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

Ambal's Amusings

DECEMBER 8, 2009

What impact does this have on the readers of our white papers? How do we ensure that our white paper is not only read but also acted upon? Jonathan Kantor addresses this question and more in his new book Crafting White Paper 2.0: Crafting White Paper 2.0 Tell us about The White Paper Company.

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Paper Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management 100

Ambal's Amusings

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

White papers come in all shapes and forms. Our Panel of White Paper Experts have written and reviewed thousands of white papers over the years. Which white paper stands out in their mind? Michael Stelzner's Favorite White Paper -- The Expanding Digital Universe. Jonathan Kantor.

Paper 100

Paper Enterprise Management Work Management SME 100

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 4, 2014

For many B2B companies, just simply having a blog at all has been a huge accomplishment. In KoMarketing’s 2014 B2B Web Usability Report , 38% of buyers consider case studies, white papers, articles, and blog posts as “must have” content. White Papers. Email Newsletters.

Marketing & Strategy 120

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Content Marketing Paper 120

Trade Press Services Newsletter

JANUARY 4, 2024

Leverage analytics platforms to dive into audience data and segmentation, and use the information to fuel personalized, meaningful experiences that will set your company apart in the eyes of your buyers. If you haven’t started, now is the time to establish your company and key figures as industry experts.

Marketing AI 130

Marketing AI Course B2B Thought Leadership Planning 130

Scoop.it

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Whether you want to improve talent acquisition, boost retention, position your company as an employer of choice, or establish thought leadership – these practical strategies will help you make your mark in the digital world. This content offers an authentic peek behind the curtain and lets people know about your company.

Work Management 78

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

Trade Press Services

MARCH 11, 2024

He is the leader of a newsroom with 130 journalists and sets the direction for the company’s 35+ market-leading B2B publications for over two million subscribers. Savenije was integral in building Industry Dive’s editorial strategy, culture, and team since he joined the company as an intern in 2012.

B2B Thought Leadership 107

B2B Thought Leadership Conversion B2B Thought Leadership 107

The Point

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

The demise of email newsletters as an effective B2B marketing tactic has been, to paraphrase Mr. Twain, grossly exaggerated. In fact, email newsletters can be a critical part of an ongoing lead nurturing strategy. For all their benefits, however, newsletters are a royal pain to produce. Host the newsletter as a blog.

Newsletter 100

Newsletter Tips Paid Search Agency Ad Frequency 100

ViewPoint

JULY 26, 2018

While most companies scramble to create content, they remain unaware that podcast content is the least expensive tactic per impression and listener. WHY IT MATTERS: “While most companies scramble to create content, they remain unaware that podcast content is the least expensive tactic per impression and listener.”. __.

Thought Leadership 120

Thought Leadership PointClear Case Studies Budget Programs 120

Scoop.it

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Look around you- if people aren’t glued to their Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter handles, they are engaged in fervent discussions regarding what’s trending over there. Open your Twitter account and locate the “Find people you know” link on the left sidebar. Such has been the rise of social media over the last couple of decades.

Social Media 85

Social Media Media Marketing & Strategy Business 85

Webbiquity

AUGUST 22, 2017

Consider the brand value of companies like Apple, Whole Foods, and BMW. Many marketers believe that brand building is only for B2C companies like Nike, Coke, and Facebook. Brand building for B2B businesses is a little different from that for B2C companies. People love doing business with other people, not companies or logos.

Ad Building 273

Ad Building Brand Identity Branding Enterprise Management 273

Contently

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Social copying happens across all social platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and the like. But the company also lacks moderators to enforce these policies. For example, Kylie Cosmetics went viral for all the wrong reasons for plagiarizing smaller cosmetic companies. Yes, it feared legal retaliation.

Ethics 189

Ethics Social Media Trends Copyright 189

Contently

APRIL 23, 2020

We all get too many emails from brands, in part because it’s one of the toughest things for companies to manage. Product is sending a survey, the content team is sending a newsletter, customer marketing is sending a product update, and the sales team is reaching out with a special expansion proposal.

