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In May we celebrated mom, and according to one of the largest online flower delivery services, UrbanStems, it recorded its highest day for revenue… EVER this month. Find out what types of website optimizations the company performed, which can be attributed to its incredibly successful month HERE. There might be some key takeaways you can use for your next promo!

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Business:

Here’s a recap of Google’s annual Marketing Live 2023 event, which covered new features and insights.

How well do you know your business’ audience? HERE are ways to get to know your audience better to improve your marketing strategy.

E-commerce:

Do you need a refresher on social media marketing for your small business? Here’s a comprehensive guide.

Learn how the YouTube algorithm works in 2023 for your channel. It might just give you insights into what makes engaging ads on the network as well.

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Humorous marketing can be successful, but when you “break TikTok” due to one overwhelmingly effective idea, is it just a one-hit wonder? Find out more HERE on how Clancy’s Auto Body became a TikTok sensation in just over a week.

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Happy Spring! As we welcome longer days with more light and receive a boost of energy this new season, here are some ways to improve your focus and concentration, while you juggle the responsibilities of your business.

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Business:

To survive a potential 2023 recession, with the right marketing strategies, companies can not only prepare for the worst but also come out on top. Learn more HERE.

Why should your business care about Customer Journey Orchestration (CJO)? Click HERE to find out. And, Google has a long history of famous algorithm updates, search index changes and refreshes, and their latest core update was a big one!

E-commerce:

Are you building your brand for the future? You might need to already start paying attention to the under-13 set. If you wait until Gen Alpha has aged into their teens with agency, influence, and disposable income, it might be too late. Read more HERE.

Did you know that 9 out of 10 customers actively seek out reviews before they buy? Learn why it’s essential to improving your marketing strategy to get people to leave reviews, and how to get them.

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March 8th was International Women’s Day! This year’s theme was DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality. To inspire your professional journey, here are lessons from some women leaders.

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We hope 2023 has been good to you so far! HERE are some marketing trends to look out for this year. As consumers simplify their choices, we’re ready for the challenges that come along with pivots to ad-supported streaming, alternative measurement currencies and new social platforms.

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Business:

What is a marketing automation platform? What capabilities do MAPs provide for B2B marketers? Also, as markets tighten, HERE are some strategies to help B2B marketing, sales and customer success teams.

E-commerce:

The global e-commerce market is not expected to slow down anytime soon and the “North America region is expected to hold the largest e-commerce market share.” Read MORE. And, do you need an overview of all of the known, confirmed, rumoured, and absolute myth-level Google ranking factors in an easy-to-read, highly condensed way?

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Research shows that millennials and Gen Zers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. HERE are online review stats that every marketer should know.