Atomic Reach

JULY 27, 2023

Key Opinion Leaders, better know as KOLs, often provide brands the competitive edge needed to win. When your market looks to your brand for thought leadership, you gain the instant credibility boost of being a recognized expert in your industry. Opinions vary on what makes key opinion leaders distinct from influencers.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 26, 2018

Keep reading for our top fifteen expert opinions regarding the importance of business data. “If The beauty of data is that it will inform your decisions along the way and keep you ahead of the game.”. David Crane, Thought Leadership & Marketing Tech Strategy, Integrate. Data-driven marketing is never ‘done’.

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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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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? There’s also a thoughtful piece regarding crisis communications in the age of COVID-19.

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BDB

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

With an effective thought leadership content strategy – you can do just that. Thought leadership content and PR: more similar than you think A 2022 survey undertaken by Semrush discovered that more than 64% of businesses currently include thought leadership in their content marketing plans with an additional 29.5%

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Top Rank Marketing

JANUARY 15, 2024

Influencers elevate B2B marketing by connecting brands with key audiences in a meaningful and authentic way. Our own research found that of the 85% of B2B brands using influencer marketing, only 34% describe their B2B influencer marketing strategy as “extremely effective. ” Success, however, is not guaranteed.

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Digital B2B Marketing

JULY 14, 2011

Thought leadership is a common marketing topic, but unfortunately thought leadership is not a common outcome of marketing. Part of the problem is that thought leadership marketing has lost all notions of actual thought leadership. A company or individual cannot be a thought leader in a vacuum.

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Thinkers360

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In the ever-evolving B2B landscape, cultivating strong relationships with industry analysts and thought leaders (B2B influencers) is crucial for establishing brand awareness, achieving thought leadership status, and ultimately driving sales growth. The two are related, but distinct marketing disciplines.

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Strategic-IC

JANUARY 18, 2019

I think the buyer is obviously a lot more savvy in terms of the information they have. We're finding that the buyer is lot more educated, a lot more informed. There's such an enormous amount of information that people have at their fingertips. I think the buyer is obviously a lot more savvy in terms of the information they have.

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Engagio

AUGUST 23, 2021

And as we’ll see, for B2B companies, that means creating your brand on a foundation of trust. B2B buyers are still people. B2B marketers can and should tap into this by appealing to the emotional side of their prospects, as well as their rational side. Building trust with thought leadership. People are emotional.

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Heinz Marketing

MAY 22, 2023

While video marketing is commonly associated with B2C marketing, it’s becoming increasingly popular in the B2B space as well showing immense opportunity. To utilize video marketing to its highest potential, it’s crucial to understand the distinct characteristics and advantages that set apart B2B vs B2C.

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Oktopost

APRIL 28, 2024

The B2B sales space is changing. In case you haven’t heard yet – building relationships and engaging on social media platforms is the future of B2B sales. Statistics show that 92% of B2B buyers are willing to engage with sales professionals known as thought leaders on social media platforms.

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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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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. How to Pick the Right B2B PR Agency For You. How to Score in B2B Media Relations. PR also ensures that the information the journalist receives is accurate and the finished article doesn't have any factual errors.

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Martech

APRIL 2, 2024

What’s the key to B2B marketing success? B2B influencer marketing involves collaborations between creators and brands to develop and share content that promotes the brand’s products or services. The same influencers you see on your personal social media feeds could be the missing link in your B2B marketing strategy. Influencers.

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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. No one wants to buy from an AI that hasn’t done the work or used the product.

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Marketing Interactions

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

And much of the B2B content produced is leaving buyers cold. Edelman and LinkedIn recently released the 2021 B2B Thought Leadership Impact Study. We often think of thought leadership as somewhat of a specialty format of content. Use POV to Win Engagement for Your B2B Content. The noise is deafening.

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Chris Koch

APRIL 10, 2009

The questions display a healthy distrust for accepted wisdom, which I like, and provide a good test of the thinking behind thought leadership marketing. See what you think of my answers: How did thought leadership initiatives in companies begin? Why did companies start focusing on it?

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Hinge Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

It perfectly aligns with B2B buyers’ behavior patterns. . In short, it helps establish you as a thought leader in your space. The first is in content marketing or thought leadership marketing programs. Guides and white papers are primarily used in content marketing/thought leadership applications.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2008

The next interview in the B2B Marketing thought leader interview series is with Amy Hawthorne, Director of Marketing at B2B lead generation company ReachForce , and frequent contributor to the B2BLead blog. Tell us a little bit about how you got into B2B marketing and what you like most about it. Easy as 1.2.3.

