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- by Verónica Jarski -  How is marketing automation like the Wizard of Oz? Without being noticed, both work furiously behind the scenes to produce an experience that works like magic. Check out the following infographic to find out just what marketing automation can do for your business.  more
 
 
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- by Angela Natividad -  We've got movie trailers on Vine AND Instagram, Pinnable banners, a touching social service tale, GIFs on Google+, shareable live presentations, and customizable Flipboard magazines. And everything you need to know about Summly, new ad and Page features on Facebook, Klout for Business, and a personal assistant app you can ...  more
 
 
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- by Tommy Walker -  In the final installment of this series, we cover three mistakes: Your content doesn't tell a story; your content never leaves home; and your content never grows up.  more
 
 
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- by Barry Feldman -  Content is the treasure trove that connects customers to companies now. And where there's gold, you're bound to find miners. The problem is that far too many will be swinging a wimpy little pickax and struggling mightily to break any ground.  more
 
 
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- by Allan Johnson -  What's the best way to establish connections with video viewers? Storytelling. But a great story does not guarantee success. Your video's genre plays a large role in determining whether you'll meet your campaign goals.  more
 
 
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- by Angela Natividad -  It's all here: great uses for Vine, promos via Tumblr, and hashtags on Twitter. Hashtags on Facebook. More targeted Twitter ads. YouTube's record-breaking traffic. Yammer for SharePoint. Social warfare with Shakespeare-worthy love.  more
 
 
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- by Tommy Walker -  Does your content sound like everyone else's? Did you do any research before producing your content? Do you always use the same media format? And do you tailor your content according to venue and audience?  more
 
 
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- by Verónica Jarski -  Facebook marketing expert Mari Smith offers 14 tips to boost your content's visibility and viral sharing on Facebook—all in this infographic by ShortStack.  more
 
 
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- by Angela Natividad -  As SXSW winds down, insights come flying: See videos on the most buzzed-about tech and startups, and learn to tell better brand stories via social. We've also got tips on ROI-effective Vines, Pinterest's new analytics service, updated mobile advertising guidelines, and the usual tidbits about Twitter, Facebook, Google... and even ...  more
 
 
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- by Verónica Jarski -  Some digital strategies are doomed because of the tragically flawed way marketers implement them. A free MarketingProfs presentation discussed those flaws and tips for overcoming them. I captured that info in sketch notes.  more
 
 
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- by Rocky Walls -  Video app Vine's simple design and integration with Twitter have helped create buzz in the business and marketing world. Interested? Here are six steps to help you get started with Vine  more
 
 
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- by Verónica Jarski -  Google estimates that by 2013 more people will use mobile phones than desktops PCs to go online. After gathering research about the migration of PC users to mobile, Moovweb created this infographic.  more
 
 
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- by Philip Paranicas -  Many B2B marketers are still avoiding social media. They wonder whether it works and how in the world they can tell whether it's working. Let's put that excuse to rest once and for all, shall we?  more
 
 
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- by Tommy Walker -  "Content marketing strategy" is a phrase that gets thrown around quite a bit, but how well do we really understand it? Not well at all, which is why content marketers make these 10 content marketing mistakes.  more
 
 
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- by Verónica Jarski -  Google is fast on its way to becoming a "mobile first" company: Within a year, mobile will become the primary way users access Google. So what does Google's mobile portfolio look like? And how does it profit from those products?  more
 
 
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- by Laura Patterson -  Getting caught up in the content marketing frenzy is easy. But content delivered in the right channel, but at the wrong time in the customer's buying process, can be a wasted touch point. You need to synchronize mix and content with the customer buying journey and lifecycle.  more
 
 
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- by Ann Handley, Tim Washer -  For millennia, human beings have transmitted knowledge from generation to generation via storytelling. It remains a powerful medium that grabs and holds people's attention. Not surprisingly, then, it can be a powerful medium for marketers.  more
 
 
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- by Sue Duris -  We are in the age of information overload, with a plethora of blogs for every topic imaginable. We don't have time to read everything. And we need to maximize value: We read content to learn, after all. Which is why marketers must create purposeful content.  more
 
 
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- by Jeff Herzog -  Facebook presents a robust opportunity for your to reach potential and current customers. If used correctly, it increases brand awareness and advocacy, lowers service costs, and drives loyalty and incremental sales.  more
 
 
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- by Veronica JarskiCoreyO'Loughlin -  Yahoo's leaked memo regarding telecommuting got us thinking about misconceptions about it. MarketingProfs boasts a remote workforce, so we know what the misconceptions are... as well as the realities.  more
 
 
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- by Nasheen Liu -  Content has always been, and will always be, the very foundation of marketing. Yet we are challenged with meeting the constant demand for consistently compelling content. These tactics will help you supply such content.  more
 
 
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- by Meghan Keaney Anderson -  Few things are as antithetical to good inbound marketing as purchasing a list of email addresses and blasting them with your latest campaign. You risk significant business damage. Here's what to do instead.  more
 
 
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- by Verónica Jarski -  To gently poke fun at the perfection of some Pinterest boards, I created the following infodoodle for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!  more
 
 
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- by Sid Smith -  The final installment in this series answers three questions: What are the keys to successful nurture campaigns? What's an example of a typical nurture sequence? How do I select a marketing automation vendor?  more
 
 
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- by Tim Riesterer -  Salespeople's lips moving—that's how deals get done. The entire deal rides on what you have to say even more than what you have to sell. So here's how you'd better the three deadly sins of sales messaging.  more