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?

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Lake One

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Introduction to AI in B2B Sales and Marketing The most seasoned B2B salespeople have spent years working out the kinks in their processes, finding ways to procure data when most needed, and halting delays before they start. The Role of AI in B2B Growth Strategies AI fills the role of an over-eager, data-driven assistant.

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Lake One

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Introduction to Account-Based Marketing and its Benefits Account-based marketing has developed into an extensive strategy that every company wants to integrate, whether they are large giants in their space or simply hitting the ground running.

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Champion Communications

AUGUST 2, 2023

Case studies are so important when it comes to driving B2B sales. In fact, in a recent survey of SaaS companies, almost 2 in 5 said that case studies were the most effective form of marketing when it came to increasing sales. All case studies should lead with this. What was their pain?

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Martech

AUGUST 22, 2023

B2B buying has changed dramatically in the last decade, and marketers need to change with it. Let’s look at a company that figured out how to change their marketing to meet their buyers’ behavior and create a positioning that added greater value to their perception in the marketplace. This entailed a program in five parts.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

AUGUST 8, 2023

SaaS companies have an average of 38 active cases studies that are between 500-1,000 words in both HTML and PDF format; here’s how they incentives customers, sales and customer success to solicit new case studies Case studies are a pillar of B2B marketing, particularly in technology circles like software-as-a-service (SaaS).

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The Lead Agency

MAY 25, 2023

This is especially true for B2B buyers, who follow a long and complex purchase journey, which often requires input from multiple people at their company. Tell the whole story When writing a case study, avoid only focusing on the outcome. B2B buyers are reading because they want to hear your customer’s stories in their words.

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B2B Marketing Directions

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Earlier this month, Michael Brenner published a great post at the Marketing Insider Group blog describing how to create compelling customer case studies. However, recent research suggests that the value potential buyers ascribe to case studies has declined. That was down from 72% in the 2016 edition of the survey.

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Content4Demand

JANUARY 27, 2021

It’s easy to take the deceptively simple case study format for granted. But when you’re able to bring these elements to life with a vivid story that brings your solution to life for the reader, you dramatically increase the likelihood of converting a warm lead into a hot prospect. Make Your Case. Follow these five steps.

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The Forward Observer

MARCH 29, 2024

B2B Social Selling Strategy: Connect with Customers, Build Relationships, and Drive Sales by Julie Atherton About the Book Social media, when deployed strategically and effectively in B2B channels, offers a uniquely personal long-term networking opportunity for sales teams and business professionals.

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SalesGrape

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Telemarketing vs. Digital Marketing: Which Drives Better B2B Leads? In today’s competitive business landscape, generating high-quality leads is crucial for the success of any B2B company. The Evolution of Lead Generation Lead generation has come a long way over the years.

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B2B Marketing Directions

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Customer case studies have been a core part of the B2B content marketing mix for years. In the latest content marketing survey by the Content Marketing Institute and Marketing Profs, 61% of the B2B respondents said they are using case studies in their content marketing program.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 8, 2021

All eyes are on you, Marketing Manager, to feed the sales team ready-to-close leads. But how do you find leads and prime them for buying? Welcome to lead generation marketing. What is Lead Generation Marketing? Lead gen marketing is what businesses do to attract ideal customers.

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DealSignal

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Did you know that, according to a study by HubSpot , 61% of B2B marketers rank lead generation as their number one challenge? With businesses constantly searching for new customers, it’s no wonder that B2B lead generation has become a top priority for marketers.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 19, 2022

In B2B marketing, trust and credibility play an even more important role than in B2C. Provide Insight with Case Studies. 54% of B2B buyers say they want to read through a case study before making a decision. Essentially, case studies are marketing collateral. Final Thoughts.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 1, 2020

According to the B2B Benchmark Report from CMI , 72% of businesses that increase their engagement through various marketing strategies also saw similar growth in sales leads. This allows your sales team to gently follow up rather than hounding customers with marketing content. Transition engagement into lead generation.

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The Lead Agency

MARCH 17, 2024

But what comes first is the lead. Website lead generation forms are one of the most critical touchpoints in the B2B landscape. They are the front lines of engagement, meticulously designed to convert casual browsers into leads. In B2B services specifically, that goes up to 2.2%.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Crafting an impeccable B2B sales journey isn’t straightforward. On the other, there’s pressure to build positive, engaging relationships with prospects, without being pushy about lead generation. On the other, there’s pressure to build positive, engaging relationships with prospects, without being pushy about lead generation.

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

A recent survey of US agency executives from RSW/US , as covered by eMarketer , revealed that client case studies and content marketing were the top two self-promotional tactics used to generate leads, as indicated by 62% of respondents. Case studies can be difficult to obtain.

