Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

We surveyed over 200 senior executives at FTSE 350 organisations to better understand how they view and use content marketing. The results bring good news to those in charge of a B2B firm’s marketing and communication programmes – if they heed these nine lessons.

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Vision Edge Marketing

APRIL 5, 2022

More than 25 years later and after countless innovations across both print and digital content, the familiar phrase continues to dominate business headlines. 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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Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 14, 2020

A study by Edelman and LinkedIn connects B2B thought leadership to trust and sales; and what it takes to be effective Effective thought leadership content is a staple of B2B marketing. That’s my analysis of the 2020 B2B Thought Leader Impact Study by Edelman and LinkedIn.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 18, 2020

If you haven’t thought about this question, then you should because it matters and impacts if they buy from you. One of the best ways to gain trust and credibility is through thought leadership. By executing a thought leadership strategy, you can gain credibility and showcase your expertise. Quick Takeaways.

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Marketing Craftmanship

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Traditional thought leadership – whether it’s delivered through owned media or earned media – most often involves showcasing your own ideas and opinions, those of a client, or of an individual within your organization. Hands down. Branded Interviews serve as inherent 3rd party endorsements from credible opinion leaders.

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Bluetext

MAY 6, 2024

In the fast-paced world of B2B marketing, where competition is fierce and trust is paramount, establishing credibility and authority in your industry can make all the difference. One powerful way to achieve this is through thought leadership content. What is Thought Leadership?

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B2B Marketing Directions

JANUARY 29, 2023

Source: Edelman and LinkedIn (This month's Research Round-Up focuses exclusively on the latest B2B thought leadership impact study by Edelman and LinkedIn. This research is conducted annually, and it consistently provides useful insights about the importance and value of B2B thought leadership content.)

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 26, 2017

Content marketing should be one of the most effective means for advisers to reach their target audience. But marketing directors are clearly not exploiting this opportunity to its full potential. Our Value of B2B Thought Leadership Survey reveals why.

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Outbrain

JUNE 29, 2022

Always revisit your content and strategy. Use thought leadership for brand awareness. If you’re a B2B marketer, and you want to stand out from your competitors, then you’re probably thinking a lot about thought leadership. What is Thought Leadership? Build on what works.

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B2B Marketing Directions

MARCH 21, 2021

Image Source: Grist Grist, a B2B thought leadership and content marketing agency based in London, recently published the results of its Value of Thought Leadership Survey 2020 (the "2020 Survey"). The 2020 Survey is the third installment of Grist's research regarding B2B thought leadership.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 20, 2021

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. More than a proactive partner: an extension of your marketing and PR team.

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G2M Solutions

MARCH 14, 2023

To simply make sense of and order the information coming at you in a way that allows you to make thoughtful, coherent decisions. As B2B Marketers and sellers, the temptation is to join the frenzy, amp up the volume of content we fire at our hapless target audiences, Buyer personas and (worst of all) our actual identified leads.

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B2B Marketing Directions

MAY 22, 2022

Consistently producing content that connects with potential buyers remains one of the greatest challenges facing B2B marketers. This challenge applies to all types of content, but it is magnified for thought leadership content because of the higher standards that effective thought leadership content must meet.

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nDash

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

As businesses engage with the marketplace, they’re turning to content marketing and thought leadership. Thought leadership is a common technique among business persons, especially those aiming to increase brand recognition and get more traction in their marketing. What Is Content Marketing?

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 3, 2017

As a B2B marketer, a big part of your role will be producing content designed to engage your clients and prospects, but it is increasingly difficult to achieve cut-through. Our latest blog looks at what makes your content stand out – and what doesn’t. The post Is Your Thought Leadership Really Thought Leading?

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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Frustrated B2B readers give thought leadership content a bad review, and most say they skip out on anything they deem irrelevant. Continue reading → The post 3 Hot Takes: Bad Thought Leadership, Irrelevant Content, and a New Media Network appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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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? This content includes articles, blogs, videos and podcasts, as well as in-depth whitepapers and research.

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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. Brand really matters,” remarks Alicia Tillman, SAP’s chief marketing officer. “It

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Digital B2B Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Many B2B marketers look to content marketing as a key part of establishing thought leadership. However, companies frequently expect the same content marketing program to capture contacts or leads as well. The problem is, registration and thought leadership are at odds with each other.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 16, 2017

Publishing the results of a B2B thought leadership survey is only the start of its journey. The post How to Maximize Your Thought Leadership ROI appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Modern B2B

MAY 18, 2021

The post How to create thought leadership that works appeared first on Modern | B2B Marketing Agency.

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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.

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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. Facebook is.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nearly three-quarters of companies plan to maintain or grow their content marketing teams over the next year. These studies are packed with trends and insights related to content marketing, social media management, and advertising on Meta platforms. How are goals and strategies for content marketing changing?

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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.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 3, 2021

Let’s get real about B2B content marketing. The truth is, your content doesn’t have to boring or stuffy. In this post, we’ll review why B2B content marketing sucks and how to improve it so that it delivers a true ROI (return on investment). Bad content isn’t going to propel a company forward.

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Contently

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

So how do podcasts fit into your content marketing strategy? The Power of Content Marketing & a Great Podcast As content marketing continues to evolve and adapt to changing consumer behaviors, it’s essential to stay ahead of the curve and explore new ways of reaching and engaging with your audience.

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Content Marketing Institute

JULY 9, 2018

Many brands recognize the critical need for strategic thought leadership content to sit alongside product- and purpose-oriented messaging – content that establishes the brand as an authority in a specialized field or a line of business and deeply engages decision-makers. Click To Tweet. Click To Tweet.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 12, 2021

Did you know that over 80% of business-to-business (B2B) marketing teams have a content marketing strategy? But only 11% of those teams consider their content marketing strategy as an excellent one! But how do you create a strong content marketing program? Understanding Content Marketing.

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Fusion Marketing Partners

AUGUST 15, 2017

At our company, my team and I have the pleasure of being involved in a lot of content creation, curation […].

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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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Content Standard

DECEMBER 4, 2017

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone express the goal of becoming a “thought leader” in their industry—well, I wouldn’t be rich, but I could definitely treat the whole office to coffee and donuts. B2B marketers’ collective love affair with thought leadership knows no bounds.

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Circle Studio

MARCH 1, 2017

The post Thought Leadership for B2B Firms: What It Is and What It Isn’t appeared first on circle S studio.

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B2B Marketing Directions

JANUARY 15, 2022

(Our January Research Round-Up features the annual content marketing survey by CMI and MarketingProfs, a survey by Edelman and LinkedIn examining the impact of B2B thought leadership, and a customer experience update by The Harris Poll and Redpoint Global.)

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 9, 2020

This is why always-on content marketing wins every time: each piece of content is a test. According to CMI, only 9% of B2B marketers believe that their content strategy is effective. Although most B2B small businesses use content marketing, most of them are a total flop.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We are in the era of digital-first marketing. According to Laurie Buczek , research vice president , IDC CMO Advisory practice “B2B tech buyers are undeniably digital-first and digital always in their buying journey. This has never been truer in an age of digital-first B2B marketing.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 8, 2021

Is anybody successful with content marketing? Content marketing with a thoughtful strategy and plan doesn’t usually provide the ROI (return on investment) expected. For anybody to be successful with content marketing, you must define success. How Do You Define Success for Content Marketing?

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