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DECEMBER 13, 2012

Thanks to tons of newly available data sources, however, marketing materials can now become much more relevant and useful based on behaviors, but even then - when the materials have substance and relevance (a.k.a. But how can businesses mimic the personal way in which conversations flush out and align to relevant ideas in a scalable manner?

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MARCH 29, 2018

Lena Prickett is the Marketing Manager at Modbar , manufacturer of state-of-the art modular, under-counter coffee brewing equipment for cafes. Modbar | Marketing Manager. . . . Lena has worked in a variety of communications, consulting, and marketing roles in San Francisco, Thailand, New York City, Boston, and Seattle.

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AUGUST 22, 2019

The need to supply great leads for sales is not going away, but is lead volume really the right measure of marketing success? . We teamed up with our friends at New Breed to help marketers explore the different ways marketers can measure their effectiveness (and improve ROI while they’re at it). . The Flawed MQL Model.

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AUGUST 29, 2018

In the world of B2B marketing , it’s easy to follow the leader. The problem with this, however, is that when everyone starts doing the same things marketing-wise…it gets a little, well…boring. Let’s explore this topic a bit further and look at a few non-traditional B2B marketing ideas you likely haven’t tried before.

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OCTOBER 17, 2019

High MQL targets force many marketers to send all of their leads to sales. But this approach ultimately drives down conversion rates, and teaches sales not to follow up on marketing leads that are likely to be dead ends. . Recognize that not all leads are created equal. Send only your best leads to sales .

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APRIL 4, 2018

Demonstrating the value of any marketing campaign is challenging. In fact, 43% of companies list it as the biggest marketing challenge: . . 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. .

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AUGUST 22, 2017

In the early 1990s, content marketing was, for the most part, traditional marketing. . In fact, almost one-fourth of the $150 billion in US advertising market spend was invested into television ads in 1990. . The internet became a tool more widely used and opportunity-packed than any marketer could ever dream of.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Yet, lead qualification seems to be a particularly troublesome pain point for marketers and salespeople alike. As we’ve recently discussed , in order to drive ROI for a business, marketing teams need to recognize the importance of lead quality over lead quantity in the modern world of B2B marketing. Not convinced?

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MAY 11, 2012

gpraysman ), Buzz Marketer at? Everything is moving to the visual and photos/videos simply capture more attention on an already busy newsfeed. Your Facebook audience is, in general, not in a business mindset while browsing their Facebook feed, and prefer to see something lighter. The following is a guest post by Gerry Praysman

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FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Guest post by Dario Supan, content strategist and editor at Point Visible , a digital marketing agency. On top of that, digital marketing is a very dynamic field and that doesn’t make things any easier. . While that can work in other niches, marketing is a bit different. Marketing is and will always be a dynamic field.

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MAY 24, 2011

to a bonafide business at #RamenCamp over the weekend.???Specifically Specifically he focused on how to think about market segmentation, test hypotheses about market fit and work a sales pipeline in order to close business and/or determine that there is no business.???In Segment your market ?Can

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JULY 26, 2018

In the last five years as marketing has rapidly evolved as a field, so have the kind of skills and jobs available to marketers. Gone are the days where a generic marketing professional could walk into a company and perform just about any marketing function. So You Want To Be A Demand Gen Marketer? Not convinced?

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JANUARY 25, 2013

It's a simple marketing pattern - if a target audience says "call me", marketers pick up the phone; if it's "shoot me an email", marketers start aiming for the inbox. Naturally, when "Find me on Facebook" became popular, marketers were more than happy to oblige. If yes, you're in it for the business.

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JULY 2, 2019

B2B marketers rely heavily on marketing technologies to help streamline their daily workflows, improve productivity, and simplify complex tasks. And today, there is no shortage of martech tools on the market—both free and paid. Why Marketers are Facing Martech Burnout. Talk about overwhelming.

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AUGUST 7, 2018

In order to generate sales and drive leads down the funnel, businesses have to understand the unique needs and interests of prospects while demonstrating value to decision-makers. With this in mind, businesses need to align sales and marketing efforts—tailoring both departments to actively engage leads and convert them.

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APRIL 2, 2019

B2B demand generation marketing is evolving. It’s not enough to generate leads or even marketing-qualified leads anymore. Marketers need to be delivering the types of leads Sales wants : Leads that become closed deals. The need for higher quality leads isn’t just aspirational for marketers, either.

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JULY 18, 2019

Marketing is a very different game than it was five — or even two — years ago. Content marketing best practices” of the past will leave you in the dust today. That’s why we set out to understand how these radical shifts impact the way marketers do their jobs. What is sales saying about marketing?

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JULY 24, 2018

If you’ve read the SnapApp blog (or any marketing publication recently, for that matter) you’ve probably seen the increased importance of sales and marketing alignment. Buyers are increasingly demanding a world where marketing and sales is seamless – there is no handoff, it’s simply one engine that fuels your customer journey.

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DECEMBER 18, 2018

But just because the year is coming to a close, it doesn’t mean your marketing efforts should too. Shifting your marketing strategy to fulfill that sense of holiday cheer can set you apart from other brands. Keep these tips in mind when rethinking your end-of-year marketing efforts. How can brands do that?

