SmartBug Media

AUGUST 27, 2021

There are three distinct types of media that make up any digital marketing mix: earned, owned, and paid media. Inbound marketing traditionally couples the latter two; it’s a method to draw in your audience with stellar website content, blog articles, premium content, and social media engagement.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Paid media has become a non-negotiable in demand generation. Its ability to reach targeted audiences, maximize brand visibility, and drive conversions is just what businesses need in an online world saturated with information. If your competitors aggressively invest in paid platforms, chances are – you should be, too.

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Martech

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, yesterday reported its revenue rose 5% in the latest quarter after two straight quarters of declines on a rebound in the digital advertising market. The company cautioned the ad market remains volatile, pointing to the impact of war in the Middle East.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 15, 2022

If you’re in marketing, you might think of search engine advertising platforms as your “frenemy.” You’re kind of like friends because they distribute your ads, and kind of like enemies because you’re both self-interested. “The more profitable experience for search engines is more people clicking on ads. .

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Webbiquity

MAY 30, 2023

2023 looks like a tough year for marketing budgets. Overall, 58% of marketers project flat or reduced budgets for 2023, up from just 26% in 2022. But very small companies (11-50 workers) were actually most likely to increase marketing budgets this year. 1) B2B marketers are faring (a little) better than B2C.

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Metadata

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A button with a simple phrase can be the difference between a meaningless impression on your ad and a click that turns into pipeline. We’re talking about calls to action (CTAs) and how they make or break paid social campaigns. We looked at data from $130M in ad spend to help you answer that. What’s a call to action or CTA?

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The Point

APRIL 16, 2019

Thanks to Spear Digital Media Director Tim DiSabatino for authoring this week’s post. Because costs per click in B2B search campaigns can often be extremely high when companies compete the for same keywords, Search Engine Marketing (SEM) for B2B advertisers offers its own very unique challenges.

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Televerde

MAY 31, 2022

Social media began as a way for people to connect with each other, share content, and network. Now, it’s become an effective aspect of a business’s digital marketing strategy. In today’s market, one way to drive business is through social media lead generation. What Exactly Is Social Media Lead Generation?

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SmartBug Media

APRIL 11, 2022

Paid media’s reputation as an effective channel to generate quality leads has ebbed and flowed over time and per industry. However, like inbound marketing, paid media certainly has a place in your overall marketing strategy. Establishing Foundations for a Multi-Channel Marketing Strategy.

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SalesIntel

AUGUST 14, 2023

As marketing leaders, we often find ourselves navigating the challenging landscape of justifying ad spending to our CFOs. The age-old debate of whether marketing efforts genuinely contribute to the bottom line can leave us feeling like we speak a different language. But fear not, my fellow marketers!

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SmartBug Media

JUNE 22, 2020

As much as we all love inbound marketing, paid media is also an important part of the marketing strategy. No matter the size of your paid advertising budget, it is important it is to spend wisely. That means you need to know not just which ads drove clicks, but which ads drove conversions and actual revenue.

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Digilant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As marketers, we all know the importance of landing on the first page, ideally within the first five spots, of a search engine results page (SERP). Moz found that 71% of search traffic clicks on Google come from the first page of results, while some estimates say that is as high as 92%. What is paid search marketing?

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Metadata

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Like almost every B2B company on the planet, I knew my success would hinge largely on paid social advertising. So, I did what any demand generation marketer would do in my situation: DIY’d some LinkedIn ads using the platform’s native tools. Note: I sprinkled in some Google Search ads, too.)

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Contently

APRIL 20, 2023

Content value is a superpower — and it’s not just because superpowers are few and far between. When you find the right metrics to prove the value of your content, you can showcase how important your work is to the organization. But to truly maximize content value, you need to have a way to measure your content’s impact.

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ClickZ

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

There are multiple ways to measure the impact of paid social on your business, but each method has its own set of challenges. In this article, we’ll explore some of the difficulties that ecommerce brands face when measuring the impact of paid social and discuss ways to navigate these challenges.

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The Marketing Blender

MARCH 22, 2024

A robust B2B digital marketing strategy can and WILL drive growth in revenue, reputation, and resilience for your business. Otherwise, you’ll get overwhelmed by ALL the options available for marketing online. Learn about B2B digital marketing strategies from our own expert, Ramsey Sanchez in this episode of The Marketing Blender Show.

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

At ClearVoice, we understand that not all people are content people. Heck, not all marketing people are content people. Marketing is the tip of the spear for driving growth and new customer acquisition. Even in mature businesses, it’s tempting to funnel a lot of budget into short-term, paid campaigns for quick wins.

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SalesGrape

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Telemarketing vs. Digital Marketing: Which Drives Better B2B Leads? In today’s competitive business landscape, generating high-quality leads is crucial for the success of any B2B company. With the rise of digital marketing strategies, many businesses have shifted their focus towards online lead generation techniques.

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Brandpoint

APRIL 13, 2023

It’s no secret that video content is the name of the game when it comes to generating social media impressions, engagement and traffic. These metrics eventually yield results with lead generation and sales. Marketers have been preaching its rising value for years, and the statistics overwhelmingly affirm the medium.

