Wed.May 22, 2024

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Master the Art of Increasing Your Focus and Attention Span

Iannarino

Struggling to stay focused in a world full of distractions? Here’s how to reclaim your attention.

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Google is testing special snippet treatment for Reddit search results

Search Engine Land

Google is testing a special treatment for Reddit snippets within the Google search results. Google is adding upvote and comment counts in various styles, in an effort to provide more information to the searcher about the Reddit thread. What it looks like. I was sent screenshots from both Shubham Khatwani and Brodie Clark of this in action – here are some of those screenshots: Why special treatment.

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On Disagreement

Partners in Excellence

Disagreement is part of life and business. Disagreement is, probably, a fundamental to change and growth. After all, if we are always in agreement, we would never challenge ourselves and others to think differently, to consider something new. But we struggle with disagreement, too often we deal with it poorly. We may seek to avoid it, burying our heads in the sand, never considering a different point of view.

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SEO job listings down 37% in Q1 – bad omen or blip?

Search Engine Land

SEO job listings have declined by 37% year-on-year, with mid-level roles being most impacted, according to a new analysis. Also, there was a “resurgence” in remote SEO roles during Q1. But only 18% of SEO job listings provided a salary (or salary range), according to the SEOJobs.com report. Why we care. Just two years ago, we were in a period called the Great Resignation (a.k.a., the Great Reshuffle ), when job listings were abundant and hiring was a huge challenge for companies.

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How to Improve Email Deliverability and Optimize Each Send

Learn how to optimize email deliverability and drive greater email ROI. What lands your email in the customer’s inbox? Understanding those factors, otherwise known as email deliverability, is critical to getting the most return on your campaign investments. But the “rules” around which factors land you in the spam folder aren’t always easy to keep up with.

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“Will AI Replace Buyers?”

Partners in Excellence

There’s a certain comic arrogance in the discussion, “Will AI Replace (or Augment) Sellers?” As usual, it’s the self centered focus too many have about selling. Somehow, we never take time to think about whether AI will replace buyers. The degree to which AI replaces buyers will have a greater impact on sellers than AI taking sales related tasks, consequently reducing the need for sellers.

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Google Ads VP dodges questions on AI Search impact to publishers

Search Engine Land

In the latest case of tell and don’t show, Google’s VP/GM of Advertising (Ads on Search/Google Properties) Shashi Thakur was interviewed by Marketing Brew about whether users will click on links in AI Overviews. His response: “We are seeing that happen.” But when asked whether he would share any stat or research to back that claim up, he responded: “No stats to share at this moment.” Why we care.

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How to use the new customer acquisition goal in Google Ads

Search Engine Land

Acquiring new customers is crucial for any business, but it’s challenging in today’s crowded digital landscape. Google Ads’ new customer acquisition (NCA) feature can help. This tool is designed to reach and convert prospects who have never engaged with your business. However, using NCA effectively requires a strategic approach. Simply enabling it won’t automatically deliver new customers.

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Salesforce piles on the Einstein Copilots

Martech

In a flurry of announcements today, Salesforce announced AI-powered Einstein Copilots for marketing and merchants, building on the Copilots for retailers and shoppers announced earlier this year. The Copilots are built on the Einstein 1 platform, can communicate with each other (bringing marketing and commerce closer together) and have full access to Salesforce Data Cloud. “Welcome to the AI enterprise,” said Ariel Kelman, Salesforce President and CMO, in his keynote at Salesforce Co

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Advertisers react to ‘underwhelming’ Google Marketing Live 2024

Search Engine Land

Advertisers haven’t been shy about sharing their thoughts on all the announcements from Google Marketing Live 2024. There have been mixed emotions around the many AI updates ( Boris Beceric used AI to count the number of AI mentions – 101). Performance Max updates fell on the positive end; B2B being overlooked upset others; and lots more emotions fell in between.

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Accessibility matters: Strategies for building an inclusive brand by Edna Chavira

Martech

In today’s digital landscape, inclusivity and accessibility are no longer optional; they are essential for engaging with diverse audiences and fostering meaningful connections. Neglecting digital accessibility can alienate potential customers and limit your brand’s reach. During this webinar, our expert panel will delve into the evolving consumer behaviors and preferences, highlighting the importance of creating content that resonates across various audiences and platforms.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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6 ways to use generative AI for your marketing by Digital Marketing Depot

Search Engine Land

Generative AI is a valuable tool for marketers looking to create engaging content, personalize experiences, and boost engagement. Marigold’s latest white paper highlights six practical applications of this technology, including: Ideation: Overcome creative blocks and generate fresh ideas Copy Adaptation: Tailor content to different target audiences Image Generation: Produce unique visuals that complement your brand Text Summarization: Condense large volumes of text into concise summaries C

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5 Interesting Learnings from Gartner at $6 Billion in Revenue

SaaStr

OK Gartner is NOT a SaaS or Cloud company. But — it’s one that is very important to many of us that sell into the enterprise. Its research and reports in enterprise software are critical. And … 92% of its revenue is from subscriptions. So while not SaaS, it is “Research as a Service” Or something like that. Given how critical its research is in selling to the enterprise, I wanted to take a look at its business.

