KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

B2B marketers are seeing success with content marketing, and new research suggests that the virtual space has given them new opportunities to connect with customers. Throughout the past year, virtual events/webinars/online courses (58%) have yielded the best results for B2B marketers in terms of content, topping the list of assets.

Marketing Report 231

Marketing Report B2B Marketing B2B Content 231

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 24, 2023

As more B2B marketers begin to see a return-on-investment (ROI) from account-based marketing (ABM), new research suggests that they will be increasing their budget for these initiatives in 2023. However, ABM has not come without challenges for B2B marketers. Additionally, not everyone is seeing ROI from ABM initiatives just yet.

Account Based Marketing 198

Account Based Marketing Spending B2B Marketing Budget Management 198

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 6, 2020

B2B marketers are constantly strategizing to make the most of their content, and new research suggests that doing so is paying off for those with a plan in place. However, 60% of the “most successful” B2B marketers have a documented plan in existence, suggesting that taking a tactful approach pays off.

Marketing Report 296

Marketing Report B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 296

Top Rank Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2024

In our 2023 B2B Influencer Marketing Report , 93% of the marketers we surveyed said they’re being pushed to prove their ROI. Let’s dig into how you can track and demonstrate the true value of your B2B influencer marketing. Build measurement into your strategy Marketers have plenty of tools to measure an influencer’s effectiveness.

Top of Funnel 107

Top of Funnel Lead Ranking ROI Marketing Qualified Leads 107

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 5, 2021

Not all B2B marketers have an integrated marketing strategy in place, but new research suggests that more are working on creating on to develop a more dynamic approach. B2B Marketers and Content Marketing Strategies.

Marketing Report 251

Marketing Report B2B Marketing Planning Marketing & Strategy 251

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

Martech

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

B2B marketing has become overly focused on measurement and attribution, appearing and claiming to be more science than art. While benchmarks and leading indicators help guide our decisions, the variables that can change outcomes are unique to each company, category and audience. Everyone wants to believe it’s a science.

Lead Gen 141

Lead Gen Top of Funnel Demand Generation Agencies B2B Marketing 141

Top Rank Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For B2B companies, digital transformation is not a destination; it’s an ongoing journey. As digital transformation continues to reshape the fundamentals of B2B marketing, businesses need to prioritize creating and delivering valuable, human-centered content. And buyers are turning to content marketing to help get those answers.

Digital Transformation 111

Digital Transformation B2B Advertising Benchmark Gartner 111

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. As more B2B marketers reap the benefits of account-based marketing, previous research suggests that it may be the result of making it a top priority.

Marketing Report 213

Marketing Report Account Based Marketing B2B Marketing B2B 213

Launch Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

B2B marketing has never been more personalized and to continue to be effective, it must incorporate many trending and emerging tactics moving forward. 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.

Resources 136

Resources B2B Marketing Planning B2B 136

Sword and the Script | B2B

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Several credible studies conducted in 2023 put the average benchmark for B2B marketing budgets at about 10% of revenue How much money should a company invest in B2B marketing? As companies plan their budget for 2024, here’s a look at three credible benchmarks for B2B marketing budgets. The CMO Survey: 9.2%

Marketing Budget 90

Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Advertising Benchmark Budget Programs 90

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. TopRank’s 2023 B2B Influencer Marketing Report found that social media, industry presentations and video top the list.

Tactics 113

Tactics B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency 113

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.

Advertising Benchmark 105

Advertising Benchmark Marketing Report B2B Marketing Linkedin 105

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. But, there is not one trick or strategy that will support this, but rather multiple strategies, when used together, that can help boost engagement rates and drive more traffic to your website.

Marketing Websites 118

Marketing Websites Marketing & Strategy B2B Advertising Benchmark 118

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. Expanding Your Reach: The Power of Syndication Imagine your website as a shop filled with valuable B2B content. Understand the costs involved.

ROI 71

ROI Marketing Budget Creation B2B Thought Leadership B2B 71

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. A great deal of B2B marketers do use LinkedIn ads, for sure.

Social Media 290

Social Media Paid Search Agency Advertisements Advertising 290

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

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

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

Launch Marketing

APRIL 5, 2023

As B2B organizations look to reach buyers in more unique and engaging ways, there are a few content marketing trends to focus on and activities to consider when planning content efforts moving forward. 78% of B2B marketers will continue to invest in videos: This increased from 69% last year, indicating how video is becoming widely used.

