B2B Marketing Directions

MARCH 21, 2021

Image Source: Grist Grist, a B2B thought leadership and content marketing agency based in London, recently published the results of its Value of Thought Leadership Survey 2020 (the "2020 Survey"). The 2020 Survey is the third installment of Grist's research regarding B2B thought leadership.

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Mereo

APRIL 13, 2023

Our parents, teachers, mentors have said it, and it still holds true: just because we think it does not mean we should share the thought aloud. The same sentiment applies to your B2B thought leadership approach. Your B2B thought leadership strategy needs to be driven by purpose and value.

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Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

But even if they don't understand, LinkedIn has the people who do. With over 70 million decision-makers, LinkedIn is the place to B2B.” — Keith Browning @TweetOfKeith Click To Tweet What Are B2B Content Marketers’ Biggest Challenges? Social Media Today “Not everyone gets it – not our parents or friends or loved ones.

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Oktopost

JUNE 21, 2022

The term “influencer marketing” often evokes thoughts of popular B2C products showcased by social media gurus with millions of followers. B2B companies are leaving money on the table by not exploring influencer marketing as a significant marketing component for their businesses. What is B2B influencer marketing?

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Webbiquity

JUNE 20, 2019

There are still a few old-school managers out there who are hesitant to encourage their employees to stay active on LinkedIn. However, most enlightened executives now realize LinkedIn is a powerful tool to transform their already-engaged employees into company brand ambassadors. Converting your employees into company brand ambassadors.

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Trade Press Services Newsletter

JANUARY 4, 2024

2024 is poised to be a revolutionary year for B2B marketers. Just as a captain needs to define a clear course for a successful journey, your business requires a well-defined marketing plan to navigate a competitive marketplace. Define what success looks like for your business in 2024. Set your North Star.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

IDC defines digital transformation and maturity as “using information at the center of new business models, leveraging Third Platform technologies (mobile computing, big data and analytics, social media, and cloud computing), creating new customer experiences, and optimizing data-driven decision-making to transform your business”.

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Vision Edge Marketing

APRIL 5, 2022

The phrase “content is king” was used by Bill Gates in 1996 to describe the future of the internet as a marketplace to share information. More than 25 years later and after countless innovations across both print and digital content, the familiar phrase continues to dominate business headlines. How to Identify Thought Leaders .

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KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 23, 2016

There’s no doubt that LinkedIn is one of the most effective social media lead generators for B2B marketers, offering businesses the chance to tell their brand story in a unique and meaningful way. On the other hand, many B2B brands still struggle to engage their audience on the platform. Ernst and Young.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 4, 2021

Hitting that next level of growth is challenging for any business. SaaS (software as a service) businesses may find it even more overwhelming. Small businesses don’t need a huge budget to drive growth. It builds trust, spotlights your thought leadership, and delivers measurable ROI (return on investment).

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Sales prospecting on LinkedIn is preferred by most salespeople. According to 89% of top-performing salespeople, social networking sites like LinkedIn are critical for closing deals. Sales reps also understand how to conduct prospect searches and narrow outcomes by sector, business, venue, and other criteria.

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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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Thinkers360

MARCH 31, 2024

Thinkers360 In-Depth Profile & Portfolio: Gijs van Wulfen Social Media: LinkedIn | X | Instagram Books: The Innovation Maze , The Innovation Expedition , Inspiration for Innovation: 101 Lessons for Innovators. At a Glance Gijs van Wulfen, Keynote Speaker, Innovation Institute Focus Areas : Innovation, Design Thinking, Creativity.

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Martech

APRIL 19, 2024

But big-ticket purchases in B2C and B2B will help marketers see ROI with a small number of wins, which pushes some marketers toward quality. Our lead generation products have evolved over the years,” said Becky Bui, Senior Director of North American Small Business Sales at Meta. “In Some businesses need to reduce friction.”

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Strategic-IC

JANUARY 13, 2021

So let’s look at 29 reasons why Social Selling (particularly via LinkedIn) should form part of your ABM strategy. 90% of B2B decision-makers “never” respond to cold outreach, which means traditional sales methods like cold calling simply aren’t going to cut it! That, in a nutshell, is Social Selling. What is Social Selling?

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Trade Press Services

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It starts with a keen understanding of B2B buyer behavior. Content creation tools and distribution channels have made developing and sharing B2B marketing content easier than ever. In fact, in a crowded marketplace with increasing digital channels, standing out from the competition requires a dedicated and informed effort.

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Thinkers360

MARCH 15, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 B2B thought leaders, analysts and influencers you should work with in 2024 (Latin America). Congratulations to all who participated!

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Sure, webinar marketing initiatives can lead to high-value impact and brand loyalty for your business. Webinars are a great way to inform, engage, and sell your brand to your audience. You’re able to reach more prospective or existing customers and home in on your messaging to realize your key business objectives. Source: ON24.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 26, 2023

LinkedIn has become a different kind of social space. What used to be a place to post job openings has become a go-to hub of thought leadership and engaging content for job-seekers, employees, investors and customers alike. According to LinkedIn, platform members viewed 22% more Feed updates in 2022, year over year.

