ViewPoint

OCTOBER 24, 2017

In 2015, I wrote this blog for Sales & Marketing Magazine: Dead is Dead (in Sales & Marketing). It seemed like, suddenly, a lot of things were dying: cold calling was dead; telephone prospecting was dead; outbound marketing was dead … many said that even marketing was dead. Inbound, Outbound?

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SugarCRM

JUNE 26, 2014

The post Taking Inbound Marketing Beyond Blogs and Tweets appeared first on Marketing Automation | Lead Generation | Email Marketing | Salesfusion. Best Practices Customer Interaction Nurture Marketing Social Media'

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

As marketers look for new ways to connect with their customers and prospects, new research indicates that social media marketing has grown in importance as a marketing channel. This is followed by website/blog (36%), email marketing (35%), and content marketing (32%).

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 13, 2023

In spirit of 2023’s Oscar Awards, we’re naming 10 small businesses that we believe deserve recognition for the best content marketing. Every great business owner knows that committing to the best content marketing practices can take your profits to the next level. But what exactly are the best content marketing practices?

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Tiecas

APRIL 23, 2024

However, this sales-driven environment presents unique challenges for industrial and manufacturing marketers. Low search volumes: Relevant industry keywords may have less search traffic compared to broader consumer markets. For more on these challenges, see my earlier blog post, “Industrial Lead Generation for Sales – It’s Complicated!”

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Martech

APRIL 10, 2024

Martech is marketing and CRM is arguably the original martech. He co-wrote the best-selling book “Inbound Marketing: Get Found Using Google, Social Media and Blogs,” with Brian Halligan, his Hubspot co-founder. He also writes OnStartups.com , a popular startup blog with over 350,000 members in its online community.

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MLT Creative

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

A few months ago I received a copy of Inbound Marketing by Hubspot Cofounders, Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah, and finally got around to reading it a few weeks ago. Last week I shared about the Grateful Dead and Niche Marketing. This week’s insight from the book is on blog comments.

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Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 5, 2023

The mysterious force of gravity is the most vivid analogy I can use to describe the power of a successful inbound content marketing plan. In this article, we will enter the gravity well of inbound content marketing. In this article, we will enter the gravity well of inbound content marketing.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Being at the forefront of marketing sometimes requires shifting resources away from old practices. That’s why 52% of outbound marketers say their marketing efforts are “ineffective”. In fact, inbound marketing is starting to be used more than outbound marketing. What is Inbound Marketing?

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Square 2 Marketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This might seem like a crazy question to write an entire blog article about, but you may be surprised to learn that we hear this regularly, especially from companies that have never had any inbound marketing-generated leads. What should you do with these inbound leads?

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Bannersnack

MARCH 2, 2024

19 minutes read Last update: 02.03.2024 A promotion strategy is key for positioning your brand on the market, making people aware of the products or services you offer, and how they could benefit by choosing you. What Is a Promotion Strategy?

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Stevens & Tate

MARCH 1, 2024

The inbound marketing methodology stands as a cornerstone for businesses aiming to attract, engage, and delight customers online. The benefits of inbound marketing can be a game changer for your business. Here are ten efficient ways to leverage inbound marketing for your business’s advantage.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 30, 2019

So, in an effort to demystify the term, we recently took to our blog to discuss marketing creativity —what it is, what it isn’t, and how to achieve it. We also thought it would be helpful to provide our readers with examples of truly creative marketing. Three Incredible Examples of Creative B2B Marketing Initiatives.

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Launch Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Blogging is a popular content marketing tactic for marketers, with over 79% of B2B marketers utilizing it. When measuring marketing success, both the qualitative and quantitative metrics matter and blogging contribute to both. Blogging Benefit #1: Increases the Number of Inbound Links to Your Website.

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The Brit Agency

JULY 16, 2020

Inbound Marketing is a technique that attracts B2B customers to your website through the creation of content marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), user experience, branding and social media marketing.

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SmartBug Media

JUNE 24, 2022

If you’re not familiar with inbound marketing, it probably sounds too good to be true. But I have good news to share: That’s exactly what the world of inbound marketing is all about. Inbound Marketing vs. Outbound Marketing. The Benefits of Inbound Marketing. Inbound Marketing Tactics.

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Stevens & Tate

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Inbound marketing is a strategy that focuses on attracting customers using valuable content instead of traditional advertising methods (such as cold calling). Successful inbound marketing solutions help make your company easier to find online and nurture potential leads through the buyer’s journey.

