Martech

JULY 28, 2021

Virtual event, courtesy of Panasonic. As more B2B marketing teams adopt B2C strategies to engage and convert business customers, electronics giant Panasonic has found success in focusing on engaging customers where they are. And during the COVID-19, that includes virtual events. When the pandemic hit, that show was impacted.

Marketing & Strategy 112

Marketing & Strategy B2B B2B Thought Leadership Trade Show 112

Brandpoint

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Virtual events are no longer just another lead gen tactic added to an arsenal of marketing assets — they’re now the only option most people have. If you want to hear from experts in your industry, introduce yourself to potential clients or get your own thought leadership out into the universe, going digital is a must.

Work Management 149

Work Management Marketing Management Planning B2B Thought Leadership 149

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Translating live events into the digital realm so it can reach more people is something companies can do to make more out of the cost they are spending at live events. With hundreds of trade shows, conferences, and meet-ups happening every year, events tend to “die” once they are over. Online Offer.

Work Management 138

Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management B2B 138

Jifflenow

AUGUST 29, 2022

Nearly 85% of leadership believe in-person events are essential to their company’s success. To accelerate their sales pipeline, companies spend around 18% of their marketing budget exhibiting or sponsoring at the world’s premier conferences and trade shows. But its value is undeniable at events. Don’t believe us?

Account Based Marketing 52

Account Based Marketing Trends Trade Show Sales Qualified Leads 52

sagefrog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In Sagefrog’s 2024 B2B Marketing Mix Report , we found that B2B marketers’ top objectives for the year ahead are brand awareness, lead generation, client retention, and sales support. Explore nine essential B2B marketing strategies that can help companies succeed in all of these areas in 2024.

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Paid Content Webinar Metrics Marketing Strategy 52

Pam Didner

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

You do so by observing their behaviors and interests on your websites or meeting them on the trade show floors, or even at different touch points. Content planning and writing are essential skills for content marketers and social media managers. Have you ever held an unpaid leadership position for a shared interest group?

Social Media 108

Social Media Work Management Social Marketing Planning 108

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

OCTOBER 22, 2020

It is the dilemma of content production. Marketers know that they have to tolerate this dilemma because content development is proven to generate awareness, thought leadership , leads, engagement, and sales opportunities. In fact, our own research shows in Figure 1. Yet, it is seen as a necessary evil.

Top of Funnel 128

Top of Funnel Product B2B Thought Leadership B2B 128

SpotMe Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Selecting the right in-person event platform to manage your onsite events is critical to their success. Especially because 95% of marketers believe that in-person events help achieve business goals (American-based event technology company). What Is An In-Person Event Platform? American event technology company).

Marketing Automation Services 52

Marketing Automation Services Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management 52

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? While the B2B landscape may always be changing, lead generation will always be important. B2B sales and marketing leaders spend considerable time coming to an agreement on how much to value passive and active engagement.

Sales Management 240

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 240

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

User-generated content (UGC) is one of the best forms of content: your users create it for you, and all it takes on your end is simply to organize and publish it on your website or other online platforms. Luckily, there are at least five other ways that brands can use user-generated content in B2B marketing.

User-Generated Content 123

User-Generated Content Organization Generation B2B Thought Leadership 123

Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Sales leadership in your organization is then able to determine your Total Addressable Market (TAM). Behavioral Scoring: This involves monitoring your target audience’s intent, search behaviors, and what content they engage with. How to Develop a B2B Demand Gen Strategy . Decide on a type of demand generation strategy.

Demand Generation Agencies 225

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 225

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Have you ever spent months designing and building your booth to showcase your incredible products and wow the trade show crowds? The event did not produce the return on investment (ROI) you had anticipated. That’s because marketing leaders tend to pour all their energy into the most visible parts of an event: the sizzle.

Tactics 134

Tactics ROI Planning B2B Thought Leadership 134

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. Doing so will keep them interested and your content top of mind.

