The Marketing Blender

JUNE 5, 2024

Sometimes the market doesn’t even know it needs what you’re selling. Demand generation isn’t just about filling your sales funnel – it’s about priming the market, educating your audience, and positioning yourself as the go-to authority before they even start looking for solutions. You are not alone.

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Navigate the Channel

JUNE 21, 2023

It’s that time again to think and plan for your booth at the fall and winter trade shows. Although you have invested hours, days, or even weeks (not to mention dollars) in planning your trade show booth, you have only seconds to engage potential attendees in your brand, products and services.

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The Marketing Blender

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Your guide to building a marketing budget template. Looking to create a new marketing budget template for your business? Although a marketing budget template can take some time and thought to build, it’s not as difficult as you may think it is. Here are some tips on how to build a marketing budget template for your business.

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B2B Marketing Traction

MARCH 21, 2012

For a long time marketing departments have focused on TOFU, or top of the funnel lead generation. Now it’s time to also focus on MOFU, middle of the funnel qualified lead nurturing and development. This was your TOFU, or your activity generating leads at the top of the buying funnel.

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Paid Content Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Planning 100

Marketing 261

MARCH 31, 2020

Marketing Alternatives to In-Person Event. Like most professionals, startup marketers are still adjusting their marketing budget to the effects of COVID-19. As a result, marketing teams that once relied on trade shows for effective lead generation are scrambling to find alternatives that garner the same success.

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Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Paid Content Budget Programs 62

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omnichannel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. While the two terms are somewhat synonymous, demand generation strategies span the entire funnel. What is Demand Generation?

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NuSpark Consulting

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

Marketing Strategy: You Still Need to Persuade with Content ; Before Search and Social. With so much marketing noise out there talking about inbound marketing, social media, and SEO, sometimes we forget one mission-critical component to marketing strategy; advertising. Content Strategy.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2012

by Jon Miller One question we hear all the time from customers is how to measure the ROI of social media. While I won’t talk here about the ROI of all social media, I do want to drill into the return on paid social media advertising. Paid Advertising Opportunities on the Major Social Media Channels.

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Inbox Insight

MARCH 29, 2022

Measuring brand awareness remains a key challenge for B2B marketers due to its intangible nature, causing it to all too often become overlooked in multi channel strategy. Measuring the impact of brand awareness activity poses a pivotal challenge for 42% of senior B2B marketers when it comes to multi channel analytics.

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Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 12, 2018

If you’ve tuned into the Content Marketing Institute for any length of time, you are no doubt familiar with the importance we place on the idea of developing a documented, strategic plan. Each year in our research, we find that a cohesive, documented strategy is one thing that separates successful vs. unsuccessful content marketers.

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Televerde

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

So, you want to focus on these channels to make the best impression and encourage customers to move through the sales funnel. When you use multi-channel marketing strategies , you have the broadest reach. Paid Advertisements. Paid advertisements are a quick way to boost your sales online. Social Media.

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The ABM Agency

JANUARY 15, 2021

For some B2B companies, the 2021 marketing budget has increased due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Dollars usually spent on trade shows, in-person events, and travel expenses are up for grabs; the sales team is working virtually, spending less cash on entertaining potential clients. Content Creation: 30%.

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Budget Programs Paid Content Paid Search Agency Marketing Budget Creation 52

SmartBug Media

MAY 28, 2020

Through extensive persona development and by building out a Buyer’s Journey, marketers can start identifying high-priority leads and begin forecasting lead generation metrics for the upcoming year. Here are five lead generation benchmarks that every marketing team should track month over month: 1. Marketing Qualified Leads.

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SmartBug Media

MAY 2, 2019

If you aren’t a tech brand with as much clout or as expansive an audience as Google or Instagram, how can you create a successful marketing strategy for a freemium model? Although free is almost always awesome, the effectiveness of a go-to-market freemium model and the marketing strategy needed to make it happen vary.

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Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy CMS Development Planning 72

Inbox Insight

MAY 24, 2024

Without vetting potential vendors, there’s a tangible risk of allocating budget towards low-quality leads, affecting your sales funnel. Specify whether you’re seeking sales inquiries, content downloads, event sign-ups, demo requests, or other specific outcomes to define the end goal effectively.

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QuanticMind

MARCH 27, 2017

The biggest search engine marketing conference of Q1 is behind us. Let’s review the three biggest PPC trends and insights from SMX West 2017 on attribution, targeting and local search. Join our webinar for even more actionable local search tactics. Let’s take a look now: 1.)

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Search Engine Marketing PPC Search Marketing Paid Search Agency 40

Directive Agency

JUNE 13, 2018

What does marketing no longer do for B2B companies? I think we spend so much time focusing on “ what does marketing do ” that we have forgotten to talk about what doesn’t work anymore. Mass Marketing. The reality is mass marketing really doesn’t work anymore for B2B. Display Ads.

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Biznology

JUNE 28, 2013

If you had $1,000 to spend as a marketing challenge, how would you spend it? As a business owner, what would you do with $1,000 to spend on marketing? If you don’t make a plan for your marketing spend, the money will vanish into thin air. If you’ve got someone on your team who can handle this, save your marketing dollars.

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EveryoneSocial

AUGUST 24, 2020

If you currently work as a marketer or spent any time in the marketing department, you are well aware of the amount of B2B marketing tools currently available. After all, there are over 8,000 marketing solutions available to utilize (and growing). Best B2B Marketing Tools. Yes, you read that correctly.

