Only B2B
AUGUST 3, 2020
Art of Telemarketing. In today’s business world, companies have a variety of options to generate leads from, for their businesses. Some of the famous methods used by companies are Telemarketing, Email Marketing, Direct Mail, Social Media Marketing & Referrals. Of all these methods, Telemarketing has survived and flourished like none others since the 19th century.
Webbiquity
AUGUST 4, 2020
With live events on hold for now, webinars have become a more popular channel than ever for communicating directly with sales prospects. But with seemingly everyone producing webinars now, how can you make yours stand out and attract busy buyers? Several elements determine the success of your webinars. Probably the most important is content: are you giving attendees useful, actionable information—not just a thinly veiled sales pitch?
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Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 4, 2020
What do Francis Bacon and Japanese manufacturers have in common? They both came to the conclusion that validating your assumptions before acting on them was a good idea. All versions of the cycle of experimentation and improvement are based on a scientific method that was first introduced in the work of Francis Bacon, which he explained as “hypothesis–experiment–evaluation” or, in simpler terms, “plan–do–check.”.
Zoominfo
AUGUST 4, 2020
What happens when you turn suspects into prospects? There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) an antiquated, vanity metric? You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. While MQLs don’t translate to immediate revenue or even pipeline contribution, the value isn’t equivalent to open rates, page views, and the like.
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Elevate your webinar game with WorkCast's Ultimate Webinar Handbook! Packed with insights from our seasoned webinar experts, this comprehensive guide is your go-to resource for mastering the art of B2B webinars. Learn the fundamentals, from defining webinars to exploring their benefits and diverse use cases. Discover the key elements of running a successful webinar, avoiding common mistakes, and making your sessions more engaging.
SendX
AUGUST 7, 2020
No matter what your business, attracting new customers is crucial to success. But, keeping a steady flow of leads rolling in isn’t always easy. That’s why so many brands not only like referrals but also encourage them. They add tremendous value to any organization as they provide a first person look at what your product or service has done for others.
B2B Marketing Zone brings together the best content for marketers in the B2B industry from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 7, 2020
According to Google, searches for the term “infographic” have increased over 800% in the last two years. To date, there are 79,000,000 search results on Google for “infographic.”. Consumers like them because they are consummately useful for informing, entertaining, and even evoking emotion. Why wouldn’t you want to use infographics in your content marketing?
Zoominfo
AUGUST 2, 2020
Many B2B data providers claim to have the “best” data. But have you ever stopped to think about where these companies get their data and what makes it better than the rest? Data is a big investment – and as a buyer, you should never trust a data provider without first understanding where that information comes from. Today we’re looking at three major B2B data sources and discussing the pros and cons of working with each.
SendX
AUGUST 4, 2020
There are 450+ email marketing platforms in the world right now. But not every one of them is suited for an enterprise. When you are looking for an email marketing software for your enterprise, you should consider the level of automation, ease of use, data you can get to make decisions that can have a considerable impact, quality of customer support, and of course, your budget, etc.
Webbiquity
AUGUST 6, 2020
Nearly four out of five B2B marketers believe influencer marketing will grow in importance in the next year. But only half integrate their influencer marketing efforts with their SEO programs, or use influencer marketing tools to identify industry influencers. Those are among the findings in the 2020 State of B2B Influencer Marketing Research Report , just published by the team at TopRank Marketing. “Over the past five years, many marketers have realized that partnering with trusted indust
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In the B2B marketing toolkit, white papers can be a powerful option for reaching decision-makers and experts, presenting them with interesting information that improves their perception of your organization's competence and thought leadership. That said, a poorly executed whitepaper will not only be unable to influence your desired audience but will also come with significant costs that other assets won't incur.
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 5, 2020
To make a solid plan for the short term, it’s important to keep an eye on where you’re heading in the long term. Nobody can say with 100% certainty what the future of marketing will look like, but industry professionals can offer useful insights and predictions into some of the possibilities that might be available in the coming years. Of course, there’s no guarantee that these predictions will come true.
Zoominfo
AUGUST 3, 2020
When one thinks of industries that attract large investments, fields such as software, energy, and pharmaceuticals come to mind. But according to new research from ZoomInfo, it’s the nonprofit and charitable industry that has drawn the most funding since 2019 — north of $70 billion total from January 2019 through May 2020. Figure 1 : The nonprofit industry took the top spot by total investment amount.
SendX
AUGUST 4, 2020
There are 450+ email marketing platforms in the world right now. But not every one of them is suited for an enterprise. When you are looking for an email marketing software for your enterprise, you should consider the level of automation, ease of use, data you can get to make decisions that can have a considerable impact, quality of customer support, and of course, your budget, etc.
KoMarketing Associates
AUGUST 4, 2020
As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt, new research suggests that B2B marketers in the exhibition space have needed to make numerous adjustments to their strategies. The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) recently released the results of a survey detailing how COVID-19 is impacting B2B exhibition marketers. Statistics showed that as of April, 62% of marketers have been forced to cancel at least one B2B exhibition, and this percentage jumped to 73% in June. 41% o
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Upgrade your social media game with our in-depth playbook: "21 advanced ChatGPT prompts for social media managers". These powerful prompts are tailored to supercharge your content creation, strategy development, and results analysis. Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to endless creativity as you effortlessly generate engaging posts, come up with original strategies, and optimize your social media performance - all in a fraction of the time.
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 5, 2020
When you hear the term “automation,” you typically associate it with the latest technology, AI, and computer data science. However, automation is actually not that new. Humans have always been searching for ways to make our daily lives easier by getting machines to take over various tasks. In fact, the earliest examples of automation can be traced back over 2,000 years when the Chinese developed trip hammers powered by flowing water.
