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- Content MarketingDouglas KarrSep 28, 2015
How To Repurpose Content Effectively
Most marketers understand the value of high-quality content, but fewer consistently maximize its value through effective repurposing. Repurposing content is the practice of taking an existing asset and transforming it into multiple formats, experiences, and channels to reach broader audiences and drive stronger results over time. With so much competition for attention across platforms, repurposing is no longer optional. It…
- Marketing BooksDouglas KarrApr 28, 2015
What Factors Make for a Successful Social Media Strategy?
The Seven Success Factors of Social Business Strategy by Charlene Li and Brian Solis is a must-read for business leaders, marketers, and strategists aiming to integrate social media into their business models. The book provides a clear, actionable framework for creating a cohesive social business strategy that delivers measurable outcomes. Li and Solis explore the intersection of social media, business…
- Analytics & TestingDouglas KarrJan 30, 2015
Infegy Atlas: Intelligent Answers from Social Media
Missing from much of the research I view online is the context of the statistics provided. The statistics are misleading (often on purpose) and based upon windows of ideal circumstances or unusual events. However, they’re shared anyways. Case in point, I’m pretty confident that virtually any medium would tell you they have the best return on investment (ROI). Everyone can’t…
- Analytics & TestingDouglas KarrOct 22, 2014
Putting Your CMO in Charge of Marketing Technology Pays Off!
A new study by the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council and Tealium shows that business and marketing performance improvements are directly related to having a formal roadmap for managing digital marketing technologies and integrating the data produced from multiplying customer touchpoints. Entitled Quantify How Well You Unify, the new report explores the degree to which chief marketers are architecting digital…
- Marketing InfographicsDouglas KarrSep 19, 2014
How to Measure the Return on Investment of Social Media
We’ve discussed the challenges of measuring social media ROI in the past – and some of the limitations of what you can measure and how impactful social media marketing can be. That’s not to say some of the social media activity can’t be measured with precision, though. Here’s a simple example… the CEO of the company tweets on thought leadership…
- Content MarketingKelsey CoxJul 24, 2014
Here’s How to Optimize Your Blog for Content Marketing
No matter what kind of content you’re creating, your blog should be the central hub for all things content marketing. But how do you make sure that central nervous system is set up for success? Luckily, there are some simple tweaks that will amplify distribution and ensure that your followers know exactly what they’re supposed to do next. It’s safe to…
- Analytics & TestingKelsey CoxJul 14, 2014
How to Score the Winning Goal in the E-Commerce Game
While in the World Cup there can only one winner, many companies can experience success in the game of e-Commerce. There are proven tactics that have helped retailers score. Baynote shows you how to field the best players and a create a dynamic game plan so that your e-Commerce business can bring home a win. Before the season starts, teams…
- Analytics & TestingDouglas KarrMay 9, 2014
Tracking Content Marketing ROI for Dummies
The folks at Uberflip have taken a comprehensive how-to on calculating your content marketing return on investment, and put it into this uber cool infographic. The popularity of content marketing is undeniable. According to the Content Marketing Institute, over 90% of brands are already investing in eBooks, videos, social media, blogging, and other channels. However, only less than half of…
- Social Media & Influencer MarketingDouglas KarrMar 28, 2014
The Blurry Lines of Marketing Return on Investment
Yesterday, I did a session at Social Media Marketing World called How to Shift From Growing Followers to Producing Results With Social Media. I’m often a contrarian to the advice that’s continually pushed in this industry… even leaning a bit on the controversial. The genuine premise is that businesses continue to look for fan and follower growth in social media…
- Email Marketing & AutomationDouglas KarrMar 10, 2014
Right On Interactive: A Disrupter in Marketing Automation
When it comes to marketing automation, the industry is truly split. There are low-end solutions that require you to match their processes in order to be successful. These aren’t inexpensive… many cost thousands of dollars per month and basically require you to retool how your company works to match their methodology. I believe this spells disaster for many companies… who…