Marketing Craftmanship

OCTOBER 14, 2014

The most noteworthy article on B2B selling was published in a 1966 Harvard Business Review article (#66213). Extrinsic selling is a “trust me” approach, employed by a great number of B2B product and service providers. Wittreich website case studies'

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 24, 2022

Debate raged for a long time about whether SaaS companies really needed content marketing. In 2022, that debate is dead — content is a critical piece of successful digital marketing for every SaaS brand. In this article, we’ll explore some content marketing lessons for SaaS brands from companies who have already done it exceptionally.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 4, 2024

On one hand, they want to learn about new products and services. How can marketers ensure their ads are welcomed rather than resented? This may sound counterintuitive to marketing professionals who are accustomed to the idea of just “pushing out” material. Look at the results of one joint study published by MAGNA and Brave.

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NuSpark Consulting

JANUARY 15, 2016

“ People are often bored or put off by facts, but they never tire of hearing stories ” — Jay Conrad Levinson, Author “Guerilla Marketing” series of books. Case studies are bursting with promise for use in B2B lead generation and sales. Why Case Studies? Why Case Studies? Just fill in the blanks.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 15, 2023

Google, the world’s leading search engine, currently has over 85% of the search engine market. In this post, we’re exploring the role of fresh content in SEO, its impact on SEO marketing, and practical strategies you can implement to keep your content fresh and engaging.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

B2B content marketing is an indispensable strategy for businesses looking to establish their brand, engage their target audience, and drive conversions. What is B2B content marketing? B2B content marketing is the creation and distribution of content, in all its forms, related to your business and relevant to customers.

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Navigate the Channel

JULY 28, 2023

In the competitive online landscape, the success of a building products website heavily relies on its ability to convert visitors into customers. In this article, we will explore effective strategies to increase conversion rates for building products websites and drive sustainable growth.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

MAY 25, 2023

You can help your marketing team by getting your die-hard customers to spread the word about your offerings — sparking product-led growth. What is product-led growth? It puts your product at the center of the customer experience and buying journey. Watch & learn What is product-led growth?

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Thought leadership content marketing is one of the most effective ways of establishing your name and company as an authority in your industry. Thought leadership marketing means going beyond the same blog posts and regurgitated ideas that everyone seems to be publishing. But what exactly is thought leadership content marketing ?

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illumin

APRIL 11, 2024

As TikTok gained momentum, a notable shift occurred with users providing candid recommendations for products and brands within their content. Just imagine seeing your favorite TikTok influencer’s video as you’re scrolling through your morning news article or a brief commercial break while streaming your favorite TV show.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 9, 2016

While once thought of as a fading trend , influence marketing is back and hotter than ever. This white hot channel is not only the talk of the town—it’s showing its staying power with results marketers only dream of. times investment to, according to a recent study by Tomoson , an ROI of $6.50 for every $1 spent.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 2, 2020

It’s not an easy move from the voice of the customer to the heart of the customer, but the hard work will be worthwhile when you reap greater returns on your marketing efforts. While we like to think that buying decisions are based on logic and facts, that’s rarely the case. Building Customer Trust Through Emotional Marketing.

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Hinge Marketing

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Even without a global pandemic, economic unrest, and increased competition, there is a dilemma sweeping the globe and taking a toll on thousands of marketers. It is the dilemma of content production. that content development is the top priority of most marketers—edging out brand differentiation. But why is it a dilemma?

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 13, 2021

While it’s impossible to control everything related to your brand online, you can manage your online reputation with content marketing. With content marketing , you control the story. Your blogs, videos, social media posts, and every other aspect of content marketing are all within your realm to dictate. Here’s why.

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B2B Digital Marketer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Julian Lumpkin, the founder of Success Kit, a marketing agency specializing in case studies and video testimonials. Julian Lumpkin emphasizes the crucial but often misunderstood role of customer success stories.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 19, 2023

Business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing are two distinct types of marketing strategies with different focuses. For any marketing professionals to maximize the impact of their efforts, they must understand the differences between these two marketing strategies, and when to apply practices from each.

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Marketing Craftmanship

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Most B2B company websites, across all industries, contain some combination of self-produced “owned media” content, including blog posts, case studies, white papers, podcasts, archived webinars, and event calendars. There are 3 reasons why most B2B companies do not pursue earned media: They fear the lack of editorial control.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 11, 2023

Before you succumb to the hype and hire a social media intern or go all out with paid search ads, you need to consider digital marketing services. There’s no better way to optimize your website than to work with digital marketing experts. Why Spend Your Budget on Digital Marketing Services?

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Outgrow

APRIL 29, 2024

No business can afford one-time customers after their marketing and branding efforts. And, to get returning and loyal customers, they need to establish trust and credibility amongst their audience. It convinces users to purchase a product or subscribe to a service. Social proof is one of the best ways to do this.

