Act-On

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Marketing Funnels and Keyword Research As you probably know, there are three stages of the buyer’s journey: awareness, consideration, and decision. At this stage, the marketer is learning, researching, and becoming aware of potential solutions. She has thoroughly researched solutions and is close to making a decision.

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Madison Logic

JULY 20, 2023

B2B buying is a team effort that marketers cannot afford to overlook. According to Gartner, a typical buying committee for a complex B2B solution consists of six to ten decision-makers , each armed with their own set of four or five independently gathered pieces of information.

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KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 30, 2017

New research suggests that marketers may want to shift to shorter pieces of content to reel in B2B buyers. This trend could be fueled by the fact that about one-third claim that they have less time to devote to research than they did in the past. Accessibility is a primary concern for B2B buyers, according to the research.

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NuSpark Consulting

MARCH 3, 2016

You’ve written, designed and produced a white paper. Your objective was likely to establish thought leadership, generate leads and perhaps use it to nurture existing leads until they’re ready to buy. If you subscribe to the theory of “if you build it they will come,” your white paper is dead in the water. That was a lot of work.

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Martech

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With the buying process not heavily digitized and with people working remotely on a range of devices, lines are blurring between B2C and B2B buying behaviors. “I think the other dynamic is that you’ve got a new generation of buyers who don’t buy like previous generations — on the B2C or B2B level — and they have budget. .

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Content4Demand

AUGUST 11, 2020

With the shift to more account-based marketing (ABM) and targeting buying groups rather than individual personas, it’s time to also turn some of our ideas about personas on their heads in our content marketing strategy. Beyond this, it recognizes the complexity of today’s B2B buying process, with buying committees made up of an average of 5.4

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NetLine

APRIL 14, 2022

NetLine’s research unearthed dozens of incredible insights into the behaviors of B2B buyers. Here are a few key highlights from this volume: Professionals registering for webinars are 29% more likely to make a purchase decision within 6 months. of all registrations), B2B Marketers promoted 20% more White Papers than eBooks.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This content includes articles, blogs, videos and podcasts, as well as in-depth whitepapers and research. Increasingly, B2B customers depend on self-guided research on digital channels to find out more about business products and services and reach buying decisions. Content will be passed over if it isn’t useful or trusted.

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The Point

MAY 17, 2021

Whatever demand gen channels you use to generate marketing leads, there’s value in always promoting a mix of content and other offers that span the entire buying cycle: early-stage, mid-stage, and late-stage. However, it’s critical to align search offers (and not just ad copy) with ad groups tailored to a particular buying stage.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 19, 2023

B2B marketing targets buying groups within businesses. Companies that are looking for products or services with which to assist their own operations will typically have or assign a “product champion” to conduct research on solutions and manage the sales relationship.

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Hinge Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

For example, buyers today are much more likely to research potential solutions to a business problem online than rely on a sales person to guide them. . Download Hinge’s Research as Content Guide and learn how to rise above the noise with research-based content. Research/Survey Reports . Live and On-Demand Webinars.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2021

Checklists, product demos, webinars, e-books, and whitepapers are some of the most popular types of B2B lead magnets. They’re typically offered during the initial phases of the customer journey, when buyers are researching their problem and checking out potential solutions. Demo Video or Webinar. Accessible. Actionable.

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ClearVoice

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

If your content does not provide the information they are looking for in their stage of the buying process, you may get overlooked for another company that has provided the content that aligns with their current needs. Instead, they made choices backed by research. Remember that any effective content strategy will begin with research.

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Only B2B

APRIL 3, 2024

It analyzes diverse online behaviors, including content downloads, registrations for white papers, visits to solution-related webpages, and even interactions with competitor content. Content downloads: Retrieving white papers, case studies, or ebooks relevant to your offerings indicates a strong desire to learn more.

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Sales Qualified Leads Intent Data Lead Ranking High Quality Lead 71

NetLine

APRIL 11, 2023

Hot off the heels of our 2022 State of B2B Content Consumption and Demand Report for Marketers being named the Finny Award winner in the Best Research-Based Content category , we’re ecstatic to announce the 7th edition has been released. NetLine’s research unearthed dozens of incredible insights into the behaviors of B2B buyers.

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Trade Press Services Newsletter

JANUARY 4, 2024

Whether it’s bylined articles, white papers, how-to guides or videos, new content is the best way to drive new leads and engage with your customers. In 2024, most, if not all, B2B buying journeys will start online. Embrace AI for tasks like brainstorming, early research, generating headlines and checking grammar.

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Marketing AI Course B2B Thought Leadership Planning 130

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Your digital-savvy B2B prospect is researching the product they think they need. In fact, the majority of B2B buyers (64%) conduct research on vendor websites before they ever contact a sales rep. Additionally, research shows that more than five touchpoints are required to secure an initial meeting. What Is a B2B Sales Funnel?

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The Point

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

In other words, would you only ever want marketing leads from prospects pre-determined to be actively researching your category, solution, use case, etc.? Hunting those prospects “ready to buy,” sure, but also sowing the seeds that will yield a larger pool of opportunities in the long term. My argument: no, you wouldn’t. .

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NuSpark Consulting

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Well, your firm has written and produced a white paper. A quality white paper can one of the most important content marketing vehicles to generate leads within your internet marketing plan. Your ultimate goals with white papers are typically the following: . . Put a link to your new white paper on your home page.

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Binary Demand

MARCH 26, 2024

By analyzing potential customers’ online behavior, businesses can pinpoint research interests, website visits, and buying signals, effectively identifying warm leads. Signal 2: Visiting specific pages about features and pricing suggests active research for a purchase. Intent data fuels personalized marketing.

