KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 14, 2023

B2B marketers have been focused on making customer experience (CX) improvements, but new research suggests that they are still having difficulty tying their performance to business outcomes. This is followed by measuring and proving return-on-investment (40%), delivering quality leads (37%), and producing quality content (36%).­

B2B Marketing 227

B2B Marketing B2B Business Advertising Agencies 227

Webbiquity

APRIL 13, 2022

B2B buyers have relied heavily on search for years, but recent research shows that Gen Z and Millennial buyers are 2X more likely than older generations to discover a product by searching online. That makes SEO one of the top areas of investment for B2B marketing teams. Affiliate sales support independent publishing.

SEO 294

SEO Marketing Websites B2B Marketing & Strategy 294

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Influencer marketing is increasingly popular in the B2B space, for the simple reason that buyers trust experts more than ads. But many B2B marketers are approaching it in the wrong ways, missing the mark with both the influencers and their audiences. B2B Marketers are Misaligned With Influencer Preferences.

B2B Marketing 358

B2B Marketing Research Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies 358

Webbiquity

DECEMBER 6, 2022

You can probably guess the top two social networks for B2B marketing pretty easily, but do you know which platform is #3? What the biggest missed opportunity is for B2B marketers? How your social media marketing budget stacks up to your peers and competitors? The Biggest Challenge in B2B Social Media Marketing.

Social Media 237

Social Media Allocation Social Marketing B2B Marketing 237

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Many B2B marketers turn to account-based marketing (ABM) to achieve their primary objectives. Bad data is the kryptonite of ABM campaigns — with inaccurate information, organizations are at risk of targeting out-of-market accounts and prioritizing the wrong leads,” wrote the authors of the report.

Account Based Marketing 281

Account Based Marketing ABM Marketing Report B2B Marketing 281

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 3, 2021

Let’s get real about B2B content marketing. In this post, we’ll review why B2B content marketing sucks and how to improve it so that it delivers a true ROI (return on investment). B2B content often fails because it’s not written for the audience, readable, or interesting. The Hallmarks of Bad Content Marketing.

B2B Marketing 289

B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning 289

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 24, 2022

As B2B marketers continue to refine their customer engagement strategies, new research indicates that video is growing in importance among buyers. Furthermore, 93% of B2B buyers say that video is important to them when it comes to building trust in a brand. Identifying B2B Buyers’ Marketing Content Preferences.

B2B Marketing 252

B2B Marketing Video Marketing B2B Advertising Agencies 252

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 23, 2022

As B2B marketers expand their budgets to improve upon demand generation, new research suggests that implementing an omnichannel strategy may be the key to success. In general, most B2B marketers (47%) use their product marketing budget to execute their omnichannel program.

Marketing Report 254

Marketing Report B2B Marketing Positioning Budget Programs 254

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2021

So you’re a B2B marketer. If it does, we’ve got to be honest: no matter how great your product is, your content isn’t going to capture many leads on its own. If it does, we’ve got to be honest: no matter how great your product is, your content isn’t going to capture many leads on its own. But your lead magnets?

Sales Qualified Leads 362

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Leads 362

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 2, 2020

B2B advertising has a reputation for being dull, but it doesn’t have to be – especially when you’re advertising on social media. The more relaxed nature of social media platforms gives B2B marketers a valuable opportunity to be more approachable and relatable. So how many B2B marketers use LinkedIn ads?

Social Media 290

Social Media Paid Search Agency Advertisements Advertising 290

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 6, 2021

As more B2B marketers experiment with account-based marketing (ABM), new research suggests that they are diverting more of their budget to this tactic. This was followed by content marketing (60%), sales enablement (48%) and personalization/customization (43%). COVID-19 and Changing Marketing Investments.

Account Based Marketing 243

Account Based Marketing Marketing Report B2B Marketing B2B 243

Sword and the Script | B2B

MARCH 19, 2024

Much of the content B2B marketing produces overpromises and underdelivers – and that happens when we consider company needs before customers “Caring, when it comes to marketing, is respecting one’s time,” says Gary Vaynerchuk. “I Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

B2B Marketing 90

B2B Marketing B2B PR Paid Search Agency 90

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Most companies have learned that B2B marketing budgets are much more important than they thought – and that their existing marketing strategies, well, kind of sucked. Look, we all knew B2B marketing had plenty of problems long before COVID-19: Generic, bland, and forgettable content. this year as well.

