KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 27, 2015

Depending on how your company is structured, these could be questions for brand, email, product, customer service, or executive teams: Have we completed market research at any point over the last year? If your organization has completed marketing research, this can cut down the time it may take to put together accurate buyer personas.

SEO 120

SEO Buyer Personas Marketing & Strategy Business 120

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

JULY 6, 2020

B2B content marketers are constantly producing new assets to resonate with their target audience. However, new research shows that eBooks may be the key to reeling in new prospects and customers. The Customer Consumption of Marketing Content. This was followed by the white paper, guide, eGuide, and tips and tricks guide.

Marketing Report 156

Marketing Report B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B 156

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 26, 2018

When done successfully, B2B content writing can drive some impressive business results like increased search traffic, boosted social media engagement, and more importantly, conversions. There are numerous tips and strategies that can help B2B content writers be more effective and efficient. Refine Research Skills.

Top of Funnel 162

Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B 162

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 7, 2018

In B2B marketing, it can be difficult to think of content topics to write about on a monthly, or even weekly, basis, especially if you’re in an industry that has a lot of regulations or limits the type of information that can be shared (e.g. They may move on to competitor content or seek out other publications with more variety.

B2B Marketing 216

B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency Content Marketing Work Management 216

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? According to the statistics, nearly 90 percent of customers believe that marketers should provide value-added information to their customers. Marketing to Customers with Interactive Content.

Content Marketing 158

Content Marketing Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Barriers 158

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Thankfully, as B2B marketers, we’re able to tap into the wants and needs of B2B consumers via online surveys, research reports, etc. As such, we’ve pulled together a list of 10 recent (free) reports and research data that could be beneficial for B2B marketers across industries. Moz’s 2013 Search Engine Ranking Factors.

Marketing Report 120

Marketing Report B2B Marketing Research Advertising Agencies 120

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 10, 2017

The “How Content Influences the Purchasing Process” survey from the Content Marketing Institute and SmartBrief recently honed in on how customers are seeking out marketing content. To learn more and gain further insight into the report, we spoke to Lisa Murton Beets, research director at the Content Marketing Institute.

Peer-to-peer 136

Peer-to-peer Content Buyer Personas Mobile Marketing 136

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

In a few weeks, I’ll be heading down to NYC for SMX East where I’ll be speaking on the panel “ Competitive Research for SEO.” Competitive research is an interesting part of SEO. While I don’t want to give the entire presentation away, I do want to provide some tips on where to begin your competitive research and what to look for.

Research 120

Research SEO Press Tagging 120

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. Satisfying Customers Through Content Marketing.

Email Marketing 154

Email Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Content Marketing 154

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.

SEO 179

SEO B2B Marketing SME Planning 179

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

The other day members of our team had an informal discussion on how we choose keywords for our clients’ web pages. The development of good keyword research also incorporates marketing prowess, data analysis, and experience working with SEO over time. Keyword research is the life-blood of a search engine optimization campaign.

Keywords 120

Keywords Research SEO Lead Scoring 120

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 30, 2018

Marketers are constantly putting out a wide array of content for their customers and prospects to consume, but what type resonates the most with their target audience? When it comes to the most favored type of content, 77 percent of respondents said they prefer articles, followed by alerts (70 percent).

Customer Surveys 153

Customer Surveys Content Paper Custom Publishing 153

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. Always try to go above and beyond what already exists.

Top of Funnel 120

Top of Funnel CMS Development Content Marketing Thought Leadership 120

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 23, 2017

I was excited to learn what other people had to say and I was excited to be able to talk about how customers should be the basis for any content marketing program. Specifically, I was excited to talk about how content can help take the customer through the buyer journey. What type of content are they using to help them make a decision?

Top of Funnel 192

Top of Funnel SWOT Marketing & Strategy Buyer's Journey 192

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 11, 2013

Research, guides, and marketing surveys help guide B2B marketers down the right path. Here are ten B2B marketing related research reports and guidelines we recommend for review, and a brief explanation on why they are important. MarketingProfs 2013 B2B Content Marketing Report. BtoB Research Defining the Modern Marketer.

Marketing Report 120

Marketing Report Research B2B Marketing BtoB 120

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 13, 2018

As marketers look for more ways to resonate with their target audience, new research suggests that content personalization may be the key to achieving their goal. More importantly, customers appear to be willing to provide more information to receive personalized marketing content.

Marketing Report 149

Marketing Report Personalization Paid Search Agency Content 149

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

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

research reports, trends, and important industry announcements in the B2B marketing space) for quite some time now. Why It’s Significant: This report provides a one-stop location for information on Internet usage, social media adoption, and mobile penetration worldwide and across key geographical markets.

Budget Programs 120

Budget Programs Marketing Report B2B Marketing Research 120

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 23, 2018

Most content marketers have two core beliefs about content: That “good” content (high-quality content) will outperform “bad” content every time, i.e. that good content gets more results. That good content takes more time to create than bad content. Time spent in creating content ?

