Thinkers360

MARCH 8, 2024

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

B2B Thought Leadership 120

B2B Thought Leadership Work Management Thought Leadership Enterprise Management 120

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 2, 2019

B2B marketing has hit a wall. We already know that the B2B journey is powered by content as prospects want to self-educate. Thought leadership marketing is the art of positioning your company as a leader in its field. Thought leadership marketing is the art of positioning your company as a leader in its field.

Thought Leadership 122

Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership Work Management Marketing Management 122

B2B Marketing Traction

MAY 31, 2012

The old way of marketing features and benefits no longer works for B2B marketing success. According to analyst Jeff Ernst at Forrester Research , in order to break through and dominate your industry, you need to position your company as a thought leader. Rather, B2B marketers need to take a stand to stand out. Assess the impact.

B2B Thought Leadership 100

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership B2B Marketing B2B 100

Trade Press Services

APRIL 29, 2024

The saying that “it’s not just what you know, but who you know” still rings true in business today. Despite digital transformations, global connectivity, and rapidly evolving technologies, a successful business always comes down to its people. This is true whether you’re a seasoned business owner or new to the workforce.

B2B Thought Leadership 75

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Ad Building Peer-to-peer 75

B2B Marketing Directions

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

It's now abundantly clear that compelling thought leadership content is a vital component of effective marketing for many B2B companies. Numerous studies have shown that business buyers are increasingly relying on thought leadership content and that it has a significant impact on purchase decisions.

Thought Leadership 52

Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership Guidelines Work Management 52

Exo B2B

JUNE 5, 2018

As experts in marketing strategies, ExoB2B recommends, in some cases, to assert itself as such through an inbound or inward marketing strategy, to demonstrate thought leadership and, to be integrated into a process of digital transformation. The Thought Leadership approach according to ExoB2B. see below).

B2B Thought Leadership 40

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership B2B Marketing Planning 40

EveryoneSocial

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Whether you cringe at the term “thought leader” or not, harnessing the power of thought leadership can be a goldmine for your company. It’s why many organizations have a thought leadership strategy in place or are thinking about how to leverage their internal expertise further. Let’s dive in!

Thought Leadership 52

Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership Webinar Metrics Ad Building 52

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Looking back, ABM has risen in parallel with key concepts and practices including Thought Leadership, Marketing Analytics and Data, Marketing Technology (MarTech), and Marketing Transformation. Elevating ABM: Building Blocks for Long-Term Growth ” is the sixth annual survey done in partnership with the ABM Leadership Alliance.

Account Based Marketing 192

Account Based Marketing Advertising Benchmark ABM B2B Thought Leadership 192

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 15, 2024

But now, there’s something new on the scene: B2B creators. These are B2B creators, and they’re changing the rules of how businesses talk to their audiences and make choices. Today, we’re breaking down the rise of B2B creators and why they’re more than just the next big thing. Who Are B2B Creators?

Enterprise Management 225

Enterprise Management B2B B2B Thought Leadership SMB 225

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Sure, webinar marketing initiatives can lead to high-value impact and brand loyalty for your business. You’re able to reach more prospective or existing customers and home in on your messaging to realize your key business objectives. Why is Webinar Marketing Important for B2B Businesses? However, where do you start?

Webinar Metrics 337

Webinar Metrics B2B Thought Leadership Planning Sales Qualified Leads 337

Webbiquity

JUNE 20, 2023

Video marketing has become a vital and productive tool for businesses in almost every sector. Image credit: Headway on Unsplash It’s not just consumer brands working with content creators; B2B companies are also increasingly leveraging video content to engage with their target audiences and drive demand for their products or services.

Webinar Metrics 311

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Marketers have been forced into survival mode to keep their businesses afloat. The businesses finding the most success today, despite the turbulence, are the ones willing to remain flexible, make change rapidly, and get creative. Despite the turmoil, many businesses remain optimistic heading into 2021. Source: Gartner.

Planning 363

Planning Trends Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency 363

Marketing Craftmanship

JULY 1, 2013

Thought Leadership Programs Must be Accountable for Business Outcomes. Thought Leadership is one of the most widely used terms in B2B marketing. But there’s a range of opinion regarding what Thought Leadership is, and fuzzy expectations with respect to its tangible benefits.

Thought Leadership 100

Thought Leadership Merchandising B2B Thought Leadership Wikipedia 100

Vision Edge Marketing

MAY 11, 2021

Every month or quarter, leaders in most organizations report on the state of business performance. Best-in-class leaders focus on what’s happening both, inside and outside, of their company, to strengthen business performance. Give some thought to the last few weeks. Partner and Supplier Relationships. Competitive Intelligence.

Business 242

Business B2B Thought Leadership Allocation Thought Leadership 242

Thinkers360

JANUARY 26, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Culture for 2024. We specialize in B2B strategic marketing and B2B thought leadership marketing putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers worldwide – Explore membership today ! Join us today !

B2B Thought Leadership 52

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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. With a passion for nurturing leadership talent, I serve as a beacon of inspiration and guidance for aspiring leaders.

B2B Thought Leadership 52

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Work Management Advertising Agencies 52

Trade Press Services

MAY 13, 2024

B2B video marketing is a staple for today’s businesses with more than 90 percent of companies leveraging the medium to reach target audiences. The dynamic and versatile medium helps B2B companies connect with decision-makers effectively. They help target audiences get a sense of the “who,” “what,” “why,” and “how” of a business.

