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. The Thought Leadership Journey is Here to Stay. Sales Enablement is a Key Core Competency.

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Account Based Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning Thought Leadership 227

Scoop.it

OCTOBER 29, 2019

It is a proven model to increase your brand’s visibility, develop thought leadership, and generate leads. In fact, 65% of brands who report being successful with content marketing have gone through the time and effort of documenting their content marketing strategy. This is known as content for sales enablement.

Top of Funnel 54

Top of Funnel Buyer Personas Content B2B Thought Leadership 54

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Content marketing can be a powerful way to build a foundation for your overall marketing strategy, create lead generation opportunities, and engage with your target audience. Instead, marketers are shifting their budgets toward ABM (61%), content marketing (60%), sales enablement (48%), and personalization (43%). .

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Budget Programs Marketing Budget Creation Statistics Allocation 206

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 8, 2021

Content marketing with a thoughtful strategy and plan doesn’t usually provide the ROI (return on investment) expected. You should document this in your content strategy. To build a pathway to success, you need to prioritize your goals, then document a plan to achieve and track them. Creating more engagement on social media.

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Content Marketing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Planning 282

Engagio

MARCH 25, 2019

We’re finally reaching an era when Account Based Marketing has found its footing, and Sales and Marketing teams are more open to making the transition from traditional marketing methods to ABM. Social selling is so effective that 90% of top-performing salespeople are implementing social media into their sales strategy. The difference?

Account Based Marketing 118

Account Based Marketing Tactics Enterprise Management Work Management 118

Velocity Partners

MAY 8, 2024

This is the seventh in a series we’re running about the new B2B GTM playbook. That’s the sound of a successful sale. Udi Ledergor is the Chief Evangelist at Gong, an AI-powered revenue intelligence platform built for sales teams. How is the face of B2B marketing changing? You can find the other blogs in the series here.

Marketing Analytics Tools 83

Marketing Analytics Tools B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning 83

Heinz Marketing

MAY 31, 2023

By Karla Sanders , Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing In the fast-paced world of B2B marketing, businesses often face difficult times characterized by slowing win rates and longer buying cycles. One key strategy that can significantly impact B2B success in such times is sales enablement.

B2B Sales 110

B2B Sales B2B Buying Cycle Sales Qualified Leads 110

Only B2B

AUGUST 25, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of B2B marketing, one strategy has emerged as a powerful weapon in the arsenal of marketers: Account-Based Marketing (ABM). This difference leads to a higher ROI, stronger customer relationships, and a more efficient use of resources.

Account Based Marketing 62

Account Based Marketing Marketing AI Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 62

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

A while back we detailed several tactics B2B manufacturers and distributors should consider when seeking to improve their visibility in search engines and social communities. Those tactics in summary: YouTube Integration. Those tactics in summary: YouTube Integration. Generate Leads for Exports.

Search Marketing 120

Search Marketing Work Management Marketing Management Tactics 120

SalesIntel

APRIL 7, 2022

While often used interchangeably, sales and marketing are two separate functions within a business. While you may be concerned with your sales team meeting their quotas, your colleagues in marketing are likely focused on campaign ROI. While harmony is the goal, in most instances, there is tension between the sales and marketing teams.

Paid Search Agency 52

Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Analytics Tools 52

SalesIntel

APRIL 7, 2022

While often used interchangeably, sales and marketing are two separate functions within a business. While you may be concerned with your sales team meeting their quotas, your colleagues in marketing are likely focused on campaign ROI. While harmony is the goal, in most instances, there is tension between the sales and marketing teams.

Paid Search Agency 52

Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Analytics Tools 52

SalesIntel

APRIL 7, 2022

While often used interchangeably, sales and marketing are two separate functions within a business. While you may be concerned with your sales team meeting their quotas, your colleagues in marketing are likely focused on campaign ROI. While harmony is the goal, in most instances, there is tension between the sales and marketing teams.

Paid Search Agency 52

Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Analytics Tools 52

ViewPoint

JUNE 10, 2016

Understanding the CEO’s role in eliminating wasted marketing spend and increasing sales results—the final of a multi-part blog series. Many challenges facing Sales and Marketing have been around since the beginning of time. Each were covered in detail, and referenced thought leadership from industry leaders. A summary: 1.

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Sales Qualified Leads Planning Peer-to-peer Work Management 120

BOP Design

JUNE 8, 2021

Wondering what types of content to include in your B2B content marketing strategy ? For many B2B firms, it’s often a blend of various types of content. Thought Leadership. Thought leadership content provides fresh, new perspectives or industry insights that are valuable to professionals working in your industry.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

DECEMBER 8, 2023

However, many companies still use generic tactics that haven’t been relevant in years — leading to disinterested customers frantically searching for the unsubscribe button. A thoughtful email marketing strategy provides customers with interesting and valuable information to make smarter purchasing decisions.

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Marketing Automation Services Email Marketing Paid Search Agency Work Management 115

NuSpark Consulting

MARCH 24, 2019

The first time you heard the term “white paper,” it was likely in relation to a government or company policy document. 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. Distributing B2B White Papers.

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Paper Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Generation 113

Oktopost

JUNE 21, 2022

The term “influencer marketing” often evokes thoughts of popular B2C products showcased by social media gurus with millions of followers. B2B companies are leaving money on the table by not exploring influencer marketing as a significant marketing component for their businesses. What is B2B influencer marketing?

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Linkedin B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Work Management 88

B2B Digital Marketer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Unveiling Strategies to Amplify Sales Through Effective Customer Testimonials Explore the untapped potential of leveraging customer success Welcome to this insightful podcast episode where we explore the untapped potential of leveraging customer success for new business growth and opportunities.