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Biznology

APRIL 23, 2015

Another long time friend, Bob Bly, was the first who wrote extensively about content marketing in his 2005 White Paper Marketing Handbook, which is still available on Amazon. In logical order they are: Alignment to the buying stage and buyer’s needs. Initial research to identify the solution(s) and vendors to meet the need.

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Require an email address or contact information for big pieces of content, like ebooks and white papers. Webinars, email courses, and downloadables are just some of the types of content that are of high value to users and help you reach more of your target audience through different channels. Ebooks & White Papers.

Sales Qualified Leads 152

Sales Qualified Leads Top of Funnel Webinar Metrics Lead Scoring 152

Madison Logic

JUNE 5, 2024

The goal is to surround existing buying committee members with content and messaging that generates demand and urges them to expand into other services or upgrade features within your platform. Offering webinars that align with a product release is one way to add more in-depth insights to your new product.

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Only B2B

MARCH 20, 2024

This statistic, highlighted in a Forrester Research report, underscores the crucial role of lead qualification in B2B marketing. They’ve downloaded content, attended webinars, or visited product pages, indicating potential customer status. Attending webinars or events. Visiting specific product pages on your website.

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High Quality Lead Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL 62

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 9, 2019

Although B2B marketers are focused on creating marketing collateral, such as white papers and ebooks, new research suggests that these forms of content are not the most trusted among B2B buyers. Previous research shows that video marketing, for instance, is beginning to grow in prominence. in terms of trust.

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Marketing Report B2B Marketing B2B Purchase Intent 121

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 7, 2021

Along the way we’ll explain the research that prompted these recommendations. But recent research from DemandGen will show you exactly how B2B buyers would like to have content organized: Use personas. Because most B2B purchases are made by buying committees – not by individuals. Uses data and research to support claims (52%).

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Convince & Convert

MAY 12, 2016

My last two posts covered my most important lessons for attracting your webinar audience and engaging your webinar audience. Let’s now complete the arc with how to convert your webinar audience into customers and future advocates. For attracting your webinar audience, I covered how to: Choose a relevant topic.

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Webinar Metrics Tips Marketing Automation Services Thought Leadership 103

Contently

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The most common types are whitepapers, reports, and webinars. Presumably, if they are interested enough to fill out a form with their personal information, they may want to buy something from you. The entire point of marketing is to build trusted relationships with people so that they buy something and advocate for you.

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Top of Funnel Content Webinar Metrics Landing Pages 175

Biznology

JUNE 4, 2018

In the course of arguing the need for mid- and late-funnel content, Berkowitz recommends emphasizing case studies, white papers, implementation and how-to guides because “you can only create so many eBooks and videos.” There is no stage of the buying process where buyers stop liking video. Like this post?

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Top of Funnel Video Marketing Case Studies Gartner 173

Only B2B

APRIL 10, 2024

Usually, MQLs are the leads that have shown interest in various ways, like downloading content like ebooks, white paper, signing up for a company newsletter attending a webinar or online event. It means missing out on important buying signals, wasting money on generating leads, and ultimately losing out on potential sales.

Marketing Qualified Leads 71

Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads High Quality Lead 71

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Your digital-savvy B2B prospect is researching the product they think they need. In fact, the majority of B2B buyers (64%) conduct research on vendor websites before they ever contact a sales rep. Additionally, research shows that more than five touchpoints are required to secure an initial meeting. What Is a B2B Sales Funnel?

Top of Funnel 130

Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Ad Building 130

FunnelEnvy

MARCH 18, 2024

Studies prove that B2B prospects now prefer a digital buying journey over sales calls. For example, a “Tech-Savvy Marketing Manager” might prefer informative white papers or video-driven in-depth webinars. Prepare Insightful Questions Focus on uncovering needs, challenges, and buying behaviors.

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Buyer Personas Marketing AI Ideal Customer Profiles Webinar Metrics 57

Launch Marketing

APRIL 13, 2022

As more buying processes increasingly move online, it’s never been more important to focus on what other buyers are saying about your organization’s product, service or solution in the digital space. B2B content leaders applied social listening and feedback loops to inform actionable steps for improved experiences and buying processes.

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Trends B2B Marketing Webinar Metrics Planning 123

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Although not all marketers have integrated their content marketing programs with their overall strategies, new research suggests that more have done so than in previous years. PAN Communications recently published the “2019 Content Fitness” report, and statistics showed that the majority of marketers (62.5 in terms of trust.

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Marketing Report Marketing & Strategy Webinar Metrics Marketing Strategy 122

Content4Demand

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

But new research from Ceros reaffirms the growing need to create interactive and experiential content—not just to drive buyer engagement but to activate employee engagement and passion. The post The Immersive Content Movement: New Ceros Research appeared first on Content4Demand. PDFs, PowerPoint presentations, flat experiences.

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Research Webinar Metrics Peer-to-peer Content 52

Trade Press Services

MARCH 4, 2024

Examples include how-to articles, product reviews, white papers, books, e-books, and essential guides. Content addressing industry topics and trends is best accomplished through bylined articles , interviews, podcasts, webinars, and blogs. Examples include email newsletters, webinars, and social media posts.

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Top of Funnel Trends B2B Thought Leadership Buyer Personas 77

ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Rather, understand where each customer stands in the buying cycle and reach out to them with the right type of content. Things are more complicated when targeting high-value accounts with multiple decision-makers in the buying process. Spruce up your content with verifiable data to make your message more believable.

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