyers involve peers in the selection phase
-Where buyers look for information
-What content buyers view at different stages of the buying process
ABM is at the forefront of the B2B marketing strategy playbook but how do you put strategy into practice so that Sales buys in and you drive desired results? In this presentation from SiriusDecisions Summit 2019, Heidi Bullock, the CMO of Engagio, speaks with Anastasia Pavlova, VP of Marketing at OneLogin, on how they successfully applied ABM and created a real partnership with sales to increase pipeline, win larger deals and scale for hypergrowth.
In this case study, you’ll learn how to:
- Put your ABM theory into practice
- Know when you are effective, when to pivot and more importantly how
- Create a blueprint to support a rapidly growing sales team with ABM Stand Ups and work together as one revenue team to drive pipeline
- Translate key insights into action for true personalized outreach
- Measure ABM program success to effectively report progress and wins to your executive team
Your Guide to Successful Marketing in 2021: Do This, Not That!
Learn which marketing methods are assisting successful organisations in today's remote-first environment to thrive and expand.
Madelyn Wing, Head of Partnerships at Call Rail
What factors played a role in this resurgence?
What Is Effective
What Doesn't Work
For Agencies, There Is Good News
What's Next for Small Business Owners?
They'll put money and time into the following areas:
Additional Information:
The advancement of AI and machine learning in social and Google algorithms have created an enormous impact on consumer perceptions and behaviour. Lexi Mills' SearchLeeds talk delved into how publishers are responding to this and in turn how we, as content marketers, should be adapting our tactics and strategies to continue to influence rankings and build links and brands in this environment.
It’s always been difficult to quantify the effectiveness of marketing, as illustrated by the popular John Wanamaker quote: “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half.” However, our survey of over 600 U.S. marketers shows some CAN prove marketing’s contribution to revenue with confidence. What’s their secret?
Check out the “5 Habits of Highly Effective Marketers” to see what they’re doing differently to succeed and how you can, too.
As a marketer you know not all leads are the same. With the dollars you have to spend, it is critical to attract and market to buyers that will be the best fit for your business and not waste money on accounts that have low return or ultimately churn. Account-based marketing is a useful strategy that will help you achieve the right business outcomes by targeting specific high-yield accounts. But how do you get started and what really matters?
Check out this slide deck to get insights into the essentials of account-based marketing.
[Webinar] How Tech Companies Leverage Personas and SegmentationMarketo
As a B2B technology marketer, chances are your buyers have complex journeys. How can you help them find you, learn more, and choose your solution? By adding value with relevant information at every touch!
Hacking Content Marketing with Predictive AnalyticsInfer
Learn simple tactics and strategies to using predictive analytics to inform your content marketing strategy. Reach the right buyers, optimize marketing spend, evaluate channel performance and make overall smarter decisions for your business.
Today’s marketers in highly competitive industries need to have the best tools to stay ahead in the digital space. There are a lot of factors to consider, both pre-click and post-click. First, you need the best methods to get meaningful, valuable clicks, and then you need to see if those leads are actually turning into sales.
It starts with optimizing your pay-per-click campaign and continues with an effective marketing automation platform.
This webinar will help you:
-Write ad copy that converts customers
-Track sales down to a keyword level to see exactly what’s working and what’s not
-Use nurturing campaigns and workflows to stay top-of-mind with your leads
#FlipMyFunnel Atlanta 2016 - Jon Miller - Account Based Marketing + Account B...#FlipMyFunnel
Jon Miller presented "Account Based Marketing + Account Based Sales Development = Account Based Everything" at the #FlipMyFunnel Atlanta 2016 conference
Far too many advertisers are STILL ignoring mobile as part of their digital strategy. In today’s always-on, multi-device environment, these advertisers are missing countless opportunities to get their ads in front of the right people, at the right time, in the right place.
In this exclusive webinar with Google, Erin and Cindy will take a look at the current state of mobile, before telling you exactly what you need to do to crush your competition and improve the ROI of your mobile campaigns.
Expert Tips and Tricks: Your Account-Based Marketing Questions AnsweredMarketo
Effective account-based marketing (ABM) can drive higher revenue deals, increase win rates, and shorten sales cycles. However, the road from planning to implementation can be filled with unseen obstacles that can derail your best-laid plans. View this slide deck the learn how ABM Expert, Craig Rosenberg, designs his ABM strategy.
Opticon 2015-Fishing with Spears: All About Account Based MarketingOptimizely
Featuring speakers from Engagio
Jon Miller, CEO and Co-Founder, Engagio
Account based marketing (ABM) is quickly becoming the next big thing in B2B marketing. In fact, the ITSMA says that “ABM delivers the highest Return on Investment of any B2B marketing strategy or tactic. Period.” In this fast-paced talk, you'll see why ABM is generating so much buzz, and get practical tips for launching and scaling your ABM programs. You'll learn how ABM is different from traditional demand generation (fishing with nets), the best practices for understanding target accounts, how to orchestrate integrated account plans and measure the impact, how to market to current customers for cross-sell and retention, and how you can implement account-based marketing tactics integrated with Optimizely. If you support sales teams selling six- and seven-figure deals, then this is the session for you!
CASE STUDY: How Pega used the changing B2B buyer journey and persona's to tra...B2B Marketing
B2B SUMMIT 2014 - CASE STUDY: How Pega used the changing B2B buyer journey and persona's to transform the way we engage with our customers and prospects.
4 Steps to ABM Success with Predictive AnalyticsInfer
Infer and Engagio are teaming up to demonstrate the powerful intersection of Account-Based strategies and Predictive Analytics.