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The myth of manufacturing author E-E-A-T

Search Engine Land

When it comes to expertise, experience, authoritativeness and trustworthiness ( E-E-A-T ), SEOs have been eating up what Google’s been serving – that it’s not just about what you say (content); it’s about who’s saying it (content creator) and where (host website). There is no doubt that you can craft content with E-E-A-T in mind and that you can ensure a brand’s website displays E-E-A-T signals.

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Sarah Nagy on AI-powered search: Looking forward with AI

Martech

Sarah Nagy is a former astrophysicist and a data scientist with a Master in Finance degree from Princeton. She’s now the co-founder and CEO of Seek AI, a platform that uses generative AI to support business users in querying business data sets, freeing up data scientists for more creative work. We talked about a range of AI topics, with a particular focus on search.

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5 Inspiring B2B Marketing Campaigns to Take Yours to the Next Level

Your next big B2B marketing idea starts here. Get inspired with these five successful B2B marketing campaigns. Ready to generate more leads, interest, and revenue with your B2B marketing? In this comprehensive eBook, you’ll get: In-depth studies of five successful B2B marketing campaigns spanning a wide range of industries Key takeaways and lessons from each story to implement in your own strategy Resources to help your own B2B marketing thrive By submitting this form, you agree to have your con

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Accessibility matters: Strategies for building inclusive digital experiences by Edna Chavira

Search Engine Land

In today’s digital landscape, inclusivity and accessibility are no longer optional; they are essential for engaging with diverse audiences and fostering meaningful connections. Neglecting digital accessibility can alienate potential customers and limit your brand’s reach. During this webinar, our expert panel will delve into the evolving consumer behaviors and preferences, highlighting the importance of creating content that resonates across various audiences and platforms.

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You Built It, Now Here’s Why They’re (Not) Coming

Membrain

In the 1989 movie, Field of Dreams, the main character hears a whisper that tells him if he builds it, “he will come.” It turns out to be true. This phrase has become popularized in business as “If you build it, they will come.” Meaning that if you build your product, venue, or solution, the customers will show up.

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The Future of Software Testing With AI

G2

The testing industry is changing fast, and QA teams must adapt. The future of software testing involves testing more holistically with the power of AI/ML.

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AI for Email Management: Why It’s a Match Made in [Digital] Heaven + 11 Must-Have Tools

TaskDrive

AI for email management is disrupting the world of marketing and sales. Discover its benefits and the tools that can help you unlock email success. The post AI for Email Management: Why It’s a Match Made in [Digital] Heaven + 11 Must-Have Tools appeared first on TaskDrive.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Implementing AI into MOps, from campaign launch to refinement and optimization

Martech

In my previous articles we explored how artificial intelligence (AI) can provide a strong foundation for marketing teams to create stronger strategies and work better together. In this article, we are going to focus on the way AI can help improve marketing campaigns and initiatives while delivering measurable results. We will end by talking about setting up effective feedback loops to ensure continuous growth and improvement as well.

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Highspot Integration with Microsoft Copilot announced at Build, Expanding AI Potential for Global Revenue Teams

Highspot

This week at the Microsoft Build conference in Seattle, Jeff Teper, President – Microsoft 365 Collaborative Apps and Platforms, showcased Highspot being one of the first companies to deliver direct integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot for Sales to our customers. This builds on our longstanding partnership to expand the use cases and impact of generative AI (genAI).

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The marketer’s guide to automating customer engagement

Martech

In 2024, the ability to deliver personalized experiences at each touchpoint in the customer journey is a firm expectation of your buyers. Automation helps you meet this demand efficiently, ensuring that every interaction is timely and relevant, significantly enhancing the customer experience and fostering stronger relationships. Let’s break down how to use automation for the best engagement at every customer touch point.

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What does ‘better data quality’ mean for marketers? And how do we get there?

Martech

You know data is central to everything we do because it’s the subject of a number of cliches. The first of which was probably “data is the new oil.” The expectation was that data would change the way we create wealth and inspire new ways of doing business the way oil changed how we manufacture products, transport people and goods and create billionaires.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.

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Adobe unveils Adobe Express for Enterprise

Martech

Today, Adobe announced Adobe Express for Enterprise, enabling businesses to streamline and accelerate content creation while remaining on-brand. Adobe Express for Enterprise is powered by Adobe Firefly Image Model 3 and serves as a hub for using Firefly genAI tools. The company also announced Generative Remove in Adobe Lightroom, allowing content creators of all stripes to use genAI features for photos.

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