Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

By Sarah Threet , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing In this blog, I continue to summarize April Dunford’s book on positioning, “ Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning so Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It ”. We rarely come back to the positioning statement template for our use in messaging.

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Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2020

want to talk to you about 7 Steps to a Differentiated Marketing Strategy. Today, I want to talk about 7 Steps to a Differentiated Marketing Strategy. Because once you get your differentiators, then you’re also going to have to promote them. The third thing you do is to position your firm in the marketplace.

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Biznology

MARCH 7, 2018

.” That’s the only response you want to your positioning statement, according to Gartner research analyst Hank Barnes , who has conducted more than 1500 positioning reviews in the last five years. You don’t share your positioning statement? Positioning, as Hank points out, is not messaging.

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Blue Flame Thinking

AUGUST 18, 2021

With these expectations in place, we recommend a three-part approach to your wealth management marketing strategy. When you market wealth management, give your audiences ways to connect with you easily and offer them something to remember. Don’t be afraid to repeat positive news in your communications.

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Content Standard

JUNE 27, 2023

That clarity should come from educational content marketing—content strategies from vendors who differentiate themselves as educators by strategically using their internal expertise and unique perspectives on industry challenges. An educational content strategy tackles these problems head-on.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Social proof is a powerful tool for marketers who know how to use it effectively. With social proof, prospective customers get an in-depth look at a product or service without wading through direct marketing or sales-focused copy. What Is Social Proof In Marketing? Guest post by Chris Tweten.

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Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 27, 2020

Today, I want to talk to you about seven steps to a differentiated marketing strategy. Today, I want to talk to you about seven steps to a differentiated marketing strategy. Now we’re going to pick up with Step 4 in the differentiation, defining and refining your service offerings. TRANSCRIPTION: Hi.

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ClearVoice

AUGUST 18, 2023

AI is rapidly changing the marketing industry. You need to have a well-defined AI positioning statement to navigate the new digital landscape. And that’s where an effective AI positioning statement comes in. Understanding the AI Positioning Statement What is an AI Positioning Statement? How are you using it?

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I recently had a conversation with an Account Director responsible for new market and existing customer growth for an Oracle Supply Chain and ERP partner that has offices throughout the US, Asia, and UK. That’s an incredible win rate, and it’s a testament to the importance that marketing helps to shape a sale from the earliest stages.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

APRIL 28, 2022

It’s a familiar scenario: You know you have a product that adds value, but it’s a crowded market and your competitors have great products as well. The answer: strong product messaging and positioning. . I’ve been at Salesforce for nearly a decade, and our messaging and positioning have come a long way during that time.

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Hinge Marketing

OCTOBER 31, 2019

At Hinge, we write and talk a lot about differentiation. Meet the not-so-differentiated firms. In this post, we’re going to focus on the worst offenders: a dozen so-called differentiators that haunt professional services firms like bats—and suck the life out of otherwise promising brands. . 12 Not-So-Fresh “Differentiators”.

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Launch Marketing

MARCH 13, 2024

Reaching the right audiences with the right messages is fundamental for B2B marketing success. A successful framework produces coherent and consistent messaging that resonates with target audiences, differentiates your organization from the competition and communicates key value propositions.

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Pam Didner

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Every week I get a handful of questions from my B2B Marketing followers, and lately, I’ve noticed a recurring theme – people want to better understand product positioning and segmentation. To get the ball rolling, I gave Cliff the rundown on product positioning and segmentation. What is product positioning?

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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. But why is digital marketing so important? If you’re ready to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy, you’re in the right place!

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 5, 2022

As marketers remain focused on delivering a positive customer experience, new research is highlighting the importance of maintaining data accuracy for beneficial insight. Quality consumer data is the differentiator in knowing who customers are and how to reach them,” wrote the researchers behind the report.

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Martech

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The state of holiday gifting in 2021 is rife with unprecedented shifts in consumer and market behaviors that have yet to settle from the pandemic. The key guidance for brands this season is to remain flexible and allow data to drive decision-making and pivots in positioning, as there will likely be many shifts in the coming weeks.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 6, 2022

As B2B marketers look to improve upon the way they connect with customers and prospects, new research suggests that personalization is critical to delivering a positive experience. Similarly, many B2B marketers who adopted an omnichannel approach also gained more market share in 2021.

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Biznology

MAY 19, 2016

I recently started a discussion within different LinkedIn groups where I asked consultants , sales, and marketing leaders how they were differentiating themselves from others in their industry. But experience (no matter how extensive it may be) is not a differentiator. Here are some examples to show you what I mean….

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Biznology

APRIL 8, 2021

We often think of marketing messages as springing from serendipitous breakthroughs, big ideas that come in a flash of creative brilliance. But like many aspects of B2B marketing, message strategy can be developed—and improved—by following a proven process. Lack of differentiation puts the mind in a state of confusion.

