Contently

JULY 27, 2020

Every marketing leader on earth needs to focus on developing their team’s content muscle if they want to thrive. In-person events make up over 20 percent of B2B marketing budgets on average, and upwards of 50 percent inside many organizations. According to LinkedIn, a whopping 78 percent plan to up their investment in content.

Cost per Lead 214

Cost per Lead Cost Per Click Planning Content Marketing 214

Metadata

APRIL 8, 2024

I used Metadata for the first time in 2021 when I worked at Armorblox (now a part of Cisco), and it instantly made me a better B2B marketer. Keep in mind that this was my first time running any sort of paid social campaign , but from what I knew about B2B marketing, a LinkedIn-first strategy was par for the course.

Cost per Lead 52

Cost per Lead CPO B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies 52

Brandpoint

MARCH 31, 2020

Content syndication and cost-per-lead generation campaigns are essential to your business’s success right now. Cost-Per-Lead (CPL) campaigns are fixed-cost lead generation tactics that promote your high-quality, gated content through a closed network of industry-specific B2B websites. What is cost-per-lead?

Cost per Lead 142

Cost per Lead Sales Qualified Leads CPL Lead Ranking 142

Envy

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

When you're working in B2B tech marketing agency, it can feel like you're drowning in a sea of TLAs (three-letter abbreviations) and technical B2B marketing terms. B2B (Business to Business) companies sell their products or services to other businesses, not to consumers. Did we miss any? Marketing terms.

Marketing Analytics Tools 119

Marketing Analytics Tools Cost per Acquisition Paid Content Lead Ranking 119

Metadata

OCTOBER 6, 2021

When you hit the sweet spot of the right audience, right social channel, right ad and right offer, there really isn’t a better advertising medium for B2B. This B2B Paid Social Benchmark Report will give any B2B company the data, insights, and social media strategies to level up their social media ads. Which images work best?

Cost per Lead 78

Cost per Lead Paid Social Agency Advertising Benchmark CPL 78

The Point

MARCH 18, 2020

Most B2B marketers we talk to are continuing to plan, develop and execute campaigns and other initatives, for the time being at least. How to Approach Demand Gen in Challenging Times #B2B Click To Tweet. Consider shifting net new investment to inbound strategies: SEM, paid social, content syndication.

Demand 243

Demand Demand Generation Agencies Top of Funnel Account Based Marketing 243

Metadata

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In the pandemic’s earliest days, everyone had their sights set on cost per lead (CPL), with spend-per-month averaging $35K. Source: 2023 B2B Paid Social Benchmark Report Why did it crash? We looked at the click-through rate (CTR), conversion rate, cost per lead (CPL), and cost per opportunity (CPO) for each. CPO N/A $21,378.29

Cost per Lead 52

Cost per Lead Paid Social Agency CPO CPL 52

Only B2B

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of B2B (Business-to-Business) sales and marketing, two critical strategies stand out as linchpins in driving growth and success: B2B Appointment Setting and Lead Generation. B2B Appointment Setting is akin to the bridge that connects a quality lead with a sales professional.

Lead Generation 62

Lead Generation Allocation Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 62

NetLine

MARCH 14, 2023

It’s this basic need that led us to create something to support B2B professionals in their quest to continue to level up. Why We Built NetLine Academy As the #1 Buyer Engagement Platform, NetLine’s reach includes virtually every B2B buyer imaginable. Academy was designed with B2B marketers, agencies, and media companies in mind.

Demand Generation Agencies 64

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Education Paid Search Agency 64

Metadata

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Audience targeting has always been a B2B marketer’s kryptonite. But citing these factors as the reason why you’re not reaching the right B2B audience? Here’s a call to all B2B marketers: Targeting doesn’t have to be a nightmare. This is why everyone’s always said, “B2B marketing is boring.” That doesn’t cut it in my book.

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Cost per Lead Enterprise Management B2B Marketing 52

Metadata

OCTOBER 6, 2021

When you hit the sweet spot of the right audience, right social channel, right ad and right offer, there really isn’t a better advertising medium for B2B. This B2B Paid Social Benchmark Report will give any B2B company the data, insights, and social media strategies to level up their social media ads. Which images work best?

Cost per Lead 52

Cost per Lead Paid Social Agency Advertising Benchmark CPL 52

Metadata

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Like almost every B2B company on the planet, I knew my success would hinge largely on paid social advertising. After a few months, my cost per lead (CPL) was $3k, and I was in a frenzy. But Abdallah, paid social is sooo expensive I want to remind you of my CPL at Armorblox: $3k. Note: I sprinkled in some Google Search ads, too.)