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Thinkers360

APRIL 7, 2024

Thought Leader and Influencer Interview Thinkers360 thought leader interviews profile prominent members of the Thinkers360 community who embody the power of ideas in their work. His specialties include Cloud ROI, Data Center Trends, AI Convergence, IoT, Big Data, Information Technology Maintenance and Management.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 22, 2017

It enables your business to occupy a sizeable amount of public mindspace and consistently drive more customers. A memorable brand is self-propelling and can grow a business to dizzying heights. But’s it’s also vital for businesses like Microsoft and IBM that drive a significant amount of revenue from B2B customers.

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Oktopost

APRIL 28, 2024

The B2B sales space is changing. In case you haven’t heard yet – building relationships and engaging on social media platforms is the future of B2B sales. Statistics show that 92% of B2B buyers are willing to engage with sales professionals known as thought leaders on social media platforms.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 16, 2020

The issue is that leadership, sales, marketing, and account management teams are pushing out more connection invitations, more messaging, and more stuff as they attempt to rebound and grow again. LinkedIn profiles, content, and messaging do not speak to the accounts they want – and to the human buyers, they want to engage with.

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Thinkers360

MARCH 22, 2024

Thinkers360 In-Depth Profile & Portfolio: Maribel Lopez Social Media: LinkedIn | X Book: Right-Time Experiences: Driving Revenue with Mobile and Big Data. At a Glance Maribel Lopez Founder and Principal Analyst, Lopez Research LLC Focus Areas : AI, Mobility, Analytics, Future of Work. Highlighted Content : 33.

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Circle Studio

JUNE 20, 2019

Prospective clients and new hires are not only scanning your company’s website, but your LinkedIn company page and employees’ pages too, from the C-suite to interns alike. One of the best ways to establish these professional connections is through LinkedIn. LinkedIn is great for search engine visibility.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 17, 2019

But if you're not using LinkedIn as a lead generation tool, you could be missing out on a major opportunity to grow both brand recognition and revenue. In fact, studies have shown that 80% of B2B leads come from LinkedIn , and 94% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn to distribute content. This makes sense.

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Sharpspring

APRIL 29, 2020

If you’re in the business of marketing, you understand the importance of creating great content. What separates LinkedIn most from other networks is that it’s intended to be professional. What separates LinkedIn most from other networks is that it’s intended to be professional. LinkedIn is more of a thought leadership platform.

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Meerkat Marketing

APRIL 28, 2020

LinkedIn continues to gain popularity as a leading social media platform in 2020 for businesses. LinkedIn Marketing Solutions has released data revealing that it has 15 times more content impressions then job postings. How powerful is the LinkedIn platform? Challenge #1 – When is the best time to post on LinkedIn?

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Content4Demand

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

LinkedIn articles expand your text real estate to as many as 125,000 characters —an ideal way to supplement your paid LinkedIn ad strategy or simply to build brand awareness and connect your thought leadership among key audiences. The power of LinkedIn is undeniable. Craft Your LinkedIn Article.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

But in this post, I’d like to focus on employee advocacy in B2B marketing specifically, because it comes with its own unique challenges. Yes, B2B can make it harder to connect directly with the right audience, it’s more specific, less generalized. The Challenges of B2B Marketing in the Current Digital Environment.

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Trade Press Services Newsletter

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Although a documented strategy is a key indicator of marketing success, only 41 percent of B2B marketers take the time to develop a written plan. That’s why it’s important to know which B2B marketing trends are important now and over the next year. There are, however, many creative ways to implement UGC in your B2B marketing strategy.

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Meerkat Marketing

APRIL 28, 2020

LinkedIn continues to gain popularity as a leading social media platform in 2020 for businesses. LinkedIn Marketing Solutions has released data revealing that it has 15 times more content impressions then job postings. How powerful is the LinkedIn platform? Challenge #1 – When is the best time to post on LinkedIn? .

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Here’s the thing, if you’re in sales, you know that getting B2B prospects’ attention is tough. TOUCH 1 – Build Valuable Connections on LinkedIn. With around 722 million members, LinkedIn is a gold mine for your sales prospecting strategy. Industry: Trends, best practices, thought leadership. Thanks, [your name].

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Sword and the Script | B2B

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

When a company illustrates in thought leadership that it understands an industry – its strengths, weaknesses, problems and opportunities – buyers stand to reason their products are probably pretty good too. Being “overly focused on selling or describing products rather than conveying valuable information” (46%) is the top turn-off.

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Meerkat Marketing

APRIL 28, 2020

LinkedIn continues to gain popularity as a leading social media platform in 2020 for businesses. LinkedIn Marketing Solutions has released data revealing that it has 15 times more content impressions then job postings. When is the best time to post on LinkedIn? . The proof is in the pudding. How powerful is the platform?

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Thinkers360

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In the ever-evolving B2B landscape, cultivating strong relationships with industry analysts and thought leaders (B2B influencers) is crucial for establishing brand awareness, achieving thought leadership status, and ultimately driving sales growth. The two are related, but distinct marketing disciplines.

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Walker Sands

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Those four simple words encapsulate a conversation happening between B2B marketers and business leaders with increasing frequency. In fact, about 4 in 5 marketing leaders say they feel more pressure from their C-suite to tie marketing success to key business outcomes now compared to 2019. Start with these four questions.

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