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A Content Marketer’s Guide to SWOT Analysis

DivvyHQ

Ah, the good-ole SWOT analysis… It brings up fond memories of my college days and my Business Marketing 101 class. SWOT-ing may seem a bit old school, but the exercise still has great significance in 2019. SWOT Analysis Revisited. A SWOT-ing Guide for Content Marketers. But therein lies the problem.

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How to conduct an effective competitive analysis in 7 steps

Tomorrow People

Data sharing: Conferences and other similar events give you a chance to network and swap information with competing firms, formally or informally. This will help you decide how your organisation wants to differentiate themselves from them later on. What differentiates their offering: How are they unique? Conclusion.

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The subtle art of strategic planning in B2B marketing

Exo B2B

This also involves a thorough SWOT analysis, assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Example of SWOT: (Note. This can include online channels such as social media and networks, e-mail marketing, websites, as well as offline channels such as events, trade shows, trade publications, etc. This is B2B after all!

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ITSMA Marketing Vision 2021: my Top 10 “Insanely Great” Ah Hah Moments for Marketing Leaders

Marketing Insider Group

You know you have been involved with something or someone special for a long time when you cannot remember the date you first started working with a colleague or team, first attended an event, or became aware of key concepts that became “ah hah moments” or epiphanies. Not long after, I attended my first ITSMA Marketing Vision event.

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20 B2B Marketing Strategies That Will Deliver Success In 2021

Marketing Insider Group

One of the most common ways to get started is by using your marketing agency or internal committee to identify your top five to ten competitors and conduct a SWOT analysis for each. Consider Account-Based Marketing. Identify a Senior Marketing Advocate. Create Content that Addresses Your Customer Journey.

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How to gain a competitive advantage by analyzing marketing initiatives by competitors

Sprout Social

Use their approach as a guide—or try something entirely different to differentiate your brand. Evaluate their website for affiliations and events Looking into the events your competitors attend or sponsor offers insight into their target audience, brand values and personality. Calls-to-action (CTAs): What’s their sales pitch?

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5 Essential Elements to Develop Your Competitive Growth Strategy

Vision Edge Marketing

Use this information to identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) and create your SWOT table. And the company fosters a sense of community among its customers and partners through events like Dreamforce, webinars, and forums.