Inbox Insight

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Effective lead generation comes down to both B2B lead quality and quantity. But with mounting pressure to demonstrate impact through hitting MQL targets, it’s easy for B2B marketers to overlook quality and become fixated on the latter. Reading time: 4 minutes Why is Lead Quality the key area of focus for Demand Generation?

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Lead Ranking Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Qualified Leads 108

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. Not long after, I attended my first ITSMA Marketing Vision event.

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Content Standard

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A Content Disrupted podcast with Dusty DiMercurio, Senior Director of Industry and Portfolio Marketing at Autodesk. At Autodesk, content marketing started as a program to drive demand within a new audience segment. Dusty DiMercurio is the Senior Director of Industry and Portfolio Marketing at Autodesk.

Top of Funnel 87

Top of Funnel Enterprise Management Account Based Marketing Marketing & Strategy 87

Martech

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

B2B marketers use account-based marketing (ABM) strategies to engage the right decision makers within prospective organizations. These strategies can help marketers gain a competitive edge when they’re run with the right data. So, marketers should use the data they have to create messages that resonate.

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Metadata

MAY 22, 2024

I was a political science major in college and started my career in digital consulting. While I only spent a short time in politics, my tenure with The Advance Group (TAG) allowed me to lead the digital strategy for some of the country’s biggest companies and non-profit organizations—and I loved it. Why Metadata? Full stop.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The B2B sales process has changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated. This digital shift has welcomed a new era in sales: social selling. This will attract your audience to your brand and content, integrating them into your marketing ecosystem.

Sales Management 139

Sales Management Examples Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership 139

Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

The world has been stirred up by a global pandemic, most of us are still working from home, and digital marketing strategies have become a critical part of every company’s survival. When it comes down to it, one of the most important things marketing organizations are tasked with is generating marketing qualified leads (MQLs).

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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. While the two terms are somewhat synonymous, demand generation strategies span the entire funnel. What is Demand Generation?

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Oktopost

APRIL 9, 2024

B2B Demand generation is changing. Novel formats, channels, and technologies like TikTok and ChatGPT are now driving forces behind buyer interest, opening up new ways for B2B brands to raise awareness about their products. At any given time, most of your best prospects aren’t in the market to buy what you’re selling.

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Launch Marketing

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Many evolved business and marketing strategies to meet the new digital-first focus, heightened customer expectations, and so much more. To help put marketing efforts of this past year in perspective, we’re looking back at some of our top marketing content of 2021, focusing on B2B marketing strategies and new trends.

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B2B Marketing Top of Funnel Planning B2B Thought Leadership 118

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? Usually considered a sub-objective of a Demand Generation strategy, Lead generation refers to the process of attracting and converting prospects into paying customers, or at the very least getting them into the sales funnel. What is a Lead?

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Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 240

FunnelEnvy

OCTOBER 31, 2022

There’s a lot for marketers today to consider when it comes to tactics for bringing in new business, but your sales pipeline is what ultimately defines the success of all your funnels, marketing campaigns, and other efforts to add new clients and revenue consistently. Get social. Close Rate.

Sales Management 114

Sales Management B2B Sales Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership 114

Biznology

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Always on the lookout for new ways to identify prospects and generate leads in business markets? This year I’ve come across a handful of services and tools that demonstrate and welcome creativity and innovative by using digital marketing. Outsource your top of funnel. Here are some to consider. It later follows up.

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Marketing Prospects B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel 189

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 22, 2020

Understanding the needs of your customers is a vital element in the definition of the content marketing. Those insights lead to one of the biggest trends in Content Marketing: we need to develop content for the every stage of the buyer journey. And influencing buyer decisionsis what marketing is all about! Quick Takeaways.

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Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Trends Lead Scoring 276

Contently

DECEMBER 10, 2020

As LiveIntent’s SVP of global marketing, I came in with a comprehensive plan, ready to execute. Then the pandemic hit, and like other marketing leaders, I threw the plan right out the window. I feel fortunate, from a marketing perspective, that the year has been a good one—all things considered. Remaining agile.

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Planning B2B Thought Leadership Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency 216

Launch Marketing

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Marketing is complicated. As the new year looms, planning your marketing budget and activities is top of mind for B2B marketers and leaders. When looking at your long-term marketing strategies and long-term marketing goals for the year ahead, there are probably many questions your organization will be looking to answer.

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Biznology

JUNE 3, 2020

I reached out to my longtime colleague and friend Roger McDonald , a seasoned sales and marketing executive and thoughtful observer of things B2B, to gather up his views on what’s going on and how we B2B marketers should be thinking. How has the role of marketing changed? Roger McDonald. What’s that?

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Recently, we published The Ultimate List of Marketing Podcasts. 1. B2B Revenue Leadership. If you’re interested in B2B revenue leadership this is the show for you. This Podcast is focused on leadership in the B2B space to drive revenue by using the most modern and scientific approaches.

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Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Enterprise Management Work Management 269

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

What does the future of B2B influence look like, and how will top global brands succeed with B2B influencer marketing in 2024 and beyond? Let’s jump right in and take a look at the future of B2B influence from 12 top subject matter experts. Ursula Ringham “Authentic engagement will be key in 2024 and beyond.

