Martech

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

B2B marketing has become overly focused on measurement and attribution, appearing and claiming to be more science than art. Investors, boards and leadership expect marketing growth to be measurable, predictable and projectable. But the truth is that marketing is not a hard science.

Lead Gen 137

Lead Gen Top of Funnel Demand Generation Agencies B2B Marketing 137

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As B2B marketers look for more ways to improve their lead nurturing strategies, new research indicates that they are turning to social media and personalization to do so. That being said, the majority of B2B marketers (46%) are now turning to social media as they look to enhance their nurture programs.

Lead Nurturing 162

Lead Nurturing B2B Marketing B2B Budget Programs 162

Top Rank Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2024

Are you feeling the pressure to prove your marketing team’s ROI? In our 2023 B2B Influencer Marketing Report , 93% of the marketers we surveyed said they’re being pushed to prove their ROI. The good news is that we marketers have more tools than ever to measure our success. If so, you’re in good company.

Top of Funnel 107

Top of Funnel Lead Ranking ROI Marketing Qualified Leads 107

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Not all B2B marketers have discovered how to effectively leverage account-based data, but new research suggests that high performers, in particular, are making strides in this area. Account-Based Marketing As Top Priority. times more likely to leverage advanced data sources, compared to their counterparts.

Marketing Report 213

Marketing Report Account Based Marketing B2B Marketing B2B 213

Launch Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As the world continues to adopt new technologies and incorporate them, it is instrumental to evolve yet keep customers the focal point of marketing efforts. B2B marketing has never been more personalized and to continue to be effective, it must incorporate many trending and emerging tactics moving forward.

Resources 136

Resources B2B Marketing Planning B2B 136

Only B2B

MARCH 13, 2024

Must Read: B2B Content Syndication Strategies The Challenge: Where’s the ROI? Many B2B marketers struggle to connect their content strategy to concrete results. It can be hard to know if your content is generating leads or boosting brand awareness. Absolutely, if you can measure its return on investment (ROI).

ROI 71

ROI Marketing Budget Creation B2B Thought Leadership B2B 71

markempa

AUGUST 29, 2017

Content marketing is booming. According to the 2017 B2B Content Marketing Trends, 39% of companies are increasing investment in content marketing. Two of the leaders in B2B funnel benchmarking, SiriusDecisions and Forrester, will tell you that inquiry-to-closed-won conversion ratios are often below two percent […].

Top of Funnel 325

Top of Funnel B2B Forrester Content 325

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 2, 2020

B2B advertising has a reputation for being dull, but it doesn’t have to be – especially when you’re advertising on social media. The more relaxed nature of social media platforms gives B2B marketers a valuable opportunity to be more approachable and relatable. So how many B2B marketers use LinkedIn ads?

Social Media 290

Social Media Paid Search Agency Advertisements Advertising 290

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 15, 2021

As B2B marketers look toward social media to reach their primary objectives, new research suggests that Instagram and YouTube are growing in popularity among the list of top channels. That being said, Instagram use rose nearly 30% from last year to 60%, suggesting that more B2B marketers are leveraging this platform.

Social Media 177

Social Media Marketing Report Social Marketing B2B Marketing 177

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 10, 2020

Times are difficult for digital marketing teams right now. Depending on the industry or organizations’ target markets, it won’t be surprising if traffic, lead generation efforts, or overall digital marketing performance is down when comparing year over year or period to period benchmarks.

B2B Marketing 253

B2B Marketing B2B Advertising Benchmark Lead Nurturing 253

Launch Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As we strive towards 2024, the dynamics of B2B social media marketing strategy have witnessed profound changes, reshaping strategies and redefining norms. The strategies, tools and preferences of B2B marketers have shifted, charting new pathways in how businesses engage with their audience on various social platforms.

Social Media 127

Social Media Social Marketing Tactics B2B Marketing 127

Launch Marketing

JANUARY 4, 2023

Having a B2B website that engages audiences and clearly outlines key messaging and offerings are some of the foundational elements. Here are six strategies to improve your B2B website engagement. The only way to tell if your website is performing well and on par to set goals is to analyze key B2B website engagement data.

