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Marketing Automation
Software and processes that allow marketing functions to be run without constant manual input. For larger organizations, marketing automation is necessary to handle large volumes of customers and the large volume of data that accompanies such a user base.
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B2C
B2C stands for Business to Customer, and refers to products or services sold directly to individuals who are the users of the product. Major retailers for things like clothing and hobby goods are examples of B2C businesses.
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Guest Blog
Blogs written by a third-party organization or individual for a website on a specific topic. Guest blogs usually come with the expectation that the writer’s organization is linked and/or mentioned within the article or author biography. This provides a passive benefit for the writer to promote their efforts elsewhere, while also providing relevant information for the site’s readers.
Depending on the policies of the publishing site, the blogs may be subject to editorial review.
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CAN-SPAM
CAN-SPAM is an acronym for Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing, referring to a legislative act from 2003. It’s a law that sets national standards for commercial emails. In order for mass emails to be legal, they must comply with CAN-SPAM guidelines.
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