The Point

MARCH 8, 2018

By which I mean that most analyst reports – Gartner Magic Quadrants, Forrester Wave Reports, and the like – are marketed as press announcements vs. information of value that might attract prospects actively evaluating your type of solution. However, in my experience, most tech companies don’t know how to market them.

Marketing Report 216

Marketing Report Planning Gartner Demand Generation Agencies 216

The Point

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Demand Generation Report just published their 2018 Outlook Guide: The State of Marketing Automation. DGR) What were the biggest changes/challenges for B2B marketers in 2017? (HS) HS) One of the biggest challenges for B2B marketers right now is simply keeping pace with the changes in marketing technology.

Marketing Report 176

Marketing Report Marketing Automation Automation Demand Generation Agencies 176

Only B2B

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In the ABM world, many B2B giants are proceeding with smart moves. We know Demandbase, a titan lead generation company acquired Engagio. These acquisitions have shaken the B2B market. ABM is about quality leads and engaging active buyers. The obsolete methods of Lead generation are transforming.

Account Based Marketing 152

Account Based Marketing Planning Lead Ranking ABM 152

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Software Advice’s recently released 2014 B2B Demand Generation Benchmark report revealed that the vast majority of B2B marketers (79 percent) use at least 11 different marketing software applications. Plans for 2015 Demand Generation Spending, by Channel. Forrester’s New B2B Buyer.

Budget Programs 120

Budget Programs Marketing Report B2B Marketing Research 120

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 24, 2013

Who are the top B2B Marketing influencers on twitter? To answer this question, I looked at a variety of factors including twitter followers, profiles that included “B2B marketing,” the focus of their tweets including the hashtag # B2BMarketing , as well as a variety of social scoring tools using the keyword. New York, NY.

Twitter 100

Twitter Demand Generation Agencies Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing 100

markempa

AUGUST 30, 2007

B2B Lead Generation Blog About Free Resources Get FREE Updates Instantly Get A FREE Chapter from my book. FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading!

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

Kapost

APRIL 17, 2017

When your organization struggles to find a way to turn an online presence into a revenue generator, it’s easy to wonder why B2B needs social media in the first place. Yet, B2B marketing still needs social media for very powerful reasons that all play back into an effective overall marketing strategy. Then see where it leads.

Social Media 88

Social Media Sales Management Social Marketing B2B Marketing 88

Digital B2B Marketing

APRIL 2, 2013

It is called a complex sale for a reason, but B2B marketers keep trying to fit it into a simplistic measurement framework: where did we get that lead? In most B2B organizations, Salesforce.com or a similar solution is the system of record. Beyond cold, these leads may frozen solid. The solution isn’t simple.

Top of Funnel 100

Top of Funnel Peer-to-peer B2B Work Management 100

Exo B2B

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

No one will contradict me if I say that to be on the cutting edge of the latest B2B marketing trends and to stay informed and connected, there is nothing better to do than to get out of the office. The Ignite conference is organized by B2B Marketing, an organization created in 2004 as an expertise center for marketers specializing in B2B.

Marketing AI 40

Marketing AI Conference B2B Marketing Trends 40

PureB2B

MAY 30, 2022

Additional data from Forrester revealed that high-performing B2B companies grow their sales enablement budget 2 times faster than low-performing organizations. Not enough leads. There are several reasons why B2B leads are harder to come by in recent years. B2B Prospect Intelligence. High expectations.

Ideal Customer Profiles 48

Ideal Customer Profiles Top of Funnel Product Work Management 48

Valasys

MARCH 30, 2020

ABM maturity and B2B sales revenue are intertwined, with ABM contributing to shorter sales cycles, optimized customer experiences and pulsation of other account-specific strategies for fueling and driving the demand generation engine. What does ABM stand for in B2B Sales and Marketing? It’s a transformational programme.”.

Account Based Marketing 59

Account Based Marketing ABM B2B Sales B2B 59

SnapApp

JULY 10, 2018

Demand generation is a rapidly evolving field — just a few years ago brands were still largely focusing on traditional outbound marketing strategies. Terms like inbound marketing and demand generation seemed more like buzzwords than actual marketing strategies. Forrester B2B Marketing Forum.

Training 59

Training Demand Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation 59

NetLine

AUGUST 2, 2023

B2B demand generation marketers face a growing list of challenges, from navigating complex buyer journeys to breaking through the noise of a crowded marketplace. High-quality, validated, opt-in leads are essential to driving sales and revenue growth, but generating them is no easy task. 3… 2… 1… Blast off!

