Marketing Interactions

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Most marketers treat content like a tactic, not a product offering. Content truly focused on what your buyers and customers need to know becomes integrated with your products—just represented by media that you create and publish. As your products evolve, your content must keep pace. The Job of Sales Content.

Effectiveness 122

Effectiveness Work Management Content Marketing Management 122

Sword and the Script | B2B

AUGUST 8, 2023

SaaS companies have an average of 38 active cases studies that are between 500-1,000 words in both HTML and PDF format; here’s how they incentives customers, sales and customer success to solicit new case studies Case studies are a pillar of B2B marketing, particularly in technology circles like software-as-a-service (SaaS).

Case Studies 79

Case Studies Case Study Advertising Benchmark Paid Search Agency 79

Sprout Social

MAY 5, 2021

As a marketer, you know getting customers’ attention can be tough, but actually closing those customers is just as much of a struggle for sales reps in your org. That’s because the average sales process is more complex than ever. What is sales enablement, anyway? Case studies.

Paid Search Agency 117

Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel Work Management Sales Qualified Leads 117

Webbiquity

APRIL 5, 2023

Image credit: George Milton on Pexels However, managing these assets can be daunting, especially for businesses with large content volumes. That is where Digital Asset Management (DAM) software comes in. This post provides practical guidance for choosing the right digital asset management software for your business needs.

Digital Asset Management 251

Digital Asset Management Work Management Marketing Management Software 251

Tiecas

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Industrial marketing for manufacturers is complicated, with many moving parts that must mesh together to produce measurable and sustainable results, i.e., generate better quality leads that turn into sales opportunities. Measuring ROI : Like any business investment, we need to measure our marketing efforts’ return on investment (ROI).

Top of Funnel 104

Top of Funnel Lead Generation Advertising Agencies Lead Scoring 104

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Those who don’t risk misallocating marketing budgets by focusing on the wrong tactics. Those are just a few of the findings from B2B Buying Disconnect: Forecasting Radical Changes in Tech Buying Behavior just published by software rating site TrustRadius. Both vendors and buyers use demos and vendor/product websites.

Enterprise Management 297

Enterprise Management Sales Management Work Management Marketing Management 297

Scoop.it

JANUARY 26, 2023

Experienced marketers and sales experts understand that each stage of the sales funnel is equally important in guiding potential customers on their journey. Keep in mind that quality content plays a vital role in nurturing and retaining customers as well, turning them into lifelong brand advocates down the line.

Top of Funnel 87

Top of Funnel Conversion Case Study Case Studies 87

Martech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Too often, companies focus SEO efforts on driving traffic with top-of-the-funnel content and keywords. While this approach can generate traffic, it often fails to convert them into leads and sales. In B2B, the opportunity is in optimizing for bottom-of-the-funnel queries and conversions. So, why start from the bottom in B2B?

Top of Funnel 116

Top of Funnel SEO B2B Paid Search Agency 116

Webbiquity

APRIL 18, 2024

Business process automation is, hands down, one of the best technological innovations to come along in decades. But how do make the best use of it (or get started, if you’re still stuck in manual processes)? Reduced churn: Personalized follow-ups and timely engagement can reduce customer churn. Guest post by Eduard Klein.

Marketing Automation Services 154

Marketing Automation Services Ideal Customer Profiles Efficiency Marketing Automation 154

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 11, 2020

They are commonly the top goal for most businesses, with the majority of their budget being funneled in this direction. But when the numbers at the bottom of the funnel refuse to budge it can be incredibly frustrating. It’s the same case with CTAs. Use Heat Maps to Know How Customers Browse.

Sales Management 269

Sales Management Top of Funnel Conversion Process 269

B2B Marketing Directions

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Earlier this month, Michael Brenner published a great post at the Marketing Insider Group blog describing how to create compelling customer case studies. However, recent research suggests that the value potential buyers ascribe to case studies has declined.

Case Studies 98

Case Studies Case Study Studies B2B Sales 98

Contently

MARCH 30, 2022

Sales teams face intense pressure to appeal to today’s info-hungry buyers. Over 60 percent of all buyers have already done their own research on your company, your products, and your competitors before they even speak to you. Sales battlecards provide that essential information efficiently, helping sales reps close more deals.

