Zoominfo

JUNE 13, 2019

Companies 247

Companies 247

Bannerflow

JUNE 14, 2019

The best banner ads are a combination of many different elements. They can feature impactful imagery, unique interactivity, brilliant copy, or highlight the very best in advertising technology. Yet, great online advertising not only needs to capture a viewer’s attention, it must also fulfil the purpose it is designed for. From brand awareness to retargeting.

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Banner Ads Banners Display Advertisements 73

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 10, 2019

When developing a content marketing strategy for your business, you probably put a lot of thought into your goals, audience, content channels, and the types of content you will produce. But many businesses overlook one of the most effective strategies: engaging their employees and turning them into employee advocates. Employee Engagement and Content Marketing Most […].

Marketing Strategy 270

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Content Marketing Content 270

Customer Experience Matrix

JUNE 11, 2019

One of the unwritten laws of punditry is that one event is random, two events are interesting, and three events make a trend. By that measure, the purchases of data analytics vendors Looker by Google , Tableau by Salesforce , and Origami Logic by Intuit within a three week span must signify something. Is it that martech suites must now include business intelligence software?

Enterprise Management 253

Enterprise Management Marketing Management Analytics Acquisitions 253

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Zoominfo

JUNE 9, 2019

When it comes to B2B sales calls, the primary goal of the sales rep is to extract valuable information from the other person on the line. If you’re a seasoned sales professional, you already know the best way to get information is to ask smart questions. But this is often easier said than done. Good questions and the answers they produce can make a huge difference in your ability to close deals faster.

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B2B Sales B2B Allocation Work Management 252

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 11, 2019

Is there an intersection between content marketing and local SEO for B2B businesses? That’s what we want to explore in this piece. Google and Bing have leaned a lot into local SEO on their search engine results pages. It’s become a lot easier for local businesses to get a high placement on SERPs than in […]. The post Content Marketing And Local SEO For B2B Marketing appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

B2B Marketing 236

B2B Marketing SEO Content Marketing B2B 236

Webbiquity

JUNE 13, 2019

Guest post by Amanda McPhail. Planning and executing a corporate event is one of the most important components in corporate marketing. And no matter the occasion or situation—whether for employee appreciation, an investor and shareholder meeting, or a conference for clients—it needs to be executed perfectly. Typically, a small core team is responsible for putting the event together, but it’s the business name attached to the event with a reputation and public image at stake.

Creativity 187

Creativity Barriers Opt-out Sales Qualified Leads 187

Zoominfo

JUNE 12, 2019

In a recent post, we explored the qualities that made someone an influencer. We also introduced you to some of our favorite B2B marketing influencers —including the socially-savvy Ann Handley, Joe Chernov, and Joe Pullizi, just to name a few. However, the B2B marketing world isn’t the only industry boasting some big names in the social sphere. The B2B sales arena has a few social celebs of its own.

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B2B Sales B2B B2B Thought Leadership Zoominfo 188

Influitive

JUNE 12, 2019

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You get a request for a reference, guest speaker, or success story. You scan your list, realize it’s incomplete, and jog over to your customer success team to ask, “Hey, know anyone who’d be a great fit?” If that’s you, you’re limiting the quality and diversity of your advocates, The post How SAP Concur’s Ellie Wu Attracts Enthusiastic Brand Champions From Day One appeared first on Influitive.

Brand Identity 182

Brand Identity Branding B2B Marketing B2B 182

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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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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 11, 2019

Ice breakers have earned themselves a bit of a negative reputation in corporate events but they serve an important purpose. The best ice breaker ideas help your event attendees to warm up, network with each other, get to know the event facilitators, and they can create a memorable experience for everyone involved. Bad ice breakers […]. The post The Best Ice Breaker Ideas to Drive Engagement at Your Next Event appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Best Practices Network Marketing Event Marketing Marketing 228

Webbiquity

JUNE 11, 2019

Every entrepreneur struggles with the timing of their business launch, pondering questions like: is the technology infrastructure in place to support my idea? Is there pent-up market demand? Is my target audience ready for my idea? Do I have time right now to devote to making this work? Tracy Fuller struggled more than most business founders, and with questions that went well beyond those above.

Work Management 177

Work Management Marketing Management Word of Mouth Paid Search Agency 177

Lattice

JUNE 13, 2019

I am really proud to share some big news, Lattice Engines has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Dun & Bradstreet, the largest and most comprehensive provider of B2B data. Lattice Engines will operate under the Dun & Bradstreet banner once the deal closes.

Banners 133

Banners B2B 133

Influitive

JUNE 12, 2019

The post How SAP Concur’s Ellie Wu Attracts Enthusiastic Brand Champions From Day One appeared first on Influitive.

Brand Identity 188

Brand Identity Branding B2B Marketing B2B 188

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 10, 2019

Late in 2018, the powerhouse global communications firm Edelman teamed up with LinkedIn for an in-depth study on the impact thought leadership has on market demand. Here are some key takeaways from the study: Groundbreaking research starts with a thought-provoking question. Edelman’s research staff had a burning one on their minds: Thought leadership earns attention but does […].

B2B Thought Leadership 222

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Studies B2B 222

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 11, 2019

As B2B marketers look to reach out to C-level prospects and customers, new research suggests that they may want to make their content more innovative to capture the attention of these individuals. NetLine recently published the “2019 State of B2B Content Consumption and Demand Report” and discovered that Executive VPs (22 hours) and Individual Contributors (24 hours) are typically the fastest to consume required content.

