Ambal's Amusings

MARCH 11, 2010

Many companies are producing video white papers as online presentations based on information that would normally go into a printed white paper. We asked our panel of white paper experts "In what scenarios should video white papers be used? What are components of a good video white paper?

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Paper Enterprise Management Case Study Case Studies 100

Ambal's Amusings

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

How do you concisely convey the information you want to present in your white paper? How long should a white paper be to convey information and yet hold readers interest from start to end? We have invited White Paper Experts to shed light on the following question: "What is the ideal length of a white paper?"

Paper 100

Paper Enterprise Management Marketing Management Case Studies 100

Hubspot

APRIL 25, 2017

You saw the words content marketing and strategy together in the headline and thought, “Oh, cool, another article telling me how important it is to have and actually write down my strategy -- just what I need.”. spent the last couple months of 2016 carefully researching, planning, and creating a content marketing strategy for this year.

Top of Funnel 76

Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Planning 76

ClearVoice

AUGUST 17, 2020

Your content ideation, execution and project management isn’t playing out the way you’d like. You can virtually expand your team (temporarily or long-term) with creative pros who live and breathe content marketing. Additional concerns included: Needing help with content creation. Putting out content consistently.

Work Management 94

Work Management Marketing Management Planning Lead Ranking 94

Sales Engine

JANUARY 25, 2016

How to Dominate Your Market With Content from SalesEngine 1. For most companies, it likely started with marketing automation software, a website makeover, Search Engine Optimization, Pay-per-click advertising, and Customer Relationship Management software. So what does this have to do with content marketing?

Enterprise Management 120

Enterprise Management Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services Sales Qualified Leads 120

LeanData

AUGUST 3, 2015

Guest post by Braveen Kumar , Content Marketer & Editor with Uberflip. Content marketing often suffers for one of two reasons: Either there’s too much focus on selling with content, or there’s too much emphasis on attracting audiences without enough content to motivate them to make a purchase decision.

Sales Qualified Leads 53

Sales Qualified Leads Case Study Case Studies Paper 53

Ambal's Amusings

JANUARY 31, 2011

I have invited our Panel of White Paper Experts to reflect on 2009 and answer the following question: What was your aha moment in 2009 ? Jonathan Kantor is the principal and founder of The Appum Group, " The White Paper Company ", and has been producing commercial white papers for the past 11 years.

Paper 100

Paper Enterprise Management B2B Thought Leadership Case Study 100

ClearVoice

MARCH 26, 2020

A content agency works in tandem with businesses and marketing-focused agencies to lay the groundwork for successful content ideation, creation, distribution and management. We all need help on occasion to make our content marketing plans achievable. Many businesses make friends with content agencies.

Advertising Agencies 71

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Ad Agencies Top of Funnel 71

LeanData

AUGUST 3, 2015

Guest post by Braveen Kumar , Content Marketer & Editor with Uberflip. Content marketing often suffers for one of two reasons: Either there’s too much focus on selling with content, or there’s too much emphasis on attracting audiences without enough content to motivate them to make a purchase decision.

Sales Qualified Leads 40

Sales Qualified Leads Case Study Case Studies Paper 40

LeanData

AUGUST 3, 2015

Guest post by Braveen Kumar , Content Marketer & Editor with Uberflip. Content marketing often suffers for one of two reasons: Either there’s too much focus on selling with content, or there’s too much emphasis on attracting audiences without enough content to motivate them to make a purchase decision.

Sales Qualified Leads 40

Sales Qualified Leads Case Study Case Studies Paper 40

LeanData

AUGUST 3, 2015

Guest post by Braveen Kumar , Content Marketer & Editor with Uberflip. Content marketing often suffers for one of two reasons: Either there’s too much focus on selling with content, or there’s too much emphasis on attracting audiences without enough content to motivate them to make a purchase decision.

Sales Qualified Leads 40

Sales Qualified Leads Case Study Case Studies Paper 40

Exo B2B

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

A few weeks ago, I got my hands on the 2020 version of B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends—North America , a comprehensive study of a field of activity that, as you know, is of particular interest to me. Not tofu but rather, content marketing. T he best channels and types of content in B2B.

