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Greg Jarboe is president of SEO-PR, which he co-founded with Jamie O’Donnell in 2003. Their digital marketing agency has won awards for generating results for a variety of clients, including: The Christian Science Monitor, Get City Dealz, Harlequin Romance, MarketingSherpa, Parents magazine, the SES Conference & Expo series, Southwest Airlines, and Rutgers University. He’s the author of YouTube and Video Marketing, co-author of Digital Marketing Fundamentals, and one of the 25 successful online marketing gurus profiled in Michael Miller’s Online Marketing Heroes. Since 2003, Jarboe’s written more than 1,600 posts for several online publicantions, including Search Engine Journal, Search Engine Watch, and Tubular Insights. He’s spoken at over 80 industry conferences. In addition, he’s an instructor at Coursera, Rutgers Business School Executive Education, and the New Media Academy.
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AI won’t replace CMOs, but those who use it effectively will lead the future. Learn the key strategies shaping marketing’s next era.
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Dive into three trends for YouTube that matter most for marketers and discover ways to leverage them for success.
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Explore the alternative options to TikTok amid recent legal battles. Discover alternative platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
Top 10 Digital Marketing Trends For 2025
Get ready for the future of digital marketing. Explore the top trends and predictions that will shape the industry in the coming year.
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Discover the complexities of martech stacks and the struggles of marketing teams to reach target audiences. Learn about the obstacles they face in this survey.
10 Strategic SEO Insights & Tactical Advice For 2025 And Beyond
Staying ahead has never been more crucial. Explore these actionable strategies and tactics to ensure your success in the new age of search.
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What is the top emotionally engaging holiday ad this year? What are the common themes that resonated with audiences? Read on to learn more.
Coca-Cola’s AI Holiday Campaign Fails To Engage Viewers Emotionally
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Insights From IAB’s Cross-Channel Measurement For Marketers Release
Achieve better business results with cross-channel measurement. IAB’s guides offer a comprehensive approach to goal setting, advanced attribution, and privacy compliance.
A New Era Of SEO: Leveraging YouTube, LinkedIn, And Cross-Channel Strategies For Success
Discover the new era of SEO. Expand your skill set beyond Google and master cross-channel strategies with YouTube, LinkedIn, and more.
YouTube Unveils 9 New Features At Made On YouTube 2024
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8 Out Of 10 TikTok Videos By Brands Fail To Capture Attention
Uncover the challenges brands face on TikTok. Learn why 84% of videos fail to generate strong positive emotions and capture attention.
August Update from IAB Shows Ad Spend & Opportunities For Growth In 2024
Get insights into the shifting ad spending trends and strategies for growth in the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s 2024 Outlook study.
How CTV Fits Into Digital Marketing During Holiday Season [Interview With Matt Voda]
Digital marketers must now navigate new shifts in consumer behavior in preparation for the holidays, read which seven trends will have impact.
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Discover the changing landscape of digital video advertising and the shift towards business outcomes as key metrics, according to the latest IAB report.
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Video Ad Spend And Trends Revealed Ahead Of IAB NewFronts 2024
Get insights into the future of video ad spend. Learn about the projections for digital video advertising in the U.S. and the latest trends.
What Makes The Most Engaged YouTube Fans For NCAA Basketball (And Why Should You Care)?
Learn more about NCAA basketball and engaged YouTube fans. Learn how media and entertainment companies can make the most of March Madness for brand partnerships.
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Explore how brands leveraged social video to enhance their TV commercials during the latest Super Bowl LVIII.
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Unlearn the outdated content marketing matrix and embrace a new emotional palette to take advantage of the recently launched “Google’s Demand Gen Campaigns.”
YouTube Unveils Suite of AI-Powered Tools For Video Creators
Discover YouTube’s latest innovations, including AI-powered tools for content creators, at the “Made On YouTube” event.