Social Media 117

Social Media Media B2B Thought Leadership Trade Show 117

Hinge Marketing

MARCH 11, 2021

“Most of our leads have always come from conferences, trade shows, and speaking events. research from our own Hinge Research Institute shows that referrals are down and face-to-face conferences, trade shows, and speaking events have a way to go before people are comfortable attending them again.

Marketing Budget 96

Marketing Budget Research Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 96

Sharpspring

APRIL 29, 2020

If you’re in the business of marketing, you understand the importance of creating great content. But no matter how great, your content is only effective if you share it effectively. This is especially important for Business to Business (B2B) organizations. What is the best type of content to post on LinkedIn?

Linkedin 86

Linkedin Distribution Practices Webcast 86

Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 9, 2020

Content is king. Everyone is creating content. Yet, content creation is still a top priority for most B2B marketers. In fact, in the Hinge Research Institute’s 2020 High Growth Study of Professional Services Firms, content creation is the top priority. So, how is your content doing? Shooting for the Stars.

Research 118

Research Co-Registration Branding Brand Identity 118

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? While the B2B landscape may always be changing, lead generation will always be important. B2B sales and marketing leaders spend considerable time coming to an agreement on how much to value passive and active engagement.

Sales Management 177

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 177

Exo B2B

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

It requires deep thought, meticulous analysis and the ability to project your business into the future. In the world of B2B marketing, every decision must be carefully calculated. Here’s an overview of the key stages we focus on: 1- B2B strategic marketing analysis Before you can chart a course, you need to know where you are.

Planning 59

Planning Paid Content Allocation B2B Marketing 59

6sense

DECEMBER 8, 2021

After more than a year without them, in-person events are starting to tentatively make their way onto our calendars once again. According to an April 15, 2021 survey of meeting planners, 80 percent plan to hold their next in-person event in 2021. Right to Meaningful Content. Is it idealistic? Of course not.

Ideal Customer Profiles 62

Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking Personalization Lead Scoring 62

The Marketing Blender

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

We are continuing our exploration of lead generation, specifically focusing on the reasons why B2B lead generation might not be yielding the desired results. We’re eager to continue our discussion as we delve into the specific challenges that affect the effectiveness of B2B lead generation. You can watch the discussion here.

Lead Generation 52

Lead Generation Optimization Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 52

Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 12, 2018

If you’ve tuned into the Content Marketing Institute for any length of time, you are no doubt familiar with the importance we place on the idea of developing a documented, strategic plan. Each year in our research, we find that a cohesive, documented strategy is one thing that separates successful vs. unsuccessful content marketers.

Marketing Strategy 111

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Enterprise Management Planning 111

BOP Design

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Many B2B companies who relied on these tactics for lead generation have been caught flat-footed and are in a state of panic due to the lack of leads. Bop Design has a current client that has relied on a 1-page website for years because most of their sales were based on networking at trade shows and one-on-one relationship building.

Marketing Websites 116

Marketing Websites B2B B2B Thought Leadership Cold Calling 116

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Sales leadership in your organization is then able to determine your Total Addressable Market (TAM). Behavioral Scoring: This involves monitoring your target audience’s intent, search behaviors, and what content they engage with. Behavioral scoring can include a combination of third party and first party data.

Demand Generation Agencies 130

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 130

Brandpoint

MAY 28, 2020

If you’re in charge of marketing for a manufacturer , you’ve likely had to shift your entire strategy to work around store closings, trade show interruptions and other effects caused by the COVID crisis. Marr advises reassigning remaining marketing budgets toward social marketing, content marketing, SEO and influencer-led campaigns. “If

Contingency Planning 98

Contingency Planning Webinar Metrics Tips Cost per Lead 98

Integrated B2B

JUNE 16, 2020

If you’re in B2B marketing, you’ll naturally understand the importance of creating great content. But great content will only be seen and shared if you distribute it effectively. This is part two of a three-part blog series relating to using LinkedIn in your B2B marketing. Try not to over promote.

