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  • Did you know that users take 0.05 seconds, on average, to form an opinion about a website—and 94% of those initial impressions are related to design elements?

  • The creation of targeted information—about companies, products, services, and more—has been around for generations. Collateral, sales aids, product literature, brand books... all were earlier monikers for what's now lumped into "content." It's a long-established discipline. And here's how it actually works.

  • Why do writers procrastinate? Often, they chalk it up to a lack of discipline that can be overcome with willpower. In truth, many writers procrastinate not because they're lazy but because the task feels too daunting or boring.

  • How will Super Bowl LV be different from past big games? What key shifts in behavior should marketers be watching?

  • In 2020, it became clear to marketers that customers who are faced with uncertainty embrace personalized communication. That means it's time to junk marketing-speak and instead opt for a more authentic approach. These four tips can help.

  • Which social media shifts should marketers be watching closely in 2021? This infographic explores key trends that could have a major impact on social media strategies this year.

  • What makes a memorable customer experience? How can brands differentiate themselves via the customer experience they provide? CX wizard Jeannie Walters shares her insights, including how understanding what's in your customers' hearts is key to success.

  • Losing the occasional customer is an inevitable reality—but it doesn't have to be the end. The right targeted content techniques can both win back people who stopped using your service and ensure they never stray again. Just follow these five steps.

  • 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 from TREW Marketing and GlobalSpec.

  • 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.

  • Launching a new product or service comes with plenty of PR headaches. Your press release announcing your news shouldn't be one of them. Still, marketers commit one of the biggest mistakes of a launch when they get the press release wrong. Here's how to get it right.

  • What's old will be new again in typography during 2021. The Word Counter predicts that classic looks such as serif fonts, psychedelic vibes, and the brutalist aesthetic could make a comeback this year.

  • How do you earn (and keep) people's trust after a year like 2020? Stephen Denny shares insights from his new book (co-written with Paul Leinberger), Unfiltered Marketing: 5 Rules to Win Back Trust, Credibility, and Customers in a Digitally Distracted World.

  • Andy Cabasso, founder of Postaga, joins Marketing Smarts to talk all things customer service, including what 2021 is going to look like and how we can use CS to take on the giants in our industries.

  • Ready for lots of bold typography, textured illustrations, and muted colors in marketing emails this year?

  • Experiential marketing doesn't have to rely on physical interaction. B2B companies can learn from their B2C counterparts by hosting virtual events that offer an interactive way for people to "leave" the house. To that end, focus on these three tactics.

  • What were the most popular hashtags, topics, and search queries related to content marketing in 2020? To find out, SEMrush analyzed hundreds of thousands of tweets and Google searches.

  • As a marketer, are you telling stories that connect, or are you treating your audience like an algorithm would? People are craving connection, especially now, so it's time to humanize your company's communication in these seven ways.

  • What will the Facebook focus on in the year ahead? Which current and new experiences should marketers be paying close attention to?

  • Running a B2B blog is a lot of work, but the rewards can be abundant if you build yourself a faithful audience. To establish yourself as an authority in your industry and gain your readers' trust, follow these five tips.