Top of Funnel 275

Top of Funnel Marketing Automation Services Marketing Automation Automation 275

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? External Data.

B2B Marketing 125

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Planning B2B 125

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Fast forward in time and here I am today still putting my journalism skills to good use as a content marketer. In recent years, there has been much talk of the intersection of traditional content marketing and traditional PR/journalism. Case in point: content interviews. Do some preliminary keyword research.

SME 120

SME Content Marketing Proposals Work Management 120

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 10, 2018

As I read the article, it got me thinking about where we are with content marketing. After all, for years we’ve been told things like content is king, content is queen, or content is everything. Just like social media, it’s time for content to grow up. Your content must have a goal. Goals & Strategy.

Top of Funnel 177

Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Content Budget Programs 177

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 13, 2018

As content marketers, we need to consistently produce new material to see results. How much content you need depends on your business needs, industry, and a host of other factors – but a recent study found 60 percent of marketers create at least one piece of content every day. . Create a Keyword-Focused Headline.

SEO 128

SEO Top of Funnel Tips Lead Scoring 128

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 29, 2018

When it comes to business marketing content, new research suggests that B2B audiences are finding it in a wide range of places. Recently, Clutch conducted a survey to determine how and where B2B audiences are encountering business-related content. different information sources on average during the buying journey.

Social Media 120

Social Media B2B Media Purchase Intent 120

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 3, 2022

As marketers turn to data and analytics to help them achieve their key objectives, new research indicates that intent data, in particular, is helping them reach their goals. Intent data is generally defined as information that reflects a web user’s behaviors, specifically as it pertains to content consumption.

Intent Data 265

Intent Data Class Intent Planning 265

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 13, 2017

New research suggests that as marketers managing global marketing programs continue to develop digital content, they are faced with a series of localization challenges. Approximately 49 percent believe they need to improve their ability to execute more relevant, targeted creative content as well.

Allocation 121

Allocation Demand Budget Programs Content 121

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

SEO and content work together – or, at least, they should. When SEO and content efforts operate in conjunction with one another, marketers are able to generate better results, ensure digital efforts are aligned, and even become more efficient. Without content, SEO efforts will remain stagnant, and vice versa.

SEO 121

SEO Ad Frequency Content Keywords 121

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Demand generation remains a critical objective for marketers, but new research indicates that not all are leveraging data to help them achieve their goals. However, previous research suggests that marketers have struggled to leverage this information to make more impactful decisions.

Demand Generation 265

Demand Generation Marketing Report Demand Generation 265

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 19, 2018

Content marketing is about providing the right content at the right time to the right person. When you say it like that it sounds so simple, but as content marketers know, it’s a full-time job (or more!). There are, of course, many different ways to approach a content audit. Content Type. The top reasons?

SEO 149

SEO Top of Funnel SERP B2B 149

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

To take a closer look at the report and its findings, we spoke to Lisa Murton Beets, Research Director at the Content Marketing Institute. Before you can expand your nurturing efforts, you need to be sure you really know your audience—and that takes research and conversation. What are their wants and needs?

B2B Marketing 123

B2B Marketing Top of Funnel Content Marketing B2B 123

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Despite the benefits and impact of leveraging customer data, new research suggests that marketers still aren’t entirely satisfied with their team’s ability to make effective decisions based on this information. About 45% would like to improve data quality, while 38% want to utilize more of their available data.

Statistics 220

Statistics Custom Publishing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Report 220

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 19, 2017

Despite the wide variety of marketing content, C-suite executives and decision makers still have strong preferences toward long-form pieces, according to new research. Executives appear to value data-driven content as well, but some of them remain skeptical. Providing Accurate Marketing Content to Buyers.

Customer Surveys 122

Customer Surveys Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Data Hygiene 122

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 25, 2016

When thinking about the conversion funnel in relation to SEO, B2B marketers should aim to provide content that meets the needs of searchers no matter what phase of the buying process they are in. Finding the right balance is a key component of content marketing success. I will be addressing the following: What is top-of-funnel content?

Top of Funnel 120

Top of Funnel SEO Long Tail Marketing Marketing Funnels 120

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As customer behaviors continue to evolve, new research indicates that marketers are adjusting the way they attempt to resonate with their target audiences. To achieve these objectives, 55% of marketers say that they have adopted a digital experience platform to manage both content and customer data.

Marketing Report 201

Marketing Report Privacy Digital Experience Platform Custom Publishing 201

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 6, 2021

Intent data can be described as the information acquired from digital sources about a company’s behavior, as well as the way it consumes content. New research suggests that an increasing number of B2B marketers are utilizing intent data to gain an edge on the competition. Finding Marketing Uses for Critical Data.

Intent Data 281

Intent Data Intent B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy 281

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

You are regularly creating content to get traffic and conversions, but is it really turning into the lead and email list numbers that you or your executives are expecting? If you know content can help you reach more of your target audience, there are some ways you can increase the value of your content.

Sales Qualified Leads 152

Sales Qualified Leads Top of Funnel Webinar Metrics Lead Scoring 152