Martech

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

“As digital presence becomes a greater emphasis for businesses, a lot of companies are looking to find out how best to merge all of their activities and teams,” said Ryne Knudson, Senior Content Marketing Specialist for Brandfolder, at our recent MarTech conference. Linking back to brand. “In Content partnerships.

Organization 132

Organization Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Digital Asset Management 132

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In marketing, brand awareness is a significant focus—in fact, it’s likely one of your main goals. This is where customer marketing comes in. Customer marketing is one of the most powerful ways you can forge and feed connections with your current audience base. What is customer marketing?

Marketing & Strategy 121

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Martech

APRIL 25, 2024

Ogilvy’s 2030 Forecast asserts 60+ is the fastest-growing and wealthiest consumer class, representing a lucrative “silver economy” for product and service brands. So, how can marketers reach this broad and profitable segment? The “digital divide” is a fallacy as 50+ audiences: Have keenly adopted smart technology.

Television marketing 108

Television marketing Planning Paid Search Agency Peer-to-peer 108

Liveintent

AUGUST 3, 2022

Before 2020, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands were booming, disrupting traditional retail markets with targeted, direct-to-consumer digital tactics. Unfortunately, some of the very same tactics that enabled D2C success are hindering scale and growth, namely performance marketing. Keep reading — trust us.

Top of Funnel 118

Top of Funnel Branding Brand Identity Advertising Agencies 118

Stevens & Tate

APRIL 15, 2023

Establishing brand authority is invaluable when promoting your company, especially in the early stages. However, you need effective marketing strategies to pull this off. But when a customer trusts your brand, they become more receptive. Building brand authority requires resources, commitment, and planning.

Marketing Management 104

Marketing Management Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Effectiveness 104

The Marketing Blender

MARCH 22, 2024

A robust B2B digital marketing strategy can and WILL drive growth in revenue, reputation, and resilience for your business. Otherwise, you’ll get overwhelmed by ALL the options available for marketing online. This knowledge forms the foundation of your digital marketing efforts.

Paid Content 97

Paid Content Sales Management B2B Marketing Marketing Strategy 97

Contently

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As your prospects move through the buyer’s journey, good storytelling helps ensure your brand is top of mind, especially when it’s time to make a purchasing decision. Regardless, fitting smaller stories into your larger brand narrative and defining where they fall within the funnel will drive a lot of your strategic decisions.

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Brandpoint

MAY 5, 2021

We had a delightful Microsoft Teams meeting to talk about what the heck it meant to be a marketer in 2020. Sarah’s content marketing consultant company is named Kindred Speak and she focuses on helping clients to “build a brand storytelling framework.” In your words, how would you describe brand empathy?

Top of Funnel 154

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Martech

MAY 1, 2024

Rapidly advancing generative AI models promise to help scale marketing and sales functions by automating customer conversations. Are brands willing to trust digital assistants to take over the reigns for part of the customer journey? This means the engagements with the digital assistants advance customers in the journey.

Marketing AI 84

Marketing AI Conversion Top of Funnel Eloqua 84

illumin

APRIL 18, 2024

Data privacy is critical to successful marketing. Effective marketing requires the collection and analysis of user data across digital platforms. Customer data lets marketers impactfully speak to their audience – driving conversions or brand awareness for their clients without annoying their customers.

Privacy 111

Privacy Transparency Privacy Protection Ethics 111

Webbiquity

APRIL 18, 2024

Image credit: Mikael Blomkvist on Pexels This also applies, of course, to B2B marketing. Ideally, marketers focus their time on performing high-impact tasks that need our knowledge, expertise, and experience. So, why not let B2B marketing automation take care of the rest? What is B2B Marketing Automation?

Marketing Automation Services 161

Marketing Automation Services Ideal Customer Profiles Efficiency Marketing Automation 161

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This isn’t just about throwing content into the digital universe and hoping for the best. Programmatic Native Advertising: Zemanta Image Source: Zemanta At Marketing Insider Group, we use Zemanta , an Outbrain company, for all our clients. Why Zemanta? Why Sponsored Updates?

