Sprout Social

OCTOBER 1, 2020

If you’re still on the fence about social media advertising, we get it. Research shows that one of the top goals for marketers is increasing brand awareness, which is why more and more brands are achieving this with a paid social presence. Why run paid social media ads, anyway?

Social Media 144

Social Media Advertisements Advertising Campaigns 144

Contently

APRIL 20, 2023

Content value is a superpower — and it’s not just because superpowers are few and far between. When you find the right metrics to prove the value of your content, you can showcase how important your work is to the organization. But to truly maximize content value, you need to have a way to measure your content’s impact.

Lead Scoring 179

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Traffic Organization 179

Metadata

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Like almost every B2B company on the planet, I knew my success would hinge largely on paid social advertising. So, I did what any demand generation marketer would do in my situation: DIY’d some LinkedIn ads using the platform’s native tools. Note: I sprinkled in some Google Search ads, too.)

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Paid Social Agency Cost per Lead Advertising Agencies 52

Directive Agency

JULY 23, 2020

For many business-to-business (B2B) software organizations, paid advertising is essential to generating leads and driving revenue. Through paid channels, marketers are able to segment and target audiences more precisely, leading to higher conversion rates and ultimately, more sales. What is B2B advertising?

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Funnel Advertising Top of Funnel Enterprise Management Advertisements 59

Launch Marketing

APRIL 19, 2023

When you think of “B2B” marketing, you think of “Business to Business,” not “Business to Customer.” But this failure to focus on the customer experience or customer marketing is a crucial mistake that many B2B companies make. One of the main objectives of customer marketing is to build and solidify trust.

Top of Funnel 117

Top of Funnel Tactics B2B Marketing Work Management 117

Blue Flame Thinking

MARCH 28, 2024

A strategic marketing plan is like a funnel. You cast a wide net, then keep narrowing things down to identify those more likely to engage with your product or service. Marketing is designed to increase awareness of what you offer and lead your audiences to a conversion—whether that is a purchase, meeting, or other connection.

Marketing Funnels 61

Marketing Funnels Top of Funnel Paid Content Paid Search Agency 61

EveryoneSocial

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

There are a million ways you can go about saving money on paid advertising, but I want to focus on the most impactful strategies. I’ve been a paid search specialist for more than six years, and – using the tactics I’ll discuss in this blog — I’ve helped accounts improve their campaign cost per conversion by as much as 50%!

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Advertisements Advertising Paid Search Agency 52

Martech

OCTOBER 19, 2023

While businesses value the synergy between marketing, sales and product teams in theory, they often struggle to create a cohesive atmosphere and deliver seamless customer experiences in practice. Yet, nine in 10 also say they are misaligned across strategy, process, content and culture. New revenue. Why did we choose these KPIs?

Top of Funnel 122

Top of Funnel Planning Product Ad Frequency 122

Golden Spiral

MARCH 24, 2022

Is the issue with B2B ad conversions an industry-wide phenomenon or do some companies not produce ad content that works? I once read a stat that said: “You’re more likely to get bitten by a shark than click on a display ad.”. Researched content for a blog article? So then why did display ads account for 85% of U.S.

Paid Search Agency 62

Paid Search Agency Ads Work Management Landing Pages 62

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 21, 2020

In my last blog we discussed the detailed ways B2B marketers can reach their target audience through paid advertising on LinkedIn. While there are several ad formats to choose from on LinkedIn, lead generation campaigns are one of the best ways to ensure conversions through LinkedIn advertising.

Linkedin 221

Linkedin Sales Qualified Leads B2B Thought Leadership Lead Scoring 221

Oktopost

JUNE 4, 2024

You’ll find one element in every B2B marketing success story: a high-quality lead is a lead that has true potential to convert. Generating high-quality leads is what all your marketing efforts come down to, and a lead generation landing page is a pivotal moment in the journey down your sales funnel.

Landing Pages 62

Landing Pages Lead Generation Paid Content Lead Scoring 62

Unbounce

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

You and a couple of friends have an idea for a product that fits a clear gap in the market. Procurify’s marketing team was under more pressure than ever to keep their growth going—even accelerate it. We also spoke with Jendi, Procurify’s Marketing Web Designer, over the phone. They did a bang-up job, too.

