Marketing Craftmanship

MARCH 21, 2014

Client newsletters are the most widely used, often abused and hotly debated B2B marketing tactic for professional services firms of any size. This is a very tough concept for many B2B firms to understand and embrace: that the most powerful form of thought leadership does not involve pushing out your own ideas.

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Trade Press Services

MARCH 4, 2024

By developing a diversified and consistent content marketing mix, marketers can reach prospects and clients at every stage of the buyer’s journey and effectively guide them through the sales funnel. B2B evergreen content focuses on valuable expertise that’s built to last. This is a key attribute of any thought leader.

Top of Funnel 79

Top of Funnel Trends B2B Thought Leadership Buyer Personas 79

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

sagefrog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The key to thriving is a multifaceted marketing strategy that aligns with your brand’s core values and resonates with your target audience. 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.

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Paid Content Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 52

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The second definition is what we’re going to talk about here—what your marketing department’s strategy should be for making the most of the time, energy and dollars you allocate to marketing. The Most Effective B2B Marketing Strategies. Have a Formal Marketing Plan. Partner with a Marketing Agency.

Resource Management 359

Resource Management Demand Generation Agencies CMS Development Work Management 359

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

As B2B marketers work on refining 2012 strategic marketing initiatives, social media has become a central focus. Advances in search engine algorithms bring social media in focus for link acquisition and as a potential signal of trust for engines. The Role of Social Media.

BtoB 120

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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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Chris Koch

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

I’ve been working with my colleagues at ITSMA on another survey on social media for B2B marketers that I hope you’ll take by going here. As we put together the questions, we struggled with the issue of social media strategy. Social media is no silver bullet.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 18, 2010

To help out my fellow B2B marketers, here is a list of 7 common mistakes that B2B marketers make when jumping feet first into social media marketing. For B2B companies, social media is more about interaction and knowledge sharing (think whitepapers, videos, thought leadership blogs, etc.).

Social Media 100

Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency 100

Hinge Marketing

APRIL 20, 2016

In his book, Kotler on Marketing , Kotler describes the 4 Ps of traditional marketing mix: Product (service), Price, Place, and Promotion. Since then, the marketing mix has changed radically and grown in complexity. Key Trends Influencing the Mix. Google and social media continue to open new frontiers.

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KoMarketing Associates

MAY 30, 2017

Slideshare can be an excellent resource for B2B marketers looking to showcase expertise, and provide a way to share thought leadership and information. Slideshare can also be an underrated social media platform for SEO and lead nurturing as well. Salesforce’s State of Marketing.

B2B Marketing 121

B2B Marketing Account Based Marketing B2B Thought Leadership B2B 121

BDB

MARCH 1, 2024

And this is perhaps even more true for B2B marketing, where sales processes are typically slower and more considered than the fast-paced world of B2C sales. 1 When it comes to B2B marketing, PR can be an invaluable tool for supporting your objectives and reaching these research-savvy audiences.

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Paid Content PR Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 26

BDB

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

And this is perhaps even more true for B2B marketing, where sales processes are typically slower and more considered than the fast-paced world of B2C sales. 1 When it comes to B2B marketing, PR can be an invaluable tool for supporting your objectives and reaching these research-savvy audiences.

Paid Content 26

Paid Content PR Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 26

Crimson Marketing

JULY 26, 2013

Content marketing is a core part of how you can drive your inbound lead generation funnel. The best marketing mix includes creating the right content for your varying social media networks. . How do you acquire new customers without using traditional outbound marketing? .

BtoB 100

BtoB Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Digital Marketing Funnels 100

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MARCH 26, 2013

by Jason Miller There are hundreds of differing opinions regarding the effectiveness of using social media for lead generation. This is my opinion and it comes from over two years of trial and error using what I consider to be the best tools available for the social media marketer. Inbound is not enough.

Social Media 48

Social Media Media Leads Lead 48

B2B Digital Marketer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Balancing the Art of Trust and Technology in B2B Understanding consumer behavior and driving successful marketing strategies. In this insightful episode, host Jim Rembach sits down with Brandon McKee, CEO of Win Big Media, to explore the intricacies of B2B marketing and how to achieve certainty in this dynamic field.

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Allocation Planning B2B Marketing Marketing Budget Creation 52

Crimson Marketing

AUGUST 26, 2013

However, the “space you want to own” is about the problem(s) your target market faces. You want to provide thought leadership , insights, ideas and education. The beauty of gaining clarity on this pillar is that it informs both your positioning strategy and your overall marketing plan, and it also defines your SEO strategy.

Webinar Metrics 100

Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership 100

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. marketing touches (demo, phone calls, online chats, email, etc.), To do this you must enter the realm of optimization and attribution modeling.

Marketing Attribution 153

Marketing Attribution Multi-Touch Attribution Multi-Channel Allocation 153

Circle Studio

DECEMBER 19, 2018

A/E/C marketers will always be tempted (and perhaps pressured) to be reactionary, but don’t give in! Whether it’s your website, social media, email marketing, tradeshows, or general communications, a solid strategy aligned with your firm’s strategic business plan is essential. Blog consistently for thought leadership.

