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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

We H👂 You!
Vahe Habeshian
Director of Publications

Welcome, discerning marketers!

You've already begun giving us feedback about the new MarketingProfs Today design—both for and against. The format of this note today is in part a response to that feedback... so keep the comments coming. Because we hear you.

If you missed yesterday's issue launching the new design with Chief Content Officer Ann Handley's introductory note, here it is.

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It's common sense that in a disrupted economy, marketers must be agile and nimble, writes Full Circle Insights' Bonnie Crater in today's issue. She adds: "But if you take a step back, it's clear that Agile practices have been gaining ground because Agile Marketing is an effective approach for the modern economy—before, during, and after the pandemic."

Similarly, online content's role has gained ground during the pandemic. Casted's Lindsay Tjepkema argues that podcasts can be like the Tesla batteries of content: "an easier way to produce engaging, high-quality content without having to constantly spin your wheels for fresh ideas to fill your website's resources page."

And if you happen to be a marketer whose audience consists of technical folk, we have coverage of recent research by TREW Marketing and GlobalSpec on the content, online search, and buying preferences of engineering, technical, and industrial professionals. Check it out.

There's more below, so scroll down and enjoy.

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Thank you for spending your valuable time with us.

See you tomorrow!

Vahe

Three Agile Marketing Tips for the Post-Pandemic Economy
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Three Agile Marketing Tips for the Post-Pandemic Economy
The popularity of Agile Marketing is growing, and it's easy to see why: When plans are turned upside down by a black swan event, marketers are naturally drawn to an approach that lets them change course quickly. Here are three tips for adopting Agile methods. »
How to Create and Publish Survey-Based Research for Your Marketing
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How to Create and Publish Survey-Based Research for Your Marketing
Survey-based research is a great way to generate compelling content, media coverage, and thought leadership—but only if your data is good and your reporting is trustworthy. Do it right with a simple 4-step model, a set of survey best-practices, and effective ways to report the data. Learn how! »
Your New Content Marketing Engine: Podcasting
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Your New Content Marketing Engine: Podcasting
Many of us still rely on traditional content types to drive our content marketing and thought leadership. It's time for that to change: Your company podcast contains all the content you need in easy-to-repurpose conversations. Here's the why and how-to. »
The Content Habits and Preferences of Engineers
Marketing research
The Content Habits and Preferences of Engineers
Engineers place the most value on information-heavy content, such as datasheets, case studies, and whitepapers, when making purchasing decisions about products and services, according to research. Check out the findings of this study. »
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