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Digital Marketing News: LinkedIn Gets Events & Objective-Based Ad Features, Growing Nanoinfluencers, & MarTech Trends

Posted on Nov 16th, 2018
Written by Lane Ellis
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    2018 November 16 News Buffer Chart Image

    We Analyzed 15,000 Instagram Stories from 200 of the World’s Top Brands (New Stories Research)
    A new study from social media management platform Buffer takes a close look into Instagram Stories and how 200 leading global brands are utilizing the popular feature. Buffer

    LinkedIn Introduces Public Beta of Objective-Based Advertising in Campaign Manager
    LinkedIn has unveiled objective-based advertising for its Campaign Manager, with a slew of features and easier campaign creation functionality. LinkedIn (client)

    Are You Ready for the Nanoinfluencers?
    The New York Times takes a close look at the increasingly wide scope of nanoinfluencers in the social media and marketing landscape. The New York Times

    The Top Factors That Slow B2B Purchases
    Data from a recent B2B survey revealed that lack of information was the leading factor slowing down purchases, one of several insights relevant to digital marketers. MarketingProfs

    Customer Data Driven B2B Marketing: Designing for 2020 and Beyond
    A look at the roles of first and third-party data in making better B2B marketing experiences, plus a glimpse at what may be coming next. MarTech Advisor

    Marketing’s next battlefield: Your phone’s camera
    An examination of camera marketing and its growing position in the digital marketing landscape. PRWeek

    Marketing Technology Trends Survey Summary Report
    A look at marketing technology trends, the needs of today’s marketers, some of the challenges being encountered, and how they’re generally being overcome. Ascend2

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    LinkedIn tests feature that lets you create real-world events
    LinkedIn (client) has also begun testing new features relating to real-world events, in a move that will bring back a very different experience from the firm’s previous events feature retired in 2012. CNET

    WhatsApp ads are coming: Will advertisers start buying?
    Facebook’s has announced that it plans to begin offering advertisements on its encrypted messaging app WhatsApp. Marketing Land

    ON THE LIGHTER SIDE:

    2018 November 16 Marketoonist Cartoon

    A lighthearted look at math men and data-driven marketing by Marketoonist Tom Fishburne — Marketoonist

    Facebook Just Filled With Crazy Idiots Now [The Onion] — The Onion

    TOPRANK MARKETING & CLIENTS IN THE NEWS:

    • Lee Odden — 2018 Blogging Research: How Does Your Blog Compare To The Best — Heidi Cohen
    • Lane R. Ellis — 10 Expert Tips for Finding and Communicating with Your Ideal Customers — Small Business Trends
    • Ashley Zeckman — Takeaways from KFC’s and Wendy’s fan appreciation efforts — Ragan Communications
    • Joshua Nite and Tiffani Allen — Google Flexes Ad Muscles With More Updates for Content Marketers — ClearVoice
    • Lee Odden — Top Trends Awaiting Marketers at the 2019 MarketingProfs B2B Forum — PAN Communications
    • Lane R. Ellis — Advanced Analytics for Facebook, Instagram & Much More – Ep. 43 — Marketing O’Clock
    • Lee Odden — B2B Marketing Books: MarketingProfs B2B Forum Authors — Heidi Cohen
    • DivvyHQ — Celebrating the Best Content Marketing Tools of 2018 — DivvyHQ (client)

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