In this webinar you’ll hear real-world examples of how to:
• Account selection & prioritization
• Finding lookalike net-new Accounts
• Activation & campaign execution
• Measuring success
The Latest Shifts in B2B Buyer Behavior: New Trends and Real-World Insights f...Demandbase
Your buyers are changing the way they make purchasing decisions. To help you understand how that will impact your business, Demand Gen Report and Demandbase are bringing you the latest trends and real-world insights on buyer behavior.
This webinar will provide a detailed look at the behavior patterns of primary decision-makers and influencers in B2B purchases over the past 12 months. The research shares direct anecdotes on:
-Where buyers typically see breakdowns in the marketing/sales process
-How buyers involve peers in the selection phase
-Where buyers look for information
-What content buyers view at different stages of the buying process
ABM is at the forefront of the B2B marketing strategy playbook but how do you put strategy into practice so that Sales buys in and you drive desired results? In this presentation from SiriusDecisions Summit 2019, Heidi Bullock, the CMO of Engagio, speaks with Anastasia Pavlova, VP of Marketing at OneLogin, on how they successfully applied ABM and created a real partnership with sales to increase pipeline, win larger deals and scale for hypergrowth.
In this case study, you’ll learn how to:
- Put your ABM theory into practice
- Know when you are effective, when to pivot and more importantly how
- Create a blueprint to support a rapidly growing sales team with ABM Stand Ups and work together as one revenue team to drive pipeline
- Translate key insights into action for true personalized outreach
- Measure ABM program success to effectively report progress and wins to your executive team
Your Guide to Successful Marketing in 2021: Do This, Not That!
Learn which marketing methods are assisting successful organisations in today's remote-first environment to thrive and expand.
Madelyn Wing, Head of Partnerships at Call Rail
What factors played a role in this resurgence?
What Is Effective
What Doesn't Work
For Agencies, There Is Good News
What's Next for Small Business Owners?
They'll put money and time into the following areas:
Additional Information:
Digital Brand Marketing Survey Results (infographic)Denise Zimmerman
Digital Brand Marketing Survey Results
Top marketing professionals provide rich insights into their thinking on digital marketing and the current challenges for brands to succeed.
Interest in account-based marketing (ABM) continues to grow, as marketers seek results in B2B sales and businesses look for more reliable strategies. But not all marketers are ready for ABM – and many still have unanswered questions.
To make things a little easier, we’ve put together the 8 most commonly asked questions surrounding ABM. The answers are provided by senior Marketing professionals, as part of our Account-Based Marketing Research Report.
Struggling to get your sales and marketing teams to work together? Are arguments of lead definition and hand offs causing you to lose deals? You're not alone. Get our top 9 recommendations for aligning your sales and marketing teams for efficient lead generation, prospect nurture, and revenue growth. Learn more at www.clarityqst.com
IZEA's in-depth look at content marketing and influencer marketing in the United States, from the perspective of influencers, content creators, marketers and consumers.
A new Economist Intelligence unit study found marketers see their influence rising within their companies. But with great power comes great responsibility. Check out a slide show with the results of the study, "The rise of the marketer."
[Research] The State of B2B Marketing TrainingMarketingProfs
Only 19% of B2B marketers feel very prepared for their future in marketing.
Yikes.
And only 31% feel their team is very effective in their roles. A quarter don’t think everyone on their team has a basic understanding of marketing.
A third feel burned out. And two-thirds are seeking new job opportunities.
Double, triple, quadruple (!) yikes.
These are among the key findings of the inaugural MarketingProfs State of B2B Marketing Training Report.
So what’s going on? And more importantly, how can marketing reverse these trends in 2022? (And beyond.)
Our data (and experience) shows that marketing teams are participating in training. But it’s not helping them be as effective in their roles as it should, and it’s not helping them feel confident about their future.
In other words: Offering team access to training is a good thing. But access alone just isn’t enough.
Our data shows that how marketing organizations train their teams directly impacts how prepared marketers feel. And there are many specific, actionable things marketing leaders can do to move teams from where they are… to where they need to be.
Read on to learn what the “state of the state” is in B2B marketing training.
But more importantly, learn from the marketers who are doing things a bit differently and feeling more prepared. The end of the report outlines the specific steps Marketing leaders can take right now to future-proof their own teams.
The 2017 State of B2B Digital Marketing ReportDemandWave
Get a sneak peek of our sixth annual State of B2B Digital Marketing Report where nearly 200 B2B marketing leaders weighed in on the top goals and challenges of 2017.
[Google March 2024 Update] How To Thrive: Content, Link Building & SEOSearch Engine Journal
March 2024 disrupted the SEO industry. Websites were deindexed, and manual penalties were delivered—all to produce more helpful, more trustworthy search results.
How did your website fare?
Watch us as we delve into the seismic shifts brought about by Google's March 2024 updates and explore strategies to not just survive, but thrive in this dynamic digital landscape.
You’ll learn:
- How to create content that is valuable to users (not just search engines) using E-E-A-T.
- How to build links that can boost rankings and withstand algorithm updates.
- Best practices for content creation and link building so you can thrive during algorithm updates.
With Vince Ramos, we'll examine the implications of the latest algorithm changes on content creation, link building, and SEO practices, and offer actionable insights from businesses like yours that have remained steadfast amidst the volatility.
Using real-life case studies, we’ll also show you the effectiveness of manual link building techniques and person-first content strategies.
Whether you're a seasoned SEO professional, a budding content creator, or anyone in between, this webinar will help you weather the changes in Google's algorithms and capitalize on them for sustained success.
Check out this webinar and unlock the secrets to thriving in the new Google era.