Top of Funnel 161

Top of Funnel Content Marketing Funnels Marketing Prospects 161

Marketing Craftmanship

JANUARY 8, 2021

Their compensation and tenure are often based on fuzzy or subjective factors, including the ability to generate earned media, maintain an effective website, produce relevant content for social media or score highly in brand awareness or customer satisfaction surveys. The Holy Grail of Sales and Marketing Alignment.

Work Management 264

Work Management Marketing Management Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 264

Tiecas

MARCH 21, 2024

Longer sales cycles, complex technical products, and a highly analytical buyer persona are just a few factors that set it apart. Probably the most common complaint that I hear from Sales is that “Marketing just doesn’t understand engineering problems, and they generate ‘crappy’ leads that are not ready to buy.”

Tactics 75

Tactics B2B Marketing Webinar Metrics Marketing Strategy 75

SmartBug Media

JULY 28, 2023

In today's competitive business environment, it's crucial to find effective tactics that speed up lead-to-opportunity conversion in the deal pipeline. If you're looking to maximize your sales potential and close deals faster, this blog post is for you. Get ready to take your sales game to the next level!

Conversion Rate 98

Conversion Rate Lead Ranking Tactics Ideal Customer Profiles 98

Act-On

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As she looked through the data, she also figured out which messaging performed best with our target ICP but also aligned with where a person was in their journey (top of funnel, middle of funnel, or bottom of funnel). Of course, this is a quick summary of the process. Here’s a few ideas: Segmented product recommendations.

Lead Nurturing 194

Lead Nurturing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Top of Funnel 194

Marketing Craftmanship

OCTOBER 14, 2014

The most noteworthy article on B2B selling was published in a 1966 Harvard Business Review article (#66213). Extrinsic selling is a “trust me” approach, employed by a great number of B2B product and service providers. Would a company ever publish examples of its past work that were not portrayed as highly successful?).

Case Study 100

Case Study Case Studies Studies B2B Thought Leadership 100

Webbiquity

JANUARY 19, 2023

Marketing to professionals, such as doctors or lawyers, will often involve tactics borrowed from both sides. 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.

Work Management 217

Work Management Marketing Management B2B Marketing B2B 217

BenchmarkONE

JANUARY 12, 2022

Countless research studies have proven that businesses that connect with their customers on a more personal level are much more successful than competitors that don’t. You have to tap into the customer journey and how content plays a part within it. . What Is a Sales Funnel? The Four Stages of the Sales Funnel.

Top of Funnel 65

Top of Funnel High Quality Lead Funnel Advertising Work Management 65

Webbiquity

MARCH 28, 2023

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. For example, if you build custom windows and doors, you could create a calculator that will help customers figure out how much an item would cost.

Top of Funnel 306

Top of Funnel Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Planning 306

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

People praising a product or brand through ratings and reviews increases its credibility and authority. With social proof, prospective customers get an in-depth look at a product or service without wading through direct marketing or sales-focused copy. Case Studies : These are the B2B equivalent of product reviews.

Paid Content 344

Paid Content Social Marketing Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies 344

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 6, 2021

You probably already know how powerful customer retention can be for your business. However, in today’s world, where we can utilize predictive analytics tools to create highly personalized experiences for customers, it’s critical to focus on delivering value over making a sale or focusing too much on cost. Quick Takeaways.

Top of Funnel 336

Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management Content Marketing 336

nDash

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Doing so involves demonstrating what your product or service is about and how you can deliver on its promises. Case studies are an excellent way to deliver that proof. What is a Case Study? Marketers include them in content strategies to promote products or services to their target audience.

Case Study 52

Case Study Case Studies Studies Work Management 52

Contently

OCTOBER 19, 2018

” That question was lobbed at me—politely—by Contently’s senior sales director when I sat in on his departmental training. In his defense, I had been tucked in the corner of the conference room while he doled out advice to our newest sales development representatives (SDRs), scribbling ominously in my notepad.

Top of Funnel 140

Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management B2B Thought Leadership 140

Only B2B

MARCH 10, 2022

You know how difficult it is to boost sales with B2B lead generation tactics. Overhyped case studies from huge firms that might raise sales. The “ugly” fact is that your strategy must be tailored to your business, industry, product/service, and target audience. More sales = more leads.