Linkedin 52

Linkedin Practices Best Practices B2B Thought Leadership 52

NuSpark Consulting

MARCH 24, 2019

In the context of B2B digital marketing, however, a white paper is long-form content aimed at promoting products or services, using selected facts and logical arguments to build the case. Most often, B2B companies use this format to: Introduce a new product or service. Distributing B2B White Papers.

Paper 113

Paper Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Generation 113

Heinz Marketing

JULY 26, 2022

The B2B landscape is changing at a rapid rate, and buyers are also changing the way they buy. Teamed up for content production and cross-promotion of products. That being said, partner marketing programs can be an effective tool for B2B organizations as well. Reach out to an industry thought leader, blogger, or influencer.

Advertising Agencies 96

Advertising Agencies Planning Co-Registration Bundling 96

6sense

AUGUST 28, 2021

After more than a year without them, in-person events are starting to tentatively make their way onto our calendars once again. According to an April 15, 2021 survey of meeting planners, 80 percent plan to hold their next in-person event in 2021. Right to Meaningful Content. Is it idealistic? Of course not.

Ideal Customer Profiles 48

Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking Personalization Lead Scoring 48

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

AUGUST 30, 2016

Author: Rick Siegfried Aren’t trade shows so much fun? All of the thought-provoking sessions, tips and tricks to bring back to the office, friends and colleagues in your industry, and, of course, a bunch of sweet prizes to win. The point is, live, in-person trade shows have their pros and cons. Well, there is!

B2B Thought Leadership 91

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Marketo Trade Show 91

Content4Demand

MAY 21, 2020

Written by Marjorie Romeyn-Sanabria & Michael Rodriguez Republished with permission from Demand Gen Report With in-person engagement on hold this spring and possibly into summer, B2B marketers continue to pivot their strategies to make up for lost leads, maintain relationships with clients and attract new business.

Marketing Budget 98

Marketing Budget Sales Management Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel 98

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. The content was published on monday.com’s website and social channels, the influencers’ websites and via livestream.

B2B Marketing 52

B2B Marketing Planning Peer-to-peer B2B 52

Conversica

MAY 4, 2020

MarketingProfs: “ Reaching and Persuading Buyers at a Time of Crisis: What B2B CMOs Can Do by Tom Cunniff, Mike Cucka. By expressing the real, tangible value of your offerings and practical advice to meet your prospect’s pain points and goals, B2B organizations can do a better job of selling to other businesses. by Sahil Patel.

Resources 64

Resources B2B Thought Leadership Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 64

Contently

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Disclosure: LiveIntent is a Contently customer.). In July, Cooper and I connected over Zoom to talk content strategy, Facebook boycotts, first-party data, and why brands need to take a stand and back up their words with action. What role has content marketing played for you at LiveIntent? I agree with that so much.

Work Management 177

Work Management Marketing Management Branding Brand Identity 177

Vision Edge Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The leadership team expects Marketing to understand which channels, touches and content have the greatest impact on generating conversations, consideration and ultimately consumption. Build Your Attribution Model to Account for a Multitude of Touches, Content and Channels. It’s All About the Mix.

Marketing Attribution 153

Marketing Attribution Multi-Touch Attribution Multi-Channel Allocation 153

Mereo

MAY 28, 2020

At late 2019 and early 2020 sales kickoffs and strategy meetings, leadership came to the table with winning ideas for how to strategically employ sales and marketing budgets for greatest impact. trade shows, industry forums, user group events, thought leadership events), many of which are being cancelled, with good reason, left and right.

Budget Programs 56

Budget Programs Marketing Budget B2B Thought Leadership Allocation 56

Schubert B2B

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Your company made the leap to partner with a B2B agency to lead your marketing efforts and to give your personnel more time to do what they do the best—research, develop, manufacture and provide the highest quality products in your industry. Here are three ways to get the most out of the relationship with your B2B agency: 1.

Advertising Agencies 81

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Ad Agencies B2B Thought Leadership 81