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MAY 7, 2018

Ah, the often overlooked middle of the marketing funnel -- even the most thoughtful marketers often fail to create dedicated content that speaks to the unique needs of buyers in this critical step between helping your audience realize they have a problem and that your company has the best solution. . Foundation set, let’s jump in.

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MAY 7, 2018

Ah, the often overlooked middle of the marketing funnel — even the most thoughtful marketers often fail to create dedicated content that speaks to the unique needs of buyers in this critical step between helping your audience realize they have a problem and that your company has the best solution. Competitor comparison campaigns.

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MAY 10, 2017

As a B2B marketer, lead gen is of utter importance, but quality over quantity is just as important. You need the right tools to get you the right leads that bring you the right business. . Let’s look at the relationship between content marketing and that sometimes daunting database of yours. . Collecting Market Research.

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OCTOBER 24, 2017

In essence, B2B marketing is bananas. . It’s not that B2B marketing is silly or crazy or chaotic (although those can all be true in some contexts), it’s that B2B marketing shares a mirrored existence with bananas, the two are inter-dimensionally linked, and lessons can be learned from understanding their connection. .

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OCTOBER 15, 2019

Only 17% of marketers identify MQL targets as their top goal within the next six months. There’s a reason that marketers are increasingly shifting to sales and revenue-focused goals: the MQL model is a flawed approach to connecting with today’s buyers and driving ROI on marketing efforts. .

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Thinking creatively and producing new original content is often what we sign up for when joining a marketing team. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite ways to stay creative and get unstuck from the proverbial marketing mud when the same old same old just gets.really old. . Take a Walk and Gawk. Get Granular.

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AUGUST 7, 2018

In order to generate sales and drive leads down the funnel, businesses have to understand the unique needs and interests of prospects while demonstrating value to decision-makers. With this in mind, businesses need to align sales and marketing efforts—tailoring both departments to actively engage leads and convert them.

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OCTOBER 18, 2017

A while ago, I heard about an apocryphal (I hope at least) email strategy around sending marketing emails geared toward women during football games on Sundays. So what are the implications for the B2B market ? . Examples and Ideas: B2B Marketing Over the Weekend. It turns out: I’m not alone in these habits. Image source. .

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APRIL 13, 2016

It’s likely you’ve heard the term “marketing technology stack” referenced as a marketing trend lately – but the question that remains for many is: Um.what exactly is it? What Is a Marketing Technology Stack? that marketers use to efficiently and effectively conduct and monitor their marketing efforts.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

This was my first trip to Content Marketing World, and as someone who works in sales attending a content marketing event, I was immediately interested in the relationship between the two. . This year’s Content Marketing World was no exception, and these relationship dynamics played out in 15x15 foot booths over 20 standing hours. .

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NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Nothing gets marketers’ creativity flowing quite like an upcoming holiday. Sadly, when executed, many holiday marketing campaigns simply fall flat. To show you what I mean, I rounded up 9 holiday marketing campaigns that hit the mark. Don’t forget the most important part of any holiday marketing campaign: the audience!

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OCTOBER 31, 2019

By creating content that is relevant and valuable through personalization, marketers can connect with prospects, and move them down the funnel to improve marketing ROI. . However, marketers can combat this and maximize the effectiveness of a freemium model with personalization. . Personalize at the top of the funnel.

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JANUARY 3, 2018

You marketers aren’t just busy people – you’re jugglers. . The Ultimate List of Shortcuts for Marketers. . Create lists on Twitter to keep your contacts organized while giving you more visibility to people/businesses you’re following closely on in your space. . For Social and Outreach. . Content loading.

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JUNE 11, 2019

The halfway point of 2019 has come and gone, and for us marketers, now is a good time to reflect on the priorities we set back in January. Year after year, one priority remains at the top of the list for many B2B marketers: better alignment with sales, and the benefits that come with it. The Connection Between Sales and Marketing.

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AUGUST 8, 2019

Some people might say that sales and marketing are from different planets. Tightly aligned sales and marketing teams… Generate 208% more revenue from marketing. But we also know that across the board, sales and marketing relationships with results like these are the exception, not the rule. Build better habits.

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JULY 16, 2019

The formula for marketing success used to be simple: 1. But the explosive growth of content marketing over the past 10 years means that “if you build it they will come” is no longer a viable strategy. Savvy marketers know there’s too much passive content demanding prospects’ attention. Create great content.

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APRIL 11, 2016

It’s likely you’ve heard the term “marketing technology stack” referenced as a marketing trend lately – but the question that remains for many is: Um.what exactly is it? What Is a Marketing Technology Stack? The Rise of the Marketing Technology Stack. And this is just the beginning.

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MARCH 15, 2017

Marketing automation is a topic we’re hearing a lot about in 2017. From robust marketing technology stacks to standalone tools, automation is improving operations around the world. By simplifying what used to be time-consuming tasks for marketers. The Big Marketing Automation Stats. Marketing automation drives a 14.5%

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