Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Understanding the needs of your customers is a vital element in the definition of content marketing. Those insights lead to one of the biggest trends in Content Marketing: we need to develop content for the every stage of the buyer journey. Few companies have too much product content. It is a top tactic.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 24, 2021

When you humanize your brand with authentic content, you can build the kind of trust that makes your company the go-to authority in its field. In fact, even in the glory days of Madison Avenue, the most successful agencies published authentic content that informed and humanized even as it entertained. Now don’t get me wrong.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 15, 2023

If you’re a business owner, marketing professional, or digital enthusiast, you already know how important it is to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy. If you’re ready to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy, you’re in the right place! But you know what they say – nothing good comes easy.

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Content Standard

JANUARY 4, 2024

A Content Disrupted podcast with Axel Kirstetter, Vice President of Global Product Marketing for Guidewire. Access this and more Content Disrupted episodes on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or Google Podcasts. How often does your marketing team produce content based on internal opinions or requests?

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 2, 2021

When it comes to content marketing, how do you know what to write about? The answer is simple: conduct a content gap analysis. In short, this analysis will help you find gaps in your content marketing strategy and show you exactly how to fill them. What is Content Gap Analysis? Quick Takeaways. Source: CoSchedule.

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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.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 22, 2020

Understanding the needs of your customers is a vital element in the definition of the content marketing. Those insights lead to one of the biggest trends in Content Marketing: we need to develop content for the every stage of the buyer journey. Few companies have too much product content. Quick Takeaways.

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Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Trends Lead Scoring 295

Webbiquity

AUGUST 13, 2019

Top-performing B2B content marketers put the information needs of their audiences ahead of the company’s sales and promotional message. That’s one of the key findings from the ninth annual report from the Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs: B2B Content Marketing 2019: Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends—North America report.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 1, 2023

The AI-fueled transformation of content marketing is both exhilarating and distressing. OpenAI and an avalanche of new content tools and best practices are overwhelming many content marketers. You can’t build an effective content strategy without these facts and data. Content creation.

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Contently

APRIL 4, 2023

But here’s the reality: A smaller budget doesn’t have to negatively impact success with content marketing. Instead, use this time to take a fresh look at the impact of your content marketing resources. With that in mind, here are seven ways you can do more with your content, with fewer resources, in any economy.

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sagefrog

APRIL 16, 2024

To the uninitiated, B2B marketing may appear to be a smattering of strategies and tactics coming together in an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-style soup. The B2B buyer’s journey and buyer personas are critical aspects of this carefully constructed process. Why Are B2B Buyer Personas Important?

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 8, 2021

Is anybody successful with content marketing? Content marketing with a thoughtful strategy and plan doesn’t usually provide the ROI (return on investment) expected. For anybody to be successful with content marketing, you must define success. There are certain must-haves for success in content marketing.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 10, 2020

Here are several types of content that can help you do just that. No other type of content enable you to deliver as much information, as quickly, and with such a high level of engagement. But when it comes to generating conversions, tailoring your explainer to your specific persona or demographic is key. Explainer Videos.

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Sales Qualified Leads Video Marketing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 308

Scoop.it

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Fortunately, however, there are various strategies that can allow your ecommerce business to attract web visitors and turn them into buyers. Content marketing is, without a doubt, one of the best ways to achieve this goal. So, how do you use content marketing to boost conversions? Let’s dive in.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 22, 2020

Always-on content marketing is the only way to build new relationships for a brand. As my good friend Carla Johnson points out, you need only look at the rebranding MGM Resorts’ Las Vegas properties underwent to see what magic content marketing can work. Publish quality content and sustain the pace of publication.

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Scoop.it

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

That’s where strategic content marketing comes in. Consistently creating and distributing quality, relevant content allows you to promote your employer brand to prospective and current employees authentically. This post will explore seven content marketing tips and examples for HR audiences and leaders. The result?

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ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Account-based marketing (ABM) and strategic content creation and distribution mesh perfectly. However, strategic content creation and distribution are great solutions to these challenges. This goes beyond understanding content topics and the search intent behind each keyword. Sharing relevant data points and case studies.

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Marketing Interactions

JUNE 23, 2017

In a previous post, I shared a four-step process for creating in-depth B2B buyer personas. In this post, I’ll discuss how the details of a buyer persona inform a content marketing strategy. 9 Components of a B2B Buyer Persona. The first person perspective brings the persona up close, making them more reachable.

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 17, 2019

Content marketing costs 62 percent less than outbound marketing and generates three times as many leads per dollar spent. Organizers in the nonprofit and education sectors, especially those who are conscious of every donated dollar they spend, should embrace the high ROI of content marketing. Craft audience personas.

