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.

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Account Based Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning Thought Leadership 227

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

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.

Case Study 52

Case Study Case Studies Business B2B Thought Leadership 52

Velocity Partners

MAY 8, 2024

This is the seventh in a series we’re running about the new B2B GTM playbook. Udi, we’ve been making the case that the inbound-driven era of Go-to-Market is morphing. How is the face of B2B marketing changing? One problem we see in B2B tech is a breakdown between Sales and Marketing. That’s the sound of a successful sale.

Marketing Analytics Tools 84

Marketing Analytics Tools B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning 84

Content Standard

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Especially when it comes to managing thought leadership and more top of the funnel content, Dusty shares the methods he learned work when educating organizational leaders on the significance, role, and complexities of content in driving the health and success of the business. [08:57]

Top of Funnel 87

Top of Funnel Enterprise Management Account Based Marketing Marketing & Strategy 87

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The Most Effective B2B Marketing Strategies. In a new report that collected data from hundreds of B2B marketing professionals, the ways in which B2B marketing teams across the nation operate as a majority were brought to light. Focus on the Buyer. Have a Formal Marketing Plan. Partner with a Marketing Agency.

Resource Management 351

Resource Management Demand Generation Agencies CMS Development Work Management 351

Thinkers360

APRIL 18, 2024

Highlighted Content : Introducing the Webex app for Ford and Lincoln’s new in-vehicle digital experience , Global Hybrid Work Study | Employee Insights, In-Office Challenges, and the Role of AI. Specifically, our Webex AI Assistant uses generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) for use cases like these.

B2B Thought Leadership 61

B2B Thought Leadership Work Management Ideal Customer Profiles Enterprise Management 61

ClickZ

JUNE 21, 2023

This interview with Tyrona Heath , Director of Marketing Engagement at LinkedIn’s B2B Institute, is aimed at celebrating and championing B2B excellence to drive creativity and excitement amongst B2B brands, marketers, and advertisers. When you talk about creativity in B2B, it can feel abstract.

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Advertising Agencies Creativity Top of Funnel Advertisements 130

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

2024 will see generative AI touching more areas of our lives, but where will it have the most profound impact within B2B influencer marketing? AI Insight #1 — Christopher S. Penn Christopher S. Yet, it’s vital to prioritize human creativity, protect intellectual property, and ensure AI transparency.

Marketing AI 102

Marketing AI B2B Marketing Enterprise Management Marketing Management 102

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. At ClearVoice, we understand that not all people are content people.

Paid Content 92

Paid Content Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 92

PathFactory

MARCH 4, 2021

While ABM is not a new concept, recent studies from eMarketer showed only 17% of B2B marketers worldwide said their ABM program was mature and driving strategic growth. And, in most cases, the content is disjointed. Teach for differentiation — Sharing articles, whitepapers, and case studies isn’t sufficient.

Top of Funnel 111

Top of Funnel Account Based Marketing Paid Search Agency ABM 111

MKT1

MAY 20, 2024

You need to nail down exactly what makes your product valuable and its most desirable differentiators. co Caspian Studios Caspian Studios is a content-as-a-service studio for B2B. Think Linkedin Videos, Video Series, Podcasts, and even fiction series for B2B brands. Does it highlight compelling differentiators?

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Cost Product Startups 52

Tiecas

MARCH 21, 2024

B2B industrial marketing presents unique challenges compared to other forms of B2B marketing. My personal thoughts and experiences as an industrial marketer and consultant. Gartner’s prediction that 80% of B2B sales interactions will occur digitally by 2025 underscores this shift.

Tactics 75

Tactics B2B Marketing Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 75

Hinge Marketing

MARCH 11, 2021

Hinge Research Institute’s annual High Growth Study research tells us that one of the best pivots that marketers and others can make is to leverage research more (at least quarterly). By using “Research as Content,” you can take that one research study and repurpose its content dozens of different ways throughout the year.

Marketing Budget 96

Marketing Budget Research Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 96

Content4Demand

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The lucky marketers registered for the 2023 B2B Marketing Exchange have some pretty fantastic sessions in store for them. You’ll meet plenty of your fellow B2B marketers at receptions and networking events—even in the marketplace, where of course you’ll find members of the Content4Demand team at Booth 309. to 11:15 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.

Marketing Analytics Tools 94

Marketing Analytics Tools B2B Marketing Ad Exchange B2B 94

Webbiquity

AUGUST 22, 2017

But’s it’s also vital for businesses like Microsoft and IBM that drive a significant amount of revenue from B2B customers. Brand building for B2B businesses is a little different from that for B2C companies. It’s not about being the coolest company in your industry, it’s about thought leadership.

Ad Building 273

Ad Building Branding Brand Identity Enterprise Management 273

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2020

Marketing Isn’t What We Thought It Was. A study from the Fournaise Marketing Group found 80 percent of CEOs don’t trust their CMOs. The messages are about features, benefits, and differentiators. A report found 60 to 70 percent of B2B marketing content is unused. The world is chaotic.

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Paid Content Ad Frequency Paid Search Agency Marketing Budget 277

B2B Digital Marketer

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Introduction In this episode of B2B Digital Marketer, the conversation delves into the intersection of data and creativity in marketing. Maynard highlights the shift in B2B marketing strategy, urging marketers to move away from a narrow focus on target audiences and instead consider the wider decision-making unit or buying committee.

Marketing AI 52

Marketing AI B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Marketing & Strategy 52

Hinge Marketing

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Marketers know that they have to tolerate this dilemma because content development is proven to generate awareness, thought leadership , leads, engagement, and sales opportunities. that content development is the top priority of most marketers—edging out brand differentiation. In fact, our own research shows in Figure 1.

