B2B Marketing Directions

OCTOBER 29, 2023

The context in which people consider buying something has a significant impact on how the buying decision is made and on what is (or isn't) ultimately bought. Hundreds of research studies conducted by cognitive scientists over the past four-plus decades have shown that contextual factors can affect everything from how we react to marketing messages and offers, to how we perceive specific products or services, to how we make buying decisions.

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Strategic-IC

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As humans, we like to be entertained. Being entertained elicits a chemical reaction in our brain that puts us in a happy place, where we feel comfortable with a subject – even drawn to it. The customer experience in ABM is no different. Creating moments that WOW buyers generates traction with your audience, and opens doors to start conversations that can lead to meaningful relationships.

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Industrial Marketing Today

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Do you believe that industrial email marketing for manufacturers is outdated and ineffective? Think again! While it’s true that open and click-through rates have seen a downward trend over the years, email marketing continues to be among the highest-performing industrial marketing strategies.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Several credible studies conducted in 2023 put the average benchmark for B2B marketing budgets at about 10% of revenue How much money should a company invest in B2B marketing? As companies plan their budget for 2024, here’s a look at three credible benchmarks for B2B marketing budgets. 1. The CMO Survey: 9.2% of revenue invested in marketing The CMO Survey comes out twice a year in the spring and fall.

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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.

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SendX

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Go anywhere these days and you’re bound to see someone on their mobile device. Did you know that 85% of people are checking their email on smartphones ?” From chatting with friends to exploring social media feeds, we’re all pretty much glued to our screens. It’s one of the many reasons why mobile optimization of emails is critical if you want to get ahead, or at the very least keep up with the times, in your business.

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Launch Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In a B2B (business-to-business) organization, the lead of your marketing department plays a critical role in shaping and executing the marketing strategy. This involves setting goals, identifying target markets, and determining the best approaches to reach and engage potential clients. With responsibilities that encompass a range of strategic and leadership functions, finding the right fit for your organization is key, but it is not easy.

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BOP Design

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of B2B marketing , your website takes center stage as the virtual representation of your business. It holds the power to shape perceptions and influence potential clients and partners. In this digital era, where first impressions are paramount, the design and functionality of your website play a crucial role in captivating and engaging prospects.

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Martech

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

HubSpot announced today that it is buying B2B data provider ClearBit, bolstering the Boston-based CRM platform with third-party company data from millions of businesses. In addition to that HubSpot will be getting the other company’s 400,0000+ users and more than 1,500 business customers. Terms of the deal have not been announced yet. ClearBit was valued at $250 million as of January 2019, according to data from Pitchbook “By joining forces with HubSpot, the industry’s most loved B2B

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Email marketing has for years provided the highest ROI of any digital marketing tactic. Today, ecommerce vendors are increasing combining email with SMS (text) marketing; marketers sent a whopping 62% more SMS marketing messages last year than in the previous year. What’s driving the growth of SMS campaigns? What are the obstacles to doing both email and SMS marketing well?

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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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SendX

OCTOBER 31, 2023

While traditional emails have long served as a static medium of communication, AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) for email is transforming these messages into dynamic, interactive, and engaging platforms.

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Vision Edge Marketing

OCTOBER 31, 2023

[link] In the vast cosmos of business, growth shines like a distant star, beckoning companies toward success and prosperity. Amidst this celestial journey, businesses seek a guiding light to navigate the ever-expanding universe of opportunities. This guiding light is segmentation. Like the North Star or Southern Cross, it leads businesses to prioritize their efforts, allocate resources strategically, and chart a course toward sustainable growth and profit as found in a Bain & Company study ,

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Customer Experience Matrix

OCTOBER 29, 2023

The earliest Customer Data Platform systems were introduced before 2010; the term CDP was coined to describe this emerging class in 2013. My definition had changed very little when we launched the CDP Institute in 2016, and has been the same ever since: “packaged software that builds a unified, persistent customer database accessible to other systems”.

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The Forward Observer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win―and How to Design Them by Ben Guttmann About the Book How do you break through the noise? Why do some messages work when others don’t? Why do some ideas break through, why do some slogans stick in your brain, and why do some leaders inspire change – when others don’t? The answer is simple. Literally.

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Trade Press Services Newsletter

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Congratulations—you just received an award! Whether you earned a spot on a “Best of the Best” industry list or “Top Professionals” directory, awards are a can’t-miss opportunity to build your thought leadership platform, strengthen your brand, demonstrate credibility, and highlight your expertise. Professional awards can establish you as an expert in your field and increase visibility with target audiences.

