Contently

JULY 2, 2018

Which comes first, content or design? Jannelle, Halifax, Nova Scotia. In our weekly editorial meetings, we go around the room pitching stories. The vibe is fairly professional and even-keeled … until it comes to me. I might start out measured, but inevitably, I’ll launch into a PG-13 tirade about some content marketing topic. Editorial meetings are my safe space, and my creative process (unfortunately and unintentionally) involves channeling Gary Vaynerchuk.

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Cintell

JULY 3, 2018

Every B2B technology business wants to be focused on the customer, from marketing efforts to product innovation. Part of customer-centricity involves truly connecting with prospects before they become customers. But according to a recent report from TrustRadius , many vendors fall short in this arena. The 2018 B2B Buying Disconnect Report highlights the difference between how B2B technology buyers and vendors view the purchase process.

Buy 172

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 3, 2018

We all have that friend — you know, the one who is constantly texting you their life story. If you even bother to open their message, you skim and well, mostly ignore. You reply, “Oh no, it’ll get better,” hoping you’re at least in the ballpark of appropriate responses. In internet jargon, it’s called TL;DR […]. The post Sorry, Your B2B Content Is TL;DR appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Biznology

JULY 2, 2018

Lead generation is a major preoccupation of the typical B2B marketing department. Indeed, most B2B marketers report that leads—with an emphasis on quality leads—are their primary goal. So, let’s review the top prospecting tools and techniques that are working for B2B marketers today. And if you have any that I’ve missed, please chime in. Model your most profitable customers.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JULY 2, 2018

There are few things more valuable than automated marketing when it comes to moving customers down your sales funnel. It’s why more than 53% of B2B companies have already implemented a marketing automation platform. The great thing about automation is that it allows you to set it and forget it, saving you time and money. And one of our favorite forms of marketing automation is the drip campaign.

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DiscoverOrg

JULY 3, 2018

If you’re singing the Blues after Q2 , it’s time to change your tune. Even if you hit your sales goal, the new quarter is still a great time to take stock of wins and losses … AND start building your pipeline for a quota-crushing Q3. It starts today. Just like exercise and eating your vegetables, building sales pipeline means doing the hard things now in order to reap a future reward.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 5, 2018

There are many reasons to rebrand your business. It could be anything from updating your logo and design themes to be more modern, to reinventing your business to better match its current situation or products. Yet, rebranding should never be taken lightly. A good rebrand can help a company connect with a new or changed […]. The post 4 Lessons to Remember Before Rebranding Your Business appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

Business 195

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Biznology

JULY 3, 2018

According to Search Engine Land , if you haven’t already transitioned your website to being HTTPS-compliant by July 1, 2018— last Sunday! —your website is probably already being blocked as not secure. That’s right. Be sure to rush over to Squarespace, Wix, Total Choice, A2, and Bluehost and make sure they put you on the path to becoming HTTPS-compliant tout de suite !

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Zoominfo

JULY 4, 2018

Social selling has quickly become one of the most popular and effective selling tactics. As social media platforms grew in popularity, businesses began to recognize how essential social media is to the sales process. Consider these statistics ( source ): 78% of salespeople using social media perform better than their peers. Social sellers generate 38% more new opportunities than traditional sellers. 62% of employees at large companies say social selling enables them to build stronger, more authe

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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.

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KoMarketing Associates

JULY 3, 2018

Personalization is a content marketing tactic that can help reel in customers and prospects, but how many marketers are actually utilizing this method? According to the “2018 Connectivity Report” from Widen, 28 percent of marketers claim that personalizing the customer experience is what their organization is most focused on this year. For more insight into why more marketers haven’t adopted this tactic just yet and an in-depth look at the report, we spoke to Nina Brakel-Schutt, brand strategist

Marketing AI 147

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 2, 2018

The term Big Data refers to the entirety of the process that information goes through for real-world application. This means that it encompasses data gathering, data analysis, and data implementation. In this post, we’ll briefly cover how big data got to where it is today and analyze the big data trends you should know about […]. The post Big Data Trends You Should Know About in 2018 [Infographic] appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Kabbage

JULY 6, 2018

The benefits of collecting feedback and reviews far outweigh any potential issues. Major marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay heavily rely on product … Read More. The post 5 Great Ways to Get Customer Reviews and Feedback appeared first on Grow With Kabbage.

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Zoominfo

JULY 1, 2018

We know B2B decision makers are using social media to inform their buying decisions. In fact, a recent study suggests that 91% of B2B buyers are active and involved in social media, while 75% are significantly influenced by social content when forming their buying decisions ( source ). But—as B2B marketers and sales professionals—we have a lot to learn about social selling.

Enterprise Management 190

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KoMarketing Associates

JULY 2, 2018

Marketers have an abundance of data at their fingertips, and new research suggests that those who use location-based information on their customers may improve the outcome of their campaigns. Lawless Research and Factual recently conducted the “2018 Location-Based Marketing Report” to gauge how marketers are using location-based data to their advantage.