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Paid Social Agency Cost per Lead Advertising Agencies 52

Heinz Marketing

MAY 26, 2022

Many B2B marketers have the same Wishlist item that they never get around to doing. Everyone knows the benefits of video content (higher engagement, broader brand awareness, longer website visits) but using a new medium is easier said than done. With top funnel videos, your goals will likely be similar to any other top funnel content.

Cost Per Thousand 99

Cost Per Thousand Cost per Lead Top of Funnel Video Marketing 99

Metadata

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The majority of B2B marketers still think about demand generation as a series of tactics, rather than a larger marketing strategy. We’ll walk you through our approach to creating a winning B2B demand generation strategy. What is B2B demand generation? The definition of B2B demand generation covers a lot of bases.

Demand Generation Agencies 52

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Cost per Lead 52

Metadata

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

B2B marketing is a lot of what-have-you-done-for-me-lately and a never-ending game of follow the leader. Google PPC ads still drive a solid cost per lead (CPL)? People actually click on B2B ads on Facebook ? Most B2B companies do. Some marketers see ROI on TikTok ? Sign me up. Check it out here. Where do you fall?

Demand Generation Agencies 52

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Cost per Lead Demand 52

Metadata

AUGUST 16, 2021

Let’s be honest—finding your perfect B2B Facebook target audience kind of sucks. Working in the Facebook platform natively, you have very limited options for finding and targeting B2B buyers. Here’s what you need to know about the challenges of finding and building the perfect Facebook audience for your B2B company.

Demand Generation 98

Demand Generation Facebook Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking 98

Inbox Insight

APRIL 22, 2024

Understanding the significance of lead generation in B2B Lead generation is the backbone of any successful marketing strategy. For B2B marketers at enterprise companies, understanding the significance of lead generation is essential in today’s market. The outcome?

Lead Generation 52

Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 52

The Point

MAY 23, 2017

There is a growing trend in the content syndication space, and among Cost Per Lead (CPL) programs in general, for media vendors to offer B2B clients the option of pre-qualified leads. For the average B2B marketer, I’m not so sure this is a wise move. Here’s why: First, some context. Here’s why: 1. Click To Tweet.

Sales Qualified Leads 110

Sales Qualified Leads Cost per Lead High Quality Lead CPL 110

Rev

JUNE 1, 2019

Laura is one of our stars from The Tale of Three Marketers , the greatest B2B marketing story ever told. Next it was Social Media marketing, then Content marketing. It seems as if there’s some underlying problem preventing B2B Marketing ROI from improving. Step 1: Solve the Correct Problem: B2B Targeting.

ROI 122

ROI B2B Marketing Demand Generation B2B 122

Metadata

AUGUST 23, 2022

But, long story short, the B2B-heavy audience and granular targeting on LinkedIn make the higher cost worth it for B2B advertisers. Metadata users give more weight to CTAs aimed at lead generation via content (“Download”) and demo requests via sales pages (“Learn More”). *. Want more data on B2B advertising?

Cost Per Click 52

Cost Per Click CPC CTR Conversion Rate 52

The Point

JANUARY 29, 2015

We discussed what’s new, what’s working, and what’s on the horizon in B2B Demand Generation. What is the first B2B marketing strategy that marketers must consider for 2015? (HS) HS) Content is everything these days. In our business, demand generation and content marketing are nearly synonymous. AN) Hello, Howard.

Demand Generation Agencies 100

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Generation 100

SnapApp

APRIL 4, 2018

This is amplified in the B2B marketing arena where longer sales cycles and multiple touchpoints across a range of different channels make KPI selection and attribution much more complex. . Now, you’d think this would make measuring B2B metrics easier. The Top 10 B2B Marketing Metrics to Measure in 2018. . Edwards Deming. .

Lead Ranking 107

Lead Ranking Paid Content Cost per Lead Marketing Qualified Leads 107

PureB2B

MARCH 22, 2016

The rising costs of lead generation , increased competition, and the rapidly growing population of competing companies are all challenges in the B2B world. Marketers are constantly challenged to drive qualified leads into the sales funnel and ensure that the cost per lead (CPL) is optimized. Of course, the lower the CPL, the better.

Cost per Lead 62

Cost per Lead Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 62

PureB2B

MARCH 22, 2016

The rising costs of lead generation , increased competition, and the rapidly growing population of competing companies are all challenges in the B2B world. Marketers are constantly challenged to drive qualified leads into the sales funnel and ensure that the cost per lead (CPL) is optimized. Of course, the lower the CPL, the better.

Cost per Lead 62

Cost per Lead Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 62

Metadata

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Experimenting in Metadata allows you to test different elements of your campaigns, including the audience, creative, text, channels, content, and offers. The Native LinkedIn audience—home of B2B paid ads—also ranks high at 11X ROI, but comes at a huge cost. An experiment is a fancy way to say “test.” Are you a believer yet?