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

Heck, not all marketing people are content people. So whether you’re here because you’re a content person looking to enhance your business case for more content dollars or because a content person wants you to understand their perspective on why content is (still) queen, you’ve come to the right place. Here we go!

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Smashmouth Marketing

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Just because your marketing team is sending a whole host of Marketing Qualified Leads down to the sales department, that doesn’t mean they are all ready and raring to buy. Only trust leads that come from Lead Generation people that you trust. Think mugs, water bottles, and pens.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In modern times, B2B and B2C consumers are overwhelmed by sales, advertising and marketing teams vying for their attention. However, lead generation often starts with marketing. Quick takeaways: Majority of B2B marketers are struggling with lead generation – you’re in the right place! Direct marketing.

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Martech

MARCH 20, 2024

Don’t default to talking about the products or services your company provides or how it delivers them. We worked with executive team members and product management to rewrite all that content to unveil our new look within about 14 weeks — just in time to commemorate the company’s 40th anniversary.

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Contently

JUNE 16, 2022

Purdue Pharma went to great lengths to disburse false information, including a multi-facted marketing campaign designed to alter the medical community’s opinions about the risks. The Purdue Pharma case is one of the best examples of how health and medical misinformation can literally kill people and ruin lives.

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SalesGrape

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Telemarketing’s Role in B2B Marketing: Unveiling the Power of Voice In today’s digital age, where email marketing and social media campaigns dominate the landscape, it is easy to overlook the power of voice communication. However, telemarketing remains a vital tool in B2B marketing strategies.

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Animalz blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, he shows how content teams can use AI tools in their research process. Go From Stalled to Started: AI as Your Research Ignition Many content marketers say AI helps with “blank page syndrome.” ChatGPT consulted six sources to kickstart my b2b content marketing strategies research.

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Contently

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When it comes to freelance content marketing , however, the parameters are often less clear. Fact-checking for my content marketing stories is just as essential as it is for my editorial work,” said Anna Dimond , a journalist, content creator, and producer. Why accuracy in content marketing is important.

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Trade Press Services

JANUARY 29, 2024

Brand ambassadors are individuals who serve as the face of the brand and share less biased perspectives that are often more trusted by target audiences. Brand ambassadors are any individuals who promote the message, mission, products, services and reputation of your brand. What Are Brand Ambassadors?

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SalesGrape

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Understanding the Importance of Humanizing B2B Marketing In today’s digital age, where automation and technology dominate marketing strategies, it is crucial for businesses to remember the importance of human connection. Therefore, incorporating personalization into marketing efforts becomes essential.

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Trade Press Services

MARCH 4, 2024

From bylined articles to informational videos, content helps prospects learn about brands and gather information about their products and services. It also helps companies position themselves as experts in their fields, building credibility and trust with target audiences.

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Tiecas

MAY 17, 2024

For more on the complexities of industrial website redesigns, see my article Industrial Website Redesign: Why It’s Not a DIY Project. Plant Managers: Focused on efficiency, productivity gains, and cost savings. What do they value most in a product or service provider? What are their top priorities and goals?

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Scoop.it

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

That’s where strategic content marketing comes in. This post will explore seven content marketing tips and examples for HR audiences and leaders. Let’s dive in and see how content marketing can help your HR department achieve key business goals. Damian Grabarczyk, the co-founder and growth marketer of PetLab Co.

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ClearVoice

AUGUST 1, 2023

In the digital era, products and services range from the tangible to the intangible. The line between objective and subjective products has blurred. Subjective products rely heavily on an individual’s perception, making them more elusive when measuring their efficacy and value. Enter the Customer Success Manager (CSM).

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BOP Design

DECEMBER 21, 2021

At Bop Design, we are big proponents of inbound marketing for lead generation. A major component of inbound marketing is content marketing and content creation. In this article, we take a look at B2B content marketing practices that work and why they are effective. Thought Leadership Articles.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Businesses should strive to build trust by being ethical and responsible in deed – and candid, consistent and reliable in content. However, there’s been a flood of worthy ideas and studies on the topic of trust in business. So, trust is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML].

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Martech

MAY 3, 2023

They may have landed on your site to learn more about marketing automation software and are nowhere near the final stretch to the demo request. This article explores the importance of a smooth customer journey for readers and explains how a more personalized marketing approach can help you achieve it. Consideration.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In marketing, brand awareness is a significant focus—in fact, it’s likely one of your main goals. This is where customer marketing comes in. Customer marketing is one of the most powerful ways you can forge and feed connections with your current audience base. What is customer marketing? In fact, it’s quite the opposite.

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