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Blue Flame Thinking

MARCH 28, 2024

A strategic marketing plan is like a funnel. Marketing is designed to increase awareness of what you offer and lead your audiences to a conversion—whether that is a purchase, meeting, or other connection. Use a marketing funnel strategy. Three key phases of the marketing funnel drive this action.

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Kevin Indig

AUGUST 7, 2023

Expect timeless tips and strategies, as well as new insights into the future of search. Explore All Episodes SEO, content, and other non-paid channels can impact brand growth more than you think. But, marketers can apply it to content and campaigns. Yes, it sounds boring.

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Oktopost

MARCH 10, 2022

B2B Growth Marketing, Demand Generation, Field Marketing—however you badge it, it’s a numbers game. Yet, organic social media is one channel that still delivers consistent results. Many marketers shy away from social media because they don’t understand how to measure social media return on investment (ROI).

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Metadata

MAY 24, 2023

This is the second post in our new content series, Meta With Metadata. We’re giving you an inside look at how our Marketing team uses our own product to automate paid campaigns and drive more revenue. That’s the question every demand gen marketer is asking themselves right now. How can I get something out of nothing?

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Only B2B

APRIL 24, 2024

Among marketers, few topics spark as much debate as the comparison between demand generation and inbound marketing. Conversely, inbound marketing predominantly relies on passive techniques to draw in potential leads. Here are some metrics to consider: High-intent Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs).

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

A lot of social marketers ask, does our brand really need to be on LinkedIn? Your LinkedIn social media strategy will be a bit different than your strategies for other platforms. However, the key to getting the most from LinkedIn is marrying your organic and paid strategies. Boost organic reach and engagement via paid.

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Sprout Social

JULY 25, 2023

Brands need the context social media metrics provide to meet today’s dynamic consumer space and take their business to the next level. That’s why leaders from more than 700 companies surveyed in the 2023 State of Social Media Report revealed that 85% of their business decisions were strongly informed by social data and insights.

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EveryoneSocial

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

There are a million ways you can go about saving money on paid advertising, but I want to focus on the most impactful strategies. I’ve been a paid search specialist for more than six years, and – using the tactics I’ll discuss in this blog — I’ve helped accounts improve their campaign cost per conversion by as much as 50%!

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Choozle

MAY 5, 2021

How many times a day do you search for something online? Google processes over 40,000 search queries every second on average, which translates to over 3.5 billion searches per day and 1.2 trillion searches per year worldwide. Jump to: What is search advertising? How does search advertising work?

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Metadata

AUGUST 23, 2022

It’s not exactly news that LinkedIn advertising can be expensive. Google that phrase, and you’ll see articles like “Why are LinkedIn ads so dang expensive?” and “LinkedIn is the most expensive digital advertising platform.”. Our customers’ LinkedIn ad experiments prove that out. Note: This data includes Conversation ads.

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BenchmarkONE

MAY 21, 2020

For any business that wants to make more sales and conversions, chances are they’ve already started building their email list. But starting your list is but the tip of the iceberg – to truly scale and grow your business , you need to grow your list with highly qualified leads fast. Why Use Paid Ads to Quickly Grow Your Email List?

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Golden Spiral

MARCH 24, 2022

Is the issue with B2B ad conversions an industry-wide phenomenon or do some companies not produce ad content that works? I once read a stat that said: “You’re more likely to get bitten by a shark than click on a display ad.”. Researched content for a blog article? But in search, it’s a whole different story.

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Contently

MAY 26, 2020

When I was making the transition from journalism to marketing, my first big epiphany came from a caveman cartoon. You make content, people click on it, and then—BOOM—they immediately buy something or fill out a demo request form. After all, if our search ads work that way, shouldn’t content work that way too?

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JULY 22, 2021

The same is true in marketing. Ads and Attribution. If you manage a marketing budget, you know how much money goes into two critical areas: paid media and marketing technology. Namely, B2B advertising leader LinkedIn and the #1 B2B marketing attribution application, Bizible. In short, your CRM.

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Binary Demand

MARCH 1, 2024

Its potential for storytelling and marketing is undeniable, making AI in B2B marketing and sales a transformative force, reshaping interactions with brands, information, and services. The world of B2B marketing automation is on the brink of a full-fledged AI-driven revolution. But what is the path to reeling in those big fish?

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Velocity Partners

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

If you haven’t come across it yet, it’s an insightful framework that challenges the outdated strategies we B2B marketers have relied on to spur growth over the last decade. Something is shifting in the realm of B2B marketing It’s hard to put your finger on it just yet, but it’s there, quietly brewing beneath the surface.

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Outbrain

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Paid advertising. Or simply, paid. 45% of small businesses are using it already, and this year in the US, nearly $233 billion is forecast to be spent on digital ads. That’s why marketers must be smarter about which paid traffic sources they are using and when, and how much to invest in each. YouTube Ads.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Marketers are finding it increasingly difficult to set the right budget, optimize it and keep the leads flowing. Managing social media and other marketing channels in this economy can be challenging. Do your research You need to be aware of the market conditions to allocate the right marketing budget.

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