Mastering Multi-Touchpoint Content Strategy: Navigate Fragmented User JourneysSearch Engine Journal
Digital platforms are constantly multiplying, and with that, user engagement is becoming more intricate and fragmented.
So how do you effectively navigate distributing and tailoring your content across these various touchpoints?
Watch this webinar as we dive into the evolving landscape of content strategy tailored for today's fragmented user journeys. Understanding how to deliver your content to your users is more crucial than ever, and we’ll provide actionable tips for navigating these intricate challenges.
You’ll learn:
- How today’s users engage with content across various channels and devices.
- The latest methodologies for identifying and addressing content gaps to keep your content strategy proactive and relevant.
- What digital shelf space is and how your content strategy needs to pivot.
With Wayne Cichanski, we’ll explore innovative strategies to map out and meet the diverse needs of your audience, ensuring every piece of content resonates and connects, regardless of where or how it is consumed.
Link Building in 2024: What Works, What Doesn't, and What's NextSearch Engine Journal
The world of SEO has been in a constant state of upheaval for the past 18 months. But what hasn't changed?
Getting quality backlinks is one of the hardest parts of SEO, and Google is still committed to ensuring that link spam doesn't affect the quality of results. It’s crucial you know how to build a strategy around these parameters.
Join us as we review what’s currently working in the world of link building, and how you can develop a winning content and link building strategy in 2024.
You’ll learn:
Top strategies for guest posting, resource link building, digital PR, and more.
The tactics & strategies to avoid when building links.
Creating a future-proof approach to link building for your business.
With Michael Johnson, we’ll review what he and his team have learned in the first part of 2024, along with what's working for their clients.
If you’re looking for an approach for consistent link acquisition that you can use to earn quality backlinks, then this webinar is for you.
Beyond Silos: How Holistic B2B Digital Strategy Drives PipelineSearch Engine Journal
Imagine you're rowing crew. If even one person rows in the wrong direction, the boat turns in circles.
Your B2B go-to-market is the same way.
Watch to discover how to craft a compelling brand and PMF, as we walk through the critical infrastructure you need, and the reliances and dependences of the core digital marketing disciplines.
You’ll hear:
- Why traditional marketing silos are doomed to fail (now more than ever).
- How to identify your silos and plug your biggest leaks.
- How to successfully integrate brand strategy, digital infrastructure, and pipeline generation.
With Ben Childs and Jordan Gibson, we’ll explore why having a cohesive brand, infrastructure, and pipeline generation effort are critical to success in your business.
If you’re wondering how to create a holistic strategy that avoids the pitfalls of silos and poor content while still driving revenue, then this webinar is for you.
It’s never been easier to get your Google Shopping Ads campaigns up and running…but there’s also never been this much competition.
So how can you ensure you’re maximizing ROI on your ad spend?
Let us help.
Watch this panel discussion tailored for retailers and brands eager to elevate their ecommerce strategy through Google Shopping Ads. You’ll hear the ways to craft compelling product listings using Google Merchant Center Next, strategically bid on keywords, and leverage audience targeting to reach the right customers at the right time.
We’ll show you:
- How to reduce costs while maximizing ROI using the entire Google Ads ecosystem.
- The ways to target new shoppers with keyword bidding while maintaining engagement with your current audience.
- How to set up Google Shopping feeds flawlessly with Google Merchant Center Next.
In this engaging session, Bryan Butler, Joshua Young, and Ben Riggle will unpack the ways to create powerful product listings and measure your success using best-in-class metrics.
If you’re an ecommerce brand or retailer using Google Shopping Ads, you won’t want to miss this discussion.
Google 3rd-Party Cookie Deprecation [Update] + 5 Best StrategiesSearch Engine Journal
The countdown to the end of third-party cookies has begun in Google Chrome, and the impact will be big for those reliant on them for data collection.
Are you ready?
Check out the experts from CallRail and Workshop Digital as we dive into the impending changes driven by Google Chrome's upcoming phase-out, and how you can navigate the challenges of a post-third-party cookie world.
You’ll learn:
- What the death of third-party cookies means for your current marketing strategies.
- What marketers should be doing to prepare for these changes.
- Strategies for success and the importance of utilizing marketing tools with zero- or first-party cookie collection.
Watch Ryan Johnson and Andrew Miller as they explore the differences between third- and first-party cookies, analyze the profound implications of this transition for marketers, and introduce innovative solutions and strategies for what you should do next.
If you’re reliant on third-party data and want to unlock the secrets to navigating a world without third-party cookies, then this webinar is for you.
Stay ahead of the game with the best marketing tools and ensure your tactics are primed for success in this new era of digital marketing.
Do More with Less: Navigating Customer Acquisition Challenges for Today's Ent...Search Engine Journal
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses face unique challenges in acquiring customers and expanding their digital footprint. From limited resources and intense competition to lack of insights, navigating this terrain requires innovative acquisition strategies.
Check out this exclusive webinar, where we will delve into a two-pronged strategy of driving campaign efficiencies while laying the foundation for long-term success.
You’ll learn expert tips for:
- Driving efficiency in paid media campaigns.
- Working towards long-term success.
- Leveraging cross-channel strategies.
Integrating CRO with Paid channels to deliver optimum results.
With Tim Murphy and Susovan Ray, we’ll explore a scalable and sustainable acquisition framework to support long-term growth objectives.
Whether you're a marketing leader seeking practical strategies or a performance marketer looking to enhance your company's digital presence, this webinar will equip you with insights needed to break through barriers and achieve success in digital acquisition.
Looking to build a PPC strategy that will increase your leads up to 3 times in 2024?