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ANNUITAS

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The potential use cases for artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI (GenAI), in go-to-market (GTM) are perhaps too numerous to count. Amid an overly-optimistic marketplace outlook for AI, growth leaders — across marketing, sales and customer success — are increasingly turning to AI and/or AI-enhanced technology tools. Name a go-to-market challenge, and you’ll likely find a growth leader who’s convinced AI is now the solution.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Hi, I’m Kaelan! I’m a passionate Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Instructor and for the past few years I’ve taught people from all backgrounds, from complete novices to experienced Salesforce Admins, all about Marketing Cloud, how to become a Marketing Cloud Administrator, and even how to pass the Marketing Cloud Administrator Certification Exam.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In today’s business environment, the ability to discern and act upon a potential customer’s needs and desires can be transformative, enabling businesses to engage with prospects more effectively and convert them into loyal customers. For this reason, utilizing intent data has become a pivotal strategy for B2B revenue teams, as more of their budgets become dedicated to generating new business.

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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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Martech

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

I’m often asked whether we’re using ChatGPT in email marketing campaigns. (This question becomes more frequent as major ESPs rush to release their own version.) Despite genAI’s proliferation, I find the answer easy: we don’t use it for content, aside from maybe using it to generate ideas or as a rudimentary starting point. For final content generation, your team’s creative minds are far more refined and empathetic to the audience’s needs.

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NuSpark Consulting

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Introduction In media buying, two metrics often stand out as the guiding stars for decision-making: Return on Advertising Spend (ROAS) and Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC). While both are crucial, they serve different purposes and offer unique insights into the performance of your advertising campaigns. If you’re new to these terms or find them confusing, you’re not alone.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Generative AI chatbots are helping change the business landscape. But they also have a problem: They frequently present inaccurate information as if it’s correct. Known as “AI hallucinations,” these mistakes occur up to 20% of the time. “We know [current generative AI] has a tendency to not always give accurate answers, but it gives the answers incredibly confidently,” said Kathy Baxter, principal architect in Salesforce’s ethical AI practice.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With engagement and website traffic from social platforms dwindling, many marketers question whether to continue spending time, budget, and energy on social media content. Take stock of what you want from social media participation – and how to get it – with these tips.

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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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Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

What are the latest LinkedIn features and how can B2B marketers best utilize them for success in the push towards 2024 and throughout the coming year? Since its inception LinkedIn* has been the leading business social media platform, and with increasing numbers of brands and users having turned away from Twitter since its highly-publicized 2022 ownership and policy shifts, in 2023 LinkedIn has grown to over a billion members.

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ClickZ

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

[London, 3 November 2023] – Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) is a pivotal event in the eCommerce calendar. Fospha’s comprehensive report provides valuable insights and strategies to guide brands to optimize their performance during peak season. With changing consumer behaviours and the aftermath of iOS 14’s privacy updates, this year’s report by Fospha, a leader in marketing measurement for eCommerce, is more crucial than ever.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Remember building your first email campaign? Painstakingly crafting emails, hoping the recipient wouldn’t see the telltale “Hello (name),” and adding contacts to your email workflow manually? That’s all a thing of the past. Today, automation is a game-changer and life-saver for email marketers — helping you save time, money, and stress. Automation doesn’t mean impersonal responses and a cookie-cutter approach to your email workflow.

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Martech

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is permanently banning Meta from using personal data for advertising across the EU and European Economic Area (EEA). As it stands, the ban cripples the company’s ability to sell personalized ads to the 258 million Europeans who use Facebook and Instagram each month. “Meta has been found … to not have demonstrated compliance with the orders imposed at the end of last year,” EDPB Chair Anu Talus said in a statement.

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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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Ahrefs

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

But how do you build an SEO team? Is it worth the investment? Where do you find the people you need? Today, we answer all these questions and more. Is building an SEO team even worth it?

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CopyBlogger

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Creating cornerstone content helps users and search engines understand what your area of expertise is, which can help your website. Continue Reading The post Cornerstone Content: An Overview And Step By Step Guide appeared first on Copyblogger.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Picture this: saving time, making fewer mistakes, and focusing more of your attention on what matters. This isn’t too good to be true — it’s exactly what over 80% of service leaders say automated customer service helps them do. But according to recent Salesforce research, only 58% of service organizations report using this technology. In a world where customer expectations are increasing rapidly, it’s important for businesses to take every competitive edge they can.

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