Webbiquity

MARCH 1, 2022

B2B tech buyers most highly value product demos, factual product information, and free trials. Blog posts about marketing technology, for example, tend to have a limited shelf life, as technology evolves quickly. One example is the continual updating of the web presence optimization (WPO) model. Longer content rules. Conclusion.

Research 350

Research B2B Marketing Marketing Automation Services Top of Funnel 350

WriteSpark

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Because white papers have such high levels of proven marketing value, it's tempting to consider every potential topic about a product to be worthy of a white paper. even best presented in a white paper format. How do you choose which topics should be covered in a technical white paper?

Paper 120

Paper Analysis ROI Course 120

WriteSpark

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Because white papers have such high levels of proven marketing value, it's tempting to consider every potential topic about a product to be worthy of a white paper. even best presented in a white paper format. How do you choose which topics should be covered in a technical white paper?

Paper 120

Paper Analysis ROI Course 120

Ambal's Amusings

MARCH 11, 2010

Many companies are producing video white papers as online presentations based on information that would normally go into a printed white paper. Visual connection seems to engage viewers better and also enhance information absorption. What are components of a good video white paper?

Paper 100

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

How is it that a quality white paper on a hot topic can still generate bad leads? Even a well-written white paper, by a respected author, on a hot topic of vital interest to your target audience, can still generate leads your salespeople will consider “junk.” It’s got to be the media, right? It’s the offer.

Paper 100

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The Point

JULY 18, 2011

Dollar for dollar, white papers continue to be some of the most effective offers for most high-technology marketers. Prospects are usually more likely to download or otherwise register for a white paper vs. a Webinar, free trial, etc. Benefits/Applications/ROI (including case studies, if possible).

Paper 100

Paper Lead Generation Sample Lead Ranking 100

Writing on the Web

APRIL 4, 2011

It doesn’t matter what you call your information (white paper/eBook, microsite/landing page), what matters is using information wisely to get found, get known and get clients. Is Your White Paper a Sales Pitch in Disguise? Introducing the new buyer This is not new information. So, now what?

Paper 100

Paper Marketing Automation Services Marketing Management Microsite 100

WriteSpark

MARCH 17, 2009

Many companies use white papers at the beginning of the sales cycle to attract prospects. A white paper can set the agenda for a purchase decision by convincing the reader that the areas where your product is better than its competition are the most important to consider.

Paper 120

Paper Purchase Sales Cycle Copywriting 120

BOP Design

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In this post, we look at 5 great B2B content marketing examples and what makes them stand out. Here is an example of a case study HubSpot created: [link]. Downloadable content offers run the gamut from guides to checklists to white papers to example summaries and costs. HubSpot’s Case Study. Let’s take a look.

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Examples Content Marketing B2B 100

Ambal's Amusings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

White papers are powerful sources of lead generation. We asked our panel of white paper experts "What are the top 2 components of a white paper that is most effective to generate leads?" He is also the author of the White Paper Pundit blog. " Read on to get their insights.

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Ambal's Amusings

AUGUST 5, 2010

Do you know your white paper audience? Are those concerns being addressed in your white papers? We asked white paper experts " How should a white paper that is addressed to a Technical Decision Maker be different from a white paper that is addressed to a Business Decision Maker?

Paper 100

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KEO Marketing

DECEMBER 28, 2015

If you’ve ever published a white paper, you’ve probably experienced one of the most challenging aspects of white paper creation: choosing the right topic. A white paper’s success strongly correlates with how many people download it and how your audience reacts to the insights it delivers.

Paper 48

Paper Marketing Agencies 1 Tips Paid Search Agency 48

Ambal's Amusings

DECEMBER 8, 2009

We have grown accustomed to short, quick messaging methodologies and unable to read detailed information for a substantial period of time before becoming distracted by events that require our immediate attention. What impact does this have on the readers of our white papers? Crafting White Paper 2.0

Paper 100

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SnapApp

AUGUST 11, 2015

So while tools like white papers are powerful, there are many other content options to consider when you really want to connect with your audience. These alternatives offer new avenues for connecting with modern audiences who are actively seeking out information that solves their problems. Double whammy! Let’s dive in.

Paper 54

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SnapApp

JULY 28, 2015

Say you’ve created an amazing white paper that’s jam-packed with important information for your audience. Maybe it’s time to make your white paper interactive. At a basic level, an interactive white paper is a dialogue , whereas static long-form content is a monologue. Read my information!”

Paper 48

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Ambal's Amusings

MAY 6, 2010

We asked white paper experts: " How should marketers balance the need for free content (helpful for prospects decision making) Vs. the need to have content that produces a steady flow of good leads (that can directed to sales team)? He is also the author of the White Paper Pundit blog. Which content should be free?

Paper 100

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 21, 2021

With so much content inundating customers today—from short ads on social media to longer form blogs, eBooks, white papers, and articles—you need to carve out your content niche by asking yourself: What type of content will my target audience actually want to read? Try long-form content like eBooks and white papers.

B2B 362

B2B Paid Search Agency Guidelines Content 362

Launch Marketing

JUNE 8, 2022

Marketers spend much of their time developing content for materials ranging from tweets and Facebook posts to email campaigns and white papers. How Long Should Articles, eBooks and White Papers Be? Pieces such as articles, eBooks and white papers tend to have greater character limits than short-form content.

Content Marketing 127

Content Marketing Paper Content SEO 127

Ambal's Amusings

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

How do you concisely convey the information you want to present in your white paper? How long should a white paper be to convey information and yet hold readers interest from start to end? " Anything less than 5 pages is just too short to be a white paper " Michael Stelzner's Bio.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 9, 2023

If you work at a SaaS company, you might hit the content jackpot by turning customer usage data into an annual report that attracts media coverage and leads, for example, Zuora’s Subscription Economy Index or Marketing Insider Group’s blog post frequency research. It’s a beautiful thing when our employer is the data source.