Check out this webinar as we unlock the secret to Redesign's time-tested Google Ads strategies that have skyrocketed their lead gen strategy. You’ll get the keys to success for lead gen mastery based on their launch process, keyword selection, ad copy and more.
Chris Sosnowski of Redesign will show you bidding strategies, along with critical mistakes to avoid, so you can propel your paid strategies to success.
You’ll learn:
- An A-Z successful lead generation strategy based on proven case studies.
- The major pitfalls in lead generation, and what you should do instead.
- How to navigate Google's recommendations, and separate the good from the bad.
Chris will also share examples of how Redesign has turned underperforming accounts into success stories, and how you can do the same with your business.
You’ll hear firsthand accounts of how Redesign has supercharged the impact of home service contractors using their PPC blueprint, along with ways you can apply it to your 2024 strategy.
Content Marketing: How To Find The True Value Of Your Marketing FunnelSearch Engine Journal
Understanding the impact of your content at every touchpoint of the customer journey is essential – but that’s easier said than done. From attracting potential leads to nurturing them into loyal customers, there are many touchpoints to look into.
So how do you identify and take advantage of these opportunities for growth?
Watch this webinar as we explore a comprehensive approach for measuring the value of your content initiatives, so you can optimize resource allocation for maximum impact.
You’ll learn:
- Fresh methods for measuring your content's impact.
- Fascinating insights using first-touch attribution, and how it differs from the usual last-touch perspective.
- Ways to persuade decision-makers to invest in more content by showcasing its value convincingly.
With Bill Franklin and Oliver Tani of DAC Group, we'll unravel the nuances of attribution modeling, emphasizing the significance of layering first-touch and last-touch attribution within your measurement strategy.
You’ll also get insights to help you craft compelling content tailored to each stage, using an approach rooted in first-hand experience to ensure your content resonates.
Whether you're a seasoned marketer or new to content measurement, this webinar promises valuable insights and actionable tactics to elevate your SEO game and optimize your content initiatives for success.
Your website’s technical health is crucial to its overall performance – not only to succeed in SEO but also to drive more user engagement, conversions, and ultimately, revenue.
Check out this webinar as we discuss the key areas of website health you need to focus on in 2024, and provide actionable tips for how to get the right platforms and processes in place to improve all your key site health metrics.
You'll learn:
- Why SEOs and website managers need to expand their view beyond content and keywords for maximum business results.
- Tips for improving your website's technical health (including crawlability, indexability, site speed, accessibility and more).
- How to build streamlined connected website health workflows to align your team and resolve issues faster.
With Richard Barrett and Matt Ford of Lumar, we’ll dive into ways to enable faster fixes and cause less stress for everyone involved.
With these tips, you’ll come away with ways to improve efficiency and efficacy, streamlining your website health improvement processes and ensuring every member of your team is on the same page.
With all of the updates to Google’s SERP features, it can be a challenge to know which strategies can keep you visible in the midst of recent developments.
Let us help.
Join us for a deep dive into all things SERP features, what they are, and why they’re important. We’ll also show you how you can snag some for your own business.
STAT’s Senior Search Scientist, Tom Capper, will show you all you need to know to craft an end-to-end strategy, with the latest research on SERP features in 2024, including how frequently each is appearing, and how much visibility each is driving, with comparative analysis across device type and geographic market.
We’ll show you:
- An overview of SERP features: what they are, why they’re important, and what’s new.
- How the top 5 SERP features stack up with fresh data on prevalence and share of voice.
- How to craft your own tailor-made SERP feature strategy to win visibility.
You’ll come away knowing how to uncover strategic SERP feature insights in your space for content, competitive research, and on-page optimizations, in order to boost your organic presence.
Ready to learn how to incorporate a more robust approach to SERP features into your SEO strategy? Check out this webinar!
In 2023, Google delivered several impactful algorithm updates that have changed the SEO landscape.
It’s time to adapt your 2024 strategy to account for these drastic changes.
Watch this webinar for an in-depth, actionable recap of the need-to-know Google updates from 2023, along with key predictions for 2024. You'll walk away with a crystal clear understanding of Google's focus and where it's headed, plus actionable tips to drive more qualified organic traffic in 2024.
You’ll also learn:
- The top Google updates from 2023, including core updates and the Helpful Content Update.
- Predictions on Google’s core areas of focus in 2024, and how they impact your strategy.
- Proven insights on how to align your SEO efforts for greater visibility and increased organic traffic.
With Spencer Stein, Strategic Account Director at Conductor, and Nick Gallagher, SEO Team Lead at Conductor, we’ll dive into all the major updates of 2023, crafting strategic insights to boost your SEO success in the year ahead.
If you’re looking to achieve SEO success in a changing landscape, buckle up for this high-value webinar.
Not sure what to focus on to improve your website's rankings? Wondering which tactics can lead to quick SEO wins?
Instead of optimizing 800+ meta descriptions and calling it a day, there are easy ways you can win the heart of your clients and save time doing it.
Check this webinar for an exclusive demonstration from Ahrefs, as they show you 10 quick optimization wins, and how you can achieve them using their tools.
You’ll learn:
- How to monitor content decay and take action.
- How to uncover content opportunities and gaps between you and your competitors.
- How to boost your rankings with internal linking and other link building tactics.
- How you can prioritize technical issues and resolve critical issues quickly.
Andrei Țiț, Product Marketer at Ahrefs will show you how you can prioritize the SEO tasks with the highest impact, and how Ahrefs can help complete them within seconds.
Watch and discover 10 quick and easy SEO wins to boost your site’s rankings.
How An Enterprise Digital PR Firm Earns 100’s Of Links In 30 DaysSearch Engine Journal
Struggling to earn links from journalists and the press?
