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‘How to Attract More Subscribers on Twitter with Storytelling’ – AWeber
Olivia Dello Buono says, “Each day, millions of people share posts on Twitter. So why not attract some of those social media users to your brand? Before you can get started, it’s important to acknowledge that Twitter users want to interact with authentic, engaging companies that they can relate to. Creating content gets people to connect... [Read more]
‘What Motivates Consumers to Click on Mobile Ads?’ – MarketingProfs
Ayaz Nanji says, “Different generations engage with mobile advertisements in very different ways, according to recent research fromNielsen. The report was based on data from a 2Q16 survey of 8,000 consumers in the United States. Some 55% of Generation Z and 48% of Millennial respondents say they are willing to click on a mobile ad if given the... [Read more]
‘Periscope gets monetized: New Twitter functionality makes brands money’ – Marketing Land
Tamar Weinberg says, “With video being so prevalent in our online interactions, and all brands taking notice, Twitter is giving itself and brands an opportunity to capitalize on the money that was sitting on the table by announcing a monetization program for its live content. Today, Twitter announced an official platform for its Amplify program,... [Read more]
‘6 Negotiation Strategies Every Marketer Should Know’ – HubSpot
Amanda Zantal-Wiener says, “There’s a reason why we love TV courtroom dramas. Beyond the shocking objections and confessions, it seems like there’s constant screentime for strong, powerful arguments. As marketers, that last part is especially exciting. Whether we know it or not, we are unabashed nerds for all things negotiation —... [Read more]
‘8 Incredibly Simple Ways to Get More People to Read Your Content’ – Copyblogger
Pamela Wilson says, “Your precious words. You know they’ve got to be right to attract the audience you want. You’ve slaved over them, carefully crafting each phrase. You finally hit “publish,” and what happens? Nobody reads them. No comments, no tweets, no sharing on Facebook. It’s enough to send a writer into deep depression and wipe... [Read more]
’10 Things I’ve Learned Recently About Hiring and Applying for SEO Roles’ – MOZ
Bridget Randolph says, “Here at Distilled NY we’ve been running a hiring cycle, and it’s really brought front and center for me the key elements that make a digital marketing (and specifically SEO) candidate stand out from the crowd. So I wanted to share a few things I’ve learned in the process. For the purpose of this post, I’m going... [Read more]
‘7 New Wix Business Sites Designed With Artificial Intelligence’ – Small Business Trends
Annie Pilon says, “Wix, the popular drag-and-drop website builder, recently unveiled a new tool to make designing websiteseven easier. In fact, with Wix ADI, you don’t even have to do the work yourself. ADI stands for Artificial Design Intelligence. So the new Wix feature uses artificial intelligence to automatically put together websites based... [Read more]
‘Why Converting to Instagram Business Is Not a Winning Brand Strategy’ – Entrepreneur
Madeline Popelka says, “It was a marketer’s dream come true when Instagram announced the launch of its tools for businesses. (Analytics and insights built into the app? Yes, please.) But before rushing to create a business profile for your brand, let’s examine a similar journey taken by Instagram’s parent company, Facebook. Ten years... [Read more]
‘The Three Rs That E-Commerce Marketers Should Master’ – MarketingProfs
Maciej Zawadzinski says, “We are all familiar with the 3 Rs from elementary school: reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic. Similarly, there are three essential Rs that marketers—especially those working in e-commerce—should have a firm grip on: retention, retargeting, and re-engagement. Just as reading is the keystone for education,... [Read more]
‘Looking beyond the holiday purchase: understanding customer lifetime value’ – Marketing Land
James Collins says, “The ideal brand relationship is much more than a single experience. It comprises multiple experiences and events that tie the consumer to that specific brand. That brand becomes the go-to for purchasing the perfect birthday gift or the top destination for booking a much-needed getaway. Analyzing each of these brand interactions... [Read more]
‘Jack of All Trades: How to Write Content for Very Niche Clients’ – Business.com
Tommy Wyher says, “Many freelance writers find themselves in the position of having a client that is extremely niche or a bit difficult due to a lack of experience with the topic. Some writers completely avoid this while others charge a bit more per word when creating website copy and blog content. As a freelancer, you will have to take on clients... [Read more]
‘Facing scrutiny, pharma marketers turn to unbranded ads’ – Econsultancy
Patricior Robles says, “Thanks in large part to drug pricing controversies, pharma companies have found themselves under scrutiny from the public, government regulators and even physicians. That isn’t stopping pharma companies from pouring big bucks into their marketing campaigns, but increasingly, pharma marketers are turning to unbranded... [Read more]