Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Understanding the needs of your customers is a vital element in the definition of 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 decisions is what marketing is all about ! It is a top tactic.

Top of Funnel 252

Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 252

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changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated.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

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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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand B2B Marketing 62

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.

Paid Content 144

Paid Content Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership 144

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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Organization B2B Marketing Planning Marketing Budget 133

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.

Top of Funnel 276

Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Trends Lead Scoring 276

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. They want to be informed and educated about brands, products, and services.

Paid Content 92

Paid Content Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 92

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.

Marketing Budget 96

Marketing Budget Research Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 96

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. Collaborate.

Planning 273

Planning Top of Funnel Digital Marketing Funnels B2B Thought Leadership 273

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.

Enterprise Management 98

Enterprise Management B2B Marketing Work Management Marketing Management 98

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 16, 2020

The issue is that leadership, sales, marketing, and account management teams are pushing out more connection invitations, more messaging, and more stuff as they attempt to rebound and grow again. Instead, sales and marketing are speaking “at” industries and “at” companies.

Top of Funnel 159

Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Profiling Linkedin 159

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 62

Sales Management Examples Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership 62

Tiecas

JANUARY 27, 2024

Industrial blogs are an integral part of manufacturing content marketing. Industrial blogging is an essential digital marketing tool for manufacturers looking to establish themselves as thought leaders and engage with engineers and technical professionals. For manufacturers, creating industrial blogs is a challenge.

Top of Funnel 59

Top of Funnel Planning Content Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 59

ClearVoice

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Marketing content should be educational, informative or entertaining. Yes, I’m talking about original thoughts that could only come from the writer (or executive you’re ghosting for) making that content truly one-of-a-kind? For example, one of my content marketing brand clients publishes a health-focused magazine.

Opinions 114

Opinions Branding Brand Identity B2B Thought Leadership 114

Heinz Marketing

JUNE 7, 2021

By Matt Heinz , President of Heinz Marketing. The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. We talk to some of the best leaders in B2B sales and marketing every day. Or, every week, excuse me. Great content.

Forrester 123

Forrester Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Lead Ranking 123

The Lead Agency

MAY 18, 2022

While 86% of B2B businesses have realised its value and have already incorporated video content into their marketing strategy. It’s become an integral part of communicating with your B2B prospects and converting them into leads. Here’s how to make the most out of your B2B video marketing strategy.

B2B Marketing 62

B2B Marketing Top of Funnel Video Marketing Marketing & Strategy 62

The Lead Agency

MAY 18, 2022

While 86% of B2B businesses have realised its value and have already incorporated video content into their marketing strategy. It’s become an integral part of communicating with your B2B prospects and converting them into leads. Here’s how to make the most out of your B2B video marketing strategy.

B2B Marketing 62

B2B Marketing Top of Funnel Video Marketing Marketing & Strategy 62

Sales Engine

JANUARY 7, 2016

If you thought that coffee was for closers, I can tell you with absolute certainty that it’s for content marketers too. At the top of the funnel, when you’re trying to generate interest, no one cares about you or how you do what you do. So how can you use content to generate more leads at the top of the funnel?

Top of Funnel 120

Top of Funnel Features B2B Thought Leadership Digital Marketing Funnels 120

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Since retail and fashion brands are innately about showcasing products in an attractive way, using Reels for marketing feels natural. The Side Chik is the first new menu item since rapper 2 Chainz became Krystal’s head of creative marketing. Instagram Reel ideas for higher education institutions. Promote hot in-store items.

Brand Identity 116

Brand Identity Branding Advertising Agencies B2B Thought Leadership 116

Inbox Insight

APRIL 20, 2023

B2B thought leadership marketing ranks in the top 5 content marketing goal priorities for 42% of B2B marketers , highlighting how quality content from subject matter experts can provide truly valuable insights for B2B buyers.

B2B Thought Leadership 52

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership B2B Marketing Top of Funnel 52

Vidyard

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Some of the brightest minds in B2B marketing have turned their attention to creating videos that inspire, thrill, educate, and yes, build pipeline and revenue. Notice how they apply video to every stage of the buyer’s journey to create awareness, generate leads, and educate customers. Put Your Videos to Work.

