Ambal's Amusings

DECEMBER 31, 2010

Enjoy the following collated list of best blog posts from Connect the Docs in 2010. 2010 Content Marketing Trends and Predictions. Content marketing is changing like never before at a faster pace than we’ve seen in the last 100 years. What is the future of content marketing? Conversation.

Viral Marketing 100

Viral Marketing Best Practices Paper Blogger 100

Customer Experience Matrix

JANUARY 7, 2010

Summary: the demand generation market will continue to grow in 2010, and it may attract some new, big competitors from outside the industry. But the real excitement will be features that expand the scope of demand generation products to support inbound marketing, better measurement, and more efficient content creation.

Demand Generation Agencies 120

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Marketing Automation Services Work Management 120

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 4, 2011

On May 7th, 2010 I started this journey to document my thoughts and perspective on B2B Marketing. Since that time, I have written 60 posts, nearly 10,000 of you have come to my site, from over 120 countries, viewing more than 20,000 pages of content. I started the blog with posts on Why am I in Marketing?

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing B2B Advertising Agencies B2B Sales 100

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Far and away one of the best blog posts I wrote this year was on the new 4′c of B2B Marketing – it was read over 15,000 times and 3X more popular than the next most read blog post of the year. This inspired me to do a quick 10 Best Posts of 2010 as we slide into the New Year. Is The White Paper Dead for B2B Marketing?

Best Practices 100

Best Practices Social Media Paper Public Relations 100

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Marketing Sherpa last week released its 2010 Social Media Marketing Benchmark report. The report’s authors begin by noting that: “An important transition in the use of social media for marketing purposes is taking place.

Social Media 100

Social Media Social Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 100

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 27, 2023

Marketing podcasts (and coffee) are hot! A few years ago, I was interviewed by Marketing Over Coffee podcast host John J. And no surprise, he and his co-host, Chris Penn, are still churning out some great content. Tune in to hear our industry’s thought leaders share their two cents on some pretty revolutionary marketing ideas.

Lead Ranking 185

Lead Ranking Planning Paid Search Agency B2B Thought Leadership 185

ClearVoice

MARCH 9, 2023

Your content marketing strategy must connect your audience and your brand. This means continual planning, creating, publishing, and sharing of content. ” A content marketing strategy must not be stagnant. A flexible content marketing strategy helps to improve audience engagement. The result?

Marketing & Strategy 81

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Planning Content Marketing 81

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2009

So that begs the question - what’s on the horizon specifically for BtoB for marketers next year? Here are 10 concrete ways I think the environment in which BtoB Marketers operate will evolve in 2010. Facebook ads today remind me of Google AdWords in 2001 with low CPC’s on topics and segments many marketers will want to reach.

BtoB 100

BtoB Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Mobile Advertising 100

Anything Goes Marketing

DECEMBER 21, 2009

2009 has been a long year but as I reflect back on my many conversations, I've created a top 5 list of items to avoid in 2010: 1. In 2010 you will not have a choice but to make social media part of your overall marketing strategy. This concept needs to be at the forefront of your planning in 2010.

Work Management 100

Work Management Marketing Automation Services Marketing Management Planning 100

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2009

So that begs the question – what’s on the horizon specifically for BtoB for marketers next year? Here are 10 concrete ways I think the environment in which BtoB Marketers operate will evolve in 2010. Mobile Marketing – Frankly I think Social Media is just a warm up for Mobile Marketing.

BtoB 100

BtoB Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Mobile Advertising 100

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 12, 2010

We discussed the great lead quality vs. lead quantity debate. And when quality is required, you need to be able to deliver leads that convert. And when quality is required, you need to be able to deliver leads that convert. The debate often goes like this: Sales wants more leads. So marketing sends more.

Work Management 100

Work Management Marketing Management Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 100

Webbiquity

JANUARY 12, 2011

Social media marketing, online PR and SEO are three tactics that are all powerful on their own, but have far more impact when used in a coordinated, synergistic manner. The Most Overused Buzzwords and Marketing Speak in Press Releases by Adam Sherk. contention that “You don’t need a PR agency.&# Is the Press Release Dead?

PR 100

PR Tools Tips Blogger 100

Zoominfo

AUGUST 19, 2018

In a 2010 blog post, we state that in order to stay viable, B2B companies need to hire a social media manager. According to one recent study, 93% of B2B marketers reported social media as the most utilized marketing tactic of their teams ( source ). Content type. Generate leads and drive revenue. Emerging trends.

Social Media 174

Social Media Work Management Marketing Management Media 174

Tomorrow People

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Understand and apply the principles and your marketing strategy will resonate with your customers,” says Andrea Clatworthy, head of ABM at Fujitsu. They want bespoke solutions marketed in an even more personalized way. Andrea Clatworthy, head of ABM at Fujitsu and guru in account-based marketing, explains why ABM is the best solution.

Account Based Marketing 136

Account Based Marketing ABM Personalization Planning 136

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

How many times have you heard the expression “content is king?&# That’s the case because, in an increasingly competitive and noisy market, buyers care not so much about what you sell as about what you know , and what you are passionate about. Great content fills a need for both the consumer and the producer.

Marketing Budget 100

Marketing Budget Tactics Tips Content Marketing 100

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 18, 2021

In 2010, the ADA turned its attention to the internet with the release of standards for accessible design. These groups can encompass a lot of people, so it’s crucial to put techniques in place so they can easily use your website and understand the content. To be understandable means that everyone can understand your content.

Marketing Websites 262

Marketing Websites Guidelines Paid Search Agency Internet Marketing 262

Everything Technology Marketing

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

One of my recent posts (“ The Top-10 B2B Marketing Trends for 2011 ”) received a lot of great comments. The number one marketing trend for 2011, according to the 17,000 member B2B technology marketing group on LinkedIn, is the increasing integration of social media with traditional marketing tactics to drive qualified leads.

Social Media 100

Social Media Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 100

B2B Marketing Traction

DECEMBER 28, 2009

If you haven’t yet done your marketing plan for 2010, don’t panic. If you have already done your plan, check it against some of our marketing planning success tips below. Marketing Plan Success Tips. Marketing plans don’t need to be elaborate. Have your marketing tactics changed accordingly?

Planning 100

Planning Marketing Plans Tactics Marketing Prospects 100

Webbiquity

JANUARY 28, 2011

According to recent research from eConsultancy, “Paid search consumes the largest portion of online lead generation budgets, accounting for 28% of spending (in 2010), up from 22% in 2009.&# There’s no question that paid search delivers leads, and no question that AdWords is the big dog in the PPC world.

Adwords 100

Adwords Paid Content Paid Search Agency Tactics 100

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 23, 2020

The Internet of Things has not only made our lives easier but has also opened up a whole world of marketing opportunities and new ways to reach consumers. In 2010, Ericsson predicted that we would have 50 billion connected devices by 2020. The Internet of Things and big data have introduced many new opportunities for marketers.

Internet Marketing 363

Internet Marketing Advertising Agencies Marketing Agencies 2 Paid Search Agency 363

Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2017

This was the day that one of our biggest clients, the one we delivered our best results to and was the most revered of all our case studies, decided not to renew our service (we provided qualified leads for content agencies). She said she absolutely loved the blog and felt like she found her calling around content marketing.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Planning Paid Search Agency Content 111

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Facebook was founded in 2004, Twitter in 2006, Instagram 2010, Snapchat 2011, and TikTok in 2016. The Debate: Is Social Media Lead Gen or Brand Building or Both? Even with over 5,000 marketing tools available , measuring the ROI of social media in a traditional click-to-purchase remains to be an issue. The problem?

Social Media 162

Social Media Generation Media Peer-to-peer 162

Onalytica B2B

AUGUST 7, 2018

Key Topics: Influencer Marketing, Influencer Relations, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, SMM, Strategy, Business Analytics, Blockchain Technology. Currently Social Media Director / Content Marketing Strategist at G Media Studios. Influencer Relations / Marketing Consultant at Snow Solutions.

Word of Mouth 137

Word of Mouth Skype Advertising Agencies Work Management 137

PureB2B

JULY 14, 2020

As a marketing leader, you’re expected to come up with a fail-proof plan for allocating your budget for the remainder of this year, and the pressure to drive ROI is continuing to grow. Bigger goals with less budget and resources are “the new norm” for B2B marketing orgs leading into 2020. Tough crowd).

Demand Generation 62

Demand Generation Demand Planning Allocation 62

PureB2B

JULY 14, 2020

As a marketing leader, you’re expected to come up with a fail-proof plan for allocating your budget for the remainder of this year, and the pressure to drive ROI is continuing to grow. Bigger goals with less budget and resources are “the new norm” for B2B marketing orgs leading into 2020. Tough crowd).

