The Point

OCTOBER 29, 2021

If you ask most B2B marketers how they use chat platforms like Drift , the immediate answer would most likely be: converting Web visitors. And indeed, increasing Web engagement and Web conversion rates is still a primary use case for chatbots in a B2B context. 8 Surprising B2B Use Cases for Chatbots Click To Tweet. Retargeting.

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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) In our business, demand generation and content marketing are nearly synonymous. AN) Hello, Howard. 2015 is no exception.

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The Point

MAY 28, 2019

Like so many other trends that first take root in the consumer realm, B2B companies are starting to take note, to the point where chatbots – programs designed to simulate (and stimulate) conversation with online users – are being heralded as the “next big thing” in B2B marketing. Confession: I was a chatbot skeptic. in particular.

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The Point

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The rate of change in B2B marketing and marketing technology continues to accelerate, and 2020 promises to be no different. I asked the best subject matter experts I know, my colleagues at Spear Marketing Group , what trends they think will highlight the next 12 months in B2B demand generation.

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The Point

JUNE 24, 2022

Just when you thought B2B buyer habits couldn’t change more dramatically, along comes the COVID pandemic. The TrustRadius report focuses primarily on how technology vendors should adapt their selling process to these new buying habits, but it’s also worth considering some of the key findings and their implication for the demand marketer.

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

A recent survey by content automation company TechValidate and B2B agency Spear Marketing Group provides useful insight into the content, tactics, and technologies proving most valuable for today’s B2B marketers. Top issues for B2B marketers are 1) lack of budget, and 2) lack of resources or know-how. .

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The Point

JUNE 30, 2017

In the headlong rush to Account-Based Marketing , many B2B companies are, quite naturally, looking to implement ABM in a manner that allows them to dip their toes in the proverbial water. Instead, let’s call such programs “target account campaigns.” Click To Tweet. •

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The Point

APRIL 26, 2018

In a world where demand generation , and marketing in general, is more data-driven than ever, one of the hottest topics in B2B circles is intent data. How should the average B2B marketer be looking to leverage intent data in their demand generation mix? Where do B2B customers see the greatest ROI? (CC)

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The Point

JULY 17, 2017

Demand Gen Report has published the results of this year’s “B2B Buyer’s Survey,” and the trends identified merit close attention for those marketers involved in B2B demand generation and content development. 72% of B2B Buyers quote timely response to inquiries as a key factor in vendor selection via @spearmktg.

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The Point

APRIL 30, 2013

Demand generation is hot. It’s why demand generation managers are suddenly as common as, well, marcom directors. It’s why systems consultants are reinventing themselves as “demand generation agencies.” As a demand generation marketer, however, I have an issue when brand marketers start to muscle in our turf.

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The Point

JULY 1, 2019

For the last decade or more, it’s been an accepted principle – almost a key tenet – of B2B demand generation that business buyers don’t want to talk to a sales rep until the last possible moment. There was once a time when we would generate a lead and our job would be done. Gated & Secondary Offers.

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Tags: B2B Marketing direct marketing b2b demand generation b2b lead generation Demand Generation.

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The Point

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Specifically, the question is: How much of our total demand generation budget should we spend on generating net new leads, and how much should we spend on converting the leads we have? The fact that B2B marketers are even asking this question shows how far demand generation thinking has progressed.

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The Point

JULY 13, 2022

LinkedIn ads have become a staple of the B2B demand generation playbook, in large part due to an ability to target a tightly defined audience.

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The Point

JUNE 30, 2021

When it comes to what is, and isn’t, Account-Based Marketing (ABM) , there are as many opinions out there as there are ABM experts. The reality is that ABM (now ABX, in some circles) is ever-evolving and so what qualifies as ABM is a moving target. Also, does it matter? ” Photo by Fidel Fernando on Unsplash.

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The Point

MARCH 7, 2019

Recently I was interviewed by the folks at Demand Gen Report as part of an article on current trends in email marketing , an article that you can read online here. With permission, a more complete version of the interview follows: (DGR) What trends are you currently seeing in B2B email marketing today? (HS) Direct mail? Chat bots?). (HS)

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The Point

JUNE 5, 2018

Earlier this year, Forrester Research conducted a detailed survey of more than 150 B2B marketing decision-makers with the intent of benchmarking the maturity of B2B marketing best practices, focused on revenue marketing and marketing automation. B2B marketing leaders need to realize that technology alone does not drive change.

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AUGUST 24, 2009

Tags: B2B Marketing Demand Generation Lead Management Lead Nurturing lead generation telemarketing appointment setting b2b demand generation b2b lead generation Cold Calling.

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The Point

AUGUST 25, 2020

Not every Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategy starts from the same place. For others, it’s identifying a target account list. Just us every journey starts with the first step, however, it’s generally a good idea in ABM planning to first conduct an honest assessment of where you are, what you need, and who does what.