Personalization 142

Personalization Broadcasting Blast Campaigns Response Rate 142

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 3, 2018

For small business leaders and entrepreneurs, getting everything checked off your marketing to-do list can feel like you’re losing a heated (and high-stakes) game of a whack-a-mole. For each item you complete, two or three more spring up, and prioritizing doesn’t help when they’re all mission-critical. Fortunately, there’s a way to drastically improve your marketing […].

Product 165

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Biznology

JULY 5, 2018

If you are in marketing, you are used to handing off your leads to the sales team and hearing two complaints back: First, the leads are no good. Second, there aren’t enough of them. It has always reminded me of the old joke where two guys are complaining about the restaurant they are eating in. “The food at this restaurant is lousy,” said the first.

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Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads MQL 156

Customer Experience Matrix

JULY 3, 2018

Yesterday brought news that Acxiom had agreed to sell its marketing services business to Interpublic Group , a major ad holding company, for $2.3 billion. Acxiom will retain LiveRamp and do business under that name. Acxiom had restructured itself in March into the Market Services and LiveRamp groups and announced it was looking at strategic options, so the deal wasn’t especially surprising.

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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.

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KoMarketing Associates

JULY 3, 2018

New research suggests that marketers are still heavily relying on email as a tactic, but their goals vary according to company size. The Manifest recently conducted the “State of Email Marketing in 2018” survey to determine how frequently marketers are turning to email to reach out to their target audiences. The research found that most businesses (69 percent) spend time and money on email marketing.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 2, 2018

By Brittany Hodak The consumer product goods (CPG) category seems virtually set up for success. Its products — ranging from soda to laundry detergent to deodorant — are available everywhere, regularly consumed, and regularly needed. Once a consumer runs out of deodorant or detergent, she’s at the store to buy more; it’s a necessity, not […]. The post Should CPG Brands Care About User Experience?

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Biznology

JULY 6, 2018

Digital transformation is a daunting challenge for any leader. In today’s volatile business climate, 9 out of 10 companies are thinking about digital transformation. But—even knowing they’re engaged in a battle for their company’s future—many leaders dread the prospect and hesitate to act. It’s like turning an ocean liner. It can’t happen quickly without losing a lot of momentum.

Enterprise Management 148

Enterprise Management Digital Transformation Work Management Amazon 148

NuSpark Consulting

JULY 6, 2018

There’s many tactics with online display advertising to test. Consider household IP targeting, and unique methods of location-based ad targeting. The post IP Targeting Options for Display appeared first on NuSpark Marketing.

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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

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Zoominfo

JULY 5, 2018

Welcome—or, welcome back—to our monthly blog post round-up. Our round-up blog posts are a series in which we highlight the best work our writers have contributed to outside publications. We cover topics related to sales, marketing, recruiting, and business—just as we do on our own B2B blog. July’s round-up covers topics such as storytelling as a recruiting tactic, employee advocacy, marketing metrics, SEO, and so much more.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 6, 2018

For the 182nd episode of The Marketing Book Podcast, I interview Jeb Blount, author of Objections: The Ultimate Guide for Mastering The Art and Science of Getting Past No. As long as salespeople have been asking buyers to make commitments, buyers have been throwing out objections. And, for as long as buyers have been saying […]. The post Weekend Reading: “Objections” by Jeb Blount appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Marketing 113

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JULY 5, 2018

I am a millennial. And as such, I am fluent in social media. Social media is like a language you invent with your sibling that only the two of you speak and your parents barely understand. Everyone, even the smallest of businesses, has jumped on social media and attempted to utilize any channel they can to humanize the company that they run. I think, though, that the most untapped social medium is the one that most companies are most afraid of: Instagram.

Business 134

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NuSpark Consulting

JULY 6, 2018

How’s the structure of your landing pages? Is it optimized for conversion? Here a a few tips to make your lead generation landing pages as powerful as possible. The post Landing Page Conversion Tips appeared first on NuSpark Marketing.

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Landing Pages Conversion Tips Lead Generation 113

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

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Act-On

JULY 5, 2018

A lead nurturing program will build better leads, create more sales opportunities, and generate more revenue. So why do most B2B marketers fail to set them up? When every lead counts, here are four tips for getting started with your first automated program.

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Influitive

JULY 6, 2018

If you’ve ever ran a product or feature beta before, chances are you’ve experienced some challenges along the way—maybe it was tough finding enough participants, or maybe it was difficult to prioritize what feedback to address before release. If you’ve never ran a beta before, maybe you’re looking for a general guide on how to.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JULY 6, 2018

Congratulations, you have just gotten budget approval to launch a new social media campaign. As a marketer, you’re always looking for ways to impact the bottom line and what better way to do that than by creating a steady stream of potential new customers. So now it’s time to fire up the ads and watch as your leads turn into revenue, right? Not quite.

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