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Act-On

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

If you want more tips and examples, we wrote a complete guide about creating buyer personas that increase ROI. Here’s an example: Awareness. The customer has decided to leverage marketing automation, but with so many potential solutions, they read case studies, white papers, and other resources to narrow down potential solutions.

Sales Cycle 233

Sales Cycle Practices Marketing Automation Services Buyer Personas 233

The Point

APRIL 16, 2019

However, these kinds of data points enable much more informed and intelligent bidding decisions versus the simple CPA numbers that many advertisers use. A search offer can be anything: a how-to guide, a third-party research report, white paper, Webinar, video, demo or free trial. Failure to Nurture Leads Correctly.

Cost per Acquisition 235

Cost per Acquisition Paid Search Agency Campaigns Cost Per Click 235

Ambal's Amusings

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

White papers come in all shapes and forms. Our Panel of White Paper Experts have written and reviewed thousands of white papers over the years. Which white paper stands out in their mind? Michael Stelzner's Favorite White Paper -- The Expanding Digital Universe. Jonathan Kantor.

Paper 100

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Only B2B

APRIL 3, 2024

In today’s vast landscape of information, buyers rightfully expect to explore solutions at their own pace. It analyzes diverse online behaviors, including content downloads, registrations for white papers, visits to solution-related webpages, and even interactions with competitor content. billion (Polaris).

Sales Qualified Leads 71

Sales Qualified Leads Intent Data Lead Ranking High Quality Lead 71

Zoominfo

MARCH 10, 2021

We took additional information from the platform about the number of CRM technologies in use, and then applied baseline implementation costs published in a calculator created by CRM Switch. Information from multiple sources that is not integrated well. The amount of CRM installations was the basis of ZoomInfo’s $4.6 billion estimate.

Work Management 246

Work Management Analysis Marketing Management Cost 246

The Point

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Is it immediately obvious to the reader what that offer is: a Webinar, a white paper, an ebook? One of the most common mistakes marketers make, particularly in the tech space, is beginning an email with a long dissertation on the current market, trends, or business behavior that forms the basis or catalyst for the information on offer.

B2B 243

B2B Landing Pages Webinar Metrics Paper 243

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Require an email address or contact information for big pieces of content, like ebooks and white papers. In addition, by trading high-quality content for contact information, the sales and marketing departments can get a leg up by already knowing what the prospect is interested in. Ebooks & White Papers.

Sales Qualified Leads 152

Sales Qualified Leads Top of Funnel Webinar Metrics Lead Ranking 152

The Point

DECEMBER 23, 2011

For most B2B marketers, information offers like white papers, case studies, and analyst reports strike an effective balance between response rate and lead qualification. You can expand the appeal of content like these by packaging them into information kits. The following is a recipe for a good information kit.

Enterprise Management 100

Enterprise Management Lead Qualification Case Studies Case Study 100

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Content agencies hire expert writers who can persuade, inform, and attract search engines in the process. For example, your team might tackle a set of social media posts for a retailer for the first half of their day, while during the next half, they dig into heavy research to craft a white paper for a medical equipment manufacturer.

Marketing Agencies 2 271

Marketing Agencies 2 Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Ad Agencies 271

The Point

APRIL 19, 2017

Sounds obvious, but the best content provides information of value, information that the reader doesn’t already have. Personally, I’ve seen some white papers continue to generate leads year after year with only minor updates. Let’s be clear here – we’re not saying you should convert your white paper into sales collateral.

Top of Funnel 214

Top of Funnel Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Paper 214

Marketing Craftmanship

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Most B2B company websites, across all industries, contain some combination of self-produced “owned media” content, including blog posts, case studies, white papers, podcasts, archived webinars, and event calendars.

Public Relations 130

Public Relations Paid Search Agency Companies Media 130

NuSpark Consulting

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

A lead magnet is an incentive that marketers offer to potential customers in exchange for their contact information. These incentives can take many forms, such as e-books, webinars, white papers, checklists, templates, and more.

Lead Generation 130

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Here, the Salesforce folks have accomplished a design that is both unique enough to catch the eye as you scroll by, but also informative enough to engage the reader. Along with the faux desktop, coffee cup, and pen, each element adds a human flavor to a scene that otherwise would be just another information kit.

Paid Search Agency 187

Paid Search Agency Linkedin Demand Generation Agencies Ads 187

Only B2B

MARCH 6, 2024

It includes -aiming to raise brand awareness, generate initial engagement, and capture contact information that allows for further nurturing. You create an informative blog post on “ The 5 Social Media Trends You Need to Know in 2024. downloading white papers, visiting product pages, attending webinars).

Lead Qualification 71

Lead Qualification Lead Ranking Lead Generation Lead Scoring 71

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2021

Buyers are savvy, and they don’t want to dole out their contact information without getting something tangible in return, even if they like your brand and your content. B2B lead magnets are high-value assets offered by companies in exchange for a potential buyer’s contact information. The product demo is more informational.

Sales Qualified Leads 362

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Leads 362

Biznology

JANUARY 11, 2018

Here are a few examples of automation that help your email marketing and your website work together. If you’ve ever gone to a website, found an interesting report or worksheet or other piece of information being given away for free in exchange for your email address, you’ve seen a very simple form of automation.

Email Marketing 168

Email Marketing Automation Marketing Websites Planning 168

The ROI Guy

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Overcomes Marketing Information Overload, Transforming Traditional White Papers into Dynamic, Personalized Engagement Tools Alinean, the leading creator of value-based interactive sales and marketing tools for B2B vendors, today launched a new demand generation tool for B2B marketers – Alinean Interactive White Papers.

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