Lead Generation 52

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Management Lead Scoring 52

SnapApp

JULY 10, 2018

Running an effective demand generation campaign means you need to stay current with changes in the industry. Terms like inbound marketing and demand generation seemed more like buzzwords than actual marketing strategies. Forrester B2B Marketing Forum. MarketingProfs B2B Marketing Forum.

Training 48

Training Demand Demand Generation Agencies Planning 48

Ambal's Amusings

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

However, "Being Findable" doesn't mean "Being everywhere" We asked B2B Marketing experts: What does "Being Findable" mean in today's digital age? Ardath Albee is a B2B Marketing Strategist. How to Choose Your Carrot: Effective Lead Generation Offers for High-Technology Marketers (White Paper).

Demand Generation Agencies 100

Demand Generation Agencies Paid Search Agency Emarketing Inbound Marketing 100

6sense

JULY 17, 2017

Back in early 2012, I signed on as vice president of global customer success and services at Okta , a leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise. At that time, only a few B2B companies subscribed to this kind of service in the cloud (hint: early adopters). And they seized it. Just one year later….

Enterprise Management 48

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Forrester 48

Ambal's Amusings

JULY 22, 2010

B2B Marketing has become multi-faceted in this digital era. We asked our panel of B2B marketing experts " How can companies maintain branding and messaging consistency across various marketing vehicles that they use? "B2B Marketing Must Be Driven by an Umbrella Strategy" Ardath Albee's Bio. Ardath Albee.

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Planning B2B Trade Show 100

Heinz Marketing

MARCH 7, 2022

Pacific on LinkedIn (also on demand) you can find the transcription and recording here on the blog every Monday morning. The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. Listen in now, watch the video , and/or read the transcript below.

Urgency Marketing 101

Urgency Marketing Work Management Ideal Customer Profiles Demand Generation Agencies 101

Velocity Partners

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The first group of content pros emerged from B2B marketing’s primordial soup with a super-hero advantage. Under these conditions, the earliest content portfolios flourished and spread to make their creators (and their companies) the first rock stars of the new B2B marketing world. Content’s Survival of the Fittest. The creative gene.

Content Marketing 71

Content Marketing Account Based Marketing Marketing Automation Services Barriers 71

Ambal's Amusings

OCTOBER 15, 2009

What types of metrics do B2B marketers need to measure a marketing campaign's success? We have invited B2B Experts to shed light on the following question: "In what ways have metrics evolved with the increase in digital B2B marketing? Recommended Resources from B2B Marketing Experts. Marketo's Modern B2B Marketing.

ROI 100

ROI B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency Planning 100

LEADership

OCTOBER 21, 2014

In a recent survey of 500 B2B and B2C decision makers in the US and UK, Forrester found that only 11% qualified as “modern marketers”. I believe there are 3 essential components of this learning process: EXPLORE: There is a plethora of choices in the world of B2B marketing. It requires an open mind and a culture of learning.

B2B Marketing 40

B2B Marketing Multi-Channel B2B Demand Generation Agencies 40

Ambal's Amusings

MARCH 18, 2010

Does viral work for B2B marketing? We asked B2B Marketing experts: What are the components of a "good" viral B2B Marketing Campaign? "B2B Marketing Campaigns Need Results Beyond Views" Ardath Albee's Bio. Ardath Albee is a B2B Marketing Strategist. Does viral work for B2B marketing?

Viral Marketing 100

Viral Marketing B2B Marketing Campaigns B2B Thought Leadership 100

Leadspace

JUNE 21, 2017

Indeed, B2B marketers in particular have good cause to be excited about AI right now. So, as a B2B marketing or sales professional, it’s worth being mindful of the problematic manifestations of the AI hype — and how to avoid them. There are, of course, many very good reasons for that hype.

Marketing AI 70

Marketing AI Lead Ranking Marketing Management Lead Scoring 70

Ambal's Amusings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

One of the many goals of B2B marketing is to continuously forge better customer relationship. We have invited B2B Experts to shed light on the following question: " What is your one tip on how B2B marketers should forge customer relationships by providing compelling content? Recommended Resources from B2B Marketing Experts.

Work Management 100

Work Management Marketing Management B2B Marketing B2B 100

Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Reviewing this year's survey results I was surprised that, while B2B marketers experimented enthusiastically with social networking sites (Facebook, LinkedIn) and microblogging (Twitter), social media have yet to create budgetary or business impacts on the marketing mix. Note: this research looks at firms of 50 employees or more only.