Marketing Websites 118

Marketing Websites Marketing & Strategy B2B Advertising Benchmark 118

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

What is the measure of your B2B marketing campaign’s success? As CEOs worldwide are looking at marketing as a growth driver , they have become more critical in measuring all marketing efforts’ performance. Leaders are looking beyond engagement numbers and qualified leads. Qualified Lead Rate.

Cost per Lead 258

Cost per Lead ROMI CPL Churn Rate 258

The Marketing Blender

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

At the Marketing Blender, we understand the frustrations and questions that business owners have, and we’re here to help you find the solutions you need. Insufficient Marketing Investment for B2B Revenue Growth One of the primary reasons your revenue might not be growing as quickly as you want is underinvesting in marketing.

Allocation 98

Allocation Marketing Budget B2B Churn Rate 98

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

When Lee Odden asked me to lead the team at TopRank Marketing, I barely hesitated. It’s an exciting time to be a B2B marketer. I can’t wait to lead our team to new heights. What makes B2B marketing special right now is we’re finally — finally — leaning into creativity and human emotion. Imagine that!

Marketing Report 106

Marketing Report B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies B2B 106

Only B2B

APRIL 10, 2024

MQL sits at the intersection of marketing and sales. These are leads that have been validated and are ready to be handed over to the sales team. Many marketers view MQL as flawed because less than 1% of these leads typically reach the final stage of the buying process, and even then, there’s no guarantee they’ll convert.

Marketing Qualified Leads 71

Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads High Quality Lead 71

Launch Marketing

APRIL 5, 2023

Content marketing is not a new concept but it has evolved over the years, especially in the past few. With the rise in digital content, the impact of a pandemic and many workplace changes, new content marketing trends have emerged and evolved priorities. Read on for more. Looking for more on building an effective content strategy?

Trends 118

Trends B2B Marketing Content Marketing Planning 118

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

As B2B marketers look ahead to the remainder of 2018, new research suggests that they are shifting their focus to demand generation. Recently, DemandGen Report conducted its “2018 Demand Generation Benchmark Survey Report” to gauge how B2B marketers intend to utilize their budget over the coming months.

B2B Marketing 255

B2B Marketing B2B SEM Top of Funnel 255

Heinz Marketing

MAY 13, 2023

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. Here’s how you can ensure your video marketing efforts stand out and deliver the desired results.

B2B Sales 95

B2B Sales Peer-to-peer B2B Advertising Benchmark 95

Exo B2B

JANUARY 23, 2024

I recently published on LinkedIn, part of the results of CMI’s annual content marketing study, “B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends: Outlook for 2024” This publication focused on LinkedIn’s dominance as the social network of choice for the vast majority of those who publish B2B content on social networks.

Marketing AI 52

Marketing AI B2B Marketing Content Marketing Social Networks 52

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 3, 2020

More B2B marketers are finding opportunities via content marketing , but new research suggests that they still face challenges when it comes to achieving their top objectives. That being said, B2B marketers still face a number of challenges when it comes to content. Developing a Content Marketing Strategy.

B2B Marketing 162

B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Content Marketing 162

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 4, 2016

KoMarketing has been writing about the value of content marketing for years. In CMI/MarketingProf’s latest B2B Content Marketing Report , 89 percent of B2B marketers surveyed indicated that they are currently using content marketing tactics. B2B Content Marketing & SEO.

B2B Marketing 234

B2B Marketing Effectiveness Top of Funnel Content Marketing 234

Envy

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

A common mistake many B2B marketers fall into is not placing enough emphasis on ‘thank you pages’. Thank You pages are the perfect opportunity to guide your leads down the funnel by offering them the chance to read your blogs, download other content offers or even scheduling a demo. Analytics - B2B marketers LOVE analytics!

B2B Marketing 118

B2B Marketing B2B Top of Funnel Planning 118

Heinz Marketing

JUNE 26, 2020

By Stephanie Carrillo , Senior Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing. It is typical for companies to be given a marketing budget before setting sales goals for the year. Benchmarks. Forecasting Sales Leads. In this example, the marketing goal is to drive 100 new sales this year.

Forecasting 125

Forecasting Cost per Lead Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency 125

Martech

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Only 28% of B2B content marketers say they have the technology they need, according to a new study. Perhaps coincidentally, only 29% said their organizations are very successful with content marketing. Email marketing software decreased to 68% from 75% the previous year. That’s the same as for this year.