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SmartBug Media

JUNE 11, 2021

Higher education is a unique and competitive landscape—one that pushes marketers to continuously think outside the box to have their brand stand out in a crowded marketplace. Now more than ever, with online degree options readily available and more people taking unconventional pathways in their education, the pressure is on.

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SmartBug Media

APRIL 3, 2023

Most marketers understand this basic concept: You should create personalized content for your site visitors. Delivering the right content to the right person at the right time may seem like a daunting task at first glance. It starts with buyer personas. How is this done?

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 11, 2023

Luckily, perfecting your website design, content creation, and other marketing tactics is simple when you work with digital marketing experts. Perfecting your website should always be your first step towards improving your digital marketing strategy. Content Marketing Today’s consumers are eating up content. Distribution.

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Contently

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Every part of your business that communicates with the outside world—whether it’s sales, customer service, or human resources—needs content. To achieve that consistent voice, content teams need to play an active role in delivering value to internal stakeholders.

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Contently

APRIL 6, 2023

Love them or hate them, buyer personas are key to creating successful marketing strategies and effective content. But here’s the catch: Developing buyer personas requires research, analysis, and attention to detail. What Is a Buyer Persona? The message resonated with women, resulting in the following: 36.8

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Anyword

AUGUST 25, 2022

They’ve branded the change: “The Helpful Content Update.”. What is Google’s “Helpful Content Update”? In short: The update targets websites with large amounts of “unhelpful content” , or content “that seems to have been primarily created for ranking well in search engines rather than to help or inform people.”.

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Tiecas

APRIL 5, 2024

A documented industrial marketing strategy is critical for success. Did you know 80% of successful content marketers have a documented content marketing strategy? In my experience working with manufacturers and industrial companies, too many are in a rush to pump out more content without a strategy in place.

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SmartBug Media

AUGUST 27, 2021

From short emails to long-form guides, content is foundational in nearly every marketing tactic. No doubt about it, creating content that captures leads and retains students—a diverse and always-changing target audience—is a challenge. Read on for a fail-proof, repeatable content development strategy for higher education.

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Circle Studio

JUNE 27, 2019

Content is the magnet of your website and arguably the most important tool in helping achieve your firm’s marketing goals. Whether you’re looking to do a complete website redesign or just want to make improvements to your current site, it’s crucial to have a solid content strategy in place. Conduct a website content audit.

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Lake One

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

So why should content marketing for startups be a priority? Keep reading to learn about the benefits of content marketing and start building out your plan. What is Content Marketing? Content marketing utilizes informational resources, whether blogs, social media posts, webinars, or flyers, to attract and retain customers.

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Martech

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

“As digital presence becomes a greater emphasis for businesses, a lot of companies are looking to find out how best to merge all of their activities and teams,” said Ryne Knudson, Senior Content Marketing Specialist for Brandfolder, at our recent MarTech conference. Content partnerships. Self-educating customers.

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Circle Studio

MARCH 12, 2020

The better you understand your target audience, the more relevant and valuable your content and messaging will be. Creating buyer personas helps you visually picture your buyers and understand them on a deeper level. Buyer personas defined. Personas put a human face to your buyers.

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Navigate the Channel

JULY 9, 2023

so the concept of a social media content calendar isn’t as foreign as it was in social’s early days. Developing enough valuable and relevant content for your audience every day can seem unrealistic or unnecessary. A social media content calendar helps keep your company organized while connecting with your audience online.

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ClearVoice

APRIL 6, 2020

Pillar content. The phrase strikes fear into the hearts of many content marketers and creators — those who went all in and failed to make the impact they assumed would happen after slaving over a long-form, authoritative piece. We’ve gone pretty far down the content rabbit hole, otherwise known as the content marketing hierarchy.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

And it’s not just about engagement and branding – social media strategies can speed up lead generation and conversions, directly impacting your business ROI. YouTube: Allowing you to upload long videos, YouTube is perfect for educating your audiences with Q&As, webinars, and video tutorials for product walkthroughs.

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The Marketing Blender

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Maximize online success with a comprehensive marketing strategy that boosts your online presence, increases visibility, and drives targeted traffic to your website. Lastly, prioritizing customer education about products and services showcases commitment to providing value.

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BOP Design

JUNE 29, 2022

Before you start drafting your first blog, designing your first ebook, or recording your first video, you need to have a solid B2B content strategy. A well-crafted content marketing strategy ensures the content you create is valuable, effective, and cohesive. Do you like your existing content?

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Content Standard

JANUARY 3, 2023

Michael Schaefer first coined the concept of Content Shock in January 2014. In a blog post, he predicted that well before 2020, the sheer quantity of content being produced by businesses would vastly outpace people’s ability to consume it.  Sound familiar? It’s all about personalization.

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