Digital PR for SEO has quickly become an alternative to traditional link building. However, earning links from the press can be a challenge creatively.
That’s where we come in.
Watch this as we explore how to scale the very time-consuming and complicated process of earning links from digital PR, with proven case studies showing how you can earn hundreds of links in 30 days.
You’ll learn:
- The process and tools to earn press links in just 30 days.
- A scalable process to gather data to enhance journalist storylines.
- How to combine data and expert commentary for the press.
Kevin Rowe, Founder and Head of Strategy at PureLinq, will give away the process his firm has used to secure hundreds of meaningful links and mentions on top-tier domains using data-driven digital PR, with proven examples.
Kevin’s firm has systematized a scalable process for data-driven digital PR for SEO, and now he wants to share it with you.
Discover how to earn quality links through a strong digital PR presence.
The world of search has seen massive change recently. Whether you’re still in the planning stages for this year or underway with your 2024 strategy, you need to know the new SEO trends to stay ahead of seismic search industry shifts.
It’s time to chart a course for SEO success in this changing landscape.
Check out this webinar as we explore exclusive survey data from today’s top SEO professionals and digital marketers to inform your strategy this year. You’ll also learn how to navigate SEO in the era of AI, and how to gain an advantage with these new tools.
You’ll also learn:
- The top SEO priorities and challenges for 2024.
- The role of AI in SEO – how to get ahead of the anticipated disruption of SGE and AI overall, plus SGE-specific SEO priorities.
- Winning SEO resourcing strategies and reporting insights to fuel success.
With Shannon Vize, Conductor’s Sr. Content Marketing Manager, and Ryan Maloney, Conductor’s SEO Success Manager, we’ll take a deep dive into the top trends, priorities, and challenges shaping the future of SEO.
Watch and discover timely insights and unlock new SEO growth potential in 2024.
Building a successful agency can be a daunting task in today’s ever-evolving space. Do you know the secrets to succeeding with yours?
Check out this informative webinar, as link building expert Jon Ball will reveal the closely guarded secrets that have propelled Page One Power to become a highly successful $10 million agency.
We’ll show you:
- The foundational principles on which to build your business to succeed.
- The importance of delegation, market positioning, and staffing.
- More proven lessons learned from 14 years of experience.
With Jon, we’ll provide you with actionable insights that you can use to take your business to the next level, using foundational principles that have contributed to Page One Power's success.
If you’re looking to establish yourself as a successful entrepreneur or grow your agency in the constantly evolving world of SEO, this webinar is for you.
Learn the secrets of establishing a thriving agency in an increasingly competitive SEO space.
2023 Google Algorithms & SEO's Future: Powerful Predictions For 2024Search Engine Journal
From Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) to ranking factor changes and other impactful events, the world of SEO has seen plenty of change in 2023.
With all of these changes, you need to stay ahead to keep your website performing at a high level next year.
Check this out and explore the major algorithm updates, shifts in what are (and aren’t) ranking factors, and other impactful SEO events from 2023. We'll also reveal our top predictions for the key SEO trends, challenges, and opportunities coming in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The most important SEO updates from 2023, and what they mean for the future of SEO.
- How to prepare and protect your rankings and SEO strategy to align with new search engine updates like SGE.
- Actionable predictions for featured snippets, voice search, and more in the coming year.
In this info-packed webinar hosted by Pat Reinhart, Conductor’s leading SEO expert, we’ll explore how you can align your 2024 strategy based on the most significant SEO trends, updates, and challenges from 2023.
Register and learn the keys to staying ahead of the curve in 2024.
SaaS Marketing: Expert Paid Media Tips Backed By $150M In Ad SpendSearch Engine Journal
In the face of growing challenges with customer acquisition, it’s important to know where to focus your ad spend.
Do you know how to optimize for lower customer acquisition costs and pipeline growth that keeps your sales team busy and your CFO happy?
Watch and learn a unique methodology for growth that has driven massive revenue at a lower cost for hundreds of SaaS brands. We’ll dive into case studies backed by real data from over $150 million in SaaS ad spend per year.
You’ll learn:
- Why leveraging first-party data rather than third-party data is key for success.
- Ways to compare channel level performance using the Customer Lifetime Value to Customer Acquisition Cost (LTV:CAC) formula.
- Strategies for growing pipeline revenue that identify and emotionally connect with your exact persona at your ideal account.
With Garrett Mehrguth, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Directive, we’ll explore how to use financial modeling using LTV:CAC formulas across your channels for better budget allocation that your CFO will love.
Register and get expert tips and proven strategies for hitting your growth goals next year.
With constantly evolving search algorithms and user behaviors, fluctuating search rankings are a common occurrence in the world of SEO.
But what happens when they suddenly drop? Do you know what steps to take to restore your rankings?
Watch this for a practical guide to diagnosing and recovering lost Google rankings. You’ll learn how to navigate this common challenge, along with the best ways to assess the impact of the drop on affected pages. We’ll also show you the ways to identify if rankings have truly dropped or if it’s just an analytics issue.
You’ll takeaway:
- The proper steps to take to evaluate the impact of changing Google rankings.
- How to protect your website and stay ahead of sudden ranking drops.
- How to identify the cause of lowered rankings.
With Ryan Maloney, SEO Success Manager at Conductor, we’ll explore how to take proactive steps to protect your rankings following the latest Google algorithm updates, so you can mitigate drops in the future.
Register now and learn to protect and rescue your rankings from sudden drops.
2023 Survey Review: State Of Marketing Data Standards In The AI EraSearch Engine Journal
Claravine and Advertiser Perceptions surveyed 140 marketers and agencies to better understand the impact of data standards on marketing data, and they’re ready to present their findings.