Video Marketing 87

Video Marketing B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Work Management 87

Champion Communications

JUNE 11, 2024

For AI-focused B2B tech companies, this presents both opportunities and challenges. Thought Leadership and Expertise : By securing earned media opportunities, such as contributed articles, interviews, and speaking engagements, companies can position themselves as thought leaders in their respective domains.

B2B Thought Leadership 62

B2B Thought Leadership Paid Search Agency Companies Media 62

Thinkers360

MARCH 22, 2024

She is featured in Thinkers360’s annual leaderboards: Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Mobility 2024 , Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Digital Transformation 2023 and 125 Podcasts from Thinkers360 Thought Leaders You Should Listen To in 2024 to name just a few.

B2B Thought Leadership 52

B2B Thought Leadership Marketing AI Thought Leadership Research 52

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.

Planning 130

Planning Marketing Plans Webinar Metrics B2B Thought Leadership 130

Hinge Marketing

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Just the other day we presented the results of client and prospect research to one of our clients. The firm’s leadership thought that they knew their market well. It turned out that the firm’s entire business development efforts were aimed at addressing a concern that prospective clients did not have. So what’s the point?

Research 106

Research B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Business 106

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

I cannot exactly remember when I started working with ITSMA, and leveraging their work in B2B solutions and services, but it was sometime in the mid-2000s when I led the SAP Services Marketing team for SAP North America Field Marketing. The Thought Leadership Journey is Here to Stay. Sales Enablement is a Key Core Competency.

Account Based Marketing 227

Account Based Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning Thought Leadership 227

B2B Digital Marketer

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Navigating the Challenges of Perspective in Digital Marketing Introduction In this episode of B2B Digital Marketer, John Gumas shares valuable insights on unlocking success in digital marketing. He also stresses the significance of being present when customers are ready to buy, surrounding them with your brand’s message.

Purchase 64

Purchase B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership B2B Sales 64

Thinkers360

MARCH 8, 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. Her TEDx Talk, A Knowledge Mindset: What You Know Comes from Where You Sit , was published in September 2021.

Consulting 52

Consulting B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Opt-in 52

ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

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. Let’s start with the business brass tacks. Here we go!

Paid Content 92

Paid Content Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 92

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

It’s a popular saying in business circles, but it holds true: People do business with people they know, like, and trust (especially in the business world). So how can you be a business that people know, like, and trust? Build your thought leadership through conference presentations and podcasts.

Business 227

Business B2B Thought Leadership Top of Funnel Conference 227

LEADership

JANUARY 7, 2014

, to heads of organizations and associates I work with—I consider myself blessed to encounter these personalities who enlighten me with their thoughts. That, in my opinion, is the key to establishing thought leadership. B2B buyers process their experience with a seller in much the same way. Define value creation.

B2B Thought Leadership 40

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Peer-to-peer B2B 40

Thinkers360

MARCH 7, 2024

Thinkers360 is a full-service platform helping thought leaders of all levels build and amplify their personal brand and access a suite of monetization opportunities as an academic, advisor, analyst, author, consultant, entrepreneur, executive, influencer, and speaker. We publish both live and annual leaderboards and add new topics regularly.

B2B Thought Leadership 52

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Influencer marketing is increasingly popular in the B2B space, for the simple reason that buyers trust experts more than ads. But many B2B marketers are approaching it in the wrong ways, missing the mark with both the influencers and their audiences. A new report offers a wealth of guidance for doing B2B influencer marketing better.

B2B Marketing 358

B2B Marketing Research Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies 358

Chris Koch

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Some time back, I blogged about the attributes of a thought leader. Lately, I’ve been talking to B2B marketers about the content delivered by these thought leaders and asking, What defines good thought leadership content? The best thought leadership pieces are bold and attack conventional wisdom.

Thought Leadership 100

Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership Best Practices Content 100

Chris Koch

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Some time back, I blogged about the attributes of a thought leader. Lately, I’ve been talking to B2B marketers about the content delivered by these thought leaders and asking, What defines good thought leadership content? The best thought leadership pieces are bold and attack conventional wisdom.

Thought Leadership 100

Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership Best Practices Content 100

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 30, 2017

Slideshare can be an excellent resource for B2B marketers looking to showcase expertise, and provide a way to share thought leadership and information. But perhaps most importantly in B2B marketing, Slideshare can be a valuable destination for learning and improving B2B digital marketing programs.

B2B Marketing 121

B2B Marketing Account Based Marketing B2B Thought Leadership B2B 121

Hinge Marketing

MARCH 6, 2023

Thought leadership is one of those inherently appealing ideas. Who doesn’t want to be a thought leader? And for many B2B and professional services firms this makes a lot of sense. Thought leadership can provide the credibility and visibility for your offering.

B2B Thought Leadership 133

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Paid Content Advertising Agencies 133

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Around the turn of the millennium, the fundamental way businesses and buyers thought about sales began to undergo a substantial shift, due to the proliferation of inbound sales and marketing. No longer was the ball in the B2B marketers’ court – prospects became the ones with the serve. What is Thought Leadership Content?

B2B Thought Leadership 242

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Buyer Personas B2B 242

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.

Ad Building 273

Ad Building Brand Identity Branding Enterprise Management 273

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

And the experience matters a great deal, especially for those of us in B2B. 86% of B2B buyers say they’re willing to pay more for an awesome experience. Almost half of B2B buyers have completed an impulse purchase after a stellar experience. Phygital marketing optimizes the experience for B2B customers as well.

Examples 353

Examples Planning Work Management B2B Thought Leadership 353

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.

Enterprise Management 52

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management B2B Thought Leadership 52