Demand Generation Agencies 149

Demand Generation Agencies Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services 149

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

Onalytica B2B

APRIL 19, 2018

What is a content marketer’s ultimate dream? Make way for ‘shared media’ I’m sure we’ve all heard of the digital marketing trifecta consisting of earned, owned and paid media; covering everything from websites, PPC and social media accounts to social media engagement and word-of-mouth.

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Top of Funnel Content Demand Generation Agencies Work Management 207

Vidyard

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The 2018 Video in Business Awards had it all, and we’re thrilled to share the stories of this year’s Video Marketing winners so we can all learn from their video awesomeness. The Video Marketing Storyteller: PortoBay Hotels First, we laughed. Two minutes in the pool. And tens of millions of dollars in new pipeline.

Video Marketing 139

Video Marketing Generation B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 139

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.

Paid Content 105

Paid Content Inbound Marketing Resources B2B Marketing 105

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

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.

Work Management 116

Work Management Marketing Management B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy 116

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Author: Ellen Gomes The fast-moving world of content marketing is filled with an abundance of opinions trends, and insights. To help you along, we’ve compiled a list of 20 of the top content marketers in both B2B and B2C. B2B Content Masterminds. His top advice : Be insanely honest in your content marketing.

B2B Marketing 134

B2B Marketing Top of Funnel Content Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 134

Madison Logic

AUGUST 31, 2023

Multiple decision-makers on a purchasing team do their own online solution research when buying a complex B2B solution. Gartner research suggests sales reps only have 5% of a buyer’s time during their B2B buying journey, so it’s up to marketers to arm buying groups with all the information needed to make an informed decision.

Multi-Channel 52

Multi-Channel Account Based Marketing Advertising Channels ABM 52

New North

AUGUST 29, 2023

If you’re a B2B marketer, you’re responsible for generating leads. But when you’re in B2B tech, your SDR team can’t cold call down a list all day. Are you searching for B2B lead generation companies to help fill the gap? What should you be looking for when analyzing B2B lead generation companies?

Lead Generation 52

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 52

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 30, 2019

Influenced by Sun Tzu and coined by Sagefrog CEO and Co-founder Mark Schmukler, this quote implies that there’s a clear difference between marketing strategy and marketing tactics. The Most Effective B2B Marketing Strategies. Have a Formal Marketing Plan. Partner with a Marketing Agency.

Resource Management 100

Resource Management Work Management CMS Development Marketing Management 100

DealSignal

DECEMBER 28, 2021

What Is Demand Generation Marketing? Demand generation marketing is a strategy that marketers use to generate brand awareness and interest in a product or solution at scale, leveraging several disciplines within marketing. If you want to move prospects down the funnel, demand generation is critical.

Demand Generation 52

Demand Generation Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking 52

Madison Logic

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Display advertising has a bad reputation, due to common misconceptions about its limited value in B2B campaigns. In fact, research suggests that B2B display advertising is projected to surpass traditional search spending for the first time. Here, we’ve rounded up the most popular display ad formats for B2B marketing.

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Display Advertising Channels Account Based Marketing Advertisements 52

Heinz Marketing

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

By Brenna Lofquist , Senior Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing. I had the pleasure of attending my first Marketing Profs B2B Forum several weeks ago outside of Washington D.C. While I learned a great amount, I thought I’d share my top three takeaways. Strategist of Revenate Marketing.

Account Based Marketing 56

Account Based Marketing B2B Thought Leadership B2B ABM 56

The Lead Agency

JULY 29, 2019

As the market for IT services is growing, it’s becoming more competitive than ever before. To survive in today’s hyper-competitive market, companies in this sector need a comprehensive and effective IT marketing strategy. In today’s increasingly digital world, businesses can’t survive without a website.

Paid Search Agency 48

Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel Advertising Agencies B2B Thought Leadership 48

nDash

DECEMBER 14, 2020

My job as a B2B SaaS & enterprise software content strategist is to wrangle brands into champions in the eyes of their audience—and my approach has worked. I’ve published in outlets like Forbes, The Hill, and Digital Journal, and have been cited as an industry expert from sites like TechRepublic, CIO, and Time Magazine.

Marketing Budget 52

Marketing Budget Budget Programs Enterprise Management Marketing Budget Creation 52