Contently

MAY 26, 2020

When I was making the transition from journalism to marketing, my first big epiphany came from a caveman cartoon. You make content, people click on it, and then—BOOM—they immediately buy something or fill out a demo request form. After all, if our search ads work that way, shouldn’t content work that way too?

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Martech

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Only 28% of B2B content marketers say they have the technology they need, according to a new study. Perhaps coincidentally, only 29% said their organizations are very successful with content marketing. Content creation/calendaring/collaboration/workflow tools decreased to 65% from 73% the previous year.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Most companies have learned that B2B marketing budgets are much more important than they thought – and that their existing marketing strategies, well, kind of sucked. Look, we all knew B2B marketing had plenty of problems long before COVID-19: Generic, bland, and forgettable content. Makes sense.

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KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 21, 2020

In my last blog we discussed the detailed ways B2B marketers can reach their target audience through paid advertising on LinkedIn. While there are several ad formats to choose from on LinkedIn, lead generation campaigns are one of the best ways to ensure conversions through LinkedIn advertising.

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Launch Marketing

JUNE 22, 2022

Social media platforms have made their way onto the B2B scene and are proving to be a widely used marketing channel. Recent reports show that 96% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn for content marketing and 82% use Twitter. Craft and Post Relevant Content. Craft and Post Relevant Content.

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KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 8, 2019

Data and content: often these two seem to butt heads, mostly because at their core, they are very different. Data without content makes the data not actionable and storytelling in content marketing without data makes it directionless. However, one can argue that one without the other would be entirely useless.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 25, 2021

Many businesses turn to an SEO agency for support since this is a complex and ever-changing area of content marketing. However, as we’ve learned during the pandemic, well-skilled marketers can work from anywhere. It requires commitment and staying up to date on changes made by search engines. It won’t happen magically.

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Martech

APRIL 2, 2024

What’s the key to B2B marketing success? B2B influencer marketing involves collaborations between creators and brands to develop and share content that promotes the brand’s products or services. Additionally, 40% have experienced increased lead generation and sales outcomes due to influencer marketing.

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Tiecas

APRIL 5, 2024

A documented industrial marketing strategy is critical for success. Did you know 80% of successful content marketers have a documented content marketing strategy? In my experience working with manufacturers and industrial companies, too many are in a rush to pump out more content without a strategy in place.

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Hinge Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

High quality premium content is arguably one of the most important elements of a successful content marketing strategy. It perfectly aligns with B2B buyers’ behavior patterns. . In short, it helps establish you as a thought leader in your space. But first… What exactly do we mean by the term premium content?

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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

When it comes down to it, PR can be far less expensive than advertising and offer more benefits. B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. For example, a PR agency can obtain media coverage that shines a positive light on your brand.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omni-channel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. Demand Gen = Sales + Marketing. Demand generation is a joint effort between a business’s marketing and sales organizations.

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SmartBug Media

MARCH 19, 2021

If you’re an inbound marketer in the B2B space, you understand how much time and energy goes into planning and executing your marketing campaigns. of my favorite inbound marketing resources that any B2B marketer can benefit from subscribing to in 2021 and beyond. We Asked 10 Marketing Experts.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 12, 2015

No, it’s time for content prognosticators and marketing futurists to get out their crystal balls and start predicting the biggest trends for content marketing for 2016. Most of these predictions were much slower to come to pass than I thought. Here’s a quick review: My Previous Marketing Predictions.

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Envy

MAY 2, 2019

Content marketing is a key part of B2B marketing strategies for a simple reason: when it’s done right, it brings more leads for less money than most other channels. But it’s one thing to say “I’d like to increase our B2B content” and another thing to write the most effective content for your target market.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 5, 2021

Over the last year, the pandemic forced many organizations to shift from in-person to all-virtual marketing events. Communication, flexibility, and personalization are three pillars of great virtual marketing events. What’s a Virtual Marketing Event? Virtual marketing events are constantly evolving.

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sagefrog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Many industries are marked by rapid technological advancements, changing regulations, and increased competition and standing out in a crowded market has never been more challenging—or critical. The key to thriving is a multifaceted marketing strategy that aligns with your brand’s core values and resonates with your target audience.

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Atomic Reach

JANUARY 3, 2019

Considering how ad-heavy our world is today, it is likely that you have. It is also very likely that an ad alone is not going to engage you enough to purchase the item or service. This is where content marketing comes into play. For the foreseeable future, content will remain as king. Through j effbullas.

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nDash

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Additionally, they are great at writing across a variety of topics – marketing, ecommerce, reputation management, leadership and development, and much more. Additionally, they can write all types of content – from blog posts to training guides to scripted content to presentations. Small business marketing .