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Stevens & Tate

AUGUST 26, 2022

When it comes to B2C marketing, inbound marketing has long surpassed traditional marketing as the most popular way to advertise a business. However, many businesses, especially manufacturers, still assume that traditional marketing is the best way to go when it comes to B2B. What is Inbound Marketing?

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SmartBug Media

AUGUST 24, 2022

Inbound marketing campaigns. What components should you include in your inbound marketing campaign? Before we dive into the anatomy of an inbound marketing campaign, it’s important to understand the answers to two questions: “ What is inbound marketing? What Is Inbound Marketing?

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Marketri

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It caught on as Inbound Marketing fed a growing trend towards self-service sales. I still have my now tattered t-shirt from my first INBOUND conference with the mantra, “Make Love, Not Spam.” for answers, I boldly ask the question on many marketers’ minds, “Is Inbound Marketing Dying?”

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Stevens & Tate

AUGUST 22, 2022

When it comes to B2C marketing, inbound marketing has long surpassed traditional marketing as the most popular way to advertise a business. However, many businesses, especially manufacturers, still assume that traditional marketing is the best way to go when it comes to B2B. What is Inbound Marketing?

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SmartBug Media

JANUARY 16, 2023

If you’re a marketer in the B2B sphere, give yourself a pat on the back. Standing out from the crowd in today’s market may not be as clear-cut anymore, but there are ways you can keep your brand front and center. By leveraging B2B inbound marketing. New to inbound marketing? You made it! Don’t worry!

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SmartBug Media

MAY 12, 2022

Inbound content combines creativity and expertise, and it’s driven by data that gives the information you need to develop a strategy to meet and exceed your goals. But with so many inbound marketing strategies out there, it can be hard to prioritize which ones are going to drive the most amount of value for your organization.

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SmartBug Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Luckily, inbound marketing offers some great ways for business owners to improve their launch strategy and get more exposure in the process. What Is Inbound Marketing? In order for inbound marketing to be effective, it is important to understand what exactly it entails and how it can be used in a business context.

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Stevens & Tate

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Over the past decade, there has been the perception that inbound marketing tactics, such as publishing blog content and expanding brand recognition by maintaining a strong social media presence, has eclipsed many outbound marketing tactics; however, this isn’t altogether true.

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Only B2B

AUGUST 2, 2023

There are two main approaches to generating Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) : Inbound and Outbound lead generation. In this comprehensive blog, we will explore the differences between Inbound and Outbound lead generation, and how to find the right mix to maximize MQL generation. Striking a balance between the two is key.

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Only B2B

MARCH 6, 2024

“The only metric that matters in marketing is how many qualified leads you generate every month.” ” – Seth Godin, Marketing Author and Entrepreneur Generating qualified leads is the heart of lead generation and contributes to your bottom line i.e. revenue.

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Stevens & Tate

JULY 20, 2022

As such, a good marketing strategy is essential to the success of any business. Marketing helps you communicate with your target audience, build relationships, and generate leads. But how you market your business will make all the difference in the world. However, inbound marketing is constantly evolving.

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Heinz Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2020

By Stephanie Carrillo , Senior Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing. The inbound methodology is creating and distributing content utilizing marketing channels like organic search, social media, blogging, lead nurturing, and live chat, to name a few. Why is Inbound Marketing important to B2B marketing?

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SmartBug Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In large organizations, public relations (PR) and marketing often operate as separate functions. When coordinated correctly, integration of PR and marketing can lead a company to improve the bottom line, increasing efficiency and effectiveness. Two main marketing methods are inbound and outbound.

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Schubert B2B

JULY 14, 2023

Inbound marketing focuses on attracting potential customers through valuable content. Furthermore, inbound marketing is often less risky and inexpensive than outbound marketing. Let’s dive deeper into inbound marketing strategy for b2b companies and take a closer look at each element for a successful program.

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Stevens & Tate

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

As a home builder , you might assume that traditional marketing efforts are all that’s required to find new clients. However, you shouldn’t discount the importance of inbound marketing and the benefits that it can offer. Read More Related Article – The Silent Generation & Senior Real Estate Marketing.

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SmartBug Media

MARCH 19, 2021

If you’re an inbound marketer in the B2B space, you understand how much time and energy goes into planning and executing your marketing campaigns. of my favorite inbound marketing resources that any B2B marketer can benefit from subscribing to in 2021 and beyