Convince & Convert

APRIL 5, 2016

I also remember when Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook were the only social media platforms that marketers really needed to pay attention to. In this blog post, I’m going to share with you four social media tactics that are going away like the landline. Adding Thousands of Connections to LinkedIn. It wasn’t that long ago.

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Heinz Marketing

JULY 26, 2021

If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m Pacific on LinkedIn (also on demand) you can find the transcription and recording here on the blog every Monday morning. We cover a wide range of topics, with a focus on sales development and inside sales priorities.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 30, 2019

“Strategy without tactics is a daydream; tactics without strategy is a nightmare.” Influenced by Sun Tzu and coined by Sagefrog CEO and Co-founder Mark Schmukler, this quote implies that there’s a clear difference between marketing strategy and marketing tactics. Spend 10% of Revenue on Marketing.

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Hinge Marketing

JUNE 26, 2015

With so much data available through marketing automation software , the results of marketing efforts are becoming increasingly more insightful and easy to measure. The same survey showed that firms using data-driven marketing were nearly three times as likely to experience increased revenues (55% vs. 20%).

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

B2B marketers are under constant pressure to create a predictable pipeline and know exactly which components in their marketing mix work – and which don’t. Metadata has created an ABM platform that consistently and reliably delivers marketing KPIs with minimum time and effort. Set it up, and let the platform do the work.

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Valasys

JULY 31, 2023

So, are you ready to seize the reins of lead generation marketing and set your business on the path to unprecedented growth? Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, our exploration of this dynamic world will equip you with the tools and tactics you need to cast your net wide and reel in those valuable leads.

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LEADership

JULY 28, 2015

Each week, I get some very interesting questions from members of our exclusive, invitation-only B2B LinkedIn Group. Is our marketing budget and campaign planning process making the right use of customer data? Are we spending too much or too little on marketing? What’s the formula for the ideal marketing mix?

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ClearVoice

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Consider the following questions: How has the marketing industry evolved over the decades? What are the core sectors and niches within today’s marketing industry? Why has content marketing gained such prominence in the modern marketing mix? Where is the marketing industry headed?

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 15, 2010

I defined the top tactics for driving leads in today’s environment and listed those that aren’t working as well as they used to. I concluded with a discussion of the tactics to consider in future demand generation efforts. Some of the top ones included: What is the best way to align your efforts with sales ?

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 12, 2010

Marketing needs to be the engine to identify qualified leads for sales. displayed various studies that show that clicks are the preferred method to measure marketing performance. ROI” and “Sales” are the 4 th and 5 th most important metric according to Chief Marketer April 1, 2010 study.

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ClickZ

MAY 25, 2023

This involves using data to segment email lists, crafting personalized and relevant content, and utilizing automation and optimization techniques to ensure that emails are delivered at the right time and with the right frequency. This includes everything from the initial sign-up process to the post-purchase follow-up.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 17, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy August 17, 2010 Subscribe What Is Marketing Acceleration? More sales. More leads.

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Vidyard

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The new partnership enables businesses to easily add video hosting, publishing, optimization, and analytics to their Marketo Engage deployments, and to integrate video with their lead and account-based marketing automation programs. This means working with one trusted advisor to build a holistic marketing solution that includes video.

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B2B Marketing Analytics

JULY 22, 2019

Marketing leaders are eagerly waiting to get their hands on the data to start putting together the story, insights, and plans for the next quarter. While working on reviewing health of the funnel, it stuck to me that most of the marketers must be in the same mode right now – reviewing the performance and getting ready for the QBRs.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 12, 2010

And the conversation went way later than the restaurant manager and our wonderful server wanted it to. The debate often goes like this: Sales wants more leads. So marketing sends more. Sales complains that the quality stinks. Sales says they want better leads. Help sales fill their pipeline funnels.

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Heinz Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2017

By Matt Heinz, President of Heinz Marketing. Late in 2015 we started producing a bi-weekly radio program called Sales Pipeline Radio , which runs live every other Thursday at 11:30 a.m. It’s just 30 minutes long, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Ticket sales tip #1: Get John Legend to speak at your event. All of it comes down to planning — and part of that planning means driving ticket sales. We're going to share some of our secrets with you that helps us drive ticket sales for INBOUND every year. Use LinkedIn for promotions targeted to your industry.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 28, 2010

I have used sales pipeline return on marketing spend. If you use your CRM system to track marketing activities from inquiry to close, then you know how many opportunities you have created and how much sales pipeline that has generated. It helps here to take a narrow view.

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ClearVoice

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Consider the following questions: How has the marketing industry evolved over the decades? What are the core sectors and niches within today’s marketing industry? Why has content marketing gained such prominence in the modern marketing mix? Where is the marketing industry headed?