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Planning Marketing Proposals B2B Thought Leadership Work Management 124

Content4Demand

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

B2B audiences are online, but they’re increasingly more difficult to reach through saturated channels and overtaxed attention. Community-based marketing offers a fresh angle to stir up your marketing mix, allowing B2B marketers to capture attention in a new way while ramping up brand loyalty among prospects and customers.

Communities 67

Communities Peer-to-peer B2B Thought Leadership Paid Search Agency 67

LEADership

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

“What do you mean we need to increase our social media budget? I thought we don’t need a budget.”. And another senior marketing manager bites the dust! B2B marketing professionals are challenged every day with how to get executive management to buy in for social media. Isn’t it free?

Social Media 40

Social Media Budget Programs Buy Media 40

LEADership

OCTOBER 16, 2013

There is no getting away from the fact that social media must be part of your marketing mix, but how is social actually doing in delivering what your B2B organization needs – leads, conversions, customers and sales? However, 71% B2B and 65% B2C say this is the most effective tactic still.

Social Media 40

Social Media Email Marketing Social Marketing Marketing Budget 40

The Lead Agency

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

While these tactics are often used in the B2C landscape, B2B marketers should take note. B2B marketing is evolving, and businesses need to adapt and update their strategy as consumer expectations change, or risk falling behind. Content marketing has been and will continue to be, an effective way to engage buyers.

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B2B B2B Thought Leadership Long Tail Marketing Content 62

Convince & Convert

APRIL 1, 2010

But, the team does reference a series of social media outposts via a tiny murderers row of icons (my favorite is “Linkedin.coming soon&#. Consistency and Leverage I didn’t start out looking to slam the Timberwolves’ social media program. Yep, that’ll get fans in the seats. Your Web site.

Social Media 120

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Chris Koch

APRIL 2, 2010

This may be the ultimate question in B2B, especially as we struggle to integrate social media into the overall marketing mix. Let’s face it, even if it was possible to curl up in front of the fire with a glass of wine and our B2B products and services, no one would do it. It’s the same in B2B.

B2B Thought Leadership 100

B2B Thought Leadership B2B Marketing Marketing Budget Thought Leadership 100

Integrated B2B

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

There’s a seat for everyone at the Thought Leadership table, says Morten Floee Knudsen, Thought Leadership Content Manager at global engineering company FLSmidth. In a highly competitive market with discerning buyers, thought leadership is an important tool in the B2B marcomms toolset.

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Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership Peer-to-peer Top of Funnel 52

Circle Studio

JANUARY 30, 2020

Many B2B companies are already leveraging webinars as part of their content marketing and thought leadership efforts. As with any marketing tactic, a successful and effective B2B webinar is ultimately a byproduct of proper planning and execution. Plan, plan, plan. Be prepared—for everything.

Webinar Metrics 96

Webinar Metrics Tips Contingency Planning B2B 96

PathFactory

JANUARY 3, 2020

The New Year stands before us like a blank Google Doc, waiting for its marketer to strategize and set goals. With the new year comes a new batch of exciting B2B marketing trends and challenges. Podcasts rose to new heights and marketing chatbots became the preferred method of interaction for users. Here we are!

Lead Ranking 98

Lead Ranking Lead Scoring B2B Marketing Work Management 98

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JANUARY 19, 2010

The four P’s were created mainly to describe the ideal “marketing mix&#. The term “marketing mix&# became popularized after Neil H. Borden published his 1964 article, Concept of the Marketing Mix. Connection – connecting with the audience you wish to attract. Share this on Facebook.

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership B2B Digg 100

Launch Marketing

MARCH 27, 2019

A typical marketing mix for any business consists of core elements that fall into either inbound or outbound marketing categories. So, what exactly is “inbound” versus “outbound” marketing? So, what exactly is “inbound” versus “outbound” marketing? Social Media. With approximately 2.77

Product 48

Product Marketing Management Planning B2B Thought Leadership 48

Inbox Insight

APRIL 11, 2022

Achieving a seamless, unified B2B multi channel strategy requires a specialist skillset and understanding as well as effective cross channel integration and alignment to your overarching objectives. What first hand perspectives can our experts provide B2B marketers around multi channel strategy success?

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Multi-Channel Ideal Customer Profiles Paid Content Advertising Channels 98

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 22, 2012

As Q3 draws to a close, B2B marketers are already thinking ahead to 2013, strategizing about what’s worked thus far in 2012—and what hasn’t. Online) Marketing Spending on the Rise. Social Media Has Emerged in a Big Way; Results Are Mixed. Challenges as Far as the Eye Can See.

Marketing Report 120

Marketing Report Trends B2B Marketing Allocation 120

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 30, 2019

The second definition is what we’re going to talk about here—what your marketing department’s strategy should be for making the most of the time, energy and dollars you allocate to marketing. 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

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy December 9, 2010 9 Subscribe Finding The Time To Tweet or Blog?

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 18, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy June 18, 2010 3 Subscribe Need to Drive Leads? So what’s a marketer to do?

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Tactics Paid Search Agency Demand Generation Agencies Leads 100

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy November 30, 2010 Subscribe Internet Trends From The Web 2.0

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Content around national holidays, bizarre holidays, and even local festivities draw huge crowds on social media. At Unmetric, we constantly measure and monitor our marketing efforts. We’ve found that we get a lot of engagement (and conversions) from our content on social media holidays, like this Mother’s Day article.

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