Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Careless content marketing mistakes are costing businesses more than their monthly budget. Blindly navigating your marketing strategy can cause your content to capsize. Turn your mistakes into mastery and learn how to build an effective content marketing strategy that guarantees smooth sailing.

Marketing Budget Creation 303

Marketing Budget Creation Content Marketing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 303

Scoop.it

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

That’s where strategic content marketing comes in. Consistently creating and distributing quality, relevant content allows you to promote your employer brand to prospective and current employees authentically. This post will explore seven content marketing tips and examples for HR audiences and leaders.

Work Management 78

Work Management Marketing Management Content Marketing Peer-to-peer 78

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Marketing and content teams are gearing up to ring in the new year with a bang, but the buyer journey is complex. This makes it almost impossible for B2B and tech companies to reach this audience with relevant content. This makes it almost impossible for B2B and tech companies to reach this audience with relevant content.

Enterprise Management 313

Enterprise Management Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Work Management 313

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

A recent survey of US agency executives from RSW/US , as covered by eMarketer , revealed that client case studies and content marketing were the top two self-promotional tactics used to generate leads, as indicated by 62% of respondents. Case studies can be difficult to obtain.

Case Study 120

Case Study Case Studies Studies Peer-to-peer 120

Content4Demand

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Nearly half (47%) of the 200 senior-level B2B marketing professionals surveyed in the 2019 Content Preferences Survey Report cited case studies as the most valuable influencer content format—the top choice. Source: 2019 Content Preferences Survey Report. Source: 2019 Content Preferences Survey Report.

Case Studies 55

Case Studies Case Study Top of Funnel Studies 55

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In modern times, B2B and B2C consumers are overwhelmed by sales, advertising and marketing teams vying for their attention. However, lead generation often starts with marketing. Quick takeaways: Majority of B2B marketers are struggling with lead generation – you’re in the right place! Direct marketing.

Lead Generation 219

Lead Generation ROI Demand Generation Agencies Lead Ranking 219

Act-On

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Technology can’t solve every problem between sales and marketing. But once you get aligned on the principles , sales and marketing software integrations can bring shared processes to life much easier. Use software as a tool to align sales and marketing departments. When the two platforms work together, magic happens.

Marketing Automation Services 143

Marketing Automation Services Software Top of Funnel Process 143

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Lack of Sales and Marketing Alignment When sales and marketing teams operate in silos, it’s a recipe for inefficiency. The marketing team may generate leads with an enticing webinar, but if their sales reps aren’t briefed properly, they might approach prospects without context. What is B2B Sales Experience?

B2B Sales 185

B2B Sales Webinar Metrics B2B Peer-to-peer 185

NuSpark Consulting

JANUARY 15, 2016

“ People are often bored or put off by facts, but they never tire of hearing stories ” — Jay Conrad Levinson, Author “Guerilla Marketing” series of books. Case studies are bursting with promise for use in B2B lead generation and sales. Why Case Studies? Why Case Studies? Just fill in the blanks.

Case Study 100

Case Study Case Studies Studies B2B Marketing 100

ANNUITAS

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

There is perhaps no more challenging role in the C-suite than that of the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) within a B2B organization. It’s an approach to organizational design akin to taking the Pragmatic Marketing chart and just circling all of the functions. It is not surprising. How Is Our Approach to the CMO Role Flawed?

CMO 147

CMO Positioning Marketing Analytics Tools Peer-to-peer 147

Contently

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Fact : Consumers don’t fully trust corporations. But somehow brands still create elaborate marketing campaigns that don’t involve customers at all. I imagine {INSERT WELL KNOWN COMPANY NAME HERE} a marketing team meeting where everyone is coming up with their best ideas to sell their product. I know, I know.

Storytelling 217

Storytelling Brand Identity Branding Word of Mouth 217

Smashmouth Marketing

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Just because your marketing team is sending a whole host of Marketing Qualified Leads down to the sales department, that doesn’t mean they are all ready and raring to buy. Only trust leads that come from Lead Generation people that you trust. And the first step to getting there is making sure you have a clean list.

