Mereo

APRIL 6, 2023

The new B2B buying journey that cuts salespeople out of all but 5% of the process has already made things hard enough. The growing number of members in the buying committee has added pressures and roadblocks as well. Keep reading to learn what B2B buyers really want from your thought leadership.

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Mereo

APRIL 13, 2023

Our parents, teachers, mentors have said it, and it still holds true: just because we think it does not mean we should share the thought aloud. The same sentiment applies to your B2B thought leadership approach. Your B2B thought leadership strategy needs to be driven by purpose and value.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

JANUARY 23, 2024

All these years later, a new report by 6sense, penned largely by a former Forrester analyst, has come to the same conclusion: when buyers first contact a seller, they are “69% of the way through a buying cycle.” The study had a range of B2B statistics that ought to resonate with anyone who’s spent time in B2B marketing or sales.

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Webbiquity

MAY 18, 2021

LinkedIn is, of course and unquestionably, the Tom Brady of social media platforms for B2B marketing. But in B2B social media as with NFL quarterbacks, the interesting battle is for second place. And so, Twitter makes its way to the top B2B social networking platforms for implementing content marketing strategies.”

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Social Media Twitter Social Marketing B2B Marketing 363

B2B Marketing Directions

MAY 28, 2023

Most B2B marketers recognize that their toughest competitor isn't usually a company offering an alternative product or service, but rather what their potential buyers are already using or doing. There's no doubt that marketing content can influence business buyers at several stages of their buying journey.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Most companies have learned that B2B marketing budgets are much more important than they thought – and that their existing marketing strategies, well, kind of sucked. Look, we all knew B2B marketing had plenty of problems long before COVID-19: Generic, bland, and forgettable content. Expertise-based thought leadership (55%).

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B2B Marketing Traction

MAY 31, 2012

The old way of marketing features and benefits no longer works for B2B marketing success. According to analyst Jeff Ernst at Forrester Research , in order to break through and dominate your industry, you need to position your company as a thought leader. Rather, B2B marketers need to take a stand to stand out. Assess the impact.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2021

So you’re a B2B marketer. Checklists, product demos, webinars, e-books, and whitepapers are some of the most popular types of B2B lead magnets. B2B marketers and sales teams must collaborate to implement a lead magnet follow-up plan. What’s the Real Deal with B2B Lead Magnets? Lead Magnet Examples for B2B Marketers.

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Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Leads 362

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 8, 2020

B2B SMBs can achieve digital transformation; it takes work, commitment, and the right strategy. To help you get started or keep progressing, we’ve designed a roadmap for B2B SMB digital transformation. People shop for services and products differently, even in the B2B realm. Does it seem unattainable for your small business?

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Trade Press Services Newsletter

JANUARY 4, 2024

2024 is poised to be a revolutionary year for B2B marketers. Seven Tips for Navigating Your B2B Marketing Journey in 2024 For B2B marketers, the journey ahead is full of twists, turns and detours. Do you want to increase visibility, establish thought leadership, enter a new marketplace, or launch a new product or service?

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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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BOP Design

MARCH 22, 2021

In this post, we explore the crucial B2B content marketing activities you should be doing now…and into the future to remain relevant and reachable to your target audience. Creating Thought Leadership (aka Blogging). In certain circumstances, “creating thought leadership” is a fancy way to say “blogging.”

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KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 21, 2020

In my last blog we discussed the detailed ways B2B marketers can reach their target audience through paid advertising on LinkedIn. L et’s explore the ways in which B2B marketers convert their target audiences on LinkedIn using lead generation campaigns. As B2B marketers, it’s critical to evaluate our progress and results daily.

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PureB2B

MARCH 31, 2022

There’s been a seismic shift in the B2B tech buyer journey. As customers continue to evolve the B2B sales journey, it’s critical that tech vendors remain adaptable in their processes, addressing the distinct needs and preferences of potential buyers rather than following a more traditional path toward purchase. Modern B2B Sales Model.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 25, 2024

While many businesses recognize the importance of maintaining a social media presence, the full potential of these platforms in driving B2B revenue often goes overlooked. For successful demand creation, a variety of engaging content such as educational materials, webinars, thought leadership pieces and live-streaming events should be created.

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Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

With over 70 million decision-makers, LinkedIn is the place to B2B.” — Keith Browning @TweetOfKeith Click To Tweet What Are B2B Content Marketers’ Biggest Challenges? But even if they don't understand, LinkedIn has the people who do. Rival IQ Google Ads Editor version 2.5

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Mereo

MARCH 21, 2024

While members of the buying committee were engaging “solution providers,” they were not even looking for solutions yet. They were researching the challenges and seeking insights and thought leadership that would help them conceptualize the problem. This one example goes to show: Overall B2B buying has gotten more complicated.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 18, 2020

If you haven’t thought about this question, then you should because it matters and impacts if they buy from you. One of the best ways to gain trust and credibility is through thought leadership. By executing a thought leadership strategy, you can gain credibility and showcase your expertise.