Marketing Report 121

Marketing Report B2B Marketing B2B Marketing Budget 121

Contently

JUNE 13, 2019

The art world’s relationship with content marketing is in the middle of a vast sea change. Tech giants like Apple, Amazon, and Facebook have begun to reshape themselves with content, in the mold of media companies like Disney. The business world is following their example. Mainstream media companies and marketing firms are even starting to resemble each other.

Content Marketing 133

Content Marketing Content Paid Search Agency Merchandising 133

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JUNE 12, 2019

Account-based marketing (ABM) is not a new strategy, and you’ve most likely heard of it before. But in recent years, ABM has seen a huge rise in popularity. Account-based marketing spend is expected to increase by 41% in 2019, according to the 2019 Account Based Benchmark Report by Topo. New technologies have enabled marketers to gain fresh, unique insights into their audiences, and these insights have helped them create highly targeted campaigns that have a greater chance of engagement.

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Account Based Marketing ABM Ideal Customer Profiles B2B 133

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.

Planning

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 12, 2019

There’s no double that Account Based Marketing (ABM) is hot amongst B2B marketers. Everyone is talking about it. After all, who doesn’t want larger deals, better close rates, and more loyal customers? I know there are a few definitions out there for Account Based Marketing, but we define it as a go-to-market strategy that coordinates […]. The post How to Scale Your Account Based Marketing Efforts Faster appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Account Based Marketing ABM Marketing & Strategy B2B Marketing 220

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 10, 2019

As marketers in B2B organizations look for new avenues to reach their target audience, new research suggests that mobile is growing in even greater prominence. Wpromote recently conducted the “2019 State of B2B Digital Marketing” report and discovered that for the majority of marketers (30.13 percent), up to 20 percent of their traffic comes from mobile.

Mobile Marketing 121

Mobile Marketing Marketing Report Traffic B2B Marketing 121

Biznology

JUNE 11, 2019

In this episode Steve Zakur and I are curious about the ways AI can be used to drive greater value for your company. We have our opinions about our own software of course, but this is a bigger question: how can you use AI to make your entire team and business smarter? What companies need to think about right now is AI augmentation — augmenting decision making.

Business 116

Business Customer Satisfaction Opinions Practices 116

Rev

JUNE 14, 2019

Well, the data-driven company acquisition race continues at full throttle. As we mentioned in our post discussing what recent moves by Google could signal for the future of PPC and SEO , quality data is king. And just as I hit publish on that post came the news that Google has entered into an agreement to acquire Looker , the data analytics company.

Acquisitions 122

Acquisitions Marketing AI B2B Marketing Work Management 122

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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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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 13, 2019

We’re all familiar with the divide between sales and marketing. They often feel like they live on separate islands. But it doesn’t have to be this way. That’s why I interviewed Heidi Melin (@heidimelin), CMO at Workfront on how to get sales and marketing operating as one team. Brian: Can you tell us a little […]. The post Workfront CMO: How to Get Sales and Marketing Operating as One appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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CMO Marketing & Strategy Marketing Marketing Strategy 202

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 13, 2019

Marketers and in-house creative management often have to work closely together, but new research suggests that there are still obstacles keeping them from optimizing their time together. Specifically, each team would like to see better leadership from one another. InSource and In Motion Now recently conducted the “2019 In-House Creative Management Report” and discovered that only 64 percent of marketers think that creative leadership is effective.

Creativity 120

Creativity Marketing Report InsideView Work Management 120

Biznology

JUNE 14, 2019

Business owners often dismiss the importance of online reviews. However, according to Podium’s survey from last year, online reviews are actually important to brand reputation and consumers’ decision-making. Sixty percent of consumers read reviews once a week, and out of that population, more than 90% use the reviews to inform their consumer decisions making.

Guidelines 112

Guidelines Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Opinions 112

Unbounce

JUNE 11, 2019

Artificial intelligence is about to change lead generation and conversion as you know it. In the process, it’ll have a transformative impact on companies and careers. AI is a blanket term that covers several different technologies. You might have heard of some of them, like machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. Even if you don’t know much about it, though, you probably use AI-powered technology dozens or hundreds of times per day.

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Marketing AI Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 111

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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Content Marketing Institute

JUNE 11, 2019

It’s the time of year when advice abounds. But let’s be honest, a lot of it is not worth following. Here’s what some of the Content Marketing World presenters say is the worst content marketing advice they’ve heard. Continue reading → The post 38 Experts Share the Worst Content Marketing Advice appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Content Paid Search Agency Marketing 111

SEMrush

JUNE 13, 2019

Get a walkthrough on how to use Reddit to do keyword research as well as strategies for coming up with high-quality content ideas. Topics covered include how to find your people on Reddit, how to spot potential content ideas, looking for patterns and trends, testing content ideas and asking for feedback, finding and building rapport and more!

Keywords 111

Keywords Research Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 111

The Daily Egg

JUNE 11, 2019

One misstep we often see companies make: Investing in a massive website redesign without validating the changes they’re making by looking at their customer data first. The downside of this mistake is massive; wasted time and money, to be sure, but also, this is a huge missed opportunity for making positive and impactful website […] The post A/B Testing: How and Where to Start appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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Validation Positioning Marketing Websites Companies 111