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Marketing Automation Services Paid Content Budget Programs B2B Marketing 69

NuSpark Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I thought I’d have fun with this post and attempt to explain key principles of lead generation and inbound marketing in an A-Z glossary format. Specific dashboards exist to manage each step of the funnel; from prospect attraction to conversion to lead close. E- Email Marketing. F- Funnel Optimization. H- Headline.

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SmartBug Media

MAY 28, 2020

Through extensive persona development and by building out a Buyer’s Journey, marketers can start identifying high-priority leads and begin forecasting lead generation metrics for the upcoming year. Here are five lead generation benchmarks that every marketing team should track month over month: 1. Marketing Qualified Leads.

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Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Lead Generation 66

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Author: Sesame Mish One of the most common questions swirling inside the mind of the modern marketer is: Which marketing strategy will yield better results—inbound or outbound? In order to answer this question, let’s first make sure we’re on the same page by defining each method: Inbound Marketing. Outbound Marketing.

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MarketJoy

JUNE 25, 2018

Outbound Marketing – Brief Overview and Facets Around it. Ever been curious as to what exactly is “outbound marketing?” It is a marketing & sales procedure adopted by many companies to share information regarding their products & services. The Relevance of Outbound Marketing. Written By. Rahul Thakur.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

The past two decades have brought disruptive technological change and radically reshaped B2B marketing practices. Traditional B2B marketing strategies relied heavily on direct and outbound methods. Cold calls, trade shows, direct mail, and print ads were the primary forms of marketing. Market size analysis.

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SmartBug Media

MARCH 24, 2020

We’ve all had the notifications pop up on our phones when a friend decides to share a moment in real time—but is your brand utilizing Facebook Live to its full marketing potential to stand out in the noisy digital space? People like interactive content ; they like to engage directly with brands. What Is Facebook Live?

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Heinz Marketing

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

By Matt Heinz, President of Heinz Marketing. The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. You can subscribe right at Sales Pipeline Radio and/or listen to full recordings of past shows everywhere you listen to podcasts!

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Only B2B

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Generating leads is a crucial part of any business-to-business (B2B) sales and marketing strategy. In B2B marketing, leads are individuals or organizations that are considered to have the potential to become paying customers. This, in turn, drives sales and revenue for the business.

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Paid Content Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 118

ATAK Interactive

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Last September, Anderson & Vreeland prepared for their largest trade show of the year, LabelExpo Americas 2016. It was the culmination of a five month integrated marketing campaign led by ATAK Interactive that would help the company sell 20% more product than they had at the previous LabelExpo. Editorial + Print Advertising.

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Work Management Campaigns Marketing Management Advertising Agencies 113

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 3, 2017

Apart from knowing that the target audiences are different, the average business professional may not know the differences between business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing. That said, there are definite nuances and characteristics of B2B marketing that are different from marketing to a general consumer.

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B2B Marketing Planning Paid Search Agency Allocation 120

ATAK Interactive

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Last September, Anderson & Vreeland prepared for their largest trade show of the year, LabelExpo Americas 2016. It was the culmination of a five month integrated marketing campaign led by ATAK Interactive that would help the company sell 20% more product than they had at the previous LabelExpo. Editorial + Print Advertising.

Work Management 87

Work Management Campaigns Marketing Management Advertising Agencies 87

Hubspot

MARCH 26, 2012

Closed-loop reporting is one of the most powerful tools that we online marketers have at our disposal. Not only does it allow us to demonstrate our work’s value to our bosses, organizations and clients, but it also enables us to improve our marketing. What Is Closed-Loop Marketing?

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Marketing Report Work Management Marketing Budget Planning 28

Hinge Marketing

MAY 18, 2020

Virtual marketing and business development has jumped to center stage as COVID-19 became a household word and shelter in place orders rocked the business world. In reality, virtual marketing is a trend with an extensive history and many well-developed practices and procedures. Virtual Marketing Defined.

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Marketing Automation Services Paid Content Service Top of Funnel 118

Heinz Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2017

By Matt Heinz, President of Heinz Marketing. It’s just 30 minutes long, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. We’ve already featured some great guests and have a line up of awesome content and special guests into 2016. Data-driven Marketing Executive.

Top of Funnel 49

Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Lead Ranking Demand Generation Agencies 49

ATAK Interactive

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Last September, Anderson & Vreeland prepared for their largest trade show of the year, LabelExpo Americas 2016. It was the culmination of a five month integrated marketing campaign led by ATAK Interactive that would help the company sell 20% more product than they had at the previous LabelExpo. Editorial + Print Advertising.

Work Management 60

Work Management Campaigns Marketing Management Advertising Agencies 60

ATAK Interactive

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Last September, Anderson & Vreeland prepared for their largest trade show of the year, LabelExpo Americas 2016. It was the culmination of a five month integrated marketing campaign led by ATAK Interactive that would help the company sell 20% more product than they had at the previous LabelExpo. Editorial + Print Advertising.

Work Management 60

Work Management Campaigns Marketing Management Advertising Agencies 60

Single Grain

MARCH 24, 2022

It’s no secret that inbound marketing is the most effective way to convert leads and boost sales: Properly executed inbound marketing is 10x more effective for lead conversion than outbound. Unfortunately, inbound marketing does require quite a bit of work. Unfortunately, inbound marketing does require quite a bit of work.

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Demand Generation Agencies Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Paid Social Agency 52

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Every marketer, and especially those in software marketing, understands the power of “filling the funnel” with prospects that are interested in what your companies has to offer, whether products or services. How is your marketing team innovating and experimenting with new channels that your prospects aren’t being inundated with?

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