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ClickZ

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

30-second summary: Following a survey and some editorial research, we have highlighted 10 people we think are either respected industry guardians, or are making some noteworthy contributions to the marketing technology space. Nearly every person in our survey had him as one of their top five leaders in marketing technology sector.

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Oktopost

MAY 16, 2022

“We’re using social media for brand awareness.”. However, if you’re not using social media to drive real revenue to your brand, you’re leaving money on the table. So, how do you use social media to actually earn revenue for B2B? How do you shift the preconception that all social media is good for is brand recognition?

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Content Marketing Institute

MAY 22, 2018

To the uninitiated, a content marketing initiative can seem like an old-school, Dungeons and Dragons-style quest. Every creative asset you produce needs to be supported by strategic decisions – from crafting ideas into a cohesive message to selecting the content types and distribution formats that let your ideas work their magic.

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Walker Sands

JANUARY 12, 2023

And the ongoing innovation that continues to take place across the agency ensures we stay at the forefront of B2B marketing trends. Our public relations department has scaled rapidly as we have established deep expertise and thought leadership in high-growth B2B industries like fintech, HR tech, IT services, martech and retail tech.

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Onalytica B2B

APRIL 19, 2018

What is a content marketer’s ultimate dream? To increase brand awareness, establish brand perception and to increase demand generation – often using content performance metrics such as views, social shares and engagements as softer indicators of success. Sounds simple – right? But how can you do this?

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Integrated B2B

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Promoting your B2B brand, its products and services is an essential part of successfully marketing yourself. But it can be tricky to navigate the multiple media types and with a lot of marketing jargon flying around. What is the difference between paid, earned, owned, shared media? Paid media.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omnichannel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. Demand Gen = Sales + Marketing Demand generation is a joint effort between a business’s marketing and sales organizations.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 2, 2020

There was some great content published this past week, specifically in the content marketing industry. Instead of just sharing each of these, I thought I would summarize them here in a quick post. Enjoy these top content marketing posts of the week! 2021 B2B Content Marketing: What Now?

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SmartBug Media

JANUARY 18, 2021

Digital transformation went from a slow and steady walk to a 100-yard sprint for a lot of companies, e-commerce skyrocketed, search engines flooded with information overload—not to mention that our lives were all affected and we began to think a little differently. Build an all-inclusive inbound marketing engine.

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Inbox Insight

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Sales literature, demo videos and case studies – good content has always had a place in B2B marketing. But modern, digital and data-driven content has impacted companies beyond the marketing department. It seems a lot to demand of one marketing channel, but when done right, content really can be that powerful.

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Valasys

JULY 15, 2020

Content development strategy involves end to end content creation for a website. It involves researching, publishing, and producing valuable pieces of content to meet the bottom-line goals associated with your content strategy, and is a crucial aspect of every company’s online marketing game. Goal Setting.

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B2B Digital Marketer

MARCH 18, 2021

Good content diverts attention from that fear and makes people relax. If you’re engaging your content marketing strategy this way, then you’re doing it all wrong! Content marketing is a challenging endeavor , and in order to be successful in it, you have to be very intentional. Episode Transcript.

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Circle Studio

JANUARY 10, 2020

As firms look to optimize their marketing efforts in 2020, it’s imperative that business-to-business (B2B) marketers are laser focused on doing what is most likely to drive growth and make an impact. Here are five to consider: Myth 1: B2C marketing has little relevance in B2B.

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PureB2B

JUNE 14, 2021

Marketing budgets, a critical element in any marketing campaign but difficult to generate, and getting approval seems like an arduous task. That is a general notion, and it comes from what marketing directors have noticed over the years. Such stats only go to prove that justifying a marketing budget to the CFO is hard.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 28, 2015

We had nearly 1,600 people sign up for our webinar last week on “ How To Plan And Build An Effective Content Marketing Strategy. We believe that content marketing is starting to have a dramatic impact inside marketing organizations for business both large and small. Content marketing and SEO are totally connected.

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The Marketing Blender

APRIL 5, 2022

The Basics of B2B Digital Marketing. B2B digital marketing is essential for any business-to-business company (B2B) looking to promote its products and services. But where should you begin with digital marketing? What Is B2B Digital Marketing? B2B Vs. B2C Digital Marketing: How Do They Differ?

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Pam Didner

JANUARY 5, 2020

Are you a seasoned marketer who invests in your professional growth each year? 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.

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BOP Design

DECEMBER 3, 2020

With 2020 being a rollercoaster for every type of business, whether they flourished or struggled, many B2B marketers are looking ahead to 2021 to build new, robust strategies. While there is still much uncertainty on the horizon, it’s still important to create a clear 2021 marketing strategy.

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