Sales Qualified Leads 187

Sales Qualified Leads Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Ideal Customer Profiles 187

Hubspot

JANUARY 25, 2018

Case studies and testimonials are useful to have on hand. They help you earn a prospect’s trust, show them what life would be like as your customer, and validate that your product or service works. To build this library, you'll need case study interview questions that will surface valuable details and insights.

Case Studies 97

Case Studies Case Study Studies Work Management 97

Content4Demand

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Today’s technology can help you piggyback on your network’s networks with community-driven content that amplifies the voices of your partners and customers. B e fore Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, we largely took brand messaging as gospel or waited until we could get feedback from a trusted friend or family member.

Top of Funnel 85

Top of Funnel Communities Peer-to-peer B2B Thought Leadership 85

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

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JULY 17, 2018

Peer-to-peer marketing is not only a viable channel you should be exploring, but it’s also one that has seen great success in both B2B and B2C marketing. Peer-to-peer marketing is not only a viable channel you should be exploring, but it’s also one that has seen great success in both B2B and B2C marketing.

Peer-to-peer 109

Peer-to-peer B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Case Studies 109

Martech

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Developing your alignment roadmap The following steps will help you create a plan to align your marketing technology with your main business goals. Developing your alignment roadmap The following steps will help you create a plan to align your marketing technology with your main business goals.

Marketing Automation Services 94

Marketing Automation Services Work Management Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 94

Influitive

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Marketers know that finding ways to increase customer engagement is good for the bottom line. Customer engagement really begins the moment a buyer spots a mention of your company on social media, or hears about your product from a peer in their industry. However, loyalty can generate revenue on another front: demand gen.

Loyalty 279

Loyalty Peer-to-peer Ideal Customer Profiles Word of Mouth 279

Trade Press Services

JANUARY 29, 2024

Brand ambassadors are individuals who serve as the face of the brand and share less biased perspectives that are often more trusted by target audiences. Brand ambassadors are individuals who serve as the face of the brand and share less biased perspectives that are often more trusted by target audiences. What Are Brand Ambassadors?

Work Management 99

Work Management Brand Identity Branding Peer-to-peer 99

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 18, 2020

Quick Takeaways: Successful employee advocacy programs are planned strategically and implemented only after employee engagement is high and a content marketing strategy is in place. Don’t use your program purely as a marketing technique. Think about what’s in it for your employees too. Start with Your Employee Activation Goals.

Effectiveness 231

Effectiveness Peer-to-peer Guidelines Thought Leadership 231

ClearVoice

JULY 17, 2023

With the right approach, content marketing can transform fledgling startups into powerhouses of influence and success. Here’s a primer on how content marketing is an essential part of fintech growth and how to do it right. Let’s examine what content marketing brings to the table regarding fintech growth.

Startups 52

Startups Top of Funnel Content Marketing Planning 52

Oktopost

AUGUST 10, 2023

B2B marketing teams share a common aspiration: generating as many Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) as possible. While most marketers acknowledge that understanding their audience is key to any successful marketing campaign, a recent study shows that only 42% know basic demographic information about them.

Social Media 62

Social Media Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads Peer-to-peer 62

ANNUITAS

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Go-to-market strategy and execution is rapidly evolving – driven by a combination of customer drivers, technology innovation and changing organizational strategy. Wordstream’s annual Google Ads benchmarks study for 2023 reported that average paid search conversion rates went down 10% and cost per lead increased 20%, year-over-year.

Marketing Analytics Tools 130

Marketing Analytics Tools Paid Search Agency Planning Budget Programs 130

Optinmonster

JULY 20, 2021

Customer testimonials are a powerful tool that every marketer should have in their arsenal. Case studies. Peer reviews. Looking for a surefire way to persuade people to buy your products? In this post, we’ll share 10 different types of customer testimonials examples that you can use on your website. Press reviews.

Ideal Customer Profiles 104

Ideal Customer Profiles Examples Peer-to-peer Case Study 104

The Point

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Social media may be a hot topic in B2B marketing circles, but most of that buzz focuses on the role of social media advertising. Are B2B marketers ignoring a huge opportunity? Are B2B marketers ignoring a huge opportunity? HS) Social media advertising has taken off lately. However, that’s not necessarily true.