Marketing Budget 40

Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Budget Programs Trends 40

Ambal's Amusings

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

We asked our panel of B2B marketing experts "How can B2B marketers measure return on investment (leads generated, market awareness etc) for the money/effort spent on creating and marketing content? Ardath Albee is a B2B Marketing Strategist. B2B buying cycles are lengthening. " Ardath Albee.

ROI 100

ROI Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 100

B2B Marketing Directions

APRIL 3, 2016

As a B2B marketer, imagine how much more effective your marketing efforts would be if you had the following insights: What if you could identify businesses that are likely to have a strong interest in your company's products or services before you market to those businesses?

Lead Ranking 40

Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Marketing Automation Services Sales Qualified Leads 40

Hinge Marketing

MARCH 21, 2019

For years they were the foundation for professional services growth. Yet, working for the research-based branding and marketing firm for professional services, I can tell you that we and our clients are seeing a decline in referral usage. Professional service search methods. B2B Demand Generation Versus Lead Generation.

Demand Generation Agencies 101

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Marketing Automation Services Work Management 101

Televerde

APRIL 28, 2020

Tell us about your role and the team you lead? My role is head of Marketing and Marketing Services with oversight of Sales Engineering. My team and I are the stewards of our brand, demand and lead generation, and content marketing. What is the one piece of advice you have for B2B marketers right now?

Demand 80

Demand Planning Top of Funnel Digital Marketing Funnels 80

Ambal's Amusings

JANUARY 21, 2010

One of the goals of marketing is to generate leads. What is the next logical step once you have managed to get high quality leads? Yes, getting those leads into the sale pipeline. Ardath Albee is a B2B Marketing Strategist. Recommended Resources from B2B Marketing Experts. Marketo's Modern B2B Marketing.

Sales Qualified Leads 100

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Marketing Leads 100

6sense

MAY 24, 2017

As the CFO of a software company, the prospect of attending a three-day B2B marketing conference can be daunting. That type of skyrocketing growth is not something we often see in B2B marketing and sales. But we soon learned that Jewel’s success was the result of many years of hard work leading to her tipping point. Here’s why.

B2B Marketing 59

B2B Marketing B2B B2B Sales Sales Cycle 59

Madison Logic

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Anticipating future B2B marketing trends is crucial to campaign and strategy development. These are the five B2B marketing predictions that cut through the noise and set you up to deliver clear, insightful messaging to your audience. Use generative AI to write blog articles, social media posts, and email campaigns.

Marketing AI 52

Marketing AI B2B Marketing Marketing Automation Services Work Management 52

Valasys

AUGUST 12, 2019

Prologue: Account-Based Marketing is an approach wherein the B2B companies, particularly those seeking to reach the key decision-makers of specific accounts, prioritize and customize their marketing approaches for converting the most promising potential customers. Targeted campaigns are run to convert VIP prospects.

Account Based Marketing 40

Account Based Marketing Sales Qualified Leads Top of Funnel Marketing AI 40

Ambal's Amusings

DECEMBER 17, 2009

I have invited our Panel of B2B Marketing Experts to reflect on 2009 and answer the following question: What was your aha moment in 2009 ? Recommended Resources from B2B Marketing Experts. Forrester Blog for Interactive Marketing Professionals. Brian Carroll's blog B2B Lead Generation Blog. MarketingSherpa.

Marketing Automation Services 100

Marketing Automation Services Work Management Marketing Management B2B Thought Leadership 100

Ambal's Amusings

AUGUST 27, 2009

B2B marketers are producing, managing, and distributing marketing content to reach prospects and turn them into customers. We have invited B2B Experts to shed light on the following question: How to use content effectively for demand generation? Recommended Resources from B2B Marketing Experts. MarketingSherpa.

Demand Generation Agencies 100

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand B2B Marketing 100

Industrial Marketing Today

MAY 14, 2010

Home Marketing Matters About Contact B2B Marketing Store Company Website 7 Strategies for Using Content to Market Industrial Products by Achinta Mitra on May 14, 2010 in Content Marketing , Industrial Marketing & Web 2.0 , Industrial Marketing Blog I am a big fan of Content Marketing or as some people like to refer to it as Inbound Marketing.

Webinar Metrics 60

Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Product 60

Directive Agency

JANUARY 9, 2019

Account-based marketing or ABM is a B2B strategy where marketers target specific accounts within an industry using personalized campaigns that resonate with each target account. LinkedIn is not a lead generation platform, but a demand generation platform. What is account-based marketing?

Account Based Marketing 45

Account Based Marketing Tactics Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads 45