Marketing Report 94

Marketing Report B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 94

Martech

JUNE 29, 2022

The B2B customer journey can be a long one, especially when the purchase of expensive software subscriptions is under consideration. Journeys that originate at a review site often lead to deals of higher value too. Dreamdata is a B2B go-to-market platform. The Benchmarks findings.

Ideal Customer Profiles 102

Ideal Customer Profiles Multi-Touch Attribution Marketing Attribution Peer-to-peer 102

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Content marketing can be a powerful way to build a foundation for your overall marketing strategy, create lead generation opportunities, and engage with your target audience. So it’s critical to take the time to create a strong content marketing strategy that can deliver relevant content to your audience.

Budget Programs 206

Budget Programs Marketing Budget Creation Statistics Allocation 206

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 8, 2022

While many marketers have begun to leverage marketing automation to achieve their primary goals, new research suggests that not all are seeing success with it just yet. That being said, marketers are still acutely aware of the advantages of utilizing marketing automation.

Marketing Automation 270

Marketing Automation Automation Intent Signal Demand Generation 270

Webbiquity

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nearly three-quarters of companies plan to maintain or grow their content marketing teams over the next year. And lead gen campaigns on Facebook and Instagram are 10X more expensive than brand awareness advertising. Here are 25 key findings, facts, and stats from these insight-packed content and social media marketing reports.

Social Media 309

Social Media Stats Marketing Report Paid Search Agency 309

Atomic Reach

JULY 27, 2023

When your market looks to your brand for thought leadership, you gain the instant credibility boost of being a recognized expert in your industry. Your posts are more likely to be shared and your marketing list is growing. Effective KOL marketing can give your brand the reputation, reach, and revenue you need to increase market share.

Opinions 52

Opinions Marketing AI Lead Ranking B2B Thought Leadership 52

Heinz Marketing

OCTOBER 1, 2022

By Karla Sanders , Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing. 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. The Alt-text Guide for Marketers.

B2B Marketing 112

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

The Point

JUNE 5, 2018

Earlier this year, Forrester Research conducted a detailed survey of more than 150 B2B marketing decision-makers with the intent of benchmarking the maturity of B2B marketing best practices, focused on revenue marketing and marketing automation. for lead management to 3.35 for organization.

Lead Ranking 194

Lead Ranking Forrester Lead Scoring Paid Search Agency 194

Contently

APRIL 19, 2021

At first glance, TikTok’s audience, which skews younger, may not seem like the ideal place for a B2B brand. Educational content also works, taking the form of basic advice for topics like writing resumes and learning about the stock market. Now comes the big question: Should B2B brands use TikTok? It depends.

Brand Identity 182

Brand Identity Branding B2B Paid Search Agency 182

Contently

MAY 6, 2022

If you’re a B2B technology marketer, you probably have a little crush on your products. Of course, it’s not a job requirement to believe in the technology you market. The problem is, this little love affair can lead to navel-gazing—and irrelevant content. Plus, your job would be a slog. Machine learning.

B2B Thought Leadership 147

B2B Thought Leadership B2B Marketing Attribution Customer Surveys 147

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

While some B2B brands are still committed to more traditional sales methods, social selling can be even more efficient. If your sales strategy doesn’t include social media, leads who could have been brought to your business are likely going to your competitor. Which Channels Are Best for B2B Social Selling? Jump to a Section.

Peer-to-peer 171

Peer-to-peer B2B Thought Leadership Brand Identity Branding 171

Top Rank Marketing

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In this environment, marketers are under pressure to drive impact and bolster the pipeline. In turn, LinkedIn’s research found that 18% of these leaders felt “uncertain or pessimistic about the likelihood of their marketing team’s efforts to drive revenue next year, higher than all other industries.”

Advertising Agencies 98

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Ad Agencies Allocation 98

BOP Design

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

B2B marketing metrics are critical components to the success of your organization. Knowing how to correctly measure your marketing efforts can give you a leg up over your competition. B2B Website Traffic. This provides insights and measures traffic coming in through your various marketing activities.

B2B Marketing 89

B2B Marketing Marketing Analytics Tools B2B B2B Thought Leadership 89