Zoominfo
AUGUST 6, 2020
When in doubt, turn to the data — that’s our rule of thumb at ZoomInfo. That’s because no matter what department or industry, success comes down to data and the decisions you make with it. Today we’re going to take a look at how to use important data insights — from our platform — to combat the main obstacles recruiters face in their day-to-day workflows.
Biznology
AUGUST 5, 2020
Findings from a recent report on lead-gen strategies from Ascend2: Most marketers think their social media tactics are increasing the quality of leads Most marketers are spending more on social media because of COVID-19 Most marketers regard video as the most effective type of content for lead-gen, followed by webinars, and live events/webinars. All these “most-effective” content types feature moving pictures on a small screen — in other words, they’re all video.
KoMarketing Associates
AUGUST 6, 2020
Many marketers have relied on face-to-face business interactions to resonate with their target audience. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests that they may be missing out due to a lack of this type of communication. A report titled “The Future of the ‘In-Person’ Business Economy” from The 614 Group recently suggested that marketers are losing out on several aspects of their day-to-day business as a result of COVID-19.
Speaker: Jeff Tarran, COO, Gunderson Direct & Margaret Pepe, Executive Director of Product Management, U.S. Postal Service
Learn the secrets to direct mail success for growth marketers! Industry veterans Jeff Tarran and Margaret Pepe are here to delve into how direct mail has completely evolved in recent years, and has rightfully earned a seat at the table alongside the email and digital marketing plans of SMBs, enterprise companies, and agencies as they look into strategy for 2024 and beyond.
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 3, 2020
Account-based marketing (ABM) offers a lot of benefits to most B2B organizations. An expert round-up on Forbes Agency Council revealed that the majority of B2B business leaders saw incredible results from an ABM program, including improved lead generation, opportunities for personalization, lowered costs, and better relationships with clients. All of these things can clearly lead to a more profitable company and a better customer experience, which is why many companies are allocating large sums
Zoominfo
AUGUST 4, 2020
What happens when you turn suspects into prospects? There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) an antiquated, vanity metric? You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. While MQLs don’t translate to immediate revenue or even pipeline contribution, the value isn’t equivalent to open rates, page views, and the like.
ANNUITAS
AUGUST 4, 2020
Last week, we discussed what we really mean when we talk about demand marketing. This week, as we dive deeper into the anatomy of a Strategic Demand Marketing Plan , we introduce you to the first step in our process: the insight phase. The Insight Phase. The starting point in developing a Strategic Demand Marketing Plan is what we refer to at ANNUITAS as ‘context analysis.’ Specifically, developing the insights that are needed to understand the customer journey and shape our go-to-ma
Adobe Experience Cloud Blog
AUGUST 6, 2020
When COVID-19 showed up and became a global pandemic, no one had a playbook – let alone the definitive one – on how to respond and adapt your business continuity to the unprecedented challenges it brought. As stay-at-home orders and social distancing went into effect and business trips, conferences, and gatherings of any significant size were canceled, we were quickly reminded of how vital the face-to-face human connection is to doing business.
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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 3, 2020
The mark of a successful business is its commitment to constant improvement. Change is inevitable, especially in today’s fast-paced environment. If your brand is out of step with the latest technology or design trends, it’s at risk of being passed over by consumers. But of course, change is never easy, especially when it comes with a big price tag and runs the risk of lost sales if things go wrong.
Zoominfo
AUGUST 5, 2020
Have you ever tried to set up a meeting with a senior-level contact? If so, you know how tough it can be to connect with busy executives, To add insult to injury, executive-level assistants are trained to be gatekeepers. They are paid to protect the C-level from unnecessary interruptions— meaning, if you don’t reach your intended target directly, your message might never make it to them.
Industrial Marketing Today
AUGUST 4, 2020
Manufacturing content marketing has its own challenges and frustrations as many industrial marketers have experienced. I touched on some of them in my last post about writing technical blog posts. While the age-old problem of “What should we write about?” still exists, new research findings show a myriad of other challenges. Some of these may. Read more The post, %Unique Challenges in Manufacturing Content Marketing% by %Achinta Mitra% was originally published on %Industrial Marketing Today%. [
Roketto
AUGUST 7, 2020
Do you want to know what drives me crazy? People talking about blogging and content marketing as if they are synonyms, as if they are the same thing.
Speaker: Paul Slack, Vende Digital CEO
On October 11th, understand how to navigate the AI landscape confidently, turning insights into groundbreaking strategies that set you apart. Why attend? You'll learn: Practical applications/Use cases How to find and assess the right AI technology Prioritizing quick wins Mastering prompt engineering Solving marketing challenges efficiently Strategies to launch pilot programs Case studies of B2Bs building smarter businesses with AI Exclusive bonus content: Actionable frameworks to get started qui
Contently
AUGUST 5, 2020
Contently Case Stories tell the story behind the amazing work Contently customers are doing. On March 11, the content team at MD Financial was finalizing their Q2 content plan, built around themes like spring cleaning your finances and home-buying season. Then Prime Minster Trudeau announced Canada’s response to the COVID-19 situation. “Our world flipped,” said Shawna Dennis, who leads all of marketing for the physician-focused financial services company.
Zoominfo
AUGUST 6, 2020
When in doubt, turn to the data — that’s our rule of thumb at ZoomInfo. That’s because no matter what department or industry, success comes down to data and the decisions you make with it. Today we’re going to take a look at how to use important data insights from our platform to combat the main obstacles recruiters face in their day-to-day workflows.
Content Marketing Institute
AUGUST 6, 2020
Consider this group therapy for jargon. Check out the overused, misused, poorly used buzzwords that some Content Marketing World presenters are sick of hearing and seeing. Then feel free to vent and add your own in the comments. Continue reading → The post 10+ Buzzwords to Banish From Your Content Marketing Vocabulary appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
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