B2B Marketing Directions

JANUARY 29, 2023

Source: Edelman and LinkedIn (This month's Research Round-Up focuses exclusively on the latest B2B thought leadership impact study by Edelman and LinkedIn. This research is conducted annually, and it consistently provides useful insights about the importance and value of B2B thought leadership content.)

B2B Thought Leadership 52

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Research B2B 52

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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B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Organization B2B 36

Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

In addition to our Sunday App of the Week feature, we also summarize some of our favorite B2B sales & marketing posts from around the web each week. In this blog post, Karin Hurt and David Dye offer 10 potential conversations to improve your team’s performance and communication. ” 5 Ways to Level Up Your Thought Leadership.

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B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Creativity Ethics 55

Thinkers360

MARCH 31, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 B2B thought leaders, analysts and influencers you should work with in 2024 (APAC). Congratulations to all who participated! CPSM Ram Ratna Group Contact DV Abhang,C.P.M.,CPSM Mazlan Abbas IoT, GovTech, Smart Cities DV Abhang,C.P.M.,CPSM

Work Management 144

Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Enterprise Management 144

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

According to a 2023 industry report, the market growth for B2B companies is surging, with analysts predicting it will grow by 14.1% Image credit: Pexels Part of the field’s growth can be attributed to innovations and changes being made within B2B marketing. Here are three key B2B marketing trends for 2023 worth watching.

Trends 306

Trends B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership B2B 306

Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 20, 2021

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. A blog with B2B sales attribution. Need an extra pair of hands? I didn’t pitch it.

B2B Thought Leadership 71

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency 71

B2B Marketing Directions

MARCH 21, 2021

Image Source: Grist Grist, a B2B thought leadership and content marketing agency based in London, recently published the results of its Value of Thought Leadership Survey 2020 (the "2020 Survey"). The 2020 Survey is the third installment of Grist's research regarding B2B thought leadership.

B2B Thought Leadership 52

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Research B2B 52

Webbiquity

JUNE 20, 2023

Image credit: Headway on Unsplash It’s not just consumer brands working with content creators; B2B companies are also increasingly leveraging video content to engage with their target audiences and drive demand for their products or services. Customer testimonials tap into the deep-rooted psychological principle of social proof.

Webinar Metrics 306

Webinar Metrics Demand Work Management Video Marketing 306

Martech

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

B2B content marketing is an indispensable strategy for businesses looking to establish their brand, engage their target audience, and drive conversions. What is B2B content marketing? B2B content marketing is the creation and distribution of content, in all its forms, related to your business and relevant to customers.

Marketing AI 128

Marketing AI B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Content Marketing 128

Mereo

APRIL 6, 2023

As a fog of economic downturn hovers on the horizon, selling organizations must face a reality of steep selling challenges that will take all-hands-on-deck to overcome. The new B2B buying journey that cuts salespeople out of all but 5% of the process has already made things hard enough. This is no time for gimmicks and flash.

B2B Thought Leadership 36

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 36

Martech

MARCH 15, 2024

LinkedIn is now allowing businesses to promote content from any user on the app, not just their own employees, expanding its Thought Leader ads into a form of branded content promotion. Previously, brands could use Thought Leader ads to turn posts from verified employees into promotions. LinkedIn is a key B2B marketing channel.

Linkedin 82

Linkedin Organization B2B Thought Leadership Brand Identity 82

Launch Marketing

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

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.

Organization 133

Organization B2B Marketing Planning Marketing Budget 133

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

According to Laurie Buczek , research vice president , IDC CMO Advisory practice “B2B tech buyers are undeniably digital-first and digital always in their buying journey. This has never been truer in an age of digital-first B2B marketing. We are in an era of next-generation B2B marketing convergence.

B2B Thought Leadership 230

B2B Thought Leadership Lead Ranking B2B Marketing Planning 230

Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 23, 2024

The two organizations teamed up to survey “sales and marketing executives at about 1,100 US software and cloud hosting companies.” Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. Successful B2B software companies think hard about marketing measure Measurement has long been an Achilles heel for marketing.

Marketing Automation Services 75

Marketing Automation Services Budget Programs Marketing Budget Peer-to-peer 75

BDB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

I s Artificial Intelligence (AI) the next type of thought leader? 4 Even though such material may sound like it was written by a person, AI-generated content is inevitably neither ground-breaking nor genuinely insightful because it lacks a foundation of genuine thought processes and sentiments.

B2B Thought Leadership 26

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Marketing AI B2B 26

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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Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Budget Programs Research 352

Top Rank Marketing

APRIL 18, 2024

Here’s what we’ve learned about B2B podcasting: B2B podcasting: What, why and how Let’s start with the easiest question first: What is a podcast? A podcast refers to a series of recordings that are organized in an RSS feed, listed in public directories, and available for listeners on demand. And they’re listening to learn.

