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B2B Marketers Are Humans, Too

Convince & Convert

As a consumer, which would you prefer: watching a video of actor and martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme do the splits between two heavy haul trucks moving in reverse, or read a white paper about the latest in motor vehicle steering mechanisms? So why make a B2B ad that looks like B2C content? Image via Hubspot.

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Ask a Content Strategist: Answers to Your 7 Biggest Content Questions

Contently

You’ve talked about white papers at the beginning and the “level” at which they should be written—does that apply to brands across the board? Even B2B brands in niche industries? How relevant do you see content marketing being for B2B companies, and which kinds of content would you recommend?

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The fastest route to success requires lateral thinking.

Sales Engine

Most of us understand that the world of marketing has changed—B2B has gone digital. For most companies, it likely started with marketing automation software, a website makeover, Search Engine Optimization, Pay-per-click advertising, and Customer Relationship Management software. But, it hasn’t happened overnight.

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34 Compelling Content Marketing Stats and Facts

Webbiquity

In-person events are still the most effective channel for B2B marketers. 93% of B2B marketers are using content marketing. 42% of B2B marketers viewed themselves as successful with their content marketing efforts in 2014 – up from 36% in 2013. – White papers and research reports (59%). TopRank ).

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10 Secrets To Help You Succeed In B2B Content Marketing

Marketing Insider Group

Content marketing can give B2B companies a truckload of options to keep their audience engaged. Top Priorities & Unique Challenges for B2B Content Marketing. Unlike B2C Marketing, B2B companies have the unique challenge of not always being present in the eye of the customer. Types of B2B Content. Social Media.

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Social media raises the bar for customer intimacy

Chris Koch

They are focused on lifetime customer value and are willing to incur short-term costs in order to build long-term loyalty and satisfaction—Nordstrom and Amex are a couple of B2C examples. We know that in B2B, customers and prospects respond best to ideas, news, research, and how-to—not sales pitches. Operational excellence.

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How Content Marketing Teams Are Evolving in 2016

Contently

Similarly, Capital One launched the Spark Business IQ digital magazine to share articles, white papers, and other small-business resources and stories, including “ The Resilience Series ,” which celebrates entrepreneurs. Its newsroom has two arms: a digital magazine and a video studio. You have to try it.”