Want to learn how you can mitigate privacy risks and boost ROI through data standards?
Watch and learn how companies are addressing new privacy laws, taking advantage of AI, and organizing their data to better capture the campaign data they need, as well as how you can implement these findings in your campaigns.
In this webinar, you will:
- Gain a better understanding of how your marketing data management compares to enterprise advertisers.
- Get an overview of the current state of data standards and analytics, and how marketers are managing risk while improving the ROI of their programs.
- Walk away with tactics and best practices that you can use to improve your marketing data now.
Chris Comstock, Chief Growth Officer at Claravine, will show you the marketing data trends of top advertisers and the potential pitfalls that come with poor data standards.
Register and learn the key ways to level up your data strategy to pinpoint campaign success.
Financial curveballs sent many American families reeling in 2023. Household budgets were squeezed by rising interest rates, surging prices on everyday goods, and a stagnating housing market. Consumers were feeling strapped. That sentiment, however, appears to be waning. The question is, to what extent?
To take the pulse of consumers’ feelings about their financial well-being ahead of a highly anticipated election, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey. The survey highlights consumers’ hopes and anxieties as we move into 2024. Let's unpack the key findings to gain insights about where we stand.
It's another new era of digital and marketers are faced with making big bets on their digital strategy. If you are looking at modernizing your tech stack to support your digital evolution, there are a few can't miss (often overlooked) areas that should be part of every conversation. We'll cover setting your vision, avoiding siloes, adding a democratized approach to data strategy, localization, creating critical governance requirements and more. Attendees will walk away with actions they can take into initiatives they are running today and consider for the future.
Digital marketing is the art and science of promoting products or services using digital channels to reach and engage with potential customers. It encompasses a wide range of online tactics and strategies aimed at increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, generating leads, and ultimately, converting those leads into customers.
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Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
• Uncover the power of a foundational marketing system that dynamically communicates with prospects and customers on autopilot.
• Harness neuroscience and Tribal Alignment to transform your communication strategies, turning potential clients into fans and those fans into loyal customers.
• Discover the art of automated segmentation, pinpointing your most lucrative customers and identifying the optimal moments for successful conversions.
• Streamline your business with a content production plan that eliminates guesswork, wasted time, and money.
Monthly Social Media News Update May 2024Andy Lambert
TL;DR. These are the three themes that stood out to us over the course of last month.
1️⃣ Social media is becoming increasingly significant for brand discovery. Marketers are now understanding the impact of social and budgets are shifting accordingly.
2️⃣ Instagram’s new algorithm and latest guidance will help us maintain organic growth. Instagram continues to evolve, but Reels remains the most crucial tool for growth.
3️⃣ Collaboration will help us unlock growth. Who we work with will define how fast we grow. Meta continues to evolve their Creator Marketplace and now TikTok are beginning to push ‘collabs’ more too.
Digital Commerce Lecture for Advanced Digital & Social Media Strategy at UCLA...Valters Lauzums
E-commerce in 2024 is characterized by a dynamic blend of opportunities and significant challenges. Supply chain disruptions and inventory shortages are critical issues, leading to increased shipping delays and rising costs, which impact timely delivery and squeeze profit margins. Efficient logistics management is essential, yet it is often hampered by these external factors. Payment processing, while needing to ensure security and user convenience, grapples with preventing fraud and integrating diverse payment methods, adding another layer of complexity. Furthermore, fulfillment operations require a streamlined approach to handle volume spikes and maintain accuracy in order picking, packing, and shipping, all while meeting customers' heightened expectations for faster delivery times.
Amid these operational challenges, customer data has emerged as an important strategy. By focusing on personalization and enhancing customer experience from historical behavior, businesses can deliver improved website and brand experienced, better product recommendations, optimal promotions, and content to meet individual preferences. Better data analytics can also help in effectively creating marketing campaigns, improving customer retention, and driving product development and inventory management.
Innovative formats such as social commerce and live shopping are beginning to impact the digital commerce landscape, offering new ways to engage with customers and drive sales, and may provide opportunity for brands that have been priced out or seen a downturn with post-pandemic shopping behavior. Social commerce integrates shopping experiences directly into social media platforms, tapping into the massive user bases of these networks to increase reach and engagement. Live shopping, on the other hand, combines entertainment and real-time interaction, providing a dynamic platform for showcasing products and encouraging immediate purchases. These innovations not only enhance customer engagement but also provide valuable data for businesses to refine their strategies and deliver superior shopping experiences.
The e-commerce sector is evolving rapidly, and businesses that effectively manage operational challenges and implement innovative strategies are best positioned for long-term success.
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
Is AI-Generated Content the Future of Content Creation?Cut-the-SaaS
Discover the transformative power of AI in content creation with our presentation, "Is AI-Generated Content the Future of Content Creation?" by Puran Parsani, CEO & Editor of Cut-The-SaaS. Learn how AI-generated content is revolutionizing marketing, publishing, education, healthcare, and finance by offering unprecedented efficiency, creativity, and scalability.
Understanding
AI-Generated Content:
AI-generated content includes text, images, videos, and audio produced by AI without direct human involvement. This technology leverages large datasets to create contextually relevant and coherent material, streamlining content production.
Key Benefits:
Content Creation: Rapidly generate high-quality content for blogs, articles, and social media.
Brainstorming: AI simulates conversations to inspire creative ideas.
Research Assistance: Efficiently summarize and research information.
Market Insights:
The content marketing industry is projected to grow to $17.6 billion by 2032, with AI-generated content expected to dominate over 55% of the market.