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Onalytica B2B

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

There’s no denying that the attributes of a B2B buyer differ greatly from a B2C consumer’s. B2B buyer journeys are much longer and more complex with a higher average purchase price, compared to buyer journeys in B2C which tend to be much shorter, more impulsive and lower value purchases. Employee Advocacy in B2B.

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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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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.

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BOP Design

JANUARY 7, 2022

As I browse web design agency websites, it drives me crazy when I see the tab “Industries Served” and it lists Food & Beverage, Electronics, Retail, and B2B! I need to continuously remind people that B2B is not an industry —it comprises many different industries. can all be B2B. What Makes B2B Different.

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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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BOP Design

JUNE 7, 2022

It’s about getting your brand in front of the right audience, getting them to your B2B website, communicating effectively with them, and getting website visitors to convert. B2B marketing , when done strategically, can be a significant contributor to driving revenue for your business. Create a Consistent, Strong Brand.

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Launch Marketing

APRIL 13, 2022

Content marketing has long been a staple of B2B marketing and continues to be so as 2022 brings more opportunities and challenges for content ideation, creation and distribution. Be sure to also check previous installations in this series that focus on B2B lead generation trends in 2022 and B2B email marketing trends in 2022.

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Content4Demand

AUGUST 17, 2021

Elevating the Buying Experience. Jon Miller, Chief Marketing and Product Officer at Demandbase , offers a helpful vision into the future value of intent data and practical advice for B2B marketers eager to get started now. He expects intent data to play a vital role in the future of B2B content. In a word—yes!

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Heinz Marketing

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Marketing Prof’s most anticipated B2B event is here and I’m so glad I’m attending! For more than 15 years, leading B2B marketers have gathered at B2B Forum for insights, networking, and good times. This year, the B2B Forum is back with Marketing Profs’ first in-person meeting since 2019! You don’t want to miss this!

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B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning Peer-to-peer 112

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

There lies the magic of B2B influencer marketing. It’s time for B2B brands to embrace the power of influencers. In this guide, we’re diving into the essentials of B2B influencer marketing. What is B2B influencer marketing? Which platforms work best for B2B influencer marketing?

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Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management Paid Search Agency 119

Martech

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

B2B marketers use account-based marketing (ABM) strategies to engage the right decision makers within prospective organizations. B2B brands can also gain important intelligence from top-funnel marketing campaigns around brand awareness. These strategies can help marketers gain a competitive edge when they’re run with the right data.

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Biznology

JUNE 3, 2020

I reached out to my longtime colleague and friend Roger McDonald , a seasoned sales and marketing executive and thoughtful observer of things B2B, to gather up his views on what’s going on and how we B2B marketers should be thinking. How do you see Covid-19 changing the nature of B2B sales and marketing going forward?

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Trade Press Services

MARCH 4, 2024

Three Types of Content for the B2B Buyer’s Journey There’s no question that different types of content serve different purposes for organizations and their diverse audiences. B2B evergreen content focuses on valuable expertise that’s built to last. This is a key attribute of any thought leader.

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ClickZ

JUNE 21, 2023

This interview with Tyrona Heath , Director of Marketing Engagement at LinkedIn’s B2B Institute, is aimed at celebrating and championing B2B excellence to drive creativity and excitement amongst B2B brands, marketers, and advertisers. When you talk about creativity in B2B, it can feel abstract.

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Advertising Agencies Creativity Top of Funnel Advertisements 130

Launch Marketing

MAY 26, 2021

B2C organizations and leaders were the first to adopt social media extensively, but B2B players have increasingly entered the arena over the last several years. As B2B organizations navigate how to create and refine their social media marketing strategy , it’s also important for B2B executives and leaders to be included in the mix. .

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B2B Digital Marketer

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Navigating the Challenges of Perspective in Digital Marketing Introduction In this episode of B2B Digital Marketer, John Gumas shares valuable insights on unlocking success in digital marketing. He also stresses the significance of being present when customers are ready to buy, surrounding them with your brand’s message.

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Launch Marketing

APRIL 20, 2022

Here are 10 B2B marketing influencers we think are a must-follow for relevant and entertaining content to help you improve your marketing strategy. . As a co-founder of Marketo, Jon now continues to share thought-provoking content on Twitter in his new role as Chief Marketing Officer at Demandbase.

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Martech

APRIL 19, 2024

But big-ticket purchases in B2C and B2B will help marketers see ROI with a small number of wins, which pushes some marketers toward quality. And social media is a good place to start if you’re looking for consumers who are thinking about researching and buying products. These purchases include cars and home improvement services.

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thePoint

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

One conversation that catches my attention with B2B marketers is the “why don’t we just host and promote our own webinars instead of spending all those dollars with media companies?” This is THE most important factor of a successful webinar , because whether you create/schedule a webinar or buy one – who will show up to participate?

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