Content 217

Content B2B Thought Leadership Storytelling Newsletter 217

Anything Goes Marketing

DECEMBER 21, 2008

That topic is Twitter and how best to use this tool for your B2B marketing efforts. I thought I would take a stab at providing tips on blending a tried and true tool like email with Twitter. Add a link to your company's Twitter account to all mass email communications. Use Twitter content in your email newsletters.

Twitter 100

Twitter Email Marketing B2B Marketing Autoresponders 100

The Point

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

That’s why it’s important to offer as many subscription options as possible, including RSS, Email, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and aggregation services like Flipboard. As in: “For a more detailed discussion of [Topic A], download our free white paper on [Insert Title Here].” Sell subscription options prominently. BONUS TIP: 11.

Business Blogging 100

Business Blogging Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Generation 100

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Despite the fact that Twitter has more than 32 million users , has received massive publicity from both celebrities and government , and produced remarkable results for companies like Dell and Zappos , many business executives still don’t “get&# Twitter. Here are seven reasons every business needs to be on Twitter.

Twitter 100

Twitter Business Digg Thought Leadership 100

Marketing Craftmanship

JUNE 11, 2015

Many companies view marketing simply as a checklist of items they believe to be essential: Website…check. White Paper…check. LinkedIn and Twitter Accounts…check / check. Client Newsletter…check. Trade Show…check. Blog…check. Publicity…check. But marketing strategy is not akin to packing for a trip.

Planning 100

Planning Trade Show Paper Marketing & Strategy 100

The Point

JUNE 27, 2012

A survey has the added benefit of projecting your company as an industry thought leader on the survey topic. Games can be used effectively to collect or update basic profile data (name, company, email), uncover additional contacts within customer or prospect accounts, or build up an existing database. Drive subscriptions.

Campaigns 100

Campaigns Peer-to-peer Lead Nurturing Paper 100

Only B2B

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Nevertheless, as companies throughout the world focus on stabilization following the Covid-19 pandemic interruption, harmonizing the two activities will become even more important. They’re more likely to sign up for newsletters or blogs you have accessible if they visit your website and find content that attracts them.

Marketing Qualified Leads 118

Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads 118

Webbiquity

MARCH 13, 2019

I did a website analysis and custom demonstration for a local IT recruiting company recently. This is a very successful company. They need a pipeline of companies that want to hire them to recruit on their behalf. Register for a webinar , a seminar, or a newsletter. By Peter Caputa. They’re not much different.

Social Media 206

Social Media Search Marketing Social Marketing Optimization 206

MKT1

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

I usually start newsletters saying something like “here’s the marketing problem you are facing and here’s a great solution” This is not one of those newsletters. I don’t have the silver bullet for content distribution (someone on twitter might tell you they do, but it’s likely not the case).

Distribution 52

Distribution Top of Funnel Work Management Content 52

nDash

APRIL 27, 2021

One of the primary reasons your company needs a content strategy is to reduce content marketing challenges. Let’s dive into ten reasons companies need a written content strategy and four tips for developing this information. 10 Reasons Companies Need a Written Content Strategy. However, that isn’t the case.

Paid Search Agency 52

Paid Search Agency Lead Ranking Companies Marketing & Strategy 52

The Point

APRIL 21, 2010

How do you reinvent a company blog in a way that does more than simply provide a platform for thought leadership? Like many companies, Navicure’s corporate blog had evolved organically over time, and the marketing team was looking to leverage social media for more than just PR value.

Demand Generation Agencies 100

Demand Generation Agencies Sales Leads Paid Search Agency Work Management 100

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 ? Blog WhitePaperPundit Twitter Jonathan_Kantor. "Discovering the Power of Twitter and Adobe TweetDeck.” He is also the author of the White Paper Pundit blog.

Paper 100

Paper Enterprise Management B2B Thought Leadership Case Study 100

Sprout Social

JANUARY 13, 2021

Or it was a combination of newsletter information, social media posts, and word of mouth? Some companies only need a general idea of where their new customers come from while others need detailed results. Nina visits the manufacturer’s website and then on Tuesday, begins to receive Instagram ads that show her the company’s shoes.