Case Study: CNET’s AI Content Controversy:
CNET’s use of AI for news articles led to public scrutiny due to factual inaccuracies, highlighting the need for transparency and human oversight.
Benefits Across Industries:
Marketing: Personalize content at scale and optimize engagement with predictive analytics.
Publishing: Automate content creation for faster publication cycles.
Education: Efficiently generate educational materials.
Healthcare: Create accurate content for patients and professionals.
Finance: Produce timely financial content for decision-making.
Challenges and Ethical Considerations:
Transparency: Disclose AI use to maintain trust.
Bias: Address potential AI biases with diverse datasets.
SEO: Ensure AI content meets SEO standards.
Quality: Maintain high standards to prevent misinformation.
Conclusion:
AI-generated content offers significant benefits in efficiency, personalization, and scalability. However, ethical considerations and quality assurance are crucial for responsible use. Explore the future of content creation with us and see how AI is transforming various industries.
Connect with Us:
Follow Cut-The-SaaS on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Medium. Visit cut-the-saas.com for more insights and resources.
In this presentation, Danny Leibrandt explains the impact of AI on SEO and what Google has been doing about it. Learn how to take your SEO game to the next level and win over Google with his new strategy anyone can use. Get actionable steps to rank your name, your business, and your clients on Google - the right way.
Key Takeaways:
1. Real content is king
2. Find ways to show EEAT
3. Repurpose across all platforms
5 big bets to drive growth in 2024 without one additional marketing dollar AND how to adapt to the biggest shifting eCommerce trend- AI.
1) Romance Your Customers - Retention
2) ‘Alternative’ Lead Gen - Advocacy
3) The Beautiful Basics - Conversion Rate Optimization
4) Land that Bottom Line - Profitability
5) Roll the Dice - New Business Models
The Secret to Engaging Modern Consumers: Journey Mapping and Personalization
In today's digital landscape, understanding the customer's journey and delivering personalized experiences are paramount. This masterclass delves into the art of consumer journey mapping, a powerful technique that visualizes the entire customer experience across touchpoints. Attendees will learn how to create detailed journey maps, identify pain points, and uncover opportunities for optimization. The presentation also explores personalization strategies that leverage data and technology to tailor content, products, and experiences to individual customers. From real-time personalization to predictive analytics, attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge approaches that drive engagement and loyalty.
Key Takeaways:
Current consumer landscape; Steps to mapping an effective consumer journey; Understanding the value of personalization; Integrating mapping and personalization for success; Brands that are getting It right!; Best Practices; Future Trends
Mastering Local SEO for Service Businesses in the AI Era is tailored specifically for local service providers like plumbers, dentists, and others seeking to dominate their local search landscape. This session delves into leveraging AI advancements to enhance your online visibility and search rankings through the Content Factory model, designed for creating high-impact, SEO-driven content. Discover the Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy, a cost-effective approach to boost your local SEO efforts and attract more customers with minimal investment. Gain practical insights on optimizing your online presence to meet the specific needs of local service seekers, ensuring your business not only appears but stands out in local searches. This concise, action-oriented workshop is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of digital marketing in the AI age, driving more leads, conversions, and ultimately, success for your local service business.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace AI for Local SEO: Learn to harness the power of AI technologies to optimize your website and content for local search. Understand the pivotal role AI plays in analyzing search trends and consumer behavior, enabling you to tailor your SEO strategies to meet the specific demands of your target local audience. Leverage the Content Factory Model: Discover the step-by-step process of creating SEO-optimized content at scale. This approach ensures a steady stream of high-quality content that engages local customers and boosts your search rankings. Get an action guide on implementing this model, complete with templates and scheduling strategies to maintain a consistent online presence. Maximize ROI with Dollar-a-Day Advertising: Dive into the cost-effective Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy that amplifies your visibility in local searches without breaking the bank. Learn how to strategically allocate your budget across platforms to target potential local customers effectively. The session includes an action guide on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing your ad campaigns to ensure maximum impact with minimal investment.
The Forgotten Secret Weapon of Digital Marketing: Email
Digital marketing is a rapidly changing, ever evolving industry--Influencers, Threads, X, AI, etc. But one of the most effective digital marketing tools is also one of the oldest: Email. Find out from two Houston-based digital experts how to maximize your results from email.
Key Takeaways:
Email has the best ROI of any digital tactic
It can be used at any stage of the customer journey
It is increasingly important as the cookie-less future gets closer and closer
Everyone knows the power of stories, but when asked to come up with them, we struggle. Either we second guess ourselves as to the story's relevance, or we just come up blank and can't think of any. Unlocking Everyday Narratives: The Power of Storytelling in Marketing will teach you how to recognize stories in the moment and to recall forgotten moments that your audience needs to hear.
Key Takeaways:
Understand Why Personal Stories Connect Better
How To Remember Forgotten Stories
How To Use Customer Experiences As Stories For Your Brand
Come learn how YOU can Animate and Illuminate the World with Generative AI's Explosive Power. Come sit in the driver's seat and learn to harness this great technology.
10 Video Ideas Any Business Can Make RIGHT NOW!
You'll never draw a blank again on what kind of video to make for your business. Go beyond the basic categories and truly reimagine a brand new advanced way to brainstorm video content creation. During this masterclass you'll be challenged to think creatively and outside of the box and view your videos through lenses you may have never thought of previously. It's guaranteed that you'll leave with more than 10 video ideas, but I like to under-promise and over-deliver. Don't miss this session.
