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- by Ann Handley, Nick Westergaard -  As storytelling becomes more and more part of marketing, another trend is coming clearly into focus: Brands are becoming more visual. Businesses that aren't ready for this visual revolution will get left behind.  more
 
 
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- by Sid Smith -  This installment of our series answers two questions: Are blogging and social media viable lead nurture tools? And do all demographics respond well to lead nurturing?  more
 
 
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- by Verónica Jarski -  Wat marketing words or expressions make you cringe? We put the question to our MarketingProfs Facebook group, and some of the best answers inspired the following slide show.  more
 
 
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- by Cathy Caldeira -  Get this content marketing and PR tactic right, and you'll gain authority in your market, you'll improve your search engine optimization (SEO), and you'll spark conversations that can generate leads. Take these three steps to get started.  more
 
 
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- by Verónica Jarski -  Figuring out which mobile approach to take can be complicated. Fortunately, Mutual Mobile has created an infographic that guides you to your destination through the process of elimination, so you know what you want (and what you don't).  more
 
 
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- by Ann Handley, Tim Washer -  In an inaugural segment of our video series, we take a look at a fundamental question: In our newly social age, is it incumbent on brands to be always at the ready, prepared to respond—with content or with creative—to events as they happen, in real-time?  more
 
 
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- by Jeff Foster -  Just what the title says... along with an infographic and a host of examples, illustrations, and explanations.  more
 
 
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- by Todd Hemme -  When you see a screen displaying some type of message, image, or video, you are seeing a digital sign. These design tips will help you with your first digital display, and these marketing tips will help you create an ongoing digital display strategy.  more
 
 
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- by Angela Natividad -  Find out how Twitter's getting into e-commerce and why Vine may unseat Instagram as the go-to app for live events. Learn how to use Vine for campaigning, how to maximize content marketing with Pinterest's Secret Boards, and what elements leaders need to create a social business. #Skim for social transcendence!  more
 
 
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- by Ann Handley -  On this Valentine's Day, we're sharing a fun holiday song created and performed by one of our MarketingProfs PRO members, Chuck Kent, president of Creative on Call. Enjoy!  more
 
 
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- by Jeff Fissel -  You might already have your video marketing strategy figured out, but technology is always changing. Learn whether your video platform is future-proof, and get tips on making sure your video platform and enterprise videos remain accessible and useful as technology advances.  more
 
 
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- by Peg Fitzpatrick -  As publishing evolves, writers need to expand their skill set to succeed. They must "own" the marketing and sales introduction of their books. What used to be done via a whirlwind multicity book tour is now done mostly online: more efficient, yes, but also a lot of work!  more
 
 
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- by Sid Smith -  This installment answers two questions: "What's the difference between inbound and outbound marketing? (and which is better?)" and "With so much content to create, where do we focus our efforts?"  more
 
 
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- by Pawan Deshpande -  Some common questions arise as you begin to implement a content marketing program: How often do I need to update my content? How often should I be publishing? What is too much? How do you find the time to publish?  more
 
 
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- by Anthony Piwarun -  Online marketers near and far resolved in January to get to the top of search results this year. If you're still stumped, here are a five simple yet effective tactics to employ during the rest of 2013.  more
 
 
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- by Dmitry Dragilev -  Video has become one of the primary ways people consume information and companies market products. Clearly, marketers need to create engaging, fun videos as part of their marketing efforts. But where to start?  more
 
 
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- by Verónica Jarski -  You took time to create your presentation slides, so why is your audience wincing at the sight of them? Here are three common mistakes you may be making with your slides.  more
 
 
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- by Matt Cyr -  Did you see what happened during the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVII last night? No, not the electrifying 108-yard kick-off return for a touchdown by Jacoby Jones. Instead, I'm talking about the world debut of real-time content Shortly after Jones's romp to the end zone, half of the lights ...  more
 
 
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- by Lenna Garibian -  In 2012, roughly 2.4 billion people worldwide used the Web, recording some 2.7 billion Facebook likes and 175 million tweets per day, according to a report by Pingdom, which compiled a year of data on the Internet, email, and social media.  more
 
 
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- by Tara Banda -  If you need some help with your online presence (think social media, blogs, local listings, and more...) here's a list of 10 do's and 10 don'ts to keep your marketing on the right track in 2013.  more
 
 
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- by Verónica Jarski -  Many businesses create a Facebook company page then expect customers to engage with them immediately. However, many companies make the following mistakes that push customers away.  more
 
 
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- by Verónica Jarski -  The typos on the title slide and other errors in this slide show are intentional. Moreover, MarketingProfs sincerely implores you to not follow the advice herein as prescription. In fact, consider it proscription.  more
 
 
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- by Doug Kessler -  The torrent of content is increasing by the day. It's a good sign: Marketers are getting hip to the power of content. But the only way to survive the coming erosion of engagement with your content is to create a Great Content Brand.  more
 
 
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- by Verónica Jarski -  Are you responsible for customer, relationship, or loyalty marketing within your organization? If so, then check out the free seminar, "Automating Customer Lifecycle Management" on Tuesday, Jan. 29.  more
 
 
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- by Philip Paranicas -  A huge part of attending industry events is social networking. Unfortunately, people forget to add that same emphasis on conversation in social media.  more