Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2022

Social media is quickly emerging as the go-to channel for salespeople seeking new prospects. According to LinkedIn , 78% of social sellers outsell their peers who don’t use social media. At its most basic level, social selling comes down to leveraging social platforms to find the right leads and build important relationships.

B2B Thought Leadership 137

B2B Thought Leadership CTR Peer-to-peer Thought Leadership 137

Sprout Social

MAY 24, 2022

Ten-cent text messages, AIM chat rooms with your best friends and glittery MySpace pages with bulletin boards are just a few nostalgic elements from the early days of social media. Soon enough, features like direct messages and @-mentions arrived, changing the trajectory of social media forever. So what’s next?

Social Media 128

Social Media Social Marketing Work Management Marketing Management 128

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 6, 2022

Gartner recently published “The State of Marketing Budget and Strategy 2022” report, and statistics suggested that the majority of digital marketing spend (60%) is now allocated to paid channels. goes toward social advertising, while 9.8% The same percentage is invested in content and messaging. Specifically, 10.1%

Budget Management 240

Budget Management Allocation Spending Advertising Channels 240

Contently

AUGUST 11, 2022

Companies need to keep growing to succeed, and content is one of the most effective ways to do that. Here’s how investing in content can help you overcome today’s biggest challenges and position your company to succeed long term. How content marketing leads to meaningful ROI. Where to increase your content spend.

Marketing Budget 173

Marketing Budget Content Marketing Planning Paid Search Agency 173

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Case studies are one of the most powerful forms of content to have in your marketing repertoire. The longer-form content goes more in depth to describe a problem, solution, and outcome – all while keeping the customer at the center of the story. You can incorporate case studies in content marketing in a myriad of ways.

Case Studies 280

Case Studies Case Study Studies Top of Funnel 280

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 9, 2022

Over the course of the next year, the majority of respondents (55%) believe that social media , in particular, will contribute most to business growth. Gartner conducted “The State of Marketing Budget and Strategy 2022” report, and data indicated that most digital marketing spend (60%) now goes toward paid channels.

Multi-Channel 236

Multi-Channel Allocation Marketing Report Advertising Channels 236

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In the 2021 Digital Marketing Survey from Gartner , CMOs and marketing leaders shared their thoughts. Image: Gartner. The Gartner survey focuses on big picture goals across the marketing organization. Increasing your followers on social media, which may introduce your brand to others that don’t know about it.

Planning 271

Planning Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Gartner 271

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

Oktopost

JANUARY 5, 2021

I speak daily with product, marketing, and sales professionals about the impact that social media can have on developing buyer personas, launching a product, building a brand, or even on individuals standing in their respective marketplace. Our colleagues in digital marketing pick them up and utilize them to help inform and direct content.

Buyer Personas 131

Buyer Personas Top of Funnel Enterprise Management Marketing Budget 131

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 27, 2021

B2B marketers have traditionally relied on email marketing and social media to reach their audiences effectively and efficiently. Rather than relying on the chance that someone will open emails or view social posts, leading B2B marketers are developing comprehensive conversational growth strategies rooted in real, two-way communication.

Sales Management 343

Sales Management Conversion Ad Building Marketing & Strategy 343

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 29, 2020

73% of CMOs interviewed in a recent Gartner study predict the pandemic’s negative ramifications on our society will be short-lived. Source: Gartner. As COVID-19 forces us to stay home and keep social distance, we crave human interaction. Keep content current. 54% want more video content moving forward.

Planning 363

Planning Trends Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency 363

ClearVoice

JUNE 19, 2023

Content marketing is still driving success for companies that do it right. Several content marketing areas expect significant growth and change in 2023. These include account-based marketing, artificial intelligence, local SEO, persona marketing, podcast marketing, social media, and video marketing. billion in 2023.

Marketing AI 98

Marketing AI Stats Account Based Marketing Content Marketing 98

Contently

OCTOBER 21, 2020

It’s because of one of the most powerful psychological tools in marketing and sales: social proof. The internet allows us to easily access and quantify that social proof, but until recently, it’s been largely siloed to the B2C world. The post We Took a Risk on Social Proof in Our Marketing.