Top of Funnel 203

Top of Funnel Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Lead Scoring 203

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. Now an essential tool for all marketing efforts, it has changed how brands reach their customers, build awareness, and foster connections with their audiences. 60% of US B2B marketers named social media the most effective B2B channel for driving revenue in 2023.

Social Media 117

Social Media Trends Media B2B 117

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

B2B marketers get a bad rap. If you do a search for “B2B versus B2C marketing,” you’ll immediately see a bunch of articles about how B2B marketers “lag” behind B2C marketers. Then you’ll find more articles about how “B2B marketing is boring.” Or “what B2B marketers can learn from B2C marketers.”.

Work Management 121

Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management Peer-to-peer 121

Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 5, 2023

When McConaughey and team return to their spacecraft, he is greeted by the one team member who stayed behind to study the planet from above. The mysterious force of gravity is the most vivid analogy I can use to describe the power of a successful inbound content marketing plan. What is Inbound Content Marketing?

Paid Content 134

Paid Content Top of Funnel Content Marketing Planning 134

xiQ

APRIL 29, 2020

The core objective of B2B content marketing is to engage and influence prospective buyers early in their decision making cycle. In order to achieve this, companies need to adopt a “Trojan horse” content marketing strategy. What is Trojan Horse Content Marketing? i2c’s Content Marketing Strategy.

B2B Thought Leadership 103

B2B Thought Leadership Content Marketing Peer-to-peer Thought Leadership 103

ANNUITAS

AUGUST 19, 2022

My most recent blog posts have proposed a new approach for B2B go-to-market teams — a Converged Growth organizational model. This new organizational model represents a complete rethink of traditional B2B sales, marketing and customer service roles, with blended teams, organized around stewardship of customer journey phases.

Lead Ranking 130

Lead Ranking Paid Search Agency SIC Research 130

ClearVoice

MAY 31, 2022

As a content marketer, you know the importance of persuasive writing. After all, if you can’t get your audience to take action — like reading your content or making a purchase — what’s the point of your work? . But even the most experienced content marketers can always learn more about how to persuade their readers.

Content Marketing 96

Content Marketing Content Paid Search Agency Case Studies 96

EveryoneSocial

APRIL 14, 2020

There is no doubt that content creation plays a major role for your organization. Think about where content is adding value to your organization currently: marketing, social media, sales, employer branding, recruiting, and internal communications. Content is everywhere and impacting everything. Of course not!

Activities 98

Activities Peer-to-peer Marketing & Strategy Content 98

Savanta

JANUARY 25, 2017

Mapping out the buying process is critical for anyone looking to market or sell in business-to-business (B2B) environments. Different scenarios will of course see a different buying process, but a recent survey of 118 B2B buyers by Circle Research reveals that there are similarities in the buying process across many B2B markets.

Buy 120

Buy Process Peer-to-peer Word of Mouth 120

Huptech Web

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Table Of Contents Introduction What is User-Generated Content (UGC)? The Psychology behind the WHY User-Generated Content really matters. Importance of UGC in building trust and credibility How Does User-Generated Content Make a Great Impact on Ecommerce? What is User-Generated Content (UGC)?

User-Generated Content 52

User-Generated Content eCommerce Trends Generation 52

PathFactory

AUGUST 15, 2022

Great customer marketing is a useful investment in the best of times, but it’s crucial during a market downturn. When practiced consistently, a solid customer marketing strategy can increase retention which in turn increases profits —because we all know it’s more cost efficient to retain an existing customer.

Marketing Budget 52

Marketing Budget Work Management Marketing Management Peer-to-peer 52

New North

AUGUST 14, 2023

” If you’re a B2B marketer, at some point you’ve heard these questions in a marketing strategy meeting. They’re the symptom of a larger issue — marketing teams struggle to craft an overarching content marketing strategy designed to help their customers. Maybe it was the CEO.

Marketing Strategy 52

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy B2B Marketing Ad Building 52

Buffer

JUNE 6, 2022

” This is perhaps one of the best examples of the possibilities of user-generated content. 85 percent of people say UGC is more influential than content made by brands directly, according to Adweek. 85 percent of people say UGC is more influential than content made by brands directly, according to Adweek.

User-Generated Content 77

User-Generated Content Paid Content Generation Viral Marketing 77