Demand Generation 62

Demand Generation Demand Planning Allocation 62

PureB2B

JULY 14, 2020

As a marketing leader, you’re expected to come up with a fail-proof plan for allocating your budget for the remainder of this year, and the pressure to drive ROI is continuing to grow. Bigger goals with less budget and resources are “the new norm” for B2B marketing orgs leading into 2020. Tough crowd).

Demand Generation 62

Demand Generation Demand Planning Allocation 62

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

LinkedIn is firmly ensconced among the “big 3″ social networks for marketing and business purposes, and though its base of 80 million members is far smaller than the 600 million users of Facebook, its impact in B2B marketing is larger. Mark Walsh reports on company pages, another new feature added by LinkedIn in late 2010.

Linkedin 100

Linkedin Tactics Tips Work Management 100

Industrial Marketing Today

DECEMBER 22, 2010

2010 has been another tough year for the industrial sector but I’m encouraged by all the good news that I’ve heard throughout the year about a modest rebound in U.S. In keeping with that spirit, here are my five most popular industrial marketing blog posts from 2010. Marketing Automation vs. Inbound Marketing.

Top of Funnel 60

Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Analytics Tools Curation 60

Anyword

DECEMBER 20, 2023

While AI has made it easy for businesses to effectively create content at scale, it has also brought about the issue of “AI content hallucinations,” where fact and fiction can become blurred. This poses a significant risk to brand’s content marketing success, potentially resulting in disastrous consequences.

Tips 40

Tips Lead Ranking Rules Content 40

Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It’s hard to believe that, after 10 years, this will be the last time I share my annual list of content marketing predictions for CMI. As Apple continues to invest in original content, it will discover an out-and-out acquisition makes far more sense. Apple will buy Disney in a few years, says @JoePulizzi. Alexa skills.

Marketing AI 111

Marketing AI Content Marketing Paid Search Agency Content 111

The Effective Marketer

AUGUST 30, 2010

The Effective Marketer Effectiveness is a discipline and it can be learned Home About the Effective Marketer Books Speaking Marketing Content That Sells When talking with lead nurturing and marketing automation vendors they all make it seem very easy. Who’s going to write all that new content?

Work Management 100

Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services Planning 100

Biznology

JUNE 8, 2018

Most people get the theory of SEO: You find the keywords and phrases that compose the search queries of your target audience, and you build content that answers the questions implicit in those queries. But a lot of marketers I talk to are skeptical about how to do it. They built the content. They did the keyword research.

SEO 217

SEO Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Keywords 217

Ambal's Amusings

JANUARY 31, 2011

Jonathan's experience with white papers is also coupled with over 25 years of enterprise business experience with leading industry innovators such as Apple Computer, Microsoft, Digital Equipment Corporation, and J.D. This experience included a variety of sales, marketing, business development, and management positions. Join the party

Paper 100

Paper Enterprise Management B2B Thought Leadership Case Study 100

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 5, 2020

Nobody can say with 100% certainty what the future of marketing will look like, but industry professionals can offer useful insights and predictions into some of the possibilities that might be available in the coming years. As marketers, it’s important for us to keep an eye on statistics, research, and trends in data to spot opportunities.

Trends 337

Trends Planning Enterprise Management Paid Search Agency 337

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Facebook was founded in 2004, Twitter in 2006, Instagram 2010, Snapchat 2011, and TikTok in 2016. The Debate: Is Social Media Lead Gen or Brand Building or Both? Even with over 5,000 marketing tools available , measuring the ROI of social media in a traditional click-to-purchase remains to be an issue. The problem?

Social Media 130

Social Media Generation Media Peer-to-peer 130

BuzzSumo

APRIL 1, 2019

Could your content-marketing strategy use a shot in the arm? Would you be interested in learning about a specific form of content that consistently delivers incredible results almost automatically? Then, you’ll love discovering the potential of interactive content and how easy it can be to create.

Interactive Marketing 107

Interactive Marketing Content Marketing Planning Budget Programs 107

Biznology

MARCH 23, 2018

I’ve been noticing some ironies in the world of B2B marketing lately; you know what I mean. Hubspot preaches inbound marketing as a mantra, right? The theory is that if you post irresistible content to your website, you’ll rise in search rankings and attract interested buyers to find you. But guess what? Kudos to them.

B2B Marketing 190

B2B Marketing Work Management Marketing Management Opt-out 190