Key Takeaways:
How to use the Video Matrix
How to use additional "Lenses"
Where to source original video ideas
5. 5
Small Business Survey
Respondent Qualifiers:
● 600 Small business owners
○ Under 200 employees
○ Live and work in the US
○ Operate in legal, healthcare,
automotive, real estate, home
services, financial services, or
advertising
Respondent Demographics:
● Male 65% | Female 35%
● Average age: 39 years old
● Representation: 46 of 50 states
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6. 6
Although SMBs experienced a
38% average drop in annual
revenue in 2020, the future is
bright: 80% report that their
business is now fully recovered.
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7. Marketing was critical to SMBs success
81% of businesses believe that their marketing strategy was
critical to the success of their business during the pandemic
71% of businesses believe that their marketing strategy was
critical to the survival of their business
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8. Marketing was critical to SMBs success
SMBs who don’t engage in marketing reported a 5% greater drop
in annual revenue in 2020 than the overall group.
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10. When it comes to marketing tactics and channels, here’s what SMB’s are doing
17% use paid search or PPC
15% engage in SEO or local search
6% do not do any marketing at all
57% use social media
49% have a website
43% use email marketing
11. What marketing channels and strategies
are most effective for SMBs?
Companies that thrived during the pandemic were:
● 23% more likely to use social media
● 56% more likely to gather customer reviews and testimonials
● 70% more likely to use CRM software
● 108% more likely to use a marketing agency
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12. Most small businesses
Who engage in marketing say that they have a strategy in place
36%
say they have a strategy
in place to cover the
next three months
45%
have their strategy
mapped six months
down the line
16%
of business owners
have a strategy in place
to cover the next year —
or longer
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13. And feel that marketing will continue to be
crucial in the future
77%
plan to invest more
time and energy into
marketing strategy over
the next year than they
currently do
43%
plan to invest more
money into developing
marketing strategy over
the next year than they
currently do
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14. Small business owners who say that their business
doesn’t engage in any marketing activity were
125% more likely
than average to say they feel their business is
destined to fail.
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15. Having a marketing strategy and
function focusing on a digital
footprint is key to success in this
remote-first new normal.
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17. Business owners are overwhelmed....
57% of SMB owners feel stressed out by their job
59% of businesses owners don’t have enough time in the day to
complete all of their job responsibilities
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18. Half
of SMB owners who
don’t have a marketing
strategy in place say
they have no plans to
develop one
44%
of those respondents said that
they are just too pressed for
time and/or overwhelmed with
running a business to focus on
marketing strategy
And can’t find time to focus on
marketing...
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19. … or are going at it all alone
49%
of small business owners say
that they do all of their own
marketing
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20. Small business owners who do their
own marketing
report spending
20 hours per week
handling marketing responsibilities
23%
of DIY marketers don’t invest
any money into determining if
their strategies are effective
Spending valuable time without clarity into
what’s actually working
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21. 74%
of small business owners who do their own marketing
report that they would rather spend their time on
primary business responsibilities
And would rather be doing other things
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22. Business owners who are going alone are
burning out and can’t be sure that their
marketing is effective.
How can they find more time and
resources to devote to marketing?
One obvious solution is partnering with a
marketing agency.
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23. Some don’t work with an agency
due to budgetary constraints
35%
of SMB owners who do their
own marketing say that
they didn’t have the budget
to hire an outside agency
37%
didn’t feel confident they
would be able to get an
accurate picture of the ROI
on hiring a marketing
agency
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24. Many have used an agency before
and don't any longer (largely due to financial strain)
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26. When asked if they would use a marketing
agency again in the future
Highly likely: 35%
Somewhat likely: 58%
Unlikely: 7%
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27. Small business owners who employ a marketing agency
were 20% less likely than average to say that the
pandemic negatively impacted their business.
79% of respondents saw a significant increase in leads
after partnering with an agency.
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28. 100%
of our study participants who employ a marketing agency said that
the investment has paid off
And not a single one of this respondent group rated their business as
“ineffective” when it comes to generating new leads
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29. SMB owners who employ a marketing agency report
generating, on average, 13 more new leads per week than
those who do their own marketing -- and 21 more per week
than those who hired an internal role to handle the job
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30. Where is the opportunity for
agencies and SMBs to partner more
strategically?
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31. The top three complaints from SMB owners who were
unhappy with a previous agency:
#1
The agency was incapable of providing additional assistance beyond lead generation (48%)
#2
The agency was not a strategic business partner (46%)
#3
The program did not feel customized to their brand (43%)
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33. SMB owners want their agencies to provide more
value and are willing to pay for it.
96%
of respondents said that they would be willing to pay an agency
for additional services to improve their business outside of
marketing — such as customer service/sales training or brand
coaching
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34. SMBs who worked with agencies previously wished
their agency had:
Helped the business improve customer service: 55%
Recommended new technology to help grow the client’s
business: 51%
Improved workflows between marketing and sales teams: 43%
Helped refine value propositions: 40%
Enabled the business to better track leads: 38%
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35. SMB owners are looking for
consultative partners who understand
their business and can help improve
the operations of their entire business
beyond just marketing.
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36. What’s next for SMB owners?
77%
plan to invest more time and
energy into developing
marketing strategies over the
next year
43%
plan to invest more
money into developing
marketing strategies over
the next year
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38. See all the data we uncovered
in our report, Clients Tell All:
What small businesses need
from marketing agencies
today
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39. Businesses who have a focus on digital
strategies feel confident in their ability to
succeed.
SMBs and agencies are a perfect match, and
there is plenty of opportunities to deepen
the partnership.
As businesses increase investment into
marketing strategies, focusing on channels
and campaigns that are the most effective
will maximize that investment.
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41. Focus on the calls that
unlock opportunities
● Purchase local and toll-free
phone numbers
● Track calls from online and
offline campaigns.
● Get call conversion with
popular integrations
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