Landing Pages 136

Landing Pages Account Based Marketing ABM Lead Scoring 136

Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

The world has been stirred up by a global pandemic, most of us are still working from home, and digital marketing strategies have become a critical part of every company’s survival. When it comes down to it, one of the most important things marketing organizations are tasked with is generating marketing qualified leads (MQLs).

Lead Generation 264

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Paid Content Lead Scoring 264

Only B2B

APRIL 24, 2024

Among marketers, few topics spark as much debate as the comparison between demand generation and inbound marketing. Conversely, inbound marketing predominantly relies on passive techniques to draw in potential leads. Here are some metrics to consider: High-intent Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs).

Demand Generation Agencies 71

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Inbound Marketing Top of Funnel 71

Metadata

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A great product helped, but that’s only half the story. Refuse to be B2B-oring Most B2B marketers read from the same script: LinkedIn ads with similar messaging. Marketers are stuck swimming in a sea of sameness, and that’s making B2B marketing oh-so-bland. Lucky for us, we got the other half during DEMAND. “We

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Advertisements Advertising Peer-to-peer 52

ConvertKit

JUNE 21, 2021

Posting a link to your social channels and crossing your fingers that sales pour in is not the product launch you deserve. After all the work you put into creating your incredible product, you need a proper marketing plan. Enter our product launch timeline. A solid launch process for a new product starts early.

Paid Content 142

Paid Content Product Landing Pages Top of Funnel 142

Webbiquity

AUGUST 4, 2020

Probably the most important is content: are you giving attendees useful, actionable information—not just a thinly veiled sales pitch? But social media, paid advertising, and influencer marketing can also play important roles. Several elements determine the success of your webinars. Is your information unique?

Webcast 363

Webcast Webinar Metrics Marketing Automation Services Enterprise Management 363

Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Demand generation is the process of building awareness and interest in a brand’s products and services. Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omni-channel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. Demand Gen = Sales + Marketing.

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 225

Binary Demand

MARCH 1, 2024

Its potential for storytelling and marketing is undeniable, making AI in B2B marketing and sales a transformative force, reshaping interactions with brands, information, and services. The world of B2B marketing automation is on the brink of a full-fledged AI-driven revolution. But what is the path to reeling in those big fish?

Ideal Customer Profiles 97

Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Marketing Enterprise Management Marketing Automation Services 97

Golden Spiral

MARCH 14, 2019

If you’re a B2B company, concern yourself with two types of digital ads: Pay-per-click (PPC) ads: PPC ads , a.k.a. search ads are an affordable way to get in font of the right buyer at the right time. PPC ads are a budget-friendly medium that deliver qualified leads and measurable data. display spending ?

Paid Content 91

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel Ads 91

Metadata

AUGUST 23, 2022

It’s not exactly news that LinkedIn advertising can be expensive. Google that phrase, and you’ll see articles like “Why are LinkedIn ads so dang expensive?” and “LinkedIn is the most expensive digital advertising platform.”. Our customers’ LinkedIn ad experiments prove that out. Note: This data includes Conversation ads.

Cost Per Click 52

Cost Per Click CPC CTR Conversion Rate 52

Directive Agency

APRIL 15, 2022

Too often, companies can get stuck in a sort of tunnel vision, focusing only on one digital marketing solution for their business, either SEO or PPC. This article will highlight each digital marketing component providing the unique benefits while also including the drawbacks of having tunnel vision in each. What is SEO?

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Work Management SEO Paid Search Agency 52

Rev

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

That’s where marketing qualified leads, or MQLs, come into play. You’ll also learn how MQLs compare to sales qualified leads, (SQLs) and how they work together in the sales funnel. What is a marketing qualified lead (MQL)? MQLs are leads your marketing team has identified as having the potential to become customers.

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Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads High Quality Lead 78

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

Heinz Marketing

JANUARY 7, 2022

By Maria Geokezas , COO and VP of Client Services at Heinz Marketing. Content marketing has defined the last two decades, but there’s a go-to-market strategy that’s been capturing lots of attention — product-led growth. So, does that mean a product-led company can nix its sales team? Not quite.