Marketing Attribution 92

Marketing Attribution Multi-Touch Attribution Lead Ranking Social Media 92

DealSignal

APRIL 27, 2023

Ideal Customers include current customers and prospects along with companies that are similar to your best customers. It flags when a company is in the market for specific solutions. The Ideal Customer Profile defines which companies to pursue while intent defines when to pursue them. Intent, however, is ephemeral.

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Account Based Marketing ABM Intent 52

Crimson Marketing

OCTOBER 8, 2013

57% of companies have acquired a customer via their blog. Companies that blog 15 times or more a month get 5 times more traffic that non-blogging companies. Newsletter . White Papers. 1 in 3 marketers have generated leads through Twitter. 185% traffic increase when companies have 1,000+ Likes.

Landing Pages 100

Landing Pages Case Study Case Studies Lead Scoring 100

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 ? Blog WhitePaperPundit Twitter Jonathan_Kantor. "Discovering the Power of Twitter and Adobe TweetDeck.” He is also the author of the White Paper Pundit blog.

Paper 100

Paper Enterprise Management B2B Thought Leadership Distribution 100

DealSignal

MAY 6, 2019

Ideal Customers include current customers and prospects along with companies that are similar to your best customers. It flags when a company is in market for specific solutions. The Ideal Customer Profile defines which companies to pursue while intent defines when to pursue them. Intent, however, is ephemeral.

Ideal Customer Profiles 94

Ideal Customer Profiles Account Based Marketing ABM Intent 94

Markempa

AUGUST 19, 2021

There are multiple opportunities that come with influencer development, which include: Getting more opportunities with people and companies, you may have not otherwise engaged with. Research them, their companies, and their clients or customers – markempa. Do they work with companies that fit your ideal customer profile?

Outreach 98

Outreach Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 98

Convince & Convert

APRIL 20, 2010

Last week, I co-published a white paper with Chris Baggott , the CEO of Compendium Blogware (I’m on their advisory board). The free “Blogging’s Long Tail Approach&# white paper is devoted to describing this notion of blog content breadth, and its impact on search term selection, and search term optimization.

Long Tail Marketing 117

Long Tail Marketing Blogger Paper Content 117

markempa

DECEMBER 15, 2014

There are multiple opportunities with influencer development, which include: Getting more opportunities with people and companies you may have not otherwise engaged with. Step 2: Focus — Research them, their companies and their clients or customers. Do they work with companies that fit your ideal customer profile?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Many companies and their executives recognize the power of B2B marketing to drive sales and conversions, but marketing actually has a lot of benefits beyond just bringing in revenue. Keeping the target audience informed with high-quality posts on social media, blogs posts on industry topics, and relevant company updates.

Lead Generation 123

Lead Generation B2B Marketing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 123

Sana Commerce

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Many B2B companies worry that turning to online sales will hurt their long-standing customer relationships. B2B buyers are aware of the more sophisticated personalized experiences that companies like these are offering online, and they have come to appreciate their efficiency and benefits. Want more e-commerce tips?

Personalization 98

Personalization B2B Sales Qualified Leads Business 98

Ambal's Amusings

JANUARY 7, 2010

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?" Recommended Resources from Experts on white papers. Michael Stelzner's Book Writing White Papers: How to Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged.

Lead Generation 100

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Generation Lead Scoring 100

Webbiquity

MAY 10, 2011

On ClickZ, Heidi Cohen reports that even at this stage, only one in three companies are even trying to measure social media ROI, because doing that is hard, though she also outlines five other social media metrics that matter. .&# Promote white papers / eBooks / reports for lead generation. What should they promote?

ROI 100

ROI Generation Advertising Agencies Case Studies 100

The Point

MARCH 3, 2010

white papers) tends to perform better than does promotional content (e.g. So does all this mean you should dump your white papers, research reports and educational webinars, in favor of product brochures and buying guides? Competitive comparisons (73%) also scored highly in the buyer research. * News and articles, at 84%.

Lead Scoring 100

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Lead Nurturing Webcast 100