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  • SERPs: The Benefits of Being No. 1

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    The benefits of ranking on the first search-engine results page (SERP) are more valuable than ever: 60% of clicks are generated by the top three SERP results, while the average CTR (click-through rate) for the top spot is 36.4%, according to a study by Optify.

  • Increasing Online Conversions Is as Easy as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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    MarketingProfs guest blogger Alexandre Sagala of Alsamarketing gives five tips for making the most of your site visitors & ideas for boosting conversion rates.

  • How to Hire Your Social Media Strategist

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    When choosing someone to lead the charge on the social media front, do you want someone who's merely "good at social media" or someone who can achieve business goals? Here's how to hire the right person and get results.

  • Internet Ad Revenues Rebound to Record High in 2010

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    Online advertising appears to be back on track: US Internet ad revenues reached an all-time high of $26.0 billion in 2010, up 14.9% from $22.7 billion in 2009, fueled by growth in display-related formats, according to the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB).

  • The Top Three B2B SEO Recommendations to Consider

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    B2B and B2C marketing have commonalities—and differences. Some B2C rules apply, whereas others have to be tweaked to fit B2B. The same is true for SEO. Here are three must-know SEO tips for B2B marketers.

  • Be Authentic: 5 Tips for Creating Engaging Video Podcasts

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    MrketingProfs blogger Veronica Maria Jarski offers highlights from the #profschat Twitter conversation with HubSpot's Karen Rubin about video podcasting.

  • LinkedIn Top Social Tool for B2B Marketers

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    More than nine out of ten B2B marketers (93%) say they conduct social media marketing to some extent and cite LinkedIn as their single most important social channel, according to a new report from BtoB Online.

  • 3 Reasons Live Events Are Good Content Marketing

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    MarketingProfs blogger Matthew T. Grant offers three main reasons why live events are unique in relation to virtual events...and how to glean content from them.

  • Humanize Your Email Marketing With a Well-Timed Thank You

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    If you're in the business of building lasting customer relationships, saying "thank you" is essential. Without it, you're at greater risk of customer flight—and you're a sitting duck for the competition. Here's how to thank your customers via email—the right way.

  • Nearly Half of Mobile Web Users Make Purchases

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    Nearly one-half (49%) of mobile searchers—people who use the mobile Web at least weekly—say they have made at least one purchase via mobile device in the previous six months, according to a study by Performics and ROI Research.

  • Drugs, Milk, and Money: Three Ways to Do Social Media in Regulated Industries

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    "We're not allowed to" is one of the most commonly uttered phrases about social media by marketing professionals in regulated industries. Here are three ways to cut through the red tape and get back in the game.

  • 3 Reasons Marketers Resist Specialization

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    MrketingProfs blogger Helena Bouchez share insights from Blair Enns of Win Without Pitching regarding the top 3 reasons why marketers resist specialization.

  • Ad Market Recovering Despite Shocks in Japan, Middle East

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    Global ad expenditure is now forecast to grow 4.2% in 2011, down from the 4.6% forecast in December 2010, due to the effects of political instability in the Middle East and the earthquake in Japan, according to projections by ZenithOptimedia. Even so, online advertising is expected to continue surging worldwide, with 16.4% average annual growth projected for display advertising through 2013, and double-digit growth in paid search and online classifieds expected over the same period.

  • How Not to Rewrite Your Tagline

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    MarketingProfs blogger Drew McLellan discusses the National Pork Board's shift from an iconic tagline like The Other White Meat to vague and duller taglines.

  • Killing Giants: Three Rules for Toppling the Goliath in Your Industry

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    We all face giants, those competitors who have more people, budgets, and resources than we can ever hope to have. And despite the uphill fight, we're asked to not only compete but also win. It's possible. Here are three ways to topple your biggest competitors.

  • Brands Rely More on Digital Channels for Custom Content

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    Spending on custom content published via digital channels—such as video, mobile, and Web—reached an all-time high of $12.5 billion in 2010, up from $12.1 billion in 2009, according to a new study by the Custom Content Council and ContentWise.

  • Marketing Convenience: Extending the Idea of 'Premium'

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    MarketingProfs blogger Alan Belniak discusses the meaning of the word "premium" and how it now means an extended version of services or courtesy.

  • Five Proven Ways to Increase Email Subscriptions

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    Gaining access to your prospects' inboxes is one of the most important things you can do. Building a solid email list of leads is the best way to grow your business, but just how do you get people to subscribe?

  • Display, Mobile Top Priorities for Marketers

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    More than two-thirds of marketers (67.5%) say they plan to invest more dollars in display advertising over the next 18 months, and 59.0% plan to invest more in mobile over the same period, according to a new survey from Bizo.

  • 5 Quick Tactics for Supercharging Your Events Marketing

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    MarketingProfs guest blogger Nehemiah "Nemo" Chu of Bloomfire shares five tips for adding energy and zest to the event experience.