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Metadata

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Search marketing remains one of the most profitable sources of lead generation and customer acquisition or as it’s commonly known in the B2B space: “demand generation” available on the market. And therefore, should absolutely be a part of a comprehensive marketing mix for any company going after B2B clients.

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Vidyard

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The new partnership enables businesses to easily add video hosting, publishing, optimization, and analytics to their Marketo Engage deployments, and to integrate video with their lead and account-based marketing automation programs. This means working with one trusted advisor to build a holistic marketing solution that includes video.

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QuanticMind

DECEMBER 5, 2018

It may be surprising, but Bing is a hugely overlooked opportunity for search engine marketers today. While Google has always held the lion’s share of the search market, Bing PPC opportunities continue to grow every year, as the platform processed more than 15 billion searches monthly, and boasted 142 million unique searchers in 2017.

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SmartBug Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

It doesn’t matter if you plan to do traditional print campaigns, direct mail, or digital, basic marketing principles still must apply. You aren't reinventing the wheel when it comes to marketing tactics, so don’t even try. SMART goals are used in marketing as a framework for goal setting. Inbound/B2B Marketing Is the Key.

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distribion

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

of digital retailers agree that email marketing is the leading marketing tactic for generating ROI. Just above word-of-mouth/customer referrals (45.8%), SEO (41.5%), social media (32.2%), digital marketing (27.1%), native (9.3%) and mobile (4.2%). The importance of email marketing as part of the distributed marketing mix.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy October 14, 2010 16 Subscribe Why Is Search…So…Darn…Hard?!

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 30, 2019

“Strategy without tactics is a daydream; tactics without strategy is a nightmare.” Influenced by Sun Tzu and coined by Sagefrog CEO and Co-founder Mark Schmukler, this quote implies that there’s a clear difference between marketing strategy and marketing tactics. Spend 10% of Revenue on Marketing.

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EMagine B2B Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

So I decided to embark on my own version of a marketing degree – finding and reading a ton of books written by the real experts. Some of my early favorites consisted of: Managing Sales Leads: How to Turn Every Prospect into a Customer. Permission Marketing. Business to Business Direct Marketing.

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The Effective Marketer

JANUARY 13, 2011

They talk about how the increase in the number of available marketing channels coupled with the resource constraints of most marketing organizations is the toughest challenge for marketers to overcome. So with all these new channels available, why does email marketing continue to be a top choice for marketers everywhere?

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Valasys

MAY 1, 2020

Email marketing is amongst the oldest and most profitable affairs of B2B digital marketing mix. According to a report by DMA , in 2019 for every $1 spent on email marketing, the average return is $42. The entire process of sending triggered emails is referred to as executing triggered email marketing campaigns.

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Industrial Marketing Today

JULY 29, 2010

The majority of Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) consider customer engagement as their top priority according to a recent study done by Forbes Insights and George P. The New Rules of Engagement: CMOs Rethink Their Marketing Mix is based on a survey of 314 marketing executives at companies with more than $500 million in annual revenue.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 26, 2021

Unsurprisingly, 46% of B2Bs say they’re paying closer attention to their marketing’s direct impact on sales post-pandemic as well. Use this guide to assess your company’s current marketing practices and discover the marketing methods you may want to introduce in this year’s plan. Don’t overcomplicate things.

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SWZD

AUGUST 28, 2019

Oliver Fleis ch hut , Vice President of Global Marketing at Schneider Electric Software. Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation that specializes in energy management and automation solutions. Oliver worked in various marketing roles at Siemens for over a decade before joining Schneider Electric Software one year ago.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MARCH 22, 2013

by Dayna Rothman Here is a scenario that resonates with many marketers using inbound marketing as part of their marketing mix. You create your blog, social accounts, maybe a couple of ebooks, and invest in marketing automation software. There are many ways to be successful with inbound marketing.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 17, 2012

More and more marketers are recognizing the importance of incorporating social media into their marketing mix. Additionally, use your lead management software to gather some social intelligence about your leads. Empower your salespeople to use social media and social media intelligence as part of their processes as well.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

AUGUST 10, 2016

And social media marketing encompasses more than the traditional platforms and capabilities that many marketers are familiar with (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter). There is so much more that marketers can and should explore. Social media offers marketers more than a way to reinforce your brand.

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Full Circle Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

A Single Source of Truth for Marketing and Sales. Whatever the industry, marketing and sales departments that don’t share a single source of data truth tend to be misaligned because they aren’t operating from the same set of facts. Velocity & Shortening Your Sales Cycle. Get Everyone on the Same Page.

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LeadSloth

JANUARY 12, 2010

2009 was the year in which Marketing Automation really took off. Several new vendors appeared on the market, many existing vendors experienced rapid growth, and Marketing Automation as a term gained popularity among B2B marketers. In this post I want to focus on the trends in Marketing Automation for 2010.

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