Benchmark Email

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

If you step back and look at your… The post Educate Your Content Marketing Prospects First, Then Sell Them appeared first on Benchmarkemail. It ends up turning off your audience and reducing the impact your blog can have on your company. Why is it Bad to Heavily Promote Your Company in Your Blog Posts?

Marketing Prospects 142

Marketing Prospects Education Content Marketing Content 142

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 14, 2021

As video marketing continues taking the world by storm, more businesses adopt it as a pivotal strategy to educate consumers, generate leads, and boost ROI. Video marketing can be a powerful way to reach new prospects and provide extra value to new and long-term customers alike. 93% say it’s an integral part of their strategy.

Video Marketing 363

Video Marketing Top of Funnel Content Marketing Planning 363

Hinge Marketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Educational webinars have emerged as a powerful marketing tool for many professional services and B2B firms. But not everyone is on the same page… As someone who has organized, promoted, and produced over 100 webinars at Hinge, you can imagine that I hold some strong perspectives on webinars as a marketing strategy.

Webinar Metrics 98

Webinar Metrics Education Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 98

Conductor

MARCH 16, 2022

The difference between good and great organic marketing? A basic understanding of SEO is key for any content marketer who wants to produce engaging content, and aligning with the SEO experts on your team creates an environment that allows agility while ensuring your content strategy is aligned with your overall organic marketing strategy.

Education 98

Education Resources SEO Lead Scoring 98

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 6, 2021

With content marketing. Fuel the momentum needed to retain your customers by offering your followers relevant and engaging content at every stage of the buyer’s journey. You can continue to build brand loyalty by engaging with your audience, personalizing your content, telling real stories, and listening to customer feedback.

Top of Funnel 343

Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management Content Marketing 343

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 17, 2023

Few content marketers can develop great material without input from one or more subject matter experts (SMEs). Here are some tips on how to get your best experts to help you create stand-out content: Explain how the finished product will contribute to a specific company goal , such as generating upsell revenue for a product line.

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SME Tips Content Marketing Work Management 317

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 5, 2021

If you do a little more research, you’ll soon discover that all of these brands are putting a lot of time and effort into content marketing. However, where Trader Joe’s really excels is with user-generated content. TripAdvisor is a company that has built its brand around user-generated content. Weight Watchers.

Trust Marketing 363

Trust Marketing Content Marketing Ad Building Content 363

QuanticMind

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Like so many industries, the higher education space has been turned on its head over the past few years. While online learning is no longer the necessity it was at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the continued increase in demand for online education programs is undeniable. What’s Changed in Higher Education?

Education 75

Education Rules Budget Programs Planning 75

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 28, 2021

If you were to step back in time into a marketing conference from a decade or so ago, content marketing SEO would be the buzzword you’d hear on everyone’s lips. But back then, content was only a vehicle for injecting keywords into blog posts and other website content. Lots of them. Because, you know, SEO.

SEO 317

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Tools Paid Search Agency 317

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 9, 2023

As content marketers, we are always on the hunt for interesting data to grab reader attention and support our claims. The journalistic protocol is to cite an original, authoritative source that is transparent about its methodology (like the description on page 41 in CMI’s annual B2C Content Marketing Report.)

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Stats Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Work Management 291

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

While some invest a tremendous amount of money in traditional advertising channels, many use the power of content instead. Content marketing directly improves sales in many ways, and typically costs much less and has higher returns than ads. They will consume content, but only if it’s valuable to them. Quick Takeaways.

Top of Funnel 359

Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Lead Ranking Work Management 359

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 29, 2019

More times than not, when a client comes to us looking for help with their B2B content marketing strategy , we notice the strategy itself is either very new, or it exists with a lack of focus (both SEO and target audiences). Here are five quick tips to take your B2B content marketing strategy beyond the educational phase: 1.

Top of Funnel 124

Top of Funnel Paid Content Education B2B 124

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 16, 2021

While many marketing tactics can generate quantifiable business results, some do it better than others. When it comes to driving value, content marketing beats advertising (almost) every time. Let’s dive into why so you have a better idea of what to expect when you focus on content. Content marketing wins ROI.

Advertising Agencies 341

Advertising Agencies Advertisements Advertising Paid Search Agency 341

The Forward Observer

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Content Marketing Strategy: Harness the Power of Your Brand’s Voice by Robert Rose About the Book Do you know how to turn the attention your content receives into profit? With a meaningful content marketing strategy, you can. An organization’s content communicates everything to consumers.

Marketing & Strategy 130

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Planning Content Marketing 130

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Then, you should work with your marketing team on adding more journalistic content to your mix. Buyers are turning away from salesy ads and overtly promotional media and gravitating toward content that is educational and informative. You’ll attract better clients with journalistic content.

Top of Funnel 286

Top of Funnel Tips Content High Quality Lead 286

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 3, 2023

It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is quickly transforming the field of content marketing and search engine optimization. While AI tools can make the content creation process more efficient and less time-consuming, businesses still need to be aware of the potential risks and pitfalls of using AI-generated content.

Marketing AI 277

Marketing AI Webinar Metrics Content Marketing Planning 277

Optinmonster

JANUARY 29, 2024

Do you want to know the key content marketing metrics to measure your content marketing ROI (return on investment)? To effectively measure the success of your content marketing campaigns, it’s crucial to understand the relevant content marketing metrics.

Paid Content 108

Paid Content ROI Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Tools 108

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 7, 2020

Why wouldn’t you want to use infographics in your content marketing? The best infographics of 2015 are some of content marketing’s finest examples of visually engaging content. Since 90% of the information we take into our brains is visual , it makes sense that these are among the best content types to deploy.

