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Everything you need to know about marketing to drive new sales, and how to keep your existing customer base.

Latest in Marketing News: Advice, Tips and Resources

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5 Tips to Become a Better Business Storyteller
By Jennifer Post | January 24, 2024

Your customers seek entertainment and telling them a good story can create deeper connections, boost sales and drive company growth.

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Put a Smiley on It: Should You Use Emojis in Business Communications?
By Sean Peek | January 19, 2024

Here’s how emojis add emotion to conversations, creating richer and more meaningful conversations by clarifying the tone of the written conversation.

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Are Chatbots AI? How to Differentiate Chatbots From Conversational AI
By Mark Fairlie | January 11, 2024

Chatbot technology is changing. Here is how businesses can use the tool to create a better customer experience on their websites and more.

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HubSpot CRM Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | January 08, 2024

HubSpot is a great CRM system for businesses seeking sales and marketing integration to drive revenue and manage funnels. Learn more about HubSpot CRM.

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Trends That Will Shape Market Segmentation in 2024
By Sean Peek | January 03, 2024

Keep your business competitive by paying attention to these five market segmentation trends that will help you stay ahead of the game.

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The TikTokalypse Is Nigh
By Elizabeth Barton | January 03, 2024

How are marketers and creators planning?

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Learn the Language: How Duolingo Conquered TikTok
By Ali Saleh | January 03, 2024

The company's global social media manager reveals how Duolingo was able to capture an entire platform with an iPhone, a mascot, and the right vision.

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Think Different: We (and AI) Updated Apple’s Iconic Ad Campaign for 2024
By Carolyn Neuhausen | January 03, 2024

What would this legendary campaign look like if it relaunched today? We picked a list of icons and asked AI to illustrate them.

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Returning Customers Spend 67 Percent More Than New Customers – Keep Your Customers Coming Back With a Recurring Revenue Sales Model
By Jennifer Dublino | January 03, 2024

Keeping your current customers is less expensive than attracting new ones. Learn the benefits of recurring revenue and how to implement it in your business.

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Marketing to College Students
By Max Freedman | December 20, 2023

College students value companies with authenticity. Learn how to reach this demographic through social media and using online and traditional tactics.

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Email Retargeting Campaigns and Best Practices
By Rachelle Gordon | December 20, 2023

Learn how your e-commerce business can use techniques like personalization to increase customer engagement and purchases.

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How to Rebrand Your Business
By Stella Morrison | December 08, 2023

Rebranding is meant to change public perception of your organization. Here is how to make the process a success.

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Why You Should Ditch No-Reply Emails
By Rachelle Gordon | December 07, 2023

Learn how to provide a better digital marketing experience for your customers that will encourage user engagement and retention.

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How to Create a Market Research Plan
By Max Freedman | December 06, 2023

Market research plans define an existing problem and/or outline an opportunity. From there, the marketing strategy is broken down task by task.

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10 Ways to Track Trends on Social Media
By Julie Thompson | November 20, 2023

When you understand social media trends, you can adjust your business’ marketing strategy and boost your success. Here is what you should know.

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RingCentral Omnichannel CX Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | November 08, 2023
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Five9 Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | November 08, 2023
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Campaigner Email Marketing Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | November 08, 2023

Campaigner is email marketing software with all the features businesses need to create professional and effective email campaigns.

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The 7 Biggest Business Lies Ever Told
By Jamie Johnson | November 08, 2023

From Facebook to Wells Fargo, some of the world's top companies have been caught in pretty big scandals. Here are the details – and key takeaways.

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Benchmark Email Marketing Review
By Sean Peek | November 08, 2023

Benchmark offers email marketing software with easy-to-use but thorough newsletter tools, making it a good choice for small businesses with no coders or experienced designers.

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Customer Delight: The New Standard in Customer Service
By Sean Peek | November 07, 2023

To delight a customer is to provide the unexpected. Here are seven key principles to providing a delightful customer service experience.

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5 Cringey Brand Fails on Social Media
By Julie Thompson | November 07, 2023

See these embarrassing social media screw-ups from major companies and social media marketing best practices so you don't make the same mistakes.

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How Page Load Speed Affects Customer Behavior
By Mark Fairlie | November 06, 2023

Do you want to rank higher on Google and make more sales? Find out how to determine if your site downloads too slowly and what will boost its speed.

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5 Reasons You Should Consider Using a Virtual Receptionist
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

A virtual receptionist sounds like a luxury, but when you weigh the benefits against the costs, you might find it's an effective tool for your business.

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Business Domain Names: Everything You Need to Know
By Max Freedman | November 06, 2023

Choosing the right domain name for your business significantly impacts your branding efforts. Here's how to choose the one for your business.

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Is a Subscription Website Right for Your Business?
By Jared Atchison | November 06, 2023

Subscription websites foster recurring revenue and deliver content to your customers. Learn the primary components and benefits of subscription websites.

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7 Questions to Ask Before Connecting With Your Audience on Social Media
By Rotem Gal | November 06, 2023

Audiences want an authentic connection with the companies they patronize. Create a better brand on social media by considering these seven factors.

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One-Click Purchasing: How Click to Buy Is Revolutionizing E-Commerce
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | November 06, 2023

One-click purchasing allows customers to enter and save contact, shipping and payment information, making buying much easier and cart abandonment less likely.

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What Is Retargeting and How Can It Boost Conversions?
By Adam Uzialko | November 06, 2023

Learn how your business can use retargeting to increase conversion rates by appealing to previously engaged customers.

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Postcards vs. Letters: Which Is the Better Direct Mail Marketing Strategy?
By Kent Moon | November 06, 2023

Direct mail marketing can generate leads and diversify your marketing strategy. Learn the benefits of postcards and letters in direct mail marketing.