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Skate to Where the Puck is Going: B2B Marketing in an Age of Digital-First Marketing

Marketing Insider Group

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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25 Best B2B Marketing Conferences 2020

Pam Didner

I hope this list of the best B2B marketing conferences helps you identify those that fit your business and career needs. And attending conferences is one of the key components you should add to your annual marketing activities and events. Engage Marketing Conference. Portland Tech Leadership Conference.

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How to Use Content to Achieve Thought Leadership Results

Vision Edge Marketing

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. Because it provides immeasurable (and measurable) value, especially in the realm of thought leadership. . How Content Marketing and Thought Leadership are Related .

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How to Build a Professional Network that Drives Business Growth

Trade Press Services

NeXco National promotes B2B networks with 250 vetted, professional members and 22 chapters. This makes webinars and podcasts especially valuable for sharing thought leadership. Attend and present at relevant conferences, trade shows, workshops, and summits. Become a guest, panelist, or speaker on webinars and podcasts.

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ITSMA Marketing Vision 2021: my Top 10 “Insanely Great” Ah Hah Moments for Marketing Leaders

Marketing Insider Group

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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4 Secrets of Webinar Marketing that Drive Revenue

Marketing Insider Group

You’re sitting in a conference room. Webinars are a great way to inform, engage, and sell your brand to your audience. Are you looking to market your B2B business differently and generate new leads to boost your bottom line? Why is Webinar Marketing Important for B2B Businesses? Keep it informative and interesting.

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10 Best Practices for Managing Analyst Relations (AR) and B2B Influencer Relations Programs

Thinkers360

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.