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by Michael Brenner
Storytelling is one of the most effective ways to build a connection with your audience. But how can marketers build narratives that resonate with customers on an emotional level? Here's what brand storytelling involves, why using empathy to drive narratives is important, and how to do it.
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by Austin Kelly
The legends of copywriting agree: It can destroy or skyrocket your marketing campaign. "It" is your headline—the first thing that gets noticed. If people don't read your headline, they don't go on to read your content. Here's how to easily write headlines that get read.
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by Ayaz Nanji
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven most marketers to shift to creating more social media content and thought leadership content, according to recent research from LinkedIn and Vision Critical.
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by Vahe Habeshian
Boosting your rankings on Google is vital: It means more traffic to your site and an increase in leads. One of the most reliable ways to rank well is the use of link-building tactics. But it's not only the most popular tactics that perform well. These lesser-used tactics are just ...
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by Ayaz Nanji
Webinar attendees in 2019 typically joined via a desktop computer and watched for just under an hour, according to recent research from ClickMeeting.
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by Kelsey Raymond
As with any marketing undertaking, you need measures in place to track the effectiveness of your content marketing. So, whether you're focusing on SEO, lead generation, or thought leadership with your content, see which metrics you should track to monitor content marketing success.
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by Chris Gillespie
We think our online writing is inviting. But, to readers, it can feel like falling into a hidden temple where the walls are spewing poison darts and they're being pursued by a big, bone-crushing boulder. It doesn't have to be that way.
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by Danielle Antosz
Instagram is not a platform that businesses can afford to ignore—but it can be challenging for businesses that don't have "Instagrammable" products or services to share. Especially if yours is a B2B brand. But Instagram is worth your time and investment.
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by Barry Feldman
How are B2B companies using webinars? Do they focus strictly on top-of-funnel lead generation? Or do they realize the potential webinars offer throughout the buyer's journey and after the sale? Let's look at some answers.
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by Paul Odnoletkov
In the past two decades, content marketing has become an effective strategy for generating leads and nurturing them through every stage of the buying journey. Now, AI is poised to take marketing content to the next level.
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by Nadya Khoja
Analyzing critical search data trends during crises can help marketers pivot so they generate relevant content for their audiences, in turn improving website traffic and boosting sales.
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by Max Benz
We spend countless hours planning, building, and testing landing pages. Yet, they don't always perform as we expect them to. This article will provide inspiring examples and practical advice you need to make sure your next landing page is incredible.
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by Tim Morral
Our reality—living in a state of isolation, bombarded with messages about the importance of maintaining separation—is influencing the way we think and communicate. Our lack of social interaction is limiting our ability to communicate effectively. Including in our writing.
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by Vahe Habeshian
Although creatives know that their work creates tangible results for businesses, their work has often been undervalued by their more business-minded colleagues. Yet businesses are increasingly recognizing the value of creativity for achieving business objectives.
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by Becky Lawlor
The true economic fallout of the current coronavirus crisis is far from certain, and many marketers have been asked to freeze all nonessential spending. If you're one of those marketers, your budget may now be sheltering in place alongside you. But you can, and must, keep marketing.
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by Chad Newell
In today's digital marketing landscape, many marketers still downplay the importance of images. Yet decades' worth of scientific research consistently demonstrates that people are much better at remembering pictures than words. Visuals just might be the most important marketing tool we have.
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by Geraint Evans
LinkedIn has been testing a new conversational format—LinkedIn Stories—to be released "soon." So, what does the introduction of LinkedIn's own version of Stories mean? Will it "kickstart conversations" and "nurture relationships," as LinkedIn hopes?
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by Vahe Habeshian
Because of the pandemic, companies are reconsidering how they communicate with their audiences. Many are unsure whether they should communicate at all, and some are uncertain what form their communication should take. This flowchart will help you make the right decisions.
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by Richele Black
If this pandemic has blindsided your business, you've been asking questions like these: How should we talk to our prospects and customers? Should we ditch our editorial plans, or stay the course? Is content promotion still acceptable, or is it a definite no-no? You need a content strategy for this ...
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by Vahe Habeshian
You know that trashing your content plan is a bad idea—but your boss or clients may not. If you’re looking for ways to justify your content programs and budgets during this time of crisis, here are eight ideas you can share with key stakeholders.
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by Kelsey Raymond
Of course content marketing and SEO have a symbiotic relationship, but many content marketers are making seemingly small mistakes that can add up—and end up sabotaging their SEO. Here are 8 ways you unfortunately might be doing exactly that.
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by Vahe Habeshian
How do you sign off your marketing emails in a way that fits your brand—but still shows you're aware of what's going on during a tough time for your customers? Here's a chart with 30+ options, listed from best to worst, with brand-voice options both cheeky and formal.
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by Patrick Rafferty
In addition to being easier to understand and consume, video in general is more likely to be shared by users, making it an excellent marketing tool. They're also capable of being viewed or listened to by anyone, including those with disabilities—which is why you need to create accessible videos.
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by Vahe Habeshian
You've probably received emails from every brand you've ever interacted with over the past 20 years, telling you about what they're doing for their community and customers in these "unprecedented" times. Here are 30 creative alternatives to "unprecedented" you might use in your communications.
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by Vahe Habeshian
Done well, content marketing can be a powerful weapon in the B2B marketer's arsenal, helping to generate leads, nurture them, and convert them into customers. Done badly, it's ineffective and a waste of time and other precious resources. Here are some ways to do it well.
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Storytelling is one of the most effective ways to build a connection with your audience. But how can marketers build narratives that resonate with customers on an emotional level? Here's what brand storytelling involves, why using empathy to drive narratives is important, and how to do it. more
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