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30 Remarkable Content Marketing Facts and Statistics for 2013 (and 2014)

Webbiquity SMM

And it continues to expand: 82% of marketers plan to increase their budgets for content marketing in 2014. Only a quarter of companies take a holistic approach to social media where efforts are integrated across functional areas, and at only half are top executives engaged and aligned with the company’s social strategy.

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59 Killer Content Marketing Stats: 2014 Edition

Writtent Blog

57% of marketers report custom content is their top marketing priority for 2014. Customers who receive email newsletters spend 82% more when they buy from the company. The top 5 content marketing goals in 2014 are brand awareness, lead generation, customer acquisition, thought leadership, and engagement. (Source: CMI ).

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Gartner: fake social media reviews

Sherrilynne Starkie

Checking online reviews has become a normal part of consumer purchasing decisions, and so, companies are paying for or faking these reviews to gain favour and influence preference. By 2014, we could see up to 15 per cent of all online reviews being ‘faked’, according to Gartner, the research company. Down a new path?

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What Is The Point Of A Website In 2014?

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What is the point of a website in 2014? If you go back in time (and we''re talking within this past decade), most companies used their websites in two way: To provide a level of information. Maybe a consumer watches a video, signs up for an e-newsletter, likes your brand on Facebook, etc. e newsletter. and beyond.

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The Future of Facebook: Three Trends Worth Watching

Ignite Social Media

As Visa learned years ago and Shopify leverages today, companies that put themselves between buyers and sellers and add value can drive billions of revenue. Facebook shut down Gifts in 2014. Swatting Away Competitors. TikTok has taken a lot of the mojo from Facebook just as Snapchat did years ago. Subscribe to Social You Should Know.

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Top B2B Instagram Feeds You Should Follow Today

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In the past couple of years, its user base has exploded and now includes well-known brands and companies who use the platform as a way to reach and engage with customers. A photo posted by Microsoft (@microsoft) on Dec 22, 2014 at 11:34am PST. A photo posted by IBM (@ibm) on Nov 12, 2014 at 8:09am PST. Join us: IBM.co/ibmjobs.

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Top B2B Instagram Feeds You Should Follow Today

Visually SM

In the past couple of years, its user base has exploded and now includes well-known brands and companies who use the platform as a way to reach and engage with customers. A photo posted by Microsoft (@microsoft) on Dec 22, 2014 at 11:34am PST. A photo posted by IBM (@ibm) on Nov 12, 2014 at 8:09am PST. Join us: IBM.co/ibmjobs.

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