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Content Marketing
Influence Marketing Strategies
Some fascinating statistics associated with word of mouth marketing. In my opinion, this is the most underestimated marketing strategy with, perhaps, the highest impact. Companies, products and services worth mentioning skyrocket in popularity due to this incredible channel. In recent years, with the advent of social media, influence is truly traveling at the speed of light. Simply put, it you…
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Analytics & Testing
12 Steps to Building Demand for Your New Agency
Last week was an amazing week at Social Media Marketing World where I spoke on the topic of Influencer Marketing. While the audience was mostly corporations looking for advice on how to implement at successful strategy, I returned home and had a good question from one of the attendees curious about how I built enough influence and demand to start…
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Email Marketing & Automation
Research: Email List Quality is Top Priority for B2B Marketers
Many B2B marketers know email marketing can be one of the most effective lead generation tools, with research from the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) showing an average ROI of $38 for each $1 spent. But there is no doubt that implementing a successful email campaign can have its challenges. To better understand the challenges marketers are facing, email marketing software…
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E-commerce and Retail
A Procrastinator’s Guide to Holiday Marketing
The holiday season is officially here, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest on record. With eMarketer predicting retail e-commerce spending to surpass $142 billion this season, there’s plenty of good to go around, even for smaller retailers. The trick to staying competitive is to get smart about preparation. Ideally you will have already begun this process,…
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Content Marketing
B2B Podcasting: Building a Podcasting Strategy for Acquisition and Thought Leadership
Having produced and hosted some world-class B2B podcasts, I’ve realized the immense potential it holds for B2B companies looking to connect with their target audience, share valuable insights, and establish thought leadership in their industry. Through my experience and working with experts like Mark Schaefer, I’ve discovered that a well-executed podcasting strategy can be a powerful tool for building brand…
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Event Marketing
How Tech Conferences Are Changing Together With Founders, Investors and The World
All classic tech conferences begin in a similar fashion. Early in the morning, you arrive at a warehouse building. Colourful banners, lively music, and groups of attendees with badges suggest this isn’t a scene from a crime drama. A cheerful volunteer scans your QR code pass—a small initiation ceremony—and hands you a personalised badge. The doors open, allowing you into…
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Analytics & Testing
mention: Media Monitoring and Management Made Simple
Todd Wheatland, head of thought leadership at Kelly Services, recently wrote about mention on a post from Social Media Examiner, 14 Social Media Tools used by Marketing Pros. mention is a comprehensive social monitoring and media monitoring platform. mention was developed as a user-friendly replacement for Google Alerts. They’re a textbook example of how to build a platform by doing…
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Customer Data Platforms
Top 7 Signs Your Business Needs a Custom Software Solution (And Not Off-the-Shelf)
In a fast-paced digital world, businesses need the right tools to stay competitive. While off-the-shelf software solutions may work for some, many companies find that they simply don’t meet their unique needs. Custom software development offers tailored solutions that scale with your business. But how do you know if it’s time to make the switch? Let’s dive into the seven…
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Marketing & Sales Videos
AT&T: The Next AIG?
Almost every day I get home, I get a beautiful piece of direct mail from AT&T about U-Verse. They’ve sold me. I want it. I want a big ‘ol fat package with increased download speeds, the advanced ability to control my television programming, the DVR… I want it all. But I can’t have it. Following the instructions on one of…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
The Dumbest Smart People on Facebook
This was one of those rants where I really wanted to take screenshots and share names… but I’m going to try to give these folks the benefit of the doubt. Hopefully they aren’t the narcissistic idiots they came off as and they were just having a bad day. The truth is that I’m growing weary of social media and I’m…
