Digital Marketing
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10 Great Digital Strategies That Bands and Musicians Should Use To Build Their Fanbase
The digital revolution has fundamentally transformed the music landscape, ushering in an era of unprecedented opportunity and challenge for musicians. The web and our ever-present connected devices have dismantled traditional barriers to entry, democratizing the ability for artists to create, distribute, and promote their music on a global scale. Gone are the days when major record labels held the keys…
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The Case for Branding in Distributed Media: Strengthening Your Content’s Impact
Content is king, but how can businesses ensure their valuable content reigns supreme? The answer lies in strategic branding. Whether it’s an eye-catching infographic, a compelling blog post, or a captivating video, branding your shared media can elevate its impact and deliver many benefits. Pros of Branding Establish Ownership: In a world where content is easily shared and repurposed, branding…
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The Truth About SEO: Debunking Myths and Embracing Optimization in 2024
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a critical component of digital marketing, yet it’s often misunderstood. Many businesses fail to achieve their SEO goals due to misconceptions and inaction. Let’s explore the realities of SEO and why optimization is crucial for success. The Pitfall of “I Read Something Somewhere” The most common barrier to effective SEO is the I read something…
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Top 5 Reasons Why I Don’t Use Lists in Every Post
Readers often scan content rather than read it word-for-word. Virtually every site promotes the list methodology of titles, and I’m not excluding Martech Zone. I try to incorporate lists in virtually every article for easy scanning. There are times, though, when a simple bulleted list isn’t the best methodology. Let’s discuss! Table of ContentsUnderstanding Visual Reading PatternsKey Elements of Scannable…
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The Intangible Value of Brand: Beyond Data-Driven Attribution
The allure of data-driven attribution models and performance marketing metrics is undeniable. However, as the recent Nike case study illustrates, an overreliance on these approaches can potentially undermine a brand’s long-term value and market position. This article explores the challenges of quantifying brand value and the importance of balancing data-driven marketing with strategic brand-building efforts. The Challenge of Quantifying Brand…
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Resort Marketing Strategies: Thriving During Economic Stress
In times of economic uncertainty, one might expect luxury or discretionary spending to be the first budget cut. However, history and recent trends demonstrate that people prioritize improving their quality of life even during challenging times, with travel being a prime example. You can still attract guests and thrive with the right marketing strategies. Here, we’ll explore how to craft…
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The Shifting Landscape of Digital Marketing: Websites vs. Social Platforms
As a marketing technology specialist, I’ve closely observed the evolving dynamics between websites and social platforms. Understanding these changes is crucial to effectively adapting our strategies and maintaining a strong online presence. Let’s dive into some key aspects of this shifting landscape. The Symbiotic Relationship Between Websites and Social Platforms While online activity increasingly gravitates towards social platforms, it’s essential…
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The 5 Reasons Visitors Landed On Your Website and How Audience-Centric Content Drives Conversions
Many companies design websites, social profiles, or landing pages with internal motivations in mind. Product managers push for feature lists, leaders want to highlight recent acquisitions, and sales teams clamor for lead-generating offers. While these elements have their place, it’s crucial to remember the most critical aspect of web design: We don’t design and build websites for companies; we design…
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Elly Analytics: Make Data-Driven Decisions Through Full-Funnel Marketing Analytics and Advanced Attribution
Marketers working with ad-driven businesses often face challenges in measuring and optimizing their digital marketing efforts across various platforms. Each platform offers its own set of metrics and reporting systems, creating a fragmented view of overall performance. These data silos make it difficult to accurately attribute new contacts, leads, customers, and revenue to marketing efforts, resulting in wasted advertising budgets…
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12 Steps to Driving Pay-Per-Click Conversions and Winning Paid Search in 2024
When people ask about paid search, I tell them I’m all in on the strategy. This wasn’t always the reality. Organic search and social media could drive far better ROI for quite some time. Over time, though, search has been far more complicated, with massive domains sucking up most of the search engine results page (SERP) and social media crippled organic…