Lead Generation 118

Lead Generation Sales Management Paid Content Sales Qualified Leads 118

SmartBug Media

JANUARY 21, 2020

Although online reviews can help tell a part of story for your organization, a case study can help tell your audience an entire success story (start to game-changing) of one of your customers using your products or services. Your customers are looking to take their efforts to the next level. Just click play below.

Case Study 89

Case Study Case Studies Studies Advertising Agencies 89

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Understanding the needs of your customers is a vital element in the definition of content marketing. Few companies have too much product content. Content that hits across the customer life cycle creates more influence over buyer decisions. And yep, it all comes back to the customer. It is a top tactic.

Top of Funnel 262

Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 262

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 26, 2020

Use Case Studies of Similar Companies. Spend some time in online research to find case studies of B2B or B2C companies that have implemented a content marketing program. You might need to do a little digging beyond the cursory treatment these case studies receive online to find the numbers for their actual ROI.

ROI 363

ROI Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Content Marketing 363

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

For example, this might involve having a team brainstorming meeting to analyze customer behavior, sales data, or market trends. As you go through this process, keep your audience in mind and consider what they may consider engaging and meaningful. A content funnel is one way to understand your audience’s knowledge level.

Storytelling 327

Storytelling Top of Funnel Content Paid Search Agency 327

ClearVoice

AUGUST 1, 2023

In the digital era, products and services range from the tangible to the intangible. The line between objective and subjective products has blurred. Subjective products rely heavily on an individual’s perception, making them more elusive when measuring their efficacy and value. Enter the Customer Success Manager (CSM).

Work Management 52

Work Management Marketing Management Product Customer Satisfaction 52

Buffer

JUNE 8, 2022

Their robust calendar of events unlocks a regular heartbeat of content ideas, promotions, and new customers. We have been using Buffer for a number of years and it's been an invaluable resource to our social media strategy and how we communicate with our customers. ” Tip 2: Repurpose existing products and campaigns.

Case Study 75

Case Study Case Studies Social Media Planning 75

Rev

MARCH 8, 2023

Did you know that revenue generation isn’t just the responsibility of your sales team? In fact, all departments—including marketing, customer success, revenue operations and even finance—play a role in driving the growth of your business. Sales You probably already know that the sales team is responsible for generating revenue.

Ideal Customer Profiles 78

Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Management Examples Generation 78

Optinmonster

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Do you want to start selling digital products? These days, it seems like everyone wants to add digital products to their business offerings, and for good reason. Selling digital products is often much cheaper and simpler than selling physical products. But how do you decide what sort of digital product to sell?

Examples 91

Examples Product Work Management Marketing Management 91

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

To effectively promote your services, eCommerce or Shopify store , leveraging social media SEO strategies can significantly enhance your online visibility and attract more potential customers. Tip for Founders: If you are building a product or service, don’t forget to add it to your headline. Tim Hanson is doing the same.

Social Media 154

Social Media SEO Cost Per Click Media 154

Martech

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Which products are best suited to the B2B world? Which are best for my industry and for my customers? I’ve organized these by category: Data, campaigns, sales and strategy. Data management: Snowflake is the ultimate outsourced B2B data management cloud, positioning itself as the next generation of martech after the “stack.”

Marketing Automation Services 91

Marketing Automation Services Budget Programs B2B Marketing Enterprise Management 91

Trade Press Services

MARCH 4, 2024

Whether your goal is to acquire leads, boost sales, or increase conversions, content is vital to moving people through the buyer’s journey. From bylined articles to informational videos, content helps prospects learn about brands and gather information about their products and services.

Top of Funnel 80

Top of Funnel Trends B2B Thought Leadership Buyer Personas 80

Martech

MARCH 20, 2024

Whether driven by a merger, acquisition, evolving customer needs or a crisis, a rebrand requires significant time and resources. Don’t default to talking about the products or services your company provides or how it delivers them. As part of a recent engagement, a client changed its corporate name based on direct customer feedback.

Enterprise Management 108

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Brand Identity 108