Martech Zone
Martech Zone provides daily articles for business, sales, and marketing professionals to research technology, discover new sales and marketing tools, and learn how to leverage platforms to drive greater business results.
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
The Power of Social Networking: Investing in Connections in the Digital Age
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. African Proverb Social networking has become an integral part of our personal and professional lives. It goes far beyond simply staying in touch with friends and family; it’s a powerful tool that can shape careers, foster innovation, and create opportunities. It’s disappointing that our…
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Paid and Organic Search Marketing
Google Search Console: The Complete Guide and Your Prioritized Checklist for SEO Success in 2024
If you’ve been a reader for any length of time, you know how much I enjoy the challenges of SEO and the plethora of SEO tools available. As I worked with clients over the years, my organic search platform budget was extensive, and I believe the ROI was there. When I decided to focus beyond SEO and work as a CMO for…
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Public Relations
Pressfarm: Find Journalists To Write About Your Startup
Startups and small businesses face an uphill battle in gaining media attention. We’ve written about the importance and strategy of how to pitch and how not to pitch bloggers or journalists. With countless companies vying for the spotlight, cutting through the noise and sharing your unique story with the world is becoming increasingly challenging. Many entrepreneurs struggle to connect with…
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E-commerce and Retail
EKOM: Predict Non-Branded E-commerce Keyword Trends To Optimize For Demand
Today’s e-commerce landscape is fiercely competitive. Businesses face numerous challenges regarding search engine optimization (SEO). The process is often slow, labor-intensive, and yields unpredictable results. Many online retailers find themselves trapped in a cycle of constant adaptation, struggling to keep up with algorithm changes and emerging trends. The need for a more responsive, data-driven approach to e-commerce SEO has never…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Creating Loyal Brand Ambassadors and Strengthening Your Brand Through Quality UGC
We recognize that now, more than ever, influencers and brand ambassadors are taking on a much bigger role in determining the future of brands. We’ve been working with them for a long time and during this period, we’ve also been refining our approach with them. Influencers play a significant role in shaping consumers’ purchase decisions: New research shows that 69%…
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Customer Data Platforms
Universal Consent & Preference Management: A Scholarly Exploration
Universal Consent and Preference Management (UCPM) has emerged as a critical facet of digital data governance, primarily due to stringent regulatory environments and heightened consumer awareness about privacy. This article delves into the theoretical underpinnings, practical implementations, and future prospects of UCPM, emphasizing its significance in contemporary data ecosystems. Consent and user preference management have become paramount in an era…
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Advertising Technology
Combatting Fraudulent Bots: Essential Strategies for Business Protection
As fraudulent attacks become more nuanced and disruptive, bot detection has become an ongoing challenge for global business. Simply put, bot detection refers to identifying and distinguishing real people from non-human users. Not all bots are bad, but when used with the wrong intention, they can cause irrevocable damage. They are often the weapon of choice by fraudsters looking to…
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Analytics & Testing
5 Key Steps to Mastering Cross-Channel Attribution
Have you ever felt like you’re juggling too many balls trying to figure out which marketing tactic actually convinced your customer to click buy? Welcome to the club! In the ever-evolving maze of digital marketing, pinpointing each channel’s exact impact on drawing customers in can be like finding a needle in a haystack. This is where cross-channel attribution steps in,…
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Content Marketing
10 Keys To An Effective Guest Blogging Strategy in 2024
Guest blogging has been a pivotal strategy in digital marketing for years, evolving significantly since its inception. Despite changes in search engine algorithms and shifting digital landscapes, guest blogging remains a powerful tool for building brand awareness, establishing authority, and improving search engine visibility when done correctly. The benefits include: Increased Brand Visibility: Publishing content on reputable sites exposes your…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Jabio: Create Compelling Social Proof through Customer Reviews
In today’s crowded digital landscape, standing out is crucial. To thrive in this competitive environment, businesses need a compelling way to differentiate their products. 333 million people will shop online by 2029, a 22% increase from 2024. Statista To gain a strategic advantage, businesses online are turning to customer reviews. Online reviews provide social proof of a product’s quality and…
