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The 2013 Social Business Marketing Manifesto

Marketing Insider Group

Planning season is well underway and I think it is never to early to look at the B2B Marketing 2012 year in review and start to make some predictions for Marketing and Social Businesses in 2013. And finally, I will make some marketing predictions for 2013. 2013 Marketing Prediction. The stakes are high and the timing is urgent.

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5 Top Online Marketing Trends for the Rest of 2013

Webbiquity

Here are a few of the top online marketing trends for the second half of 2013 that may help you grow your sales both online and off faster than you expected. When your customers believe you have their best interests in mind, they are likely to purchase more from you. Social media will remain important. Quality content will be key.

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Vocus Purchased by Private Equity Firm GTCR: This Could Be Interesting

Customer Experience Matrix

But the main reason is probably that just 15% of Vocus'' 2013 revenue came from its marketing automation products. At that time, the marketing product was missing key marketing automation features including lead scoring, multi-step workflows, and integration with Salesforce.com. Vocus has been working hard to change its profile.

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What the State of Social Media Today Means for 2013 Marketing Plans

Biznology

As you plan your digital media marketing strategy for 2013, you might want to consider some of these usage statistics. Think you’ve got a final digital marketing plan and budget for 2013? For any business targeting Generation X women, Pinterest should be a core component of your social strategy in 2013. Mobile Apps.

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5 Ways to Leverage Content Marketing to Expand Your Business into New Markets

Marketing Insider Group

You’ve decided to open up new markets for your products, but you have a major challenge: how to build brand awareness among your new target customers. Whether it’s a new region or a new industry you want to target, one thing is constant: you need to identify which customers are likely to need your products and services.

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InfusionCon 2013: InfusionSoft Keeps Its Focus on Helping Entrepreneurs

Customer Experience Matrix

hese are: Internet-enabled business coaches and experts, who are selling books, videos and other products in addition to their personal time; local service providers, such as dentists, home services, and fitness centers; and businesses selling to other small businesses. most clients want either to increase sales or free up the owner's time.

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18 of the Best Content Marketing Strategy Guides of 2013

Webbiquity

Matthew Anton presents three dozen questions to ask when creating a content marketing strategy, from questions about the company’s business model (e.g., “Which products make up most of the revenue?”) ”) to analyzing competitors, to determining the driving factors behind customer purchase and loyalty.