Peer-to-peer 154

Peer-to-peer Social Marketing Gartner Amazon 154

Madison Logic

JANUARY 13, 2022

Madison Logic Recognized as a Challenger in 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Account-Based Marketing Platforms Report. As the Gartner Magic Quadrant companion report, the Critical Capabilities Report provides more in-depth insight into the product offerings of recognized vendors. NEW YORK, Jan. NEW YORK, Jan.

Account Based Marketing 40

Account Based Marketing Gartner Marketing Report Multi-Channel 40

Martech

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Look at the way they just expanded the Digital Services Act to place detailed restrictions on the behavior of almost all “online platforms” (a term that certainly covers hosting services, marketplaces, social media and content-sharing platforms; how sweeping the definition is the courts will doubtless decide). If the E.U.

Marketing AI 106

Marketing AI Paid Search Agency Enterprise Management Gartner 106

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 26, 2021

Here are some emerging trends we’re seeing this year and expect to see more of in the future: Businesses are more boldly standing for or against political and social issues publicly. What was your impact on society during the pandemic scare or political and social upheaval? The importance of marketing has increased for most businesses.

Organization 353

Organization Planning Marketing Budget Terms and Conditions 353

Oktopost

JUNE 15, 2023

What you post on social media is only half the story – if that. Tuning into your target audience(s) on social media, keeping your nose to the ground – your finger on the ever-beating pulse – so that you can gain actionable and potentially game-changing insights into the very people you’re most interested in. And why not?

Social Media 62

Social Media Marketing Management Custom Publishing Analysis 62

Martech

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It’s been said, ad nauseam, that content is king. And, in our hyper-connected world where everyone is fighting for attention, good content is what drives good experiences. . Businesses use content marketing strategies to generate brand awareness, educate prospects and customers and establish credibility.

Digital Asset Management 137

Digital Asset Management Paid Content Work Management Marketing Management 137

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

With an economic downturn looming, it’s not surprising around 75% of CMOs report being asked to do more with less in a Gartner survey. Managing social media and other marketing channels in this economy can be challenging. Marketers are finding it increasingly difficult to set the right budget, optimize it and keep the leads flowing.

Marketing Budget 129

Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Paid Content Budget Programs 129

Exo B2B

JUNE 26, 2023

You’ve probably heard a lot about B2B content marketing. According to the Content Marketing Institute’s 13th annual study (2023), 71% of B2B content marketers say B2B content marketing is more important than it was last year. Yet you should be aware that quality content marketing performs better.

Marketing AI 52

Marketing AI B2B Marketing Optimization Content Marketing 52

Content4Demand

JANUARY 7, 2021

Marketers are looking for ways to optimize their strategies and content so their company can always stay top-of-mind as buyers move through the funnel and make purchasing decisions. A 2019 Gartner survey found that buyers are spending 50% of their time with third-party sources during their research process. Image courtesy of Gartner.

Intent Data 86

Intent Data Top of Funnel Intent Webinar Metrics 86

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 23, 2014

As 2014 comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible knowledge shared on the Social Pros Podcast. In December, we heard from MarketingProfs’ internal marketing expert; high-end realty company Corcoran Group ; and Gartner’s digital marketing researcher. These Social Pros operate on different levels in very different fields.

Social Media 149

Social Media Media Marketing & Strategy Gartner 149

Contently

MARCH 31, 2017

Back in 2015, technology market researcher Gartner published a statistic that sent waves throughout the marketing world: By 2018, companies that have “fully invested in all types of personalization” will outsell companies that have not by 20 percent. So how are content marketers adapting to the personalization push?

Personalization 166

Personalization Account Based Marketing Content Marketing Gartner 166

The Point

MARCH 8, 2018

Sure, they’re expensive to license, but they’re instant fodder for all sorts of content marketing, they bring credibility and name recognition to a campaign, and – bonus – they say nice things about your product. Just Released: (Company Name) named leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for (Category)!” the subject line proclaims.

Marketing Report 216

Marketing Report Planning Gartner Demand Generation Agencies 216

Martech

MAY 24, 2023

New Gartner research shows it as the most effective channel across multiple stages of the buying journey, from demand generation to driving conversions and customer loyalty. And yet, this critical channel is too often left unloved, with more focus going to the fast-changing advertising or social media landscapes. Get MarTech!

