ANNUITAS

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

There is perhaps no more challenging role in the C-suite than that of the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) within a B2B organization. All of this begs the question: Is the role of the B2B CMO past its prime? The challenge with the modern B2B CMO role is one of positioning. Modern B2B CMOs are set up to fail.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 15, 2024

But now, there’s something new on the scene: B2B creators. These are B2B creators, and they’re changing the rules of how businesses talk to their audiences and make choices. Today, we’re breaking down the rise of B2B creators and why they’re more than just the next big thing. Who Are B2B Creators?

Enterprise Management 234

Enterprise Management B2B B2B Thought Leadership SMB 234

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 3, 2023

With 2023 on the horizon, the chatter of a recession, and a marked increase in reports of poor client retention , it’s more important than ever that B2B marketers focus on retaining reliable clients. Marketers have been reporting lower customer retention rates over the last year. Educational content is helpful content.

Marketing Strategy 342

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy B2B Marketing Customer Satisfaction 342

Act-On

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Like the unhappy families of Anna Karenina , no two B2B marketing teams are exactly alike. Every company has its own history, values, strategies, and quirks that impact how marketing happens on a day-to-day basis. And the hallmark of a good marketing department is simply that it works. This is just a big-picture overview.

Paid Search Agency 180

Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Analytics Tools 180

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 14, 2023

B2B marketers have been focused on making customer experience (CX) improvements, but new research suggests that they are still having difficulty tying their performance to business outcomes. Furthermore, CX remains one of their top challenges.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 31, 2023

But do you know how direct the relationship is between understanding your customers’ needs and maximizing the results of your marketing efforts? This allows you to identify gaps in the customer experience and opportunities for improvement, as well as develop targeted marketing strategies that resonate with your audience.

Enterprise Management 259

Enterprise Management B2B Marketing Tools Marketing Management 259

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 8, 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 such as our recently-launched 2023 B2B Influencer Marketing Report.

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B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency B2B Demand Generation Agencies 118

Webbiquity

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The 2022 IT spending forecast is bright for B2B technology marketers. By size, larger companies are more positive; or rather, more large companies are positive. Today’s tech buyers are much more interested in hearing, seeing, and reading what your customers say about you than your marketing collateral.

Enterprise Management 307

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Paid Search Agency 307

Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 16, 2024

Those companies that are in the early stages of a startup building a product stand to gain “the greatest” valuation benefit from marketing About half (45%) of all B2B technology startups make no effort to market their products. Too many investors and founders recommend avoiding marketing during the early stages.

Startups 102

Startups Peer-to-peer Studies Ideal Customer Profiles 102

Top Rank Marketing

DECEMBER 29, 2023

B2B growth plan: perfecting partner ecosystem marketing 45 percent of B2B marketing decision-makers at typical B2B organizations have said that new or renewed ecosystem partners were their primary revenue source, as more B2B companies have moved towards broadening their partner ecosystems, according to newly-published Forrester Research data.

Paid Search Agency 106

Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies Linkedin 106

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 3, 2021

Let’s get real about B2B content marketing. In this post, we’ll review why B2B content marketing sucks and how to improve it so that it delivers a true ROI (return on investment). B2B content often fails because it’s not written for the audience, readable, or interesting. The Hallmarks of Bad Content Marketing.

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B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning 289

Launch Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Developing a go-to-market strategy is critical to the success of your organization. Your go-to-market strategy brings together the key elements that drive your business. Organizations must learn how to build a B2B go-to-market strategy to successfully launch new products. What are the objectives of the go-to-market plan?

Marketing Strategy 114

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy B2B Marketing Planning 114

Vision Edge Marketing

MARCH 26, 2024

Gartner’s survey reveals a whopping 75% of B2B buyers prefer self-service, versus interacting with sales representatives, during the initial stages of the buying process. Chatbots and Automated Tools: In the realm of B2B interactions, chatbots and automated tools are revolutionizing customer support.

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B2B Customer Satisfaction Interactive Marketing Loyalty 242

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.

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B2B Marketing B2B Planning B2B Thought Leadership 121

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

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. Go Multichannel.

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Resource Management Demand Generation Agencies CMS Development Work Management 360

The Marketing Blender

MARCH 22, 2024

A robust B2B digital marketing strategy can and WILL drive growth in revenue, reputation, and resilience for your business. Otherwise, you’ll get overwhelmed by ALL the options available for marketing online. This knowledge forms the foundation of your digital marketing efforts.

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Paid Content Sales Management B2B Marketing Marketing Strategy 97

Martech

MARCH 1, 2024

Customer retention is becoming more of a priority for B2B marketers lately. As buying shifts online and marketing takes on some traditional sales roles, retaining existing customers is essential for driving growth and profits. Sagefrog’s 2023 report , amazingly, listed customer retention as B2B marketers’ number two priority. (It

Tactics 118

Tactics Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management 118

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

For businesses, understanding the nuances of B2B SEO is essential, as it significantly differs from B2C SEO. The Distinct Focus of B2B SEO B2B SEO operates within a distinct paradigm, primarily due to the nature of the target audience. Content tailored for B2B audiences. Relationship building and lead generation.

