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. In “How to Buy /Sell Professional Services,” author Warren J. No leap of faith required.

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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?

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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. When developing your B2B marketing video strategy , here are some common types to consider: 1.

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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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Content4Demand

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Nearly half (47%) of the 200 senior-level B2B marketing professionals surveyed in the 2019 Content Preferences Survey Report cited case studies as the most valuable influencer content format—the top choice. Source: The B2B Millennial Buyer Survey Report. Why Case Studies? Use Case Studies to Seal the Deal.

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BOP Design

MARCH 22, 2021

In this post, we explore the crucial B2B content marketing activities you should be doing now…and into the future to remain relevant and reachable to your target audience. Creating Thought Leadership (aka Blogging). In certain circumstances, “creating thought leadership” is a fancy way to say “blogging.”

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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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Sword and the Script | B2B

AUGUST 15, 2023

B2B buyers say they want quality content that demonstrates you understand their industry, and their company and helps them to build a business case to buy your tech product One of the reasons content marketing is so important to B2B companies is the fact that the last person a buyer speaks to is a salesperson.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 30, 2024

These answers can then be combined with keyword research to build out helpful web page, blog post, and thought leadership content. But also optimize case studies and, if your company has offices in multiple cities, your individual city pages. Schema markup can be kind of a rabbit hole.

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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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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.

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Trade Press Services Newsletter

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Content Marketing Institute’s 13th Annual B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report has just been released and has some excellent insights for marketers as we move into 2023. In fact, 71 percent of B2B content marketers say content marketing has become even more important to their organization over the last year.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

MAY 11, 2021

One of the biggest frustrations in the marketing and PR profession today is the lack of understanding from the leadership. When the time comes to pitch your plan to the leadership, you begin to realize they don’t have a clue what you’re talking about. Among the companies we studied, the average top management team has nine members.

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BOP Design

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In this article, we take a look at B2B content marketing practices that work and why they are effective. Thought Leadership Articles. When most B2B marketers talk about content marketing, thought leadership articles are at the center of their strategies. Why do explainer pieces work well for B2B firms?

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 26, 2020

So why, then, do 44% of all B2B companies not even bother to measure their content marketing ROI? Executives don’t care if you’re a “thought leader” in your field. In that case, you’ll need to provide your company’s decision makers with a reasonable estimate of your likely ROI. Use Case Studies of Similar Companies.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 23, 2024

Yet a new study by Bain and Google brings something new to the conversation. The results suggest there are three marketing motions successful B2B software companies do differently than their peers: they experiment with marketing often, they think about marketing measurement more and they do more marketing in-house. >>>

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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. Thought leadership and targeted marketing campaigns are key strategies for success.

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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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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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Heinz Marketing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. This week’s show is entitled, “ Edelman and LinkedIn’s 2022 B2B Thought Leadership Impact Report “ and my guest is Ben Laws , EVP & Deputy U.S.

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Top Rank Marketing

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

” Partnering with the right B2B tech marketing agency can be a critical move to overcome the challenges at hand, and get the most out of your budget. 5 qualities to seek out in a B2B tech marketing agency TopRank Marketing is a full-service agency that counts many B2B tech companies among our wide range of current and past clients.

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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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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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NuSpark Consulting

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

User reviews, case studies, and testimonials: Including reviews and testimonials on your website can provide social proof of the quality of your products or services and help build trust with potential customers. Professionalism : A well-designed and professional-looking website conveys trust and credibility. It’s what I preach.

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Heinz Marketing

MAY 22, 2023

While video marketing is commonly associated with B2C marketing, it’s becoming increasingly popular in the B2B space as well showing immense opportunity. To utilize video marketing to its highest potential, it’s crucial to understand the distinct characteristics and advantages that set apart B2B vs B2C.

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PathFactory

MAY 24, 2024

After being in Austin this month for my ninth consecutive Forrester B2B Summit, I have to say that this is still my favorite B2B industry event. I always feel so energized by seeing customers, former colleagues and coworkers and having so many intelligent and thought-provoking conversations with industry peers.

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Hinge Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

It perfectly aligns with B2B buyers’ behavior patterns. . In short, it helps establish you as a thought leader in your space. The first is in content marketing or thought leadership marketing programs. Within the executive summary, the full research study can be offered for sale as a premium content product.

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Heinz Marketing

JUNE 20, 2023

Content Marketing and Thought Leadership High-quality content positions your B2B company as a trusted industry resource and thought leader. This may include blog posts, whitepapers, case studies, webinars, etc. that span various topics and stages of the funnel.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 7, 2023

When I created my own B2B Marketing Blog almost 14 years ago, I looked out across the web and asked “what do I have to say that is unique, valuable and helpful?” In the ever-evolving world of B2B marketing , staying ahead of the curve is essential for success. B2B marketing blogs. And where did I find it?

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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?

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Launch Marketing

APRIL 19, 2023

When you think of “B2B” marketing, you think of “Business to Business,” not “Business to Customer.” But this failure to focus on the customer experience or customer marketing is a crucial mistake that many B2B companies make. Case studies are another personalization tactic.

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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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Hinge Marketing

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The firm’s leadership thought that they knew their market well. Our annual High Growth research study on over 1000 professional services firms is pretty persuasive: High growth professional services firms are those that grow at least a 20% compound annual growth rate. There are excellent use cases for both. Learn More.

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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.

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xiQ

MARCH 1, 2023

The Power of Affinity Marketing: How xiQ's AI-Powered Digests are Revolutionizing B2B Content Marketing Cut Through the Noise and Capture the Attention of Your Target Audience In the world of B2B marketing, creating relevant and engaging content is crucial for building brand awareness, establishing thought leadership, and ultimately driving sales.

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Tiecas

APRIL 5, 2024

Source ) I suggest you read my pillar post, “Struggling with B2B Industrial Marketing? Your content can’t be overly ‘salesy;’ instead, focus on educational and thought leadership content that will differentiate you from the competition. 62% of manufacturing content marketers cited this as their biggest challenge.

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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.

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