The Point

APRIL 16, 2019

Thanks to Spear Digital Media Director Tim DiSabatino for authoring this week’s post. Because costs per click in B2B search campaigns can often be extremely high when companies compete the for same keywords, Search Engine Marketing (SEM) for B2B advertisers offers its own very unique challenges.

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KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

As B2B marketers look ahead to the remainder of 2018, new research suggests that they are shifting their focus to demand generation. Recently, DemandGen Report conducted its “2018 Demand Generation Benchmark Survey Report” to gauge how B2B marketers intend to utilize their budget over the coming months.

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QuanticMind

APRIL 24, 2018

A Practical Guide for Using Deep Funnel Intent Data to Drive Profitable Acquisition. Today’s marketing and advertising leaders have more data than they know how to manage. Over the last five years, advancements in machine learning have equipped marketing teams with the ability to reach customers with on-target, precise messaging.

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QuanticMind

MARCH 27, 2019

Search Engine Marketing is a complex strategy that will only grow more challenging in the future. This approach, though, comes with some major drawbacks that make it difficult for SEM programs to scale beyond their initial capacity. Ignoring Deep Funnel Data. Dealing with Averages. Dealing with Data Scarcity.

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The Point

MARCH 18, 2020

Most B2B marketers we talk to are continuing to plan, develop and execute campaigns and other initatives, for the time being at least. If not, consider teeing up the mailer for launch at a later date, and go digital in the interim. Consider shifting net new investment to inbound strategies: SEM, paid social, content syndication.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? Usually considered a sub-objective of a Demand Generation strategy, Lead generation refers to the process of attracting and converting prospects into paying customers, or at the very least getting them into the sales funnel. What is a Lead?

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ClickZ

JUNE 3, 2020

21% of marketers pulled creatives to prevent looking insensitive. Top three marketing technologies that are winning attention are Content & Experience, Data, and Advertising. In order to help you stay a step ahead, we bring to you a quick wrap up of key movements and trends from across the marketing industry.

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Circle Studio

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As we approach the end of 2020, it’s time to take a look at key 2021 B2B marketing trends that will emerge in the year ahead. Continuing a pattern from previous years, 2021 will see the ongoing evolution of many B2B marketing trends from recent years, and the increasing influence of B2C marketing will make a big impact.

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QuanticMind

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Safe to say, consumer data has become a critical performance factor for digital and search engine marketing in recent years. Here are some insights into how you can navigate regulatory compliance in the world of SEM. GDPR’s Impact on SEM. So, how does it affect search engine marketing?

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Walker Sands

JUNE 13, 2022

From SEM to marketing automation, successful B2B demand generation strategies are key to achieving business goals and reaching your audience. Like many rapidly growing startups, Sendbird needed strategic marketing expertise to help them connect with their audience and increase revenue.

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QuanticMind

JUNE 20, 2017

What were the top search engine marketing takeways from the paid search experts at SMX Advanced 2017? Review the top PPC insights for social/mobile vs. search, audience targeting and Google Shopping here, and get new martech insights and a free digital copy of the acclaimed martech book “Digital Insights” in our webinar.

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Biznology

APRIL 18, 2018

The Holy Grail of digital marketing is personalization: being able to serve the most relevant content to particular users at a particular time to help them progress on their buyer journeys. In large enterprises, where thousands of users come to your site daily, the strain of this marketing automation is staggering. Think Amazon.

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QuanticMind

MAY 31, 2018

Prioritizing investment in SEO vs PPC is far from a new challenge for marketers today. Each technique is a valuable way to reach your target audience, but they both require careful attention to optimize so that marketing can start benefiting from them. This will free up more of your budget and time for other SEM activities.

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Atomic Reach

MARCH 18, 2019

She wrote “Web Marketing for Dummies” and a series of other e-books on PPC. Andrew Goodman is a founder at Page Zero with a goal to bring some structure to the chaotic SEM segment. Matt Van Wagner is a founder of search engine marketing firm called Find Me Faster. David Rodnitzky – CEO at 3Q Digital.

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QuanticMind

MAY 31, 2018

Prioritizing investment in SEO vs PPC is far from a new challenge for marketers today. Each technique is a valuable way to reach your target audience, but they both require careful attention to optimize so that marketing can start benefiting from them. This will free up more of your budget and time for other SEM activities.

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Crimson Marketing

OCTOBER 15, 2015

There are many myths surrounding digital marketing solutions. It’s rare to find a CMO in the digital trenches with a full understanding of what works and what doesn’t. . Let’s review these 15 digital marketing myths and their corresponding truths: 1. Social Is A Top-Of-Funnel Channel.

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Search engine marketing (SEM) is comprised of both search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns. You can use both these strategies to direct traffic to your school's website, blog, or other digital assets you have, e.g. a landing page/microsite promoting a new school program.

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QuanticMind

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

We close out a jam-packed Day 1 at SMX East 2016 with a variety of SEM insights from every corner of the paid search strategy playbook. The 2016 Search Marketing Expo is underway in New York City, offering a snapshot of digital advertising trends in paid search engine marketing.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It’s a unique, product specific, customer focused go-to-market strategy. A go-to-market strategy , more than anything, is a plan. Specifically, it’s a plan that maps out the way a company introduces a new product or service to the market. It’s more than a product launch, but slightly less than an entire business model.