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Case Study Case Studies Business B2B Thought Leadership 52

The Marketing Blender

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The 11 undeniable benefits of marketing automation for B2B sales and marketing teams. How automation can transform your B2B marketing effectiveness and results. Examples can be as complex as lead generation campaigns and email nurture campaigns, or as simple as scheduling social media posts in advance. Our Services.

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Marketing Automation Services Lead Ranking Marketing Budget Work Management 98

Rev

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Before Revenue Operations ( RevOps ) became an emerging function in the B2B world, things could get… confusing. In this blog post, we’re going to give you an overview of 27 RevOps best practices that can help drive growth for B2B companies. Do you remember? But RevOps isn’t just about bringing departments together.

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Ideal Customer Profiles Practices Lead Ranking De-duplication 78

ClearVoice

MAY 10, 2024

In people management, the right content turns the mundane into the memorable, boosting retention, engagement, and overall morale. A recent Glassdoor Study by the Brandon Hall Group showed that effective onboarding processes boost retention and new hires by 82%. 95% of B2B buying decisions are directly influenced by content.

Enterprise Management 52

Enterprise Management Cost per Lead Sales Qualified Leads Content 52

Heinz Marketing

AUGUST 30, 2021

If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. Matt: Welcome everyone to another episode of Sales Pipeline Radio.

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Ideal Customer Profiles Enterprise Management Work Management Cross-Selling 117

Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. Tune in to hear more about: The evolution of sales enablement.

Top of Funnel 52

Top of Funnel Budget Programs Work Management Marketing Automation Services 52

Engagio

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

However, this is not how many B2B marketers were trained to think. This image illustrates the difference in thought process between a traditional demand generation approach and an ABM strategy. It’s the lead domino that will create a cascade of positive outcomes through the entire sales process.

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Demand Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Account Based Marketing ABM 106

Circle Studio

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Outside of the A/E/C world, proposals are a product of the sales department, not the marketing department. Outside of the A/E/C world, proposals are a product of the sales department, not the marketing department. Outside of the A/E/C world, proposals are a product of the sales department, not the marketing department.

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Planning Marketing Proposals B2B Thought Leadership Work Management 124

Exo B2B

APRIL 10, 2024

Or to promote their brand, or generate sales opportunities. These four pillars are LinkedIn Basic, LinkedIn Ads, the LinkedIn company page with its showcase pages, and Sales Navigator. These range from marketing and communication to sales and employee professional development. Strengthen your employer and sales brand?

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Linkedin Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies B2B Thought Leadership 52

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Quick thought experiment: when I say jobs, thought leadership and networking, what social platform comes to mind? As a hub for thought leaders and job seekers alike, LinkedIn is a goldmine for uncovering new leads and talent alike. Here are a few ways advocacy on LinkedIn can lead to real business results.

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Linkedin Paid Content Tips B2B Thought Leadership 106

Engagio

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

But finding the right person to lead your ABM team can be the difference between success and failure. The first step is documenting your ideal candidate and what is needed for the role. Collaborating with Sales to plan, execute, and optimize the ABM program. Managing Marketing operations, reporting, and expectations.

Account Based Marketing 125

Account Based Marketing ABM Ideal Customer Profiles De-duping 125

ClearVoice

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

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? As I browse the current line up of posts, I see topics ranging from corporate social responsibility to a reflective piece on B2B decision-makers. I share inspiration.

Opinions 114

Opinions Brand Identity Branding B2B Thought Leadership 114

BOP Design

JUNE 26, 2019

What a lot of companies and marketers seem to forget is that B2B content marketing isn’t about them and their needs, it’s all about the audience. In this post, we’ll take it back to essentials and simplify what you need to know about B2B content marketing. Attracting new leads to your B2B website. Thoughtful articles.

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Content Marketing Planning 100

Hinge Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

It perfectly aligns with B2B buyers’ behavior patterns. . For example, buyers today are much more likely to research potential solutions to a business problem online than rely on a sales person to guide them. . In short, it helps establish you as a thought leader in your space. Uses of Premium Content.

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Paid Content Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership 146

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

Heinz Marketing

MAY 31, 2023

By Karla Sanders , Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing In the fast-paced world of B2B marketing, businesses often face difficult times characterized by slowing win rates and longer buying cycles. One key strategy that can significantly impact B2B success in such times is sales enablement.

B2B Sales 52

B2B Sales B2B Buying Cycle Sales Qualified Leads 52

Zoominfo

JUNE 26, 2018

Everywhere we look there’s talk of data-driven sales, data-driven marketing, predictive learning, data hygiene , and so on. The use of Big Data, combined with your intelligence, can create growth, profits and more sales.”. It’s an ongoing process that changes all the time; what resonates with your prospects today might change tomorrow.

Opinions 147

Opinions Zoominfo B2B Thought Leadership Business 147

Vidyard

MAY 5, 2017

Video is going to be the game-changing tactic you use to capture the attention of your target audience, become more visible in search, and convert prospects throughout the funnel. Your sales team will share your marketing videos to close more deals faster (alignment for the win, baby!), Thought leadership interviews.

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Planning Video Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 160

Vidyard

DECEMBER 20, 2018

As the use of video continues to skyrocket in the world of B2B marketing and sales tactics, SmartBug Media and Vidyard collaborate to bring the best in video to HubSpot users worldwide. The partnership will empower SmartBug Media to deliver inbound video services to clients in a wide range of industries.

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Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Ad Agencies Work Management 71

Pam Didner

MARCH 17, 2021

From a sales perspective, that’s fantastic. However, it creates challenges for marketing, especially content creation and management. There are many elements to unpack in that statement: consistency, customization, relevance, conversion, and cost management. A marketing plan is an internal document to align internal teams.

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Template Top of Funnel Planning Enterprise Management 97