Marketing Budget 352

Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Budget Programs Research 352

Top Rank Marketing

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Social Media Today Industry Jargon Is the Silent Killer of B2B Marketing 88 percent of B2B decision-makers have said that jargon, marketing clichés, and tired buzzwords such as “disruptive” harm the credibility of brands, and Adweek recently took a look at how using the wrong words can have negative consequences in B2B marketing.

B2B Marketing 101

B2B Marketing Search Marketing B2B Multi-Channel 101

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 10, 2021

B2B marketers are working harder than ever to generate a return-on-investment, but new research shows that they are still faced with numerous challenges. It’s interesting to note that sales and marketing alignment (33%) also made the list, as this is one area that marketers have attempted to improve upon in the past.

Resources 269

Resources B2B Marketing B2B B2B Sales 269

Binary Demand

MARCH 1, 2024

Among the latest innovations, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out, causing quite a stir in B2B demand generation companies. Its potential for storytelling and marketing is undeniable, making AI in B2B marketing and sales a transformative force, reshaping interactions with brands, information, and services.

Ideal Customer Profiles 97

Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Marketing Enterprise Management Marketing Automation Services 97

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As B2B marketers look for more ways to improve their lead nurturing strategies, new research indicates that they are turning to social media and personalization to do so. That being said, the majority of B2B marketers (46%) are now turning to social media as they look to enhance their nurture programs.

Lead Nurturing 162

Lead Nurturing B2B Marketing B2B Budget Programs 162

Top Rank Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

B2B CRM Users Are Highly Focused on Nurturing Leads and Customers 33 percent of B2B sales and marketing professionals have focused their customer relationship management (CRM) usage on the customer service, up-selling and cross-selling portion of the buyer journey over the past 5 years, closely followed by 32 percent who have targeted mid-funnel lead-generation (..)

Marketing Analytics Tools 111

Marketing Analytics Tools Marketing AI Top of Funnel B2B Marketing 111

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 21, 2020

As B2B marketers turn to social media to reach out to customers and prospects, new research suggests that Facebook still reigns supreme as a go-to channel. LinkedIn (81%), Instagram (71%) and Twitter (59%) were also some of the top platforms utilized by B2B marketers. Marketers Now Using Facebook in New Ways.

Social Media 293

Social Media Marketing Report Facebook Social Marketing 293

Top Rank Marketing

JANUARY 5, 2024

B2B Marketers Own the Customer Journey, Now What? and MediaPost recently took a look at the gains LinkedIn has made on the top ad market shares of Meta and Google. percent of overall digital ad spending in the U.S.,

Paid Search Agency 109

Paid Search Agency Demand Generation Agencies B2B Marketing Linkedin 109

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 9, 2021

A copywriting service for B2B companies is one of the most worthwhile investments you can make for your business. If you lump copywriting into a job description for someone who isn’t specialized to create content that converts, you risk losing leads and ultimately hurting your sales results. What to Look For in Your B2B Copywriter.

Copywriting 351

Copywriting Work Management Marketing Management Service 351

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

B2B Video Is Bringing in Customers [Report] 91 percent of B2B marketers have said that their organization has used video in marketing efforts, with 90 percent noting that video has helped increase traffic, while 71 percent of B2B brands have used videos created especially for social media, with 70 percent having utilized explainer videos — three of (..)

B2B Marketing 106

B2B Marketing Search Marketing B2B Google 106

Webbiquity

JANUARY 19, 2023

Business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing are two distinct types of marketing strategies with different focuses. B2B is focused on developing relationships between businesses, while B2C is focused on connecting directly with end consumers. 10 Key Differences Between B2B and B2C Marketing 1.

Work Management 217

Work Management Marketing Management B2B Marketing B2B 217

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The digital era has led to changes in the way brands market their products and services. You’re familiar with the B2B buyer’s journey : moving prospects through the awareness, consideration, and decision stages of the buying process. Buyer intent comes down to understanding what makes an excellent lead for your business.

Buyer Intent 359

Buyer Intent Intent Work Management Marketing Management 359

The Lead Agency

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Seasonality in B2B Marketing is often overlooked, with many associating it solely with B2C enterprises. What is Seasonal Marketing? While this clearly makes sense for B2C companies, many B2B businesses neglect seasonal events, as they do not seem as relevant to them. Because it works.

B2B Marketing 112

B2B Marketing Planning B2B Marketing Budget 112

Webbiquity

JANUARY 18, 2024

When done properly, sending cold emails—that is, messages to people or companies with whom you have no prior relationship—is still one of the best tactics for B2B lead generation or making direct sales. Moreover, they can complement your other marketing strategies in substantial ways.

Email Marketing 167

Email Marketing Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management 167

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

MarketingCharts Influencer Pay Equity Guide The Association of National Advertisers (ANA), PR Council, and 4As have published a new guide to influencer marketing which has focused on achieving greater pay equity, with report data showing a pay gap of some 29 percent for black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) influencers.

B2B Marketing 92

B2B Marketing Budget Programs Spending B2B 92

Trade Press Services

MARCH 11, 2024

Industry editors and society directors, they have 37 years of B2B publishing experience between them. Cory Sekine-Pettite Cory Sekine-Pettite is president of ASBPE and an award-winning, Atlanta-based editor with more than 25 years of experience in traditional news reporting and B2B publishing.

B2B Thought Leadership 109

B2B Thought Leadership Conversion B2B Thought Leadership 109

Top Rank Marketing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

percent expansion in 2024 that would see spending topping the $1 trillion mark, according to newly-published forecast data. Nearly $964B Ad Spend Forecast, 5 Companies To Have A Major Impact Worldwide advertising spending is expected to expand by some 4.4 percent during 2023, reaching $963.5 billion, with an addition 8.2 The Conversation U.S.

Paid Content 110

Paid Content B2B Marketing B2B Planning 110

Webbiquity

AUGUST 6, 2020

Nearly four out of five B2B marketers believe influencer marketing will grow in importance in the next year. But only half integrate their influencer marketing efforts with their SEO programs, or use influencer marketing tools to identify industry influencers. How do influencers create value for brands?

Research 243

Research B2B Marketing B2B Budget Programs 243

Top Rank Marketing

APRIL 3, 2024

Since this is a B2B marketing agency and not a competing soft drink company, we’ll look to decipher the former. The results of their research revealed exactly what you need to break through the noise, capture new audiences, and reap all the benefits of being seen on the world’s epicenter for B2B professionals.

Linkedin 96

Linkedin B2B Marketing Tips B2B Thought Leadership 96

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

What Makes B2B Tech Buyers Distrust Brands? Ad Market Posts Third Consecutive Gain In September, Albeit Marginally September marked the third consecutive month that the U.S. advertising market recorded a rise in year-over-year ad spending, with a scant 0.1 Social Media Today U.S.

Trust Marketing 109

Trust Marketing B2B Marketing Linkedin Advertising Agencies 109

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 24, 2023

One question on the minds of many B2B Marketers right now is whether we should be funding new approaches like AI, VR, AR, or maybe even Tiktok (good god, no!) So let’s dive into 3 B2B Marketing strategies that you should double down on this year B2B decision makers are not easy to reach. Don’t worry.

Enterprise Management 200

Enterprise Management Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy B2B Marketing 200

Martech

APRIL 2, 2024

What’s the key to B2B marketing success? B2B influencer marketing involves collaborations between creators and brands to develop and share content that promotes the brand’s products or services. The same influencers you see on your personal social media feeds could be the missing link in your B2B marketing strategy.

B2B Marketing 134

B2B Marketing B2B Planning B2B Thought Leadership 134

Webbiquity

AUGUST 31, 2021

Millennials are changing the B2B tech market. Tech buyers really hate B2B marketing tactics. Those were a few of the findings from the 2021 B2B Buying Disconnect report, published by TrustRadius at the end of 2020. The B2B Marketer-Buyer Disconnect. SEO really really matters.

Buy 298

Buy Cold Calling B2B Lead Scoring 298

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For B2B brands, having a content marketing program tends to be a given. But one of the challenges of having a baseline assumption is that it can be easy to lose sight of why content marketing became such a cornerstone of B2B marketing in the first place.

B2B Marketing 114

B2B Marketing Top of Funnel Content Marketing Brand Identity 114

B2B Marketing Directions

APRIL 20, 2024

Source: Edelman and LinkedIn (This month's Research Round-Up discusses the sixth edition of the B2B thought leadership impact study by Edelman and LinkedIn. Edelman and LinkedIn recently published the findings of their 2024 B2B thought leadership impact study. Some of the study results were reported by type of survey respondent.

B2B Thought Leadership 63

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Studies Research 63