Top of Funnel 128

Top of Funnel Product B2B Thought Leadership B2B 128

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. I also came to these conclusions after having my team study more than 100 profiles a day (5 days a week) for the last 4 months.

Top of Funnel 159

Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Profiling Linkedin 159

Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 12, 2018

In the 2018 B2B research , 62% of the most successful content marketers have a documented strategy vs. 16% of the least successful. But, interestingly, I’ve started to see an increasingly larger opportunity for content marketers to play a true leadership role in that broader marketing strategy. Let me explain.

Marketing Strategy 111

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Enterprise Management Planning 111

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 126

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Paid Content Advertising Agencies 126

G2M Solutions

JULY 20, 2023

The impact of AI technology on B2B sales and marketing is a lot less dramatic and dsystopian than in many areas, where it may pose some genuinely scary threats to life as we know it. However, it is already bringing opportunities and challenges for many B2B marketers and salespeople.

Case Study 62

Case Study Case Studies Content Differentiation 62

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.

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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

Digital B2B Marketing

JULY 14, 2011

Thought leadership is a common marketing topic, but unfortunately thought leadership is not a common outcome of marketing. Part of the problem is that thought leadership marketing has lost all notions of actual thought leadership. A company or individual cannot be a thought leader in a vacuum.

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Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership Wikipedia Paid Search Agency 100

Circle Studio

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Once the plan has been crafted, be sure to share it with firm leadership. And just like no A/E/C firm can truly prioritize safety without a program (leadership, accountability, coordination, training, etc.), This foundation should be augmented with greater reliance on brand research, client perception studies and competitive analysis.

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Planning Marketing Proposals B2B Thought Leadership Work Management 124

Marketing Interactions

MARCH 7, 2022

I recently wrote about B2B nurturing for net new vs. existing customers. Most companies tend to either write them off or recycle them back into their existing net new B2B nurturing programs. What to Consider for B2B Nurturing for Lost Opportunities. Why did you lose that opportunity? But what about lost opportunities?

Ideal Customer Profiles 88

Ideal Customer Profiles B2B B2B Thought Leadership Peer-to-peer 88

Mereo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Buying committees are on the rise in the new B2B buyer journey. In the 2022 DemandGen survey of 340 B2B executive buyers , 68% indicated this was the most important element in their ultimate solution decision. DIFFERENTIATING YOUR ORGANIZATION FROM THE COMPETITION. This is the clear choice.” Too often sellers believe the No.

Buy 41

Buy B2B Thought Leadership Buyer's Journey Case Studies 41

Directive Agency

JUNE 10, 2020

Answer: In most cases, a smart mix of organic and paid marketing is going to yield strong results. In almost all cases and all levels, the name of the game is discoverability, so making sure we’re in the right place at the right time that our ideal buyer is evaluating solutions is key. . LinkedIn Twitter.

Lead Scoring 90

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads 90

Content Standard

JANUARY 18, 2019

The company’s new ad campaign hopes to change that, as CEO Brian Moynihan “picks up the mic” and adds his voice to the brand’s content marketing thought leadership efforts. That makes CEO leadership and trust more important than ever. The Pathway to Thought Leadership. Where do you begin?

Thought Leadership 66

Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership Paid Search Agency Content Marketing 66

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

APRIL 10, 2017

B2B organizations, large and small, partner with other companies to enhance their brand, extend their sales footprint, and grow their customer base. In this blog, I’ll share how you can launch a partner program for your organization—from defining objectives to structuring the program: Make a Business Case. Consider a Tiered Program.

Budget Programs 107

Budget Programs Advertising Agencies Work Management Marketing Management 107

Heinz Marketing

MAY 31, 2023

By Karla Sanders , Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing In the fast-paced world of B2B marketing, businesses often face difficult times characterized by slowing win rates and longer buying cycles. One key strategy that can significantly impact B2B success in such times is sales enablement.

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B2B Sales B2B Buying Cycle Sales Qualified Leads 107

Content4Demand

JUNE 2, 2021

Even though influencer marketing is commonly associated with B2C brands and social media celebrities promoting various products, the strategy continues to make waves in B2B, poising it for more growth throughout 2021. Despite potential for success, influencer marketing is still not fully integrated into or embraced in the B2B space.

B2B Marketing 52

B2B Marketing Planning Peer-to-peer B2B 52

SnapApp

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

As a B2B marketer, you’re faced with a number of branding challenges — from explaining what it is that you actually do , to making less-than-exciting (cough *boring*) industries sound intriguing. Do you want to be known as a marketing guru, an industry thought leader or a behind-the-scenes hustler who gets things done?

Paid Search Agency 106

Paid Search Agency Personalization B2B Thought Leadership Ad Building 106

Brandpoint

MAY 5, 2023

However, that is no longer the case. A strong social media presence can help manufacturing companies differentiate themselves from their competitors, attracting more customers and increasing revenue. LinkedIn is a great platform for B2B companies, while Instagram is more suitable for B2C companies. Create high-quality content.

Social Media 62

Social Media Paid Social Agency Paid Search Agency Allocation 62

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

How can a good B2B video be characterized? Why is it a good idea to incorporate video into your B2B marketing? It provides a forum for company thought-leaders and visible employees. Categories of B2B video, with examples: Branding and Corporate Awareness. Brand Differentiation – Why Buy? Wrike: Use Cases.

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Video Marketing B2B Marketing Planning B2B 120