Product 114

Product Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Churn Rate 114

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Whether your marketing department is a startup or well established, you should routinely assess which key performance indicators (KPIs) you’re tracking — and if you’re not tracking any, decide where to start. Every marketing team should have specific KPIs that align with their department’s goals and the organization’s goals at large.

Lead Ranking 130

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL Webinar Metrics 130

Convince & Convert

MARCH 19, 2018

As organic reach dwindles, social media ads are becoming more and more appealing to marketers. In fact, social advertising budgets doubled from $16 billion in 2014 to $31 billion in 2016. Here, I’ll distill these lessons and apply them to social ads. Two-Cent Video Ads. Hyper-Focused Audience Targeting.

Paid Content 150

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel Ads 150

Zoominfo

JANUARY 12, 2024

After achieving impressive growth through both strategic acquisitions and product-led strategies, Smartsheet set its sights on becoming the recognized leader in modern project and portfolio management (PPM), marketing and creative management, and strategic transformation initiatives.

Zoominfo 130

Zoominfo Lead Ranking Enterprise Management Sales Qualified Leads 130

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

The fundamental core of successful content marketing programs is, well, creating great content. Even great content, however, needs a push. Paid distribution a great way for brands to quickly grow their audiences and jumpstart engagement with their content. It is advertising for the modern internet.

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Paid Content Distribution Cost Per Click Banner Ads 100

Bannerflow

MAY 12, 2023

Google Optimize, a powerful tool for website optimization and A/B testing, has long been a go-to solution for advertisers seeking to enhance their online marketing strategies. This news has left many advertisers pondering the implications and seeking alternatives as this was the only big advertising platform to offer a free plan.

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Advertising Agencies A/B testing Advertisements Advertising 52

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Demand generation is the process of building awareness and interest in a brand’s products and services. Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omnichannel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. What is Demand Generation?

Demand Generation Agencies 130

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 130

Metadata

MAY 13, 2021

Like the rest of the marketing world, we had to make significant budget cuts when the pandemic hit last year. We discovered LinkedIn Conversation Ads , a new ad type that’s generated more revenue for us than we could have ever imagined. Our monthly advertising budget was cut by 60% so we only had $17,000 to play with each month.

Linkedin 95

Linkedin Paid Search Agency Conversion Ads 95

Only B2B

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Our attention in 2022 was on: Making the most out of current economic situation Expanding our value-driven marketing strategy. For instance, unpaid media like as blogs, emails, and information that has been optimized for search engines are becoming more popular. Content Marketing. Produce more leads.

B2B Marketing 126

B2B Marketing Trends Planning Paid Search Agency 126

The Marketing Blender

JULY 19, 2022

How To Build A B2B Marketing Funnel. When you’re in the business of marketing B2B products or services, it’s crucial to create a B2B marketing funnel that will guide potential customers through the buying process. That’s why it’s so important to have a well-defined digital marketing funnel in place.

Top of Funnel 98

Top of Funnel Marketing Funnels B2B Marketing Ad Building 98

Sprout Social

JANUARY 13, 2021

Do you know how your newest customers heard about your product or service? Maybe you have a general idea, like they saw an ad and clicked on it, or that someone told them about it. But what if they saw an ad multiple times across different platforms? Why marketing attribution models are important.

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Marketing Attribution Multi-Touch Attribution Lead Ranking Social Media 90

Directive Agency

AUGUST 3, 2020

While a majority of B2C companies are crushing the social media marketing game, many B2B organizations are lagging behind. It’s going to take a lot more than a stellar Facebook ad to turn a prospective buyer into a paying customer. Facebook advertising for B2B brands. Focus on the funnel. The problem?

Top of Funnel 64

Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Facebook Ads 64

Metadata

OCTOBER 6, 2021

For demand marketers focused on driving sales and business growth, revenue is the ultimate KPI. And targeting your audience with paid social media campaigns is one of the best ways to do that. How to look at the data LinkedIn vs. Facebook for B2B marketing What are the best CTAs? How long should your ad text be?

Cost per Lead 78

Cost per Lead Paid Social Agency Advertising Benchmark CPL 78