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Sales and Marketing Training
CMO MarTech Investments in 2025: AI, Automation, and Customer Experience
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, the marketing technology (MarTech) landscape continues to evolve at a breakneck pace. For businesses, marketers, and sales leaders, understanding where Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) are directing their technology budgets offers a valuable signal of broader strategic shifts. From the mainstreaming of Generative AI (GenAI) to the rise of secure data collaboration environments, investment…
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Advertising Technology
Are Celebrity Endorsements a Viable Marketing Option?
Celebrity endorsements remain one of the most powerful tools in a brand’s marketing arsenal—especially for enterprises seeking to differentiate at scale. As traditional advertising effectiveness wanes and audiences grow more resistant to overt brand messaging, celebrity partnerships offer a unique shortcut to cultural relevance, credibility, and mass attention. However, they also come with high stakes: multi-million-dollar contracts, PR vulnerability, and…
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Analytics & Testing
Ruler Analytics: Connect Revenue to Marketing with Closed-Loop Attribution
Most marketers are flying blind when it comes to proving the real impact of their efforts. The disconnect between lead generation and sales makes it difficult to know what’s working and what’s wasting your budget. That’s where closed-loop analytics comes in—providing the missing link between marketing activity and revenue outcomes. What is Marketing Attribution? Marketing attribution is the process of…
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Artificial Intelligence
The State of Visual Content in 2025: Key Takeaways from Marketing Trends
Visual content is the backbone of modern marketing strategies. From social media engagement to B2B decision-making, marketers across industries have embraced visuals as supplements to text and as primary drivers of communication, credibility, and conversion. According to Venngage’s annual visual content marketing report, the industry has witnessed a surge in investment, adoption of new tools, and growing reliance on data…
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Advertising Technology
Should You Leverage Awards in Your Marketing Strategy?
Winning an industry award can be a significant victory for companies, products, or individual professionals. But beyond the trophy and press release, business owners often ask: Do awards really move the needle in marketing? Let’s examine whether pursuing awards is a viable marketing strategy, backed by data and expert insights, and how to navigate the world of accolades without falling…
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Content Marketing
How Much Does It Cost to Outsource Your Brand’s Social Media in 2025?
As businesses increasingly rely on social media marketing (SMM) to connect with audiences, outsourcing these efforts to agencies or third-party providers has become a pivotal strategic choice. U.S. social media ad spending grew by 13.5% to $82.88 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $230 billion in 2025—outsourcing can offer expertise and efficiency. AgencyAnalytics But what does outsourcing social…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Upfluence: Supercharge Your Influencer Marketing and Affiliate Programs
The digital landscape is evolving, and brands must adapt to how they engage with consumers. Traditional advertising is losing its edge as customers increasingly trust recommendations from real people—content creators, influencers, and brand advocates. But managing influencer campaigns, tracking ROI, and handling payments can be overwhelming without the right tools. That’s where Upfluence comes in. Upfluence Upfluence is an all-in-one…
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Advertising Technology
Top-5 B2B AdTech Marketing Trends to Watch in 2025
Projections don’t always come true, but monitoring trends can help you prepare for various future scenarios (except maybe for black swans). In this article, you’ll find the top five AdTech developments influencing B2B marketing this year and insights on staying ahead of the competition. B2B Ad Tech Trends:AI-Driven Ad PersonalizationPrivacy-First MarketingAccount-Based Marketing (ABM) in Ad TechAdvancements in Programmatic AdvertisingThe Evolution…
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Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
Unlocking Success with Text Message Marketing (SMS) Opt-In Strategies in 2025
SMS marketing has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses to connect directly, efficiently, and personally with customers. It’s clear that SMS is no longer just an optional add-on—it’s a core strategy. Last year, 80% of businesses used SMS marketing, and 70% increased their SMS budgets. Source: SimpleTexting However, success in this channel begins with a crucial first step: getting…
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Sales and Marketing Training
Content Marketing vs. Advertising: Two Paths to Customer Connection
Businesses face a crucial decision in how they reach their customers. While content marketing and advertising aim to grow business, they represent fundamentally different approaches to achieving this goal. Understanding these differences helps organizations make informed decisions about their marketing investments. The Nature of Content Marketing versus Advertising While they often work in tandem, each takes a different path to…