Content Marketing 344

Content Marketing Work Management Content Marketing Management 344

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 3, 2021

Let’s get real about B2B content marketing. The truth is, your content doesn’t have to boring or stuffy. In this post, we’ll review why B2B content marketing sucks and how to improve it so that it delivers a true ROI (return on investment). Bad content isn’t going to propel a company forward. The findings?

B2B Marketing 296

B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning 296

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It sets great content apart from the average and helps you stand out from competitors. studio on Pexels However, few marketers can truly master the art of storytelling, because they fail to add data points to support the tale they are weaving. Guest post by Mehdi Hussen. Image credit: RF._.studio What is data storytelling?

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Storytelling Top of Funnel Content Paid Search Agency 329

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 16, 2023

Well folks, sharpen your pitchforks and abandon the marketing strategy we’ve been swearing by for 10+ years because industry influencers have delivered a shocking exposé: AI is taking over Marketing. A few whispers of crazy AI claims and the entire marketing community is up in flames! AI is not taking over SEO. How is THAT?

SEO 251

SEO Lead Ranking Content PR 251

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

You probably know that improving your content conversion rate is one of the best ways to grow your business with digital marketing. Now you just need to figure out how you can increase your content conversion rate. What Is A Content Conversion Rate? What Is A Content Conversion Rate?

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Conversion Rate Conversion Content Traffic 308

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 311

Marketing Budget Creation Content Marketing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 311

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 7, 2021

Who is the one true king of marketing? What if I told you the answer was quality content? Content is king today and will still be on the throne tomorrow. In 2020, 70% of marketers were already actively investing in content marketing ( HubSpot ). Content marketing costs 62% less than outbound marketing.

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Content Marketing Planning Marketing Budget Creation Allocation 346

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

If your brand is earning tons of web traffic but seems lean on conversions, you might need more action words in your content marketing. Action words turn consumers from simple readers of your content into engaged potential customers. If you’re publishing content, you probably already are, but maybe not optimally.

Content Marketing 349

Content Marketing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Content 349

Scoop.it

JANUARY 5, 2021

70% of customers learn about a brand through their content instead of ads. What’s more, 60% of customers are more positive about a brand after they consume content from that brand. These statistics show that educational content is a big part of user experience that introduces customers to a brand, products, and services.

Education 92

Education Branding Brand Identity Marketing Management 92

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

As the volume of online content grows daily, it can be difficult to make sure your voice is heard over the noise. Thought leadership content marketing is one of the most effective ways of establishing your name and company as an authority in your industry. But what exactly is thought leadership content marketing ?

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Thought Leadership Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management 326

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 24, 2022

Debate raged for a long time about whether SaaS companies really needed content marketing. In 2022, that debate is dead — content is a critical piece of successful digital marketing for every SaaS brand. Topics covered in SaaS content are often technical. 5 Actionable Content Marketing Lessons for SaaS.

Paid Search Agency 329

Paid Search Agency Content Marketing Companies Case Study 329

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 2, 2021

Content marketing is one of the fastest-growing professions in the business world today. This beginners’ course in content marketing will take you from the bare basics to having marketable skills that can help you command a better salary or grow your business. Why Should I Learn Content Marketing?

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Course Content Marketing Planning Best Practices 339

Webbiquity

APRIL 18, 2024

Image credit: Mikael Blomkvist on Pexels This also applies, of course, to B2B marketing. Ideally, marketers focus their time on performing high-impact tasks that need our knowledge, expertise, and experience. So, why not let B2B marketing automation take care of the rest? What is B2B Marketing Automation?

Marketing Automation Services 149

Marketing Automation Services Ideal Customer Profiles Efficiency Marketing Automation 149

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 29, 2024

The year 2023 was a rollercoaster for many of us, and it was an especially up-and-down year for the education industry. A combination of economic, environmental, political, and social factors impacted education, resulting in a dramatic shift across the industry’s landscape. pushed back on DEI initiatives in higher education in 2023.

Education 59

Education Trends Ethics Barriers 59

Heinz Marketing

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

By Tom Swanson , Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing. Coming from the education world into B2B marketing seems like quite a big shift. As part of my past work, I led communications and storytelling for an education research organization. Part one: Understand agency to drive change.

Education 99

Education B2B Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership 99

Hubspot

APRIL 21, 2020

In the marketing world, the infamous free content debate seems to be everlasting. "If If we give away free content and information about the challenges our paid products and services resolve, then who will pay for what we're selling?". Benefits of Educating Prospects with Free Content. Free content builds trust.

Education 98

Education Sales Qualified Leads Content Inbound Marketing 98

Scoop.it

APRIL 11, 2024

These digital sessions can be pre-recorded messages or live events broadcast to educate a specific audience. Current trends indicate marketers rate webinars as an effective channel for brands to connect with a target audience. In addition, 99% of marketers cite webinars as key to their plans.

Webinar Metrics 85

Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 85

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 29, 2021

You’ve decided to open up new markets for your products, but you have a major challenge: how to build brand awareness among your new target customers. When you leverage content marketing to expand your business into new territory, you’ll be a step ahead of your competitors. Expand your team to handle the larger content workload.

Planning 363

Planning Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Content Marketing 363

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

But if you don’t put careful thought into the content of your company blog, it’s a waste of time and money. The creators behind the best company blogs take the time to understand the needs of their audience before crafting content to fit, as these content marketing examples show. Quick Takeaways. SPARK by ADP.

Paid Search Agency 362

Paid Search Agency Work Management Marketing Management Examples 362

Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2022

May 1, National College Decision Day, is one of the biggest days in higher education admissions. Higher education social media managers used Twitter’s interactivity to bring prospective students into the conversation. Creative content 101. I gotta put ME first – Citiboii SRT. Retweets and responses. Those efforts paid off.

Education 83

Education Peer-to-peer Planning Viral Marketing 83