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The Point

APRIL 16, 2019

Because costs per click in B2B search campaigns can often be extremely high when companies compete the for same keywords, Search Engine Marketing (SEM) for B2B advertisers offers its own very unique challenges. Here are the five most common “fails” we see in B2B search campaigns: Not Bidding on the Correct Keywords.

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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. Even then, we’re having many conversations on how clients should approach demand generation strategy in the coming weeks. How to Approach Demand Gen in Challenging Times #B2B Click To Tweet.

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The Point

OCTOBER 15, 2019

If your organization is generating plenty of leads but those initial inquiries aren’t converting to sales qualified leads, meetings, or pipeline, a myriad of things could be at fault: 1) sales follow-up may be sub-standard in either cadence, frequency, or message. Account-Based Marketing (ABM). 2) lead nurturing. Better Lead Nurturing.

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The Point

JANUARY 7, 2020

You can write off the Q4 Revenue Scramble as just “the way business works,” or you can start the new year by putting in place the kind of planning and foundational demand gen programs that will minimize, or even eliminate, the mad dash for the finish line 9-10 months later. The cold hard reality is that successful B2B demand generation.

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The Point

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

However, in the context of demand generation , it matters very little whether they read it or not. Remember: to be effective, demand generation content should appeal to, and generate engagement from, a prospective customer looking to solve a pain, problem, or issue that your company, product or solution can address.

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The Point

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

I was part of a client conversation recently about the merits of different demand generation channels (paid social, content syndication , email, search, etc.) Now, third-party intent data is a powerful tool , and, if you’re a B2B marketer, deserves to be a part of your demand generation planning.

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The Point

JULY 30, 2020

Even as demand generation activity begins to pick up, most marketing budgets right now remain tight, and so B2B companies are looking for creative, low-cost ways to drive demand. One of the areas we recommend consistently to our clients is to do more with the corporate blog.

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The Point

MAY 17, 2021

Many B2B companies have a tendency to over-rely on late-stage offers (demos, in particular) in their search campaigns, on the assumption that search lead automatically wants to evaluate a product. Resist the pressure from your sales colleagues to only offer demos, trials and Webinars because they’re perceived to generate “better” leads.

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The Point

AUGUST 27, 2019

In a remarkably short time, LinkedIn has grown to become a major player in B2B advertising (at about 20% of total industry spend, according to industry watchers ), quickly rivaling search advertising on Google. is its ability to target specific audience demographics: job title, industry, etc. . – Non-Content Offers. Audience Size.

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The Point

DECEMBER 21, 2021

What trends will dominate the demand generation landscape in 2022? B2B marketers need to rethink digital-first strategies to better engage audiences who not only demand new experiences, but also may be tiring of overused tactics. B2B buyers have increasing leverage and power throughout the buying process.

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The Point

MAY 11, 2015

Marketers are strategic players, contributors to the bottom line, demanding of a seat at the “revenue table”. As someone who’s worked in B2B marketing for more than twenty-five years, I need no convincing that marketing has taken on a more strategic, measurable role in driving corporate success. Sure, data rules the roost.

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The Point

DECEMBER 16, 2013

In fact, I’ll make almost the exact opposite prediction: “By 2015, the percentage of B2B leads that arrive via corporate Websites will shrink dramatically as marketers maintain multiple, distinct online channels that are optimized for demand generation.”. But effective to the point that they generate 71% of all sales leads?

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The Point

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Though that pilot campaign didn’t yield any conversions, the company felt reasonably confident that, with the proper guidance and management, SEM could be a viable demand generation engine for the enterprise business. JW Player contacted Spear Marketing Group , a leading B2B demand generation agency , for help.

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The Point

JANUARY 23, 2018

Inevitably, this short-term outlook trickles down to a company’s demand generation strategy. But here’s the reality: most demand generation is a long-term process. And you’ll generate more qualified leads, at a lower cost, if you adopt a longer-term approach. Photo by Armando Ascorve Morales on Unsplash.

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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.

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The Point

OCTOBER 25, 2017

There was a not too distant time when virtually all B2B demand generation was outbound. You rented a list and pushed your message to that list. And the pundits said: no, no, the buyer is in control, he or she will decide when to respond, and B2B marketing is about being in the right place at the right time.

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

For accounts with little to no awareness of your company, and no record of intent, measuring mere engagement (clicks, page visits) from those companies is a legitimate measure, albeit early stage, of ABM success. For example, you may be able to show that Web visits from your target account list have increased by 50 percent.

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The Point

APRIL 23, 2015

As a consequence, the precise location of the “fold” in your message is a moving target based on how that message is received. Here then is my modern version of “Above the Fold” for today’s B2B email marketers: 1. For more tips on B2B email marketing, download a free copy of our white paper: “ Top 10 B2B Email Marketing Mistakes ”.

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