Martech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Part one: The promise The birth of marketing technology brought so much potential to the marketing department. I was a young, freshly minted MBA with a background in computer science, and a two-year stint doing software marketing at IBM. We were doing it all back then, with very little playbook guidance: Lead magnets.

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Oktopost

JUNE 14, 2021

It takes intelligent targeting, a gentle approach, and calculated marketing strategies to embrace a new client into the sales funnel. It’s not uncommon for B2b marketers to conflate these two processes and definitions, which is an unfortunate lousy habit. . What Is Lead Generation? How Do I Find Keyword Opportunities?

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

At some point, you will start attracting more of the leads that don’t intend to buy from you right away. Though this is normal, it leads to depreciating conversions and longer sales cycles, if not dealt with effectively. The characteristics of the leads you generate two years from now will be different from what they are today.

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B2B Sales Top of Funnel Conversion Peer-to-peer 259

sagefrog

APRIL 16, 2024

To the uninitiated, B2B marketing may appear to be a smattering of strategies and tactics coming together in an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-style soup. The B2B buyer’s journey and buyer personas are critical aspects of this carefully constructed process. Why Are B2B Buyer Personas Important?

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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.

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B2B Digital Marketer

MARCH 28, 2024

Insights From a Google Insider Mastering B2B Paid Advertising In the fast-evolving digital landscape, mastering the art of B2B paid advertising has never been more critical. In this episode, you’ll learn: The myths surrounding B2B paid ads and the truths that dispel them.

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Directive Agency

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

B2B SEO and B2C SEO have one major commonality: the ability to be seen and found in online search results. Is B2B SEO really that different from B2C SEO? As digital marketing and search engine optimization become increasingly important, it’s necessary to understand that the strategies for each should differ. What is B2B SEO .

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Biznology

OCTOBER 27, 2017

There are so many great new techniques in B2B marketing today, it’s hard to keep up. A technique unavailable to consumer marketers, this one’s extremely valuable for B2B. And its cost is going down, as more marketing automation systems bake the functionality into their systems. Upgrade your lead qualification.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

While this approach can generate traffic, it often fails to convert them into leads and sales. In B2B, the opportunity is in optimizing for bottom-of-the-funnel queries and conversions. So, why start from the bottom in B2B? Moreover, it brought us 19 highly qualified leads and 10 conversions to opportunities from it.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 28, 2023

A well-rounded content marketing strategy will rely on several different types of content to achieve its goals. Understanding how each different content format works, which audience segments it appeals to, and how it fits into your overall sales and marketing funnel is key to success. Guest post by Natasha Lane.

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Top Rank Marketing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

B2B Content Promotion in 2023: Channel and Format Trends [Report] 97.7 percent of B2B content marketers used LinkedIn to amplify their organization’s content during 2023 — up 4.7 B2B Content Promotion in 2023: Channel and Format Trends [Report] 97.7 percent from 2022, with 67.4 percent from 2022, with 67.4

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Top Rank Marketing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Welcome back to our captivating journey through the full range of emotions in B2B marketing featured in our “Feeling B2B” series with MarketingProfs. Today, we’re excited to introduce our next luminary in the B2B marketing world and see if Wil Reynolds is “feeling B2B!?”

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you think a B2B sales funnel is an abstract idea, brace yourself. Your digital-savvy B2B prospect is researching the product they think they need. In fact, the majority of B2B buyers (64%) conduct research on vendor websites before they ever contact a sales rep. What Is a B2B Sales Funnel? Thank you, Marketing ).

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DealSignal

JULY 17, 2023

In a Nutshell: DealSignal vs Seamless AI When choosing the right B2B data provider, global data coverage is a key factor for companies looking to go-to-market across multiple market segments, multiple industries, and international geographies. Data accuracy is the #1 priority for DealSignal.

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BOP Design

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Many elements go into an effective B2B website – UI/UX design, content strategy, copywriting, SEO, development, and hosting. It may be overwhelming going through a B2B website redesign , and you may ask yourself if the final product is effective when it’s done. Read more: Tips to overhaul your lead gen and lead nurturing.

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FunnelEnvy

MARCH 18, 2024

Studies prove that B2B prospects now prefer a digital buying journey over sales calls. Understanding your target audience is more important than ever for lead generation and improving the ROI of marketing and sales. Understanding their journey is where B2B customer insights come in. What are B2B Buyer Personas?

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Only B2B

APRIL 24, 2024

Among marketers, few topics spark as much debate as the comparison between demand generation and inbound marketing. Conversely, inbound marketing predominantly relies on passive techniques to draw in potential leads. Must Read: 5 Common B2B Demand Generation Pitfalls to Avoid What is Demand Generation?

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Inbox Insight

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Navigating the complex landscape of Marketing requires a deep understanding of your prospect’s journey. In this ever-evolving landscape, one powerful tool has emerged that is revolutionizing the way B2B marketers work: buyer intent data.

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DealSignal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

However, DealSignal stands out as the preferred choice for sales and marketing professionals seeking extensive data coverage, unmatched accuracy, precise targeting filters, and strong integration capabilities. While LeadIQ has gained attention for its EU B2B data, it’s crucial to look at the bigger picture.