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SEO B2B Work Management Long Tail Marketing 243

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The digital era has led to changes in the way brands market their products and services. You’re familiar with the B2B buyer’s journey : moving prospects through the awareness, consideration, and decision stages of the buying process. The Shift to Customer-Centric Marketing. What is B2B Buyer Intent Data?

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Buyer Intent Intent Work Management Marketing Management 359

Marketri

APRIL 4, 2024

It’s another frustrated CEO looking for marketing help, but he isn’t sure what’s needed. The conversation goes something like this: “I have a junior marketer who’s a few years out of school. Before his or her arrival, the company had a marketing agency that refreshed the website and updated the logo.

Marketing Automation Services 118

Marketing Automation Services Budget Programs Work Management B2B Marketing 118

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.

Enterprise Management 98

Enterprise Management B2B Marketing Work Management Marketing Management 98

Binary Demand

MARCH 1, 2024

Among the latest innovations, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out, causing quite a stir in B2B demand generation companies. Its potential for storytelling and marketing is undeniable, making AI in B2B marketing and sales a transformative force, reshaping interactions with brands, information, and services.

Ideal Customer Profiles 97

Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Marketing Enterprise Management Marketing Automation Services 97

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In the last few years, as Instagram has reached 1 billion monthly active users , the platform has become a goldmine for marketers. Today, over 25 million businesses invest time and effort into creating Instagram marketing strategies for their companies to raise brand awareness, increase brand loyalty, and find potential customers.

Paid Search Agency 297

Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing Examples Enterprise Management 297

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

The Marketing Blender

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the fast-paced realm of B2B marketing, change is not just inevitable—it’s the key to staying ahead of the game. Today, we’re diving deep into the transformative shifts in B2B marketing that might be jeopardizing your pipeline. The use of AI and automation, while promising, also contributes to the noise.

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Planning B2B Marketing Marketing Plans Work Management 98

Webbiquity

MAY 12, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic grinds on, B2B technology buyers are adjusting to a new (hopefully temporary) type of “normal.” That’s where opportunity lies for B2B marketers today. But B2B marketers need to shift tactics and more important, messaging, in order to earn conversations with those prospective customers.

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Research B2B Marketing Terms and Conditions Planning 345

Launch Marketing

MARCH 13, 2024

Reaching the right audiences with the right messages is fundamental for B2B marketing success. Let’s dive into the four reasons why a strategic messaging framework is important for B2B marketing success and a few tips to ensure you build a comprehensive framework. Contact us today or request a free marketing consultation.

B2B Marketing 117

B2B Marketing Buyer Personas Paid Search Agency B2B 117

Martech

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Staying ahead of the curve is imperative for long-term success in B2B. As we wrap up 2023 and look ahead to 2024, now is the time to evaluate our marketing strategies to ensure we are fully prepared for what’s to come. This article discusses six pivotal areas B2B marketers should focus on to kick off 2024 proactively.

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B2B Marketing Trends B2B Planning 104

Biznology

APRIL 8, 2021

We often think of marketing messages as springing from serendipitous breakthroughs, big ideas that come in a flash of creative brilliance. But like many aspects of B2B marketing, message strategy can be developed—and improved—by following a proven process. And that may be true, sometimes. Contrast helps the brain decide.

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B2B Marketing B2B Differentiation Paid Search Agency 196

The Marketing Blender

APRIL 17, 2024

But industrial product and service companies can ONLY remain competitive through economic ups and downs if they take a big picture view and build a B2B industrial marketing strategy that includes the most effective tactics. As a bonus, branding and marketing actually helps accelerate the sales pipeline and close deals faster!

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B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency B2B Advertising Agencies 52

Top Rank Marketing

MARCH 20, 2024

Given how volatile the platform has become, it’s understandable if you’re reconsidering how you use X for your B2B marketing initiatives. X can still be a valuable tool for B2B marketing under the right circumstances. Finally, it’s worth considering how X fits into your social media marketing budget.

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Twitter B2B Marketing B2B Bandwidth 98

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Creating and managing a carefully planned B2B marketing approach is crucial for businesses aiming to achieve continuous expansion in a fiercely competitive digital marketing environment. In this guide, we will go over a step-by-step process for how to develop a B2B marketing strategy.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

There lies the magic of B2B influencer marketing. Influencer marketing has long been a staple for business-to-consumer (B2C) brands looking to cultivate more authentic connections with their audience. It’s time for B2B brands to embrace the power of influencers. What is B2B influencer marketing?

Work Management 119

Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management Paid Search Agency 119

SalesGrape

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Introduction: Navigating the B2B Marketing Landscape in the Education Sector In today’s competitive business world, effective marketing strategies are crucial for success. However, B2B marketing in the education industry comes with its own unique set of challenges and opportunities.

Telemarketing 94

Telemarketing Education B2B Marketing B2B 94

Martech

MAY 31, 2023

In the B2B marketing space, 70% of marketing executives expect digital marketing budgets to increase slightly or significantly this year. While 19% of marketers in general expect a significant increase, 24% of executives expect budgets to significantly grow. April 2023 state of B2B digital. Proving ROI.

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