B2B 105

B2B Demand Generation Agencies RSS B2B Thought Leadership 105

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). 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). The findings?

B2B Marketing 289

B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning 289

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.”

Social Media 363

Social Media Twitter Social Marketing B2B Marketing 363

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.

B2B Thought Leadership 116

B2B Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership B2B Marketing 116

Digital B2B Marketing

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Why should companies invest in thought leadership? And just what does thought leadership mean anyways? These and other questions were debated during a Twitter #B2Bchat on Thought Leadership in B2B Marketing on October 13, and I had the privilege of moderating the discussion. Prime example is Galileo.”

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B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership B2B Marketing B2B 100

Webbiquity

DECEMBER 6, 2022

You can probably guess the top two social networks for B2B marketing pretty easily, but do you know which platform is #3? What the biggest missed opportunity is for B2B marketers? The Biggest Challenge in B2B Social Media Marketing. The Top Social Networks for B2B Marketing.

Social Media 236

Social Media Allocation Social Marketing B2B Marketing 236

Trade Press Services

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It starts with a keen understanding of B2B buyer behavior. Content creation tools and distribution channels have made developing and sharing B2B marketing content easier than ever. Here are five buyer behaviors—backed by statistics—to consider when planning your B2B marketing content.

Trends 104

Trends B2B Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership 104

Trade Press Services

MARCH 11, 2024

Industry editors and society directors, they have 37 years of B2B publishing experience between them. They offered insights essential for brands, professionals, journalists, and thought leaders looking to share thought leadership and establish their expertise in today’s constantly evolving marketplace.

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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.

Sales Qualified Leads 362

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Leads 362

Top Rank Marketing

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

You’ve probably heard about B2B influencer marketing. The strategy has exploded in adoption, with a 2023 Ogilvy study finding that 75% of B2B businesses are leveraging influencers in their campaigns. Even if you have a general idea of how and why B2B influencer marketing works , you still might wonder how it plays out in practice.

Tactics 113

Tactics B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency 113

Trade Press Services Newsletter

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Content Marketing Institute’s 13th Annual B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report has just been released and has some excellent insights for marketers as we move into 2023. In fact, 71 percent of B2B content marketers say content marketing has become even more important to their organization over the last year.

Marketing Report 130

Marketing Report B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning 130

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?

Digital Transformation 276

Digital Transformation Marketing AI Work Management Marketing Management 276

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.

Resource Management 360

Resource Management Demand Generation Agencies CMS Development Work Management 360

The Lead Agency

AUGUST 6, 2020

B2B consumers, as we know, are strategic decision-makers who can take months to convert into a customer. Therefore, the strategies that will drive traffic to a B2B website are different from those that will attract the individual consumer. When focusing on building traffic to your B2B website organically, you have to be strategic.

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Traffic Organization Marketing Websites Ad Building 118

Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

For example, many B2B companies who want to implement an ABM approach require serious change management across their sales and marketing departments – but implementing organization-wide changes is no easy feat. Common thoughts that rush through their minds may be “how will this affect my current career trajectory?”

Work Management 110

Work Management Marketing Management Organization B2B Thought Leadership 110

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Looking back, ABM has risen in parallel with key concepts and practices including Thought Leadership, Marketing Analytics and Data, Marketing Technology (MarTech), and Marketing Transformation. Elevating ABM: Building Blocks for Long-Term Growth ” is the sixth annual survey done in partnership with the ABM Leadership Alliance.

Account Based Marketing 200

Account Based Marketing Advertising Benchmark ABM B2B Thought Leadership 200

Exo B2B

JUNE 5, 2018

As experts in marketing strategies, ExoB2B recommends, in some cases, to assert itself as such through an inbound or inward marketing strategy, to demonstrate thought leadership and, to be integrated into a process of digital transformation. The Thought Leadership approach according to ExoB2B. Did you say risk-taking?

B2B Thought Leadership 40

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership B2B Marketing Planning 40

Marketing Craftmanship

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Traditional thought leadership – whether it’s delivered through owned media or earned media – most often involves showcasing your own ideas and opinions, those of a client, or of an individual within your organization. Hands down. Branded Interviews serve as inherent 3rd party endorsements from credible opinion leaders.

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Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership Brand Identity Branding 130

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

What is the measure of your B2B marketing campaign’s success? As a CMO or director of digital marketing, you can use a handful of B2B marketing metrics to answer them. Quick Takeaways: If you’re not tracking B2B marketing metrics, you are playing a guessing game, with a likelihood of more losses than hits.

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Cost per Lead ROMI CPL Churn Rate 258