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DealSignal

JULY 19, 2023

In a Nutshell: DealSignal vs Seamless AI When choosing the right B2B data provider, global data coverage is a key factor for companies looking to go-to-market across multiple market segments, multiple industries, and international geographies. Data accuracy is the #1 priority for DealSignal.

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

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DealSignal

JULY 19, 2023

In a Nutshell: DealSignal vs Seamless AI When choosing the right B2B data provider, global data coverage is a key factor for companies looking to go-to-market across multiple market segments, multiple industries, and international geographies. Data accuracy is the #1 priority for DealSignal.

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Budget Programs Comparison 52

SalesIntel

APRIL 15, 2024

The B2B buyer experience is more complex and time-consuming than that of B2C. B2B buyers may spend months assessing an issue, researching solutions, and evaluating possible service providers before deciding on a vendor that fits their needs. The average B2B buying cycle is considerably longer than that of B2C transactions.

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Martech

AUGUST 16, 2023

Modern B2B customers aren’t just expecting more these days — they’re downright demanding it. With today’s powerful marketing and sales platforms at our fingertips, there’s no excuse for falling short. I’ve seen this to be true, with the excuse being that B2B buyers don’t have the same customer service needs as B2C.

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Heinz Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2022

By Karla Sanders , Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing. For more than 15 years, leading B2B marketers have gathered at B2B Forum for insights, networking, and good times. This year, the B2B Forum was back with Marketing Profs’ first in-person meeting since 2019! Everyone has creativity inside them.

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Trade Press Services

MARCH 4, 2024

Whether your goal is to acquire leads, boost sales, or increase conversions, content is vital to moving people through the buyer’s journey. The type and the timing of content delivery matters, especially when marketers leverage it to move a prospect through the sales process.

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Launch Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

B2B companies are more and more starting to include social media strategy in their digital marketing efforts to optimize their marketing. It is common for B2B businesses to conduct a SWOT analysis (strength, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) for the company. LinkedIn is the top website for B2B, with 20.2%

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Walker Sands

JUNE 20, 2023

What does this mean for B2B marketers? It’s time to move past the stereotypes and speak to the next wave of B2B customers authentically. The best place to start is your web content marketing strategy. Your move: Talk like an expert, but keep Gen Z marketing content conversational and authentic.

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Navigate the Channel

AUGUST 7, 2023

Beacon Technology is rapidly gaining momentum in the B2B marketing world due to its ability to create seamless interactions between businesses and their customers. This data-driven approach empowers marketers to make informed decisions to optimize their marketing efforts.

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Champion Communications

JULY 6, 2023

In the world of social media, B2B marketers are constantly seeking innovative ways to engage their audience and drive meaningful conversations. Enter Threads, a platform that promises to offer a refreshing alternative to Twitter, allowing marketers to take their messaging to the next level.

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Exo B2B

MARCH 6, 2024

This post was born out of a long reflection over the weekend on content marketing. In content marketing, do we write for search engines or for readers? The answer from GEMINI (Google) Tips for an effective B2B blog : Define your goals and audience: What do you want to achieve with your blog? Who are your personas?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you think a B2B sales funnel is an abstract idea, brace yourself. Your digital-savvy B2B prospect is researching the product they think they need. In fact, the majority of B2B buyers (64%) conduct research on vendor websites before they ever contact a sales rep. What Is a B2B Sales Funnel? Thank you, Marketing ).

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Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Ad Building 130

SalesIntel

JANUARY 26, 2023

B2B data may significantly influence a company’s performance. Companies use B2B data to understand other firms better, make better decisions, develop new business prospects, and support marketing and sales teams. This is especially a boon for mid-market B2B companies that seek accurate and cost-effective data solutions.

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DealSignal

MAY 3, 2021

B2B buyer behavior has shifted dramatically to independent, online research. 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. B2B intent data is a collected set of those signals.

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PureB2B

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

The industry is saturated with marketing clutter, but email still drives the highest ROI out of all B2B marketing strategies. On average, businesses can earn $44 for every dollar spent on email marketing. Major Factors that Affect Email Marketing Conversion Rates. Email Responsiveness.

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Only B2B

APRIL 3, 2024

You got it—Generating sales-qualified leads. According to a Gartner survey, a mere 34% of marketing-qualified leads (MQLs) progress to sales-accepted leads (SALs), and only 47% of these SALs become sales-qualified leads (SQLs) , with just over half culminating in successful deals. But how does it work?

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FunnelEnvy

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Even before the internet, corporate video was a powerful (and expensive) tool in the marketing mix. During the 2000s, video production costs plummeted, bandwidth increased, and B2B videos quickly became a staple for online marketing. How can your business tap into B2B video? Compelling videos share a few common traits.

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B2B Marketing Video Marketing Effectiveness Buyer Personas 62

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 28, 2018

Understanding the B2B buyer’s journey , from awareness to vendor validation to sales readiness, becomes critical in developing a successful online marketing program. B2B marketers have sets of keywords they want to target in a SEO program. Image via The B2B Buyer’s Journey. Four Ways to Move Traffic to Conversion.

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