Email Marketing 110

Email Marketing Gartner Peer-to-peer Privacy Policies 110

Engagio

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This article will explore ABM’s historical development, look at its current state as highlighted by the October 30, 2023 release of the Gartner ® Magic Quadrant for Account-Based Marketing Platforms (in which Demandbase was once again named a Leader), and offer insights into the category’s future direction with artificial intelligence.

Marketing AI 62

Marketing AI Account Based Marketing Peer-to-peer Marketing Automation Services 62

Martech

MARCH 14, 2023

ChatGPT has been taking over every social media feed and news headline since its debut in late 2022. As marketers explore this generative AI tool without restriction, CMOs must assess its impact along three key functions: content production, ideation and market research. Assessing ChatGPTs impact on key marketing functions 1.

Marketing AI 134

Marketing AI Enterprise Management Paid Search Agency Work Management 134

Top Rank Marketing

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

TopRank’s 2023 B2B Influencer Marketing Report found that social media, industry presentations and video top the list. Social media influencer content It comes as no surprise that social media is the most popular channel for deploying B2B influencer marketing tactics.

Tactics 112

Tactics B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency 112

The Effective Marketer

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

The Effective Marketer Effectiveness is a discipline and it can be learned Home About the Effective Marketer Books Speaking Suit over Gartner’s Magic Quadrant Big Marketing Ploy In an earlier post I wrote about ZL Technologies lawsuit over Gartner Group’s Magic Quadrant, over what it considered “multitude of illegalities&#.

Gartner 100

Gartner Planning Work Management Marketing Management 100

EveryoneSocial

DECEMBER 28, 2020

2020 is the year that social selling remotely rose to the top of the sales toolkit. While social selling has been a growing strategy for most businesses over the past few years, COVID-19 and social restrictions absolutely accelerated its importance. What is Social Selling? Building Business Relationships On Social.

Activities 99

Activities B2B Thought Leadership Social Networks Thought Leadership 99

Martech

APRIL 16, 2024

Are we delivering content in seconds? Don’t follow the pack — be a leader Read the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Customer Data Platforms. Learn why Gartner named Salesforce a Leader, placing highest in ability to execute and furthest in completeness in vision. And you’ve probably been wondering, what is real-time marketing?

Enterprise Management 111

Enterprise Management Paid Search Agency Planning Marketing Management 111

Contently

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

That’s partially why I love the annual speaker drinks on the opening night of Content Marketing World. But mostly, it’s because I get unfiltered access to what the smartest minds in content marketing are thinking about right now. Content marketing is being absorbed by marketing.

Content Marketing 119

Content Marketing Content Gartner Lock-In 119

Oktopost

DECEMBER 13, 2020

However there is another key responsibility a VP Sales should stay on top of that is often forgotten; Bridging the gap between sales and marketing, and communicating the need for using social engagement insight in the sales process. Lately, I’ve been able to speak with many VP Sales professionals. Why Does Sales Need Lead Insights?

Social Media 87

Social Media Ideal Customer Profiles Top of Funnel High Quality Lead 87

Martech

JULY 21, 2023

Consumers are more comfortable seeing genAI magic take off in marketing than in any other sector, a new Gartner study finds. Building consumer trust is an ongoing project for marketers in areas that range from customer experience and privacy to the environment and social justice.

Marketing AI 95

Marketing AI Marketing Leads Advertising Agencies Generation 95

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Julie Hopkins is part of a team at Gartner called the Gartner for Marketing Leaders Group. As a leader in the field of information technology research, Gartner formed Julie’s group a couple of years ago, recognizing that digital marketing is an area of increasing importance (more on that in Holy Social!). Holy Social!

Social Media 129

Social Media Skype Media Gartner 129

Martech

AUGUST 3, 2023

20% to 30% of customer service and support agents will be replaced with generative AI by 2026, according to Gartner. Uma Challa, Gartner’s customer service expert, says this is shortsighted because the technology isn’t yet up to the task. Twilio CustomerAI makes it possible for users to build a ChatGPT plugin for Twilio Flex.

Godaddy 93

Godaddy Enterprise Management Product Gartner 93

Martech

OCTOBER 6, 2023

. “I think the most interesting part is where it magically finds the right text and combination of elements to maximize ad effectiveness,” said Andrew Frank, VP distinguished analyst at Gartner. “Most of it is small brand advertisers and a lot of it is highly targeted, localized, topical content.

Paid Search Agency 140

Paid Search Agency Features Ads Marketing AI 140