Work Management 133

Work Management Marketing Management B2B Marketing B2B 133

Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2023

For the past few years, a common thread in that conversation has been marketing – how involved is marketing, and how involved should the marketing team be in lead generation? More than ever before, the general consensus is that marketing is just as relevant to lead generation as sales – and why shouldn’t it be?

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Lead Ranking Social Media Lead Generation Lead Scoring 62

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Propel them further down the sales funnel with white papers and webinars. Build your thought leadership through conference presentations and podcasts. But your marketing needs to be more than dry information, it should make people want to come back for more. Write extensively about your mission and the problems you solve.

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Business B2B Thought Leadership Top of Funnel Conference 227

Heinz Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

In partnership with Drift , we surveyed over 500 B2B professionals to understand how the B2B customer experience has transformed over the past year. Removing friction across digital channels is important to staying top of mind for B2B customers. Overall frustration with B2B experiences is on the rise.

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Marketing AI Research Conversion Marketing Management 111

Top Rank Marketing

AUGUST 30, 2023

For over 22 years , TopRank Marketing has had the honor of helping a diverse selection of the world’s top B2B marketers and major global brands elevate beyond merely being competitive, to truly standing out from the crowd with creative and award-winning successes. Don’t be afraid to get creative and lean into the unknown.

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Enterprise Management B2B Marketing Work Management Marketing Management 98

Valasys

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Imagine yourself as the captain of a B2B company sailing through the competitive seas of the Americas. Your mission is crystal clear: to boost revenue, expand your market footprint, and cultivate enduring relationships with your clients. In this scenario, the significance of B2B growth marketing cannot be overstated.

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Engagio

DECEMBER 9, 2020

How does one apply an ABM approach to a winning B2B strategy in 2021? Personalize brand experiences on digital. While there may be many logos you’d love to score, the truth is, only a certain percentage of them are in-market for your products or services. Don’t send your Marketing team or SDR team on wild goose chases.

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Account Based Marketing ABM DemandBase Marketing & Strategy 165

ClearVoice

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Content marketing is ever-evolving. And for B2B marketers and large enterprises, the cost of lagging behind the content marketing trend curve is too massive to ignore. To help you keep up with the times, here is a compilation of the top 15 trends in content marketing that will shape the industry in 2023.

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Top of Funnel Marketing AI Trends Enterprise Management 115

Engagio

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Where we used to be able to connect with someone over coffee or at an event, now the only way to reach people is digitally – and we’re over it. With proper segmentation, you can understand when a target account is in-market and prioritize them to increase funnel velocity. Thought that was everything? Get creative!

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Top of Funnel Sales Management B2B Sales DemandBase 130

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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Thought Leadership Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Content Marketing 52

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. Premium content is commonly used in content marketing campaigns.

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Paid Content Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership 144

Only B2B

JULY 5, 2023

In the ever-changing landscape of B2B marketing, demand generation plays a pivotal role in driving business growth and success. As we enter 2023, it is crucial to adapt to the evolving nature of B2B demand generation and discover effective strategies to generate demand and engage target audiences.

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

Heck, not all marketing people are content people. Marketing is the tip of the spear for driving growth and new customer acquisition. Even in mature businesses, it’s tempting to funnel a lot of budget into short-term, paid campaigns for quick wins. At ClearVoice, we understand that not all people are content people.

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Paid Content Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 92

PureB2B

DECEMBER 3, 2021

It goes without saying that there is a consistent struggle with event marketing in the B2B space. Events remain limited due to health concerns and the general attendance is fatigued by excessive product marketing. These are real thoughts present in the day-to-day planning of a demand generation marketer.

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Marketing Budget Creation Marketing Budget Event Marketing Budget Programs 62

PureB2B

DECEMBER 3, 2021

It goes without saying that there is a consistent struggle with event marketing in the B2B space. Events remain limited due to health concerns and the general attendance is fatigued by excessive product marketing. These are real thoughts present in the day-to-day planning of a demand generation marketer.

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Marketing Budget Creation Marketing Budget Event Marketing Budget Programs 62

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Considering the lightning speed at which technology is transforming our daily lives, it’s no surprise that the marketing landscape is evolving at a similar pace. What does the future of marketing look like? Proving the impact of digital marketing . Acquiring buy-in from executive leadership and the C-suite .

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Marketing Attribution Top of Funnel Lead Ranking B2B Thought Leadership 174

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Marketing leaders across industries are wondering: How much of my marketing budget should be allocated to SEO, and what can we expect to get out of it? You’ll find an assortment of performance and optimization metrics listed in our forthcoming comprehensive guide to B2B search engine optimization.

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Lead Scoring Lead Ranking SEO Multi-Touch Attribution 135

Hinge Marketing

MARCH 11, 2021

So how do marketers adapt and generate more visibility, leads, and trust in these unprecedented times? Hinge Research Institute’s annual High Growth Study research tells us that one of the best pivots that marketers and others can make is to leverage research more (at least quarterly). Firms that do frequent research grow faster.

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Marketing Budget Research Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 96

Martech

JANUARY 11, 2022

It’s a substantial volume which bolsters cheerleading for empathetic marketing with detailed advice on how to push a business up the maturity curve, from transactional marketing, through interaction and engagement, to empathy. ” Read next: Why community could be the next big thing in marketing. .

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B2B Thought Leadership Marketing & Strategy Lead Ranking Top of Funnel 128