KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 28, 2021

As marketers look for new ways to elevate their content marketing strategies, new research suggests that many of them are turning to video. That being said, many are newcomers to this area, with the majority of marketers (38%) stating that their organization has only been utilizing video content for 1-4 years.

Video Marketing 239

Video Marketing Content Marketing Statistics Content 239

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 3, 2022

As the B2B buyer journey continues to evolve, new research is shedding light on the importance of content for marketers looking to meet the demands of customers and prospects. This is followed by easy access to pricing and competitive information (62%) and a demonstrated expertise around specific industry needs (56%).

Relevance 232

Relevance Marketing Report B2B Marketing Content Marketing 232

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Content marketing can be a powerful way to build a foundation for your overall marketing strategy, create lead generation opportunities, and engage with your target audience. So it’s critical to take the time to create a strong content marketing strategy that can deliver relevant content to your audience.

Budget Programs 206

Budget Programs Marketing Budget Creation Statistics Allocation 206

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Despite some of the challenges that come with content marketing, new research suggests that most marketers remain dedicated to this tactic, even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. After the pandemic started, the majority of marketers (47%) still said that content marketing led the way in ROI.

Digital Asset Management 259

Digital Asset Management Marketing Report Content Marketing Content 259

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 21, 2021

Although many marketers have begun exploring content marketing to incorporate it into their strategies, new research indicates that those in the technology sector are lagging behind. Furthermore, just 46% say that their organization’s content marketing is sophisticated/mature.

Marketing & Strategy 169

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Planning Content Marketing 169

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 22, 2016

As a content marketer, I look forward to this time of year. This past year, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a number of content advisory programs, where our team is making recommendations for our clients’ content marketing teams – and then they execute. Let’s have a look: What Is Content Marketing Development?

Content Marketing 205

Content Marketing Planning Marketing Analytics Tools Content 205

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 16, 2018

It can be argued that content marketing is the most important digital marketing strategy available today. Without new and fresh content, it’s almost impossible to achieve the results you’re striving for. The History of Content Marketing. Source: The History of Content Marketing.

Marketing & Strategy 249

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy B2B Marketing Content Marketing 249

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Canva and HubSpot recently teamed up to conduct the “Executive Marketing Leadership Survey,” and data showed that the top three areas that marketing leaders want to invest in as the months roll on are growth marketing, content marketing and design. Shifting Toward Marketing to Drive Revenue.

Growth Marketing 203

Growth Marketing Customer Surveys Content Marketing Paid Search Agency 203

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Content marketing is growing in popularity as a tactic to achieving strategic objectives, but how are certain industries integrating it? The vast majority of respondents (86 percent) stated that their companies utilize content marketing. Content Marketing and Digital Maturity.

Marketing Report 209

Marketing Report Planning Content Marketing Content 209

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 17, 2019

This section may seem self-explanatory given the title of the post, but 24 percent of marketing teams don’t take a strategic approach to content marketing. 69% of the “most successful” content marketers have a documented strategy in place. Source: Content Marketing Institute. Source: Ascend2.

Statistics 157

Statistics Marketing Budget Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 157

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 6, 2020

B2B content marketers are constantly producing new assets to resonate with their target audience. NetLine recently released its “2020 State of B2B Content Consumption and Demand Report for Marketers,” and the data showed that the eBook was the top type of content requested from B2B content marketers.

Marketing Report 156

Marketing Report B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B 156

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 4, 2016

KoMarketing has been writing about the value of content marketing for years. In CMI/MarketingProf’s latest B2B Content Marketing Report , 89 percent of B2B marketers surveyed indicated that they are currently using content marketing tactics. B2B Content Marketing & SEO.

B2B Marketing 234

B2B Marketing Effectiveness Top of Funnel Content Marketing 234

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Marketers remain heavily invested in content marketing as a strategy, but they are still faced with several challenges, according to new research. ClearVoice recently asked 1,000 content marketers from around the globe, “What’s your biggest challenge with content?”

Content Marketing 191

Content Marketing Lead Gen Content Marketing & Strategy 191

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 26, 2018

Content marketing can be challenging for some marketers, but new research suggests that interactive content may be the key to overcoming common obstacles. Demand Metric recently partnered with Ion Interactive to conduct the “Content Experience Impact and the Buyer’s Journey” report.

Interactive Marketing 173

Interactive Marketing Marketing Report Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 173

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 29, 2018

As marketers look toward their primary goals for the remainder of the new year, research shows that content marketing remains at the top of the list. Recently, SmallBizTrends conducted a survey to gauge what objectives marketers are focused on in 2018. Content Marketers Continue to Face Challenges.

Customer Surveys 191

Customer Surveys Content Marketing SEM Advertising Agencies 191

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 21, 2017

Whether I’m at a family party, out to dinner with friends, or in a situation where I’m getting to know new people, I find myself often times answering the question: What does a content marketer do? Let’s take a closer look at each one of these core components of content marketing: 1. Researching. Interviewing.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Planning Marketing Analytics Tools Work Management 120

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 30, 2019

Beginning a content marketing strategy is simple. Bridging the gap between publishing content and creating a refined content marketing strategy takes a lot of time and effort, and requires a solid foundation. This is where content marketing objectives come into play. Final Thoughts.

Top of Funnel 120

Top of Funnel CMS Development Content Marketing Thought Leadership 120

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 3, 2020

More B2B marketers are finding opportunities via content marketing , but new research suggests that they still face challenges when it comes to achieving their top objectives. About 57% of the same group said they have seen an improvement in their ability to tie content assets to business outcomes.