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Goodish Agency

JANUARY 29, 2021

Before we get started, we need to define what brand positioning is. Partly so that we can have a productive discussion & partly because the art of marketing is nothing if not an ever-changing set of terms that try to describe old concepts in a new reference frame. So, what is brand positioning? It’s business, so money.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Effective marketing strategies for complex products are essential to driving business growth. At the end of the day, a good marketing strategy generates revenue that is pivotal for both sustaining and scaling a business. The problem is that you can’t use the same marketing strategy over and over again like a generic template.

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Vision Edge Marketing

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This article shares a story that illustrates what it means to exceed customer expectations and provide a truly memorable positive customer experience that will result in customer loyalty and competitive differentiation. . Do Your Touchpoints Create a Differentiated Experience? . Avoid creating breakpoints. .

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Hinge Marketing

AUGUST 7, 2017

Way back in 1969, a very perceptive marketer named Jack Trout introduced the concept of brand positioning to the world. He was the first to put a word to a very powerful marketing effect. A few years later, he and Al Ries wrote the seminal book, Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind , and the rest is history.

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

But how can you ensure your marketing efforts are aligned with the brand? This is where the positioning statement comes to the rescue. Its purpose is to be a guide for evaluating whether decisions about strategy, marketing campaigns, product design, etc. What is a positioning statement? are in line with your brand.

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Hubspot

JUNE 1, 2021

Learn what makes up a brand association and how to build a positive one. It also signifies that if the association with your brand isn’t particularly positive, you have the potential to change it. The hope is that the associations made with your brand are both accurate and positive. Brand assets, such as logo and colors.

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Savanta

JUNE 30, 2014

In a recent survey of 100 senior B2B marketers conducted for the B2B Leaders Forum by Circle Research , they named three major challenges: Resources: Brand building is a lower priority than activity which directly builds revenue in the short-term. In this post I’d like to focus on the last challenge – finding the right brand positioning.

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Content Standard

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Does negative marketing ever provide the desired return? So if negative political ads don’t work to change people’s minds, why would they work for marketers? Essentially, it’s a marketing tactic based on drawing attention to the lack of valuable content available , rather than offering any added value into the space.

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Vision Edge Marketing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Strategic planning has both advocates and detractors, especially as to whether it positively impacts operational performance. Strategy Questions to Ask Yourself Are We Positioned for Success? Sailors keenly observe the position of the stars, wind direction, and the ship’s speed. Do We Have a Culture of Innovation?

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readwrite

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Turn a Positive ROI in PPC Advertising. Unfortunately, not every PPC campaign ends up turning a positive return on investment (ROI). So what exactly does it take to turn a positive ROI in PPC advertising and how can you get there even if you don’t have much experience? A Solid Strategy to Turn Your PPC to Positive ROI.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

58% of marketers say martech cybersecurity was the top consideration in procuring marketing software tools. I recently read an account by an executive summarizing his experience buying a marketing technology (martech) tool. Traditionally, that’s a leadership position charged with protecting a company’s infrastructure.

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Martech

APRIL 19, 2024

Many brands, such as those in the home services industry or a local grocery chain, market to specific locations, cities or regions. There are also national brands that want to expand in specific local markets. Here’s a playbook to help your company succeed when marketing on a local scale.

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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. Always on marketing works.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 29, 2021

You’ve decided to open up new markets for your products, but you have a major challenge: how to build brand awareness among your new target customers. When you leverage content marketing to expand your business into new territory, you’ll be a step ahead of your competitors. Create content targeted to your new market segments.

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Vision Edge Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

In fact, 70% of B2B buyers cite company reputation as the most influential factor when choosing with which company to do business. Authentic branding can help B2B companies differentiate themselves from their competitors, establish trust and credibility with their customers, and increase customer loyalty.

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Tomorrow People

APRIL 27, 2022

However, as key components of all marketing strategies, these practices are usually lumped together and treated as one process. Why is it important to have a clearly defined target market? Targeting is an essential part of modern marketing. To manage customer heterogeneity, it’s important to have a clearly defined target market.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

See more about how marketers are using MarTechBot here. I am the first generative AI chatbot for marketing technology professionals. Prompt: Our product is loss-making for two years in spite of researched marketing plans. Understanding your competitors’ strategies can help you identify opportunities for differentiation.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 15, 2024

They could be seasoned marketers, tech gurus, finance wizards, or manufacturing mavens who share their knowledge through: Blogs Videos Podcasts Social media So, when we talk about B2B creators, we’re talking about influential figures who are shaping the future of how businesses learn, connect, and make decisions. Image Source: Inc.

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