Trends 118

Trends B2B Marketing Content Marketing Planning 118

Martech

JANUARY 12, 2024

As we slide into 2024, B2B marketing leaders face new challenges: deals are harder to close, budgets are shrinking, and expectations are rising. The efficiency vs. efficacy dilemma Historically, setting that 20% improvement in efficiency was an acceptable benchmark. It may be a new audience, strategy, messaging or market.

Efficiency 135

Efficiency Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Marketing Planning 135

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

B2B Marketers Begin to Find Value in Leveraging Content As content continues to grow in value to marketers, previous research indicates that B2B marketers, in particular, are beginning to reap its benefits. Additionally, 40% of B2B marketers said that they now have a documented content marketing strategy.

Allocation 257

Allocation Marketing Budget Content Advertising Benchmark 257

The Marketing Blender

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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. To put things into perspective, consider the following benchmarks: To maintain your current revenue, allocate at least 5% of your total revenue to marketing.

Allocation 98

Allocation Marketing Budget B2B Churn Rate 98

Aberdeen

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The roundup includes articles that cover ABM benchmarks, the push for stronger data strategies, treating B2B marketing more like B2C, challenges for the modern marketer in the B2B industry, and an obsession with intent data. Live Webinar: ABM Benchmarks for 2020. Bringing B2C Fundamentals to the B2B Industry.

Account Based Marketing 40

Account Based Marketing Advertising Benchmark Webinar Metrics Intent 40

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It’s an exciting time to be a B2B marketer. What makes B2B marketing special right now is we’re finally — finally — leaning into creativity and human emotion. The most successful B2B campaigns connect with people on a human level. Today, TopRank Marketing is launching our third B2B Influencer Marketing Report.

Marketing Report 106

Marketing Report B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies B2B 106

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. 2021 B2B Marketing Mix Report.

Budget Programs 206

Budget Programs Marketing Budget Creation Statistics Allocation 206

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

We’ve witnessed a convergence which has defined a set of competencies that all B2B marketers and organizations seeking to be leaders must now invest in. For many organizations, ABM isn’t just a program or an initiative — it’s a core component and pillar of their successful go-to-market (GTM) strategy.

Account Based Marketing 200

Account Based Marketing Advertising Benchmark ABM B2B Thought Leadership 200

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

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The CMO Council recently partnered with Cvent to publish the “Aligning Strategy, Teams and Tech for Success in a New Era of Events” report, and statistics indicated that the majority of marketers (64%) are only moderately effective or not effective at executing valuable virtual events. B2B Marketers Finding Virtual Event Success.

Advertising Agencies 263

Advertising Agencies Webinar Metrics CMO Advertising Benchmark 263

protocol 80

MARCH 25, 2024

Because any data-backed, results-oriented marketing strategy has its roots in SMART goals. We define SMART goals as digital marketing KPIs (key performance indicators) and benchmarks that are: In digital inbound/content marketing, we say, “Work SMARTer, not harder.” Why all the caps?

Planning 74

Planning Template B2B Marketing Advertising Benchmark 74

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Although B2B marketers are still relatively new in adopting account-based marketing (ABM), new research shows that they are already seeing success with this tactic. The majority of B2B marketers (40 percent) said that proving ROI/attribution is their largest issue when it comes to ABM.

Account Based Marketing 172

Account Based Marketing Marketing Report B2B Marketing ABM 172

Martech

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Only 28% of B2B content marketers say they have the technology they need, according to a new study. Content technologies came in 10th out of 10 areas where marketers expected to see investment in 2023, according to The Content Marketing Institute’s annual report on B2B content marketing. Why we care.

Marketing Report 114

Marketing Report B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 114

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

Oktopost

DECEMBER 21, 2023

With over 30 years in B2B Sales and Marketing, Alex Abbott joins host Olivia Messina on Behind the Post to discuss one of the most prevalent topics in B2B sales today: social selling. Since leaving the corporate world almost 4 years ago, Alex has been testing outbound prospecting strategies and has found what works (and what doesn’t).

B2B Sales 62

B2B Sales B2B Cold Calling Advertising Benchmark 62

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As B2B marketers look ahead to the coming months, new research suggests that they will have at least the same amount of budget to work with – if not more – to achieve their top objectives. With their budgets, most B2B marketers (56%) expect to allocate their marketing spend toward digital marketing.

Marketing Report 159

Marketing Report Allocation B2B Marketing B2B 159