Studies 45

Studies Top of Funnel B2B Digital Marketing Funnels 45

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 30, 2020

Content marketing is a great way to do so: When you generate informative, useful, and interesting content for your audience, you can also directly or indirectly sell your products or services to them. Content marketing can give B2B companies a truckload of options to keep their audience engaged. Let’s see how.

Work Management 362

Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management Content Marketing 362

Ambal's Amusings

DECEMBER 3, 2009

I have invited our Panel of White Paper Experts to reflect on 2009 and answer the following question: What was your aha moment in 2009 ? Jonathan Kantor is the principal and founder of The Appum Group, " The White Paper Company ", and has been producing commercial white papers for the past 11 years.

Paper 100

Paper Enterprise Management B2B Thought Leadership Distribution 100

Inbox Insight

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Sales literature, demo videos and case studies – good content has always had a place in B2B marketing. But modern, digital and data-driven content has impacted companies beyond the marketing department. It seems a lot to demand of one marketing channel, but when done right, content really can be that powerful.

Top of Funnel 63

Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Work Management Marketing Management 63

Ambal's Amusings

JANUARY 7, 2010

What are the challenges in writing good copy that not only educates prospects and customers but also draws them in as leads for your business? We have invited White Paper Experts to shed light on the following question: "What mistakes must a copywriter avoid in copy used for lead generation?" White Paper FAQs.

Lead Generation 100

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Generation Lead Ranking 100

Convince & Convert

MAY 17, 2013

This week: From ExactTarget , a free white paper called “ 3 Truths Every CMO Needs to Know About Social Media and the Customer Experience “ From Expion , a case study about how H&R Block mobilized 90,000 tax professionals in social media using Expion to guide their activity. Listen Now .

Social Media 162

Social Media Media Viral Marketing Skype 162

Inbox Insight

MARCH 27, 2018

There’s been a content explosion. According to the Content Marketing Institute 91% of B2B marketers use content marketing as a foundational piece of their strategy. It’s fundamentally because of a change in customer behaviour. 72% produce more content than last year. All this content makes NOISE.

Top of Funnel 75

Top of Funnel Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management 75

Industrial Marketing Today

JUNE 29, 2010

One of the key findings from the study was that B2B marketers are realizing that developing brand awareness among their customers’ customers can capture a larger share of channel margins and build loyalty that can protect them against lower-priced competitors. You can leverage existing content like PowerPoint files.

Relevance 60

Relevance B2B Marketing Web 2.0 Brand Identity 60

Varicent

APRIL 20, 2017

Essentially, it’s talking to the right people at the right time, and deploying a variety of content as the basis of continuing conversations. In the clever model devised by Terminus CMO Sangram Vajre, you can see that, from the outset, the “content” needs to be personal. So strictly promotional content will be much less prevalent.

Account Based Marketing 40

Account Based Marketing Top of Funnel Conversion Demand 40

accelerate agency

APRIL 12, 2023

To achieve this, it’s vital to understand who your potential customers are, where to find them, and how to engage with them in a way that works. In one sense, SaaS marketing is similar to other kinds of traditional marketing—it’s about targeting potential customers across one or more channels with a view to growing your sales.

Marketing Budget 52

Marketing Budget Paid Content Work Management Paid Search Agency 52

Optinmonster

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Do you want to learn how to create an effective content marketing strategy? Content marketing has emerged as a necessary strategy for businesses aiming to engage, inform, and convert their target audience. We’ll also explore how OptinMonster can elevate your content marketing efforts. What Is Content Marketing Strategy?

Marketing & Strategy 98

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Webinar Metrics Content Marketing 98

Exo B2B

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

B2B content marketing has always been a powerful lever for captivating and retaining current or potential customers (prospects) by providing relevant, compelling content. Journalism (content) -> corporate communications (content) -> B2B content marketing. First of all, with informative content.

B2B Thought Leadership 52

B2B Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership Customer Satisfaction 52

Contently

DECEMBER 14, 2022

You want quality leads within your ideal customer profile (ICP) that are ready to talk to sales. While you know content is integral to your lead nurturing strategy, you need more tangible results from your content marketing teams. When you work with your content team, you want to align your team goals across functions.

Top of Funnel 110

Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing & Strategy Digital Marketing Funnels 110

Ambal's Amusings

JULY 15, 2010

Business decision makers don't read white papers just because a product or service is "cool" They have real business problems they are trying to solve. We asked white paper experts: " What is the biggest challenge in creating and marketing a white paper? ” Jonathan Kantor's Bio.