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Circle Studio

JANUARY 10, 2020

As firms look to optimize their marketing efforts in 2020, it’s imperative that business-to-business (B2B) marketers are laser focused on doing what is most likely to drive growth and make an impact. Here are five to consider: Myth 1: B2C marketing has little relevance in B2B. Myth 2: Content marketing = thought leadership.

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Martech

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Dig deeper: Podcasts now a top channel for B2B marketing Ethics in Marketing What does it mean to be ethical in marketing? Grenier is a genuine person with strong opinions, and that’s what makes the podcast engaging. He interviews different CMOs from various industries and explores their thought processes and motivations.

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Heinz Marketing

MAY 22, 2023

While video marketing is commonly associated with B2C marketing, it’s becoming increasingly popular in the B2B space as well showing immense opportunity. To utilize video marketing to its highest potential, it’s crucial to understand the distinct characteristics and advantages that set apart B2B vs B2C.

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xiQ

MARCH 28, 2018

“In B2B Sales 57% Of the Buying Decision is Already Made Even Before the Buyer Engages a Salesperson” Source: CEB Global Where do the “Buyers” go to formulate their opinions and conduct their research? Buyers follow thought leaders to gain insights, formulate ideas and opinions. AI MEETS B2B MARKETING.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The Most Effective B2B Marketing Strategies. In a new report that collected data from hundreds of B2B marketing professionals, the ways in which B2B marketing teams across the nation operate as a majority were brought to light. Focus on the Buyer. Have a Formal Marketing Plan. Partner with a Marketing Agency.

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Scoop.it

JANUARY 11, 2024

era, B2B companies are struggling to get to the top of SEO rankings and stay at the top of potential customers’ minds. Establish credibility and expertise Your customers are saturated with information and marketing messages, so how can you stand out in the crowd? At this point in the Web 2.0 Image sourced from pepper.io

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Brightedge

APRIL 12, 2021

Through thought leadership. Make sure the material offers opinions and insights from research or an industry leader, not just a repetition of everything else online. But there are those B2B companies that see plenty of interaction on Twitter. Cultivate brand awareness through thought leadership.

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Tiecas

MAY 1, 2024

B2B thought leadership marketing is not clearly understood by most small to mid-sized manufacturers I talk to regularly. Table of Contents The 95-5 Rule: Guidance for Industrial Sales What is B2B Thought Leadership? What is B2B Thought Leadership? Don’t be so quick to dismiss this idea.

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

They want to be informed and educated about brands, products, and services. Quality content engages readers by providing valuable information, establishing your brand as a trusted resource. Content can provide deeper insights and helpful information that encourages someone to purchase or request more information.

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Marketing Craftmanship

JANUARY 5, 2020

They’ll form an opinion based on publicly available information they find online. Consistency: Is all your information kept up-to-date, and relevant to current market conditions? Are those connections — perhaps reflected thought a Board of Advisors — respected, credible and trustworthy?

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KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

With the end of the year rapidly approaching, and 2016 planning underway, business owners are assessing where they are with respect to B2B search engine marketing goals and objectives. One of the most effective content marketing tactics we recommend, for SEO and broader online marketing performance, is a B2B blogging initiative.

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xiQ

MARCH 28, 2018

“In B2B Sales 57% Of the Buying Decision is Already Made Even Before the Buyer Engages a Salesperson” Source: CEB Global Where do the “Buyers” go to formulate their opinions and conduct their research? Buyers follow thought leaders to gain insights, formulate ideas and opinions. AI MEETS B2B MARKETING.

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B2B Marketing Directions

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

(This month's Research Round-Up features a study by Boathouse that reveals what CEOs actually think about marketing and CMOs, and a survey by Informa Tech that addresses how much trust B2B technology buyers actually place in marketing.) It also addressed how CEOs view their job and the major issues they are facing.

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BDB

MARCH 28, 2023

Thought leaders. B2B marketers are obsessed with them. Thought leadership is a powerful medium to build authority and trust, which in turn influences B2B decision-making and helps drive sales. What sets thought leaders apart? Picture a thought leader. Some business leaders want to be them.

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Tiecas

JANUARY 27, 2024

Industrial blogging is an essential digital marketing tool for manufacturers looking to establish themselves as thought leaders and engage with engineers and technical professionals. Here are three statistics on B2B blogging that should convince you. Industrial blogs are an integral part of manufacturing content marketing.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 5, 2021

Virtual conferences often revolve around a specific subject or topic – like content marketing or B2B digital marketing. You don’t want to overwhelm your audience by giving them too much different information, but you also want to have enough diversity to keep them interested throughout the event. Make Registration as Easy as Possible.

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BOP Design

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Content marketing for B2B firms includes a wide range of types designed to resonate with buyers of different backgrounds and functions throughout the purchasing journey. In this post, we look at 5 great B2B content marketing examples and what makes them stand out. What makes this B2B content marketing piece excellent?

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