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QuanticMind

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If that last scenario applies, you were enticed by the company’s direct response marketing—a form of advertising designed specifically to elicit an immediate response from a prospect. So, what are the components of direct response marketing? What is Direct Response Marketing? The key here (as with all marketing, really!)

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sagefrog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The healthcare industry is fiercely competitive, making impactful marketing an absolute necessity. With the growing contest between heavy-hitting brands, capturing attention in a saturated atmosphere can be challenging for B2B healthcare marketers. What Makes B2B Healthcare Marketing Important?

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Choozle

JULY 1, 2020

Sam Kang, Strategic Account Manager: Search retargeting is a great way for brands to expand their SEO & SEM efforts into programmatic advertising. HM: Why should marketers use search retargeting strategies? Think of search retargeting as a mid-funnel tactic. HM: How does search retargeting work in Choozle?

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Webbiquity

APRIL 10, 2018

Every B2B marketer knows we are in a period of rapid change. Marketing technology (martech) is advancing quickly. But how can B2B marketers most effectively achieve those results? How can marketers efficiently meet both buyer expectations and their own corporate objectives? Or at least, not important yet? HubSpot ).

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Outgrow

MARCH 9, 2021

Essential E-Commerce Marketing Strategies to Enhance Your Marketing Metrics. Nonetheless, the pandemic was only one of the reasons for their success; implementing successful e-commerce marketing strategies, was the other. . Let’s look into what those e-commerce marketing strategy examples are! . Local Marketing.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2022

Growing small- or medium-sized businesses (SMBs) — those with a 1% increase in revenue or more in a six month period — are 59% more likely to use marketing automation. Growing SMBs are also 23% more likely to use email marketing software. Get more sales and marketing best practices for small businesses. Eager for specifics?

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Digilant

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In this blog post, we have outlined the remaining trends in the digital advertising landscape, covering topics such as video ads, the metaverse, third-party cookie depreciation, and more. Voice search impacts SEO and SEM “Hey Google, where can I purchase a treadmill?” In 2023, Amazon’s net digital ad revenue is expected to reach $39.45

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Brightedge

MAY 16, 2021

Reading one of the best marketing books listed below is likely to change and improve the way you market. While there are many classic marketing books that could make a best-books list, the recommended reading list below focuses only on marketing books published within the last 5 years.

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Digilant

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Voice search impacts SEO and SEM “Hey Google, where can I purchase a treadmill?” In 2023, Amazon’s net digital ad revenue is expected to reach $39.45 The annual growth rate for the US retail media market is ~25%, increasing from $36 billion in 2021 to an expected $110 billion in 2026. Ready to learn more? Let’s dive in.

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Choozle

JANUARY 25, 2022

Word-of-mouth marketing is free marketing, which will also save you costs on advertising. There are many ways that customers can find your product, thanks to your marketing channels. You can use this to reallocate your marketing budget. Attribution modeling can be a cost-saver in terms of your marketing budget.

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DemandBase

MARCH 30, 2020

First, let’s consider the evolution of digital media spend. We consistently explain to our clients and partners that making the decision to invest in ABM as a key component of your B2B marketing means committing to it end-to-end. B2B advertising is no different. Trust in specialization and expertise and see it through.

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Golden Spiral

MAY 10, 2018

Maximizing B2B Search Marketing. With your customized solution comes a unique value proposition, clear verticals you want to pursue, and sales funnels to fill. So, you turn to search marketing to do just that. You have a unique business solution. How can you make sure you’re getting the most return for your pay-per-click cost?

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Fount Media

MAY 16, 2021

It’s no secret that email marketing has a lot of advantages for your business. Learn how to use email marketing to increase sales. 8 brilliant email marketing strategies to increase sales. Your conversion funnel dictates whether or not your website receives high traffic and converts more visitors.

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Golden Spiral

DECEMBER 22, 2021

How well are you measuring and reporting on the Return on Investment (ROI) from all of your digital marketing efforts? If you’re a CMO or key stakeholder for your company and you’re confused by the SEO or organic elements of digital marketing, keep reading. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Tracking Your Efforts.

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QuanticMind

APRIL 23, 2019

Your customers’ digital journey is a gauntlet. In SEM, we often encapsulate these customer checkpoints discreetly into what we call the “Conversion Funnel”. The Conversion Funnel is a useful conceptual model only in that it serves to maximize what goes out the bottom. Upper Funnel Metrics: · Higher volume.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 4, 2016

Most digital marketers have a general SEO strategy such as tracking keyword performance and incorporating search terms into their blog posts. A sophisticated keyword strategy can help every step of your marketing funnel. Your keyword strategy doesn’t just apply to inbound marketing. Guest post by Adam Hutchinson.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It’s a unique, product-specific, customer-focused go-to-market strategy. A go-to-market strategy , more than anything, is a plan. Specifically, it’s a plan that maps out the way a company introduces a new product or service to the market. It’s more than a product launch, but slightly less than an entire business model.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 22, 2020

These channels aren't meant to be siloed, and getting them aligned is one of the most underrated ways to improve your overall digital marketing performance. SEO-focused marketers are the masters of understanding search intent , and therefore collaboration between SEO and SEM is critical. Avoid paid keyword traps.

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