B2B Marketing 162

B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Content Marketing 162

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 7, 2018

Below are some of the issues that come with up with content that is too narrow, as well as tools, tips, and resources to breath fresh air into your topics: How Knowledge Bias Affects Content Marketing Efforts. To get past the curse of knowledge, we as marketers must think beyond the industry we are in as we know it.

B2B Marketing 216

B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency Content Marketing Work Management 216

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 26, 2019

As a B2B content marketer, you may think that best practices for writing a fiction novel don’t exactly translate to your post about SaaS solutions. But, there are a few techniques we can apply to create content that engages our audience and leaves a lasting impression. Good storytelling is an art form. Final Thoughts.

Top of Funnel 138

Top of Funnel Storytelling B2B Marketing Content Marketing 138

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 5, 2018

Long-form content is essentially the technique of developing articles and blog posts in excess of 1,000 words. This type of content marketing initiative can be important for SEO because long-form content typically generates a higher number of page views, inbound links, and social media shares. Strategic Keyword Targets.

B2B Marketing 197

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 197

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 22, 2016

As a content marketer, I look forward to this time of year. This past year, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a number of content advisory programs, where our team is making recommendations for our clients’ content marketing teams – and then they execute. Let’s have a look: What Is Content Marketing Development?

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Planning Marketing Analytics Tools Content 120

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

As marketers in the manufacturing industry turn to content marketing to achieve their key objectives, new research suggests that they are finding more success with this tactic. Overall, the majority of respondents (49 percent) rate their content marketing success as at least “moderately successful.”.

Marketing Report 140

Marketing Report Content Marketing Advertising Benchmark Content 140

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 22, 2018

As marketers continue to look for new ways to reach out to their target audiences, new research shows that they are still dedicated to content marketing as a way to resonate with their customers. More people are trying to fit content into what they’re doing.”. B2B Marketers and Their Dedication Toward Content Marketing.

Spending 153

Spending Budget Management B2B Thought Leadership Content Marketing 153

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

And how, as content marketers , we can really do a lot with the freedom of a blank slate. Trust me – I was not thinking about content marketing during my vacation.). But, if you’re new to content marketing – or looking to approach things in a new or different way – where do you even begin? This is obvious.

Marketing & Strategy 152

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Content Marketing Top of Funnel 152

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 8, 2019

Data and content: often these two seem to butt heads, mostly because at their core, they are very different. Data without content makes the data not actionable and storytelling in content marketing without data makes it directionless. What pieces of content do they read the longest or most of?

B2B Marketing 125

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Planning B2B 125

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Many content marketers are focused on improving brand awareness through their strategies, but as new research shows, this top goal is not always the easiest to achieve. B2B Marketers See More Success with Innovative Content. About five percent admit that they are overall “unsuccessful.”.

Marketing Report 121

Marketing Report Content Marketing Branding Brand Identity 121

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 12, 2018

As marketers look to expand upon their content marketing strategies, new research suggests that they are turning to email even more to boost performance. By utilizing an email-driven content marketing strategy, most marketers (54 percent) hope to improve the quality of their leads.

Email Marketing 154

Email Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Content Marketing 154

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Many marketers turn to content marketing to reach out to customers and prospects, but new research suggests that not all of them have mature, sophisticated strategies in place. To learn why this is the case and gain further insight into results in the report, we spoke to Lisa Murton Beets of the Content Marketing Institute.

B2B Marketing 121

B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Work Management 121

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Many B2B marketers use content marketing to reach out to their prospects and customers, but new research shows that the most successful of the group are going above and beyond to achieve their objectives through content marketing. Just 63% of all B2B content marketers said they also take this approach.

Marketing Report 120

Marketing Report B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 120

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

One of the common concerns B2B marketers have with a content marketing-focused SEO program is whether the content will align with target audiences and prospective buyers. Thus, B2B SEO programs can fail when keyword-specific content marketing efforts miss the mark in connecting with broader marketing requirements.

B2B Marketing 179

B2B Marketing SEO SME Planning 179

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 7, 2018

Marketers who have invested in content marketing know that customers expect to get a certain amount of value out of their assets, but how much? Furthermore, how does this line up with what customers want from marketers?

Content Marketing 158

Content Marketing Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Barriers 158

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 26, 2018

There are numerous tips and strategies that can help B2B content writers be more effective and efficient. Here are a few hacks to help you start seeing better outcomes from your content marketing : 1. Know Your Audiences.

Top of Funnel 162

Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B 162

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 19, 2017

At KoMarketing, it’s been a successful year and I’ve once again seen the content marketing team grow in terms of size and ability. Working closely with our clients, we were able to overcome a number of common content marketing challenges on our way to improved website performance. Difficulty Showing Value.

B2B Marketing 177

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 177

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 4, 2018

To learn more about how marketers in the manufacturing industry are utilizing content marketing, the Content Marketing Institute recently teamed up with Marketing Profs and IEEE GlobalSpec to conduct the “Manufacturing Content Marketing: 2018 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends – North America” report.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Planning Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 120

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 20, 2016

The newfound bounty can power content marketing efforts for a few weeks or even longer. So how can a content marketer keep a spark file of fresh ideas and stave off the boring, overdone, or stalled ones? So how can a content marketer keep a spark file of fresh ideas and stave off the boring, overdone, or stalled ones?

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Planning Peer-to-peer Content 120

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 4, 2019

As marketers look ahead to the future, new research continues to suggest that they have shifted their focus to content marketing. When asked which marketing channels they will be focusing on over the next 12 months, respondents overwhelming said content marketing (49 percent).

Content Marketing 144

Content Marketing Advertising Benchmark Content Custom Publishing 144