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nDash

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Case studies are an excellent way to deliver that proof. What is a Case Study? Case studies are written, recorded, or video content businesses publish showcasing how they successfully solve a client or customer’s pain points. How to write a Case Study. Why are they important?

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NuSpark Consulting

JANUARY 15, 2016

“ People are often bored or put off by facts, but they never tire of hearing stories ” — Jay Conrad Levinson, Author “Guerilla Marketing” series of books. Case studies are bursting with promise for use in B2B lead generation and sales. Why Case Studies? 4 Ways Case Studies Fail.

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Genroe

JULY 20, 2020

In this post I’m going to break down the best way to create a scalable B2B lead generation process using LinkedIn. Then I’m going to give you a couple of specific case studies on what can be achieved. This is exactly the same process that we have used to generate ongoing streams of leads for […].

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BOP Design

MARCH 30, 2021

Email marketing continues to be a fantastic method for nurturing B2B marketing leads. In the first post of our four-part series on email marketing, we take a look at best practices for using B2B email marketing for lead nurturing. For B2B, Conversions Take Nurturing.

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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.

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Binary Demand

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

[ps2id id=’Introduction’ target=”/]Based on a recent HubSpot report, 35% of surveyed marketers prioritized B2B demand generation activities in 2022, indicating a noticeable shift from tactical demand generation to a more strategic approach in the current and future of B2B demand generation marketing.

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Oktopost

JULY 15, 2020

Not a bad zinger, but here we are four years later and LinkedIn is widely acknowledged as an invaluable resource not just for headhunters and job seekers, but for marketers and sales professionals too. For B2B marketers, the importance of LinkedIn cannot be overstated. Why LinkedIn Lead Generation is Perfect for B2B Marketing.

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Outgrow

MARCH 2, 2021

Your A-Z Guide on E-Commerce Marketing [Strategies+Case Studies]. Marketing is an important aspect for any business looking to achieve consistent and continuing success. Keeping up with all these new strategies, like e-commerce marketing, can be daunting sometimes. What is e-commerce marketing though?

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DealSignal

APRIL 10, 2024

B2B buyer behavior has shifted dramatically to independent, online research. Table of Contents [Open] [Close] What is B2B intent data? The essence of B2B intent data is to proactively identify potential buyers searching online for similar products and services that your company is selling.

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Marketing Craftmanship

OCTOBER 14, 2014

The most noteworthy article on B2B selling was published in a 1966 Harvard Business Review article (#66213). Extrinsic selling is a “trust me” approach, employed by a great number of B2B product and service providers. In “How to Buy /Sell Professional Services,” author Warren J. No leap of faith required.

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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.

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Martech

MARCH 20, 2024

Here are seven critical lessons learned from my 15 years of experience guiding global B2B technology companies through rebranding initiatives, as an internal team member and external consultant. Also, that enables your internal design team to stay focused on the day-to-day marketing activities that help keep the lights on.

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Outgrow

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Outgrow Interactive Case Study: How Castela zo Content Increased Conversion Rates With Outgrow. And there’s no better way of celebrating them than a good interactive case study. Castelazo Content is a B2B demand generation and sales acceleration firm. Now let’s move on to the last part of our case study format.

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Biznology

APRIL 24, 2015

My new book, B2B Data-Driven Marketing: Sources, Uses, Results , is launching in a few weeks. While preparing case studies for book, I had the fun of interviewing a bunch of very smart B2B marketers to learn how they were applying data and analytics to their marketing objectives.

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Oktopost

MARCH 4, 2024

In this highly competitive and saturated market, SaaS companies must continuously meet their KPIs, drive customers down the B2B funnel, and ensure they stand out from their competition. 60% of B2B SaaS companies reported their biggest marketing problem is a lack of time and resources. What is B2B SaaS Marketing?

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BOP Design

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Content marketing for B2B firms includes a wide range of types designed to resonate with buyers of different backgrounds and functions throughout the purchasing journey. The best content marketing pieces have a clear audience and a specific purpose. HubSpot’s Case Study. HubSpot’s Case Study.

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Launch Marketing

APRIL 10, 2024

Social media has become an important marketing channel for B2B startups. 89% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn for lead generation and by 2025 it is projected that 80% of B2B sales interactions will occur on digital channels. Kickstart your lead generation with the power of digital marketing.

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SalesGrape

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Telemarketing’s Role in B2B Marketing: Unveiling the Power of Voice In today’s digital age, where email marketing and social media campaigns dominate the landscape, it is easy to overlook the power of voice communication. However, telemarketing remains a vital tool in B2B marketing strategies.

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