Cost per Lead 52

Cost per Lead CPL Paid Search Agency Ads 52

The Point

JULY 30, 2019

Much has been made of the argument that Account-Based Marketing (ABM) gained traction so quickly in B2B marketing primarily because traditional, funnel-based demand generation has stopped working. Whether it’s intent data or BANT-qualified cost per lead (CPL) programs, demand gen has become a race to the next short cut.

Demand Generation Agencies 140

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Account Based Marketing ABM 140

New North

JUNE 30, 2023

In the competitive tech industry, B2B companies struggle with various specific challenges, such as standing out from the competition, keeping up with the fast-changing technology, and managing limited resources. The Power of Inbound Marketing for B2B Tech Companies The tech industry doesn’t come without challenges.

Paid Search Agency 52

Paid Search Agency Marketing Management Inbound Marketing Marketing Automation Services 52

Metadata

AUGUST 16, 2021

Let’s be honest—finding your perfect B2B Facebook target audience kind of sucks. Working in the Facebook platform natively, you have very limited options for finding and targeting B2B buyers. Here’s what you need to know about the challenges of finding and building the perfect Facebook audience for your B2B company.

Demand Generation 69

Demand Generation Facebook Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking 69

Unbound B2B

JANUARY 10, 2023

Thus, B2B companies are often faced with the dilemma of having to build in-house lead generation teams or outsource the function. Due to the demands and complexities involved, most B2B companies choose to outsource their lead generation functions. From the image above, the CPL increases as the size and revenue of the company increases.

Cost per Lead 52

Cost per Lead Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking 52

SWZD

JUNE 30, 2017

How can you look at information you have on hand to optimize your B2B channel mix? Brian Carroll, marketing consultant and author of Lead Generation for the Complex Sale , lays out a three part program for analyzing your channel mix, then selecting the combination that works best for your B2B demand generation program. Adwords: 37.

Cost per Lead 48

Cost per Lead Advertising Channels Cost Per Click Lead Ranking 48

Smashmouth Marketing

MARCH 14, 2020

MQLs and HQLs are generated in many ways – typically through content syndication, email marketing or telemarketing. The typical client was a B2B tech company. A 2018 study conducted by the Integrated Marketing Association shows that the typical cost per lead (CPL) of a marketing event lead ranges from $180 to $1,442 per lead.

Marketing Qualified Leads 165

Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles 165

Metadata

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The momentum and uptick in company growth can be attributed to sophisticated B2B marketers embracing growth-focused demand generation technologies, and autonomous marketing operations as a vehicle for scale. Metadata saw over 100% increase in the number of customers and improved net retention by 3x. return on ad spend. “We for 2020 by Inc.

Demand Generation 102

Demand Generation Marketing Analytics Tools Demand Paid Search Agency 102

Metadata

JANUARY 7, 2021

We’ve been developing solutions with LinkedIn and other B2B advertising platforms to provide our customers with the most effective way to drive revenue through digital advertising,” said Jason Widup, VP Marketing, Metadata. Demand marketers from companies like Zoom, Drift, Pendo, Udacity, and Vonage have experienced as much as a 4.5X

Advertising Agencies 98

Advertising Agencies Marketing Analytics Tools Cost per Lead Work Management 98

Tomorrow People

MARCH 23, 2021

The Attract phase encompasses three essential metrics which marketers will already be very familiar with, form an important basis for any solid set of marketing metrics: cost per lead (CPL), marketing qualified lead (MQL), and sales qualified lead (SQL). But in the B2B arena, capturing key customer contact details may be enough.

Lead Ranking 156

Lead Ranking Planning Marketing Qualified Leads Cost per Lead 156

Metadata

DECEMBER 20, 2022

We know that’s easier said than done, so we put together our B2B Paid Social Benchmark Report to dive into the best CTAs for different campaign objectives, optimal copy length, whether you should use image or video ads, and much more. If B2B marketers had the budget, it went to LinkedIn nine times out of ten. that of LinkedIn.

Linkedin 52

Linkedin Facebook Campaigns CTR 52

Metadata

APRIL 9, 2024

, strategic thinking (offer / audience / channel) and tactical chops (giff card campaigns, sales acceleration playbook) That’s why we decided to remove CS from our org altogether, and create a top 1% marketing services team, made exclusively for our customers, and formed by top b2b performance marketing talent. But let me back up. Let’s talk.

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing AI Demand Generation Agencies Paid Search Agency 52

The Point

JUNE 20, 2018

Can a company make do with less than the careful planning, audience definition and profiling, sales enablement, executive buy-in, personalized content, and dedicated technology typically required of a successful ABM initiative and still make it work? Which, in turn, begs the question: are there shortcuts to ABM? Target account campaigns.

Account Based Marketing 168

Account Based Marketing ABM Multi-Channel CPL 168