Paper 100

Paper Enterprise Management Marketing Management SME 100

Webbiquity

JANUARY 2, 2013

Today’s most effective marketers are optimizing content across channels, coordinating search and social marketing activities with traditional PR, and measuring their web presence and performance with sophistication. companies have integrated social media with their customer service, sales, or product development processes.

Paid Content 100

Paid Content Stats Social Media Paid Search Agency 100

Ambal's Amusings

OCTOBER 1, 2009

How do you market your white papers? Can syndication partners take your white paper to your prospects? Stephanie Tilton has published a timely 14-page report on White Paper Syndication Options for Technology Marketers. Costs to syndicate your white papers. Find White Papers.

Paper 100

Paper Advertising Agencies Enterprise Management Paid Search Agency 100

Ambal's Amusings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

White papers can be really valuable tools to educate your prospects. So you invest time and money in creating and marketing white papers. Before embarking on this journey, stop and learn what not to do in awhite paper. Recommended Resources from Experts on white papers. White Paper FAQs.

Paper 100

Paper Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management 100

Scoop.it

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Content marketing costs 62% less than other marketing methods for SaaS companies. With these numbers in mind, it’s clear that content marketing is a powerful lead generation method. An effective content strategy can help potential customers understand your product. Identify customer pain points.

Planning 95

Planning Marketing Budget Creation Marketing Plans Top of Funnel 95

ClearVoice

APRIL 21, 2023

The goal of every content marketing campaign is to create a win. In this article, we’ll discuss what a content marketing win looks like, the different ways to communicate them, and the best practices to keep in mind. What is a content marketing win? Second, it establishes support for future content marketing efforts.

Paid Content 105

Paid Content Work Management Content Marketing Marketing Management 105

The ROI Guy

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Too often we see marketers invest in campaigns without having the right underlying foundational investments in operations, technology or content. navigation, placement of content, imagery, etc.) Basically, content marketing is the art of communicating with your customers and prospects without selling.

Efficiency 40

Efficiency Marketing Budget Marketing Management Effectiveness 40

nDash

AUGUST 20, 2020

While marketers are turning their attention to visual content, let’s not forget that written content is still an important component of any effective content marketing strategy. In addition, written content is often preferred by the older and wealthier demographics who are more likely to have decision-making power.

Top of Funnel 98

Top of Funnel Effectiveness Lead Ranking Content Marketing 98

Envy

APRIL 30, 2020

Strong B2B content has the power to boost lead generation, increase conversions, and even raise lifetime customer value, yet most B2B companies struggle to achieve success with the content they create. At the same time, 94% of companies have difficulty seeing any real ROI on their B2B content marketing.

Top of Funnel 133

Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Allocation Marketing Budget Creation 133

ClearVoice

JUNE 21, 2022

Marketers need a carefully crafted content plan to execute content marketing campaigns with clarity and effectiveness. However, many are still confused about what content plans are, the role they play in content marketing, and how to create one that will yield meaningful results. Why you need to create a content plan.

Sample 52

Sample Marketing Budget Creation Planning Top of Funnel 52

ClearVoice

MARCH 19, 2020

A content plan is comprised of all the marketing assets and data-gathering functions needed to achieve the goals set forth in your content strategy. Everything from SEO research and engagement tracking, to blogging and white paper writing, are included in a content plan. What is a content plan?

Marketing Budget Creation 101

Marketing Budget Creation Sample Planning Top of Funnel 101

Ambal's Amusings

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Marketing team within a company works to put together and publish case studies to highlight their solutions and products. Marketing customer engagement is clearly very early stage as compared to sales customer engagement. How does a Marketing Team use a Case Study? Get Customers. Cindy King.

Case Studies 100

Case Studies Case Study Activities Studies 100

Navigate the Channel

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Trust as an aspect of content marketing is a huge topic to tackle. But there are some basics at work in all these segments of trust and you can use them to help ensure your content marketing builds trust and doesn’t crash your audience’s confidence and credibility in your company. And prioritize consistent content delivery.

Trust Marketing 65

Trust Marketing Content Marketing Ad Building Tips 65