Paid Content 229

Paid Content Distribution Cost Per Thousand Budget Programs 229

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.

Top of Funnel 309

Top of Funnel Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Planning 309

Top Rank Marketing

MARCH 25, 2024

TopRank Marketing has worked with clients in both the B2B and B2C realms over the last two decades. But we also fully recognize the enduring factors that distinguish successful marketing in B2B versus B2C. But we also fully recognize the enduring factors that distinguish successful marketing in B2B versus B2C.

Top of Funnel 129

Top of Funnel SEO Long Tail Marketing B2B 129

Oktopost

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Branding is crucial for every business. However, before you can form a strong brand image, you first need to make sure that your brand is visible to the right audience. In this article, we’ll explain what brand visibility is and why it needs to be a critical part of your overall branding strategy in 2022 and beyond.

Branding 75

Branding Brand Identity Paid Search Agency Social Media 75

Webbiquity

MARCH 31, 2022

B2B marketers are expected to wear many hats. They need to manage their marketing budgets prudently and make sure every dollar is spent wisely. For B2B marketers, staying on top of the latest digital marketing strategies is not just a job requirement, but a matter of corporate survival. Guest post by Sumeet Anand.

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B2B Digital Marketer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Five things every B2B marketing funnel needs to have. By analyzing your B2B sales funnel , you will not only be able to generate more sales, but it also enables you to improve your sales processes, which will enable you to understand your customers better. Depending on the business, a sales funnel can have three or more stages.

Marketing Funnels 98

Marketing Funnels Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Digital Marketing Funnels 98

Top Rank Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In an age where the allure of artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the attention of so many of us in the B2B marketing industry, the essence of authentic human connection in storytelling is more important than ever. “81% of marketers think content writers jobs are at risk because of AI.

Top of Funnel 132

Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B 132

Inbox Insight

MARCH 29, 2022

Measuring brand awareness remains a key challenge for B2B marketers due to its intangible nature, causing it to all too often become overlooked in multi channel strategy. However, the importance of brand awareness should not be disregarded. Why should brand awareness feature in your B2B multi channel strategy?

Multi-Channel 106

Multi-Channel Advertising Channels Allocation Features 106

SmartBrief - Marketing

JULY 31, 2023

Increasing market competition and advertising costs have led brands to rethink their digital strategies to scale with profit. There has been a shift in marketing focus in China, where consumers increasingly value brand storytelling, connection, responsibility and the shopping experience.

Communities 52

Communities Branding Brand Identity Work Management 52

Contently

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. ” Thought Leadership vs. Content Marketing At face value, thought leadership and content marketing look similar. It should work hand in hand with other content marketing initiatives.

Thought Leadership 218

Thought Leadership Top of Funnel Peer-to-peer Digital Marketing Funnels 218

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The B2B sales process has changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated. This digital shift has welcomed a new era in sales: social selling. You need to build trust on social media before you expect results.

Sales Management 136

Sales Management Examples Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership 136

Scoop.it

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

These brands are known for their large social media followings, but what’s even more impressive is their loyal (sometimes even die-hard) online entourage. Businesses don’t create an army of brand advocates by accident. What Having a Social Media Advocacy Strategy Does For Brands. Brand advocates don’t just buy more.

Social Media 83

Social Media Top of Funnel Media Branding 83

Navigate the Channel

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, B2B marketers face unique challenges and opportunities. With digital transformation, shifting consumer expectations, and a mobile-first mindset, the world of B2B marketing is undergoing a significant transformation.

Tactics 73

Tactics B2B Marketing Multi-Touch Attribution B2B 73

Contently

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Much of that video content is pure entertainment , but consumers are itching for branded videos. In response, brands are investing more in video marketing content than ever to meet such strong engagement and potential ROI. As you execute your video marketing strategy this year, keep these trends in mind.

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Top of Funnel Video Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 198

Martech

MAY 10, 2024

Left to right: Hosts Charlamagne tha God and Jess Hilarious, Will Pearson, President, iHeartPodcasts and Conal Byrne, CEO, iHeartMedia Digital Group in New York. Podcasts are bouncing back from last year’s slowdown with digital audio publishers, tech partners and brands innovating to build deep relationships with listeners.

Advertising Agencies 69

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Funnel Advertising Lead Ranking 69

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. The significance of trust in B2B advertising and how to establish it. How to set up a robust analytics foundation for your campaigns.

Paid Search Agency 52

Paid Search Agency Ads B2B Advertising Agencies 52

Oktopost

APRIL 9, 2024

Novel formats, channels, and technologies like TikTok and ChatGPT are now driving forces behind buyer interest, opening up new ways for B2B brands to raise awareness about their products. 59% of marketers attribute revenue growth to marketing-generated leads , so demand-generation tactics remain a non-negotiable among marketing teams.

Demand Generation Agencies 62

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand B2B Marketing 62

BenchmarkONE

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Brand awareness. You may have even waxed poetic about it in an all-hands-on-deck meeting discussing new marketing initiatives. But while brand awareness is certainly one of those terms we’ve all heard and talked about, pinning down exactly what it means — and thus, how to achieve it — is often easier said than done.

Top of Funnel 69

Top of Funnel Branding Brand Identity Peer-to-peer 69

Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2024

The brands are the DJs, guiding the tone of the party with music (products) while consumers are the crowd. Trendsetters and culture drivers like Lia have made influencer marketing an essential piece to social media strategies. We’ll explore five influencer marketing trends shaping the social media landscape in 2024.

Trends 75

Trends Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel 75

sagefrog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The digital space is evolving, and B2B social media marketing is witnessing a paradigm shift in 2024. With the onset of the new year, marketers are urged to assess the current state of their strategies. These AI-driven innovations empower marketers with enhanced creativity and precision in reaching their target audience.

Marketing AI 67

Marketing AI Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing 67

Martech

MARCH 2, 2023

And although marketing budgets, as a share of revenue, rebounded last year to more than 9%, according to the 2022 Gartner CMO Spend and Strategy Survey , they are still lower than they were in 2020, forcing CMOs to achieve more with less. What is marketing mix modeling? or “How will a 10% change to upper-funnel media impact bookings?”

Marketing Mix 99

Marketing Mix Marketing Attribution Lead Ranking Planning 99

Martech

DECEMBER 29, 2023

And, it makes sense — brands stand to capture more business by stacking similar promotions to capitalize on Black Friday. The reality is that sales events and interruptive discount-related marketing do not create sustainable consumer connections. How much trust do consumers have in us? This year alone, U.S. sales hitting $16.4

Top of Funnel 94

Top of Funnel Trust Marketing Digital Marketing Funnels Loyalty 94

Valasys

MAY 9, 2024

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, there is one standout individual who has set the bar high for sales excellence – Steven Khanna. With a unique blend of skills and strategies, Steven has consistently achieved success in the competitive field of digital marketing. What is Digital Marketing?

Top of Funnel 40

Top of Funnel Personalization Work Management Marketing Management 40

accelerate agency

AUGUST 15, 2021

In the past, if you wanted to increase your chance of success in marketing campaigns, you could just throw money at additional ads and better time slots on television and radio. While you are probably still buying ad space in other places, digital marketing is a driver of campaign success. How much does SEO cost?

Paid Search Agency 98

Paid Search Agency SEO Companies Branding 98

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to influencer marketing , C-suite execs want more than just good engagement. In this article, we dive deep into the benefits of influencer marketing, and ones that matter the most to your C-Suite. Plus, the three critical components of an effective influencer marketing strategy you need to know.

Advertising Agencies 104

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 104

ClearVoice

JANUARY 8, 2024

In business strategy, where the tides of change ebb and flow, a perennial debate echoes through boardrooms and marketing departments: content marketing vs traditional sales tactics. As businesses acclimate to the digital age, the quest for the most effective approach to captivate audiences and drive growth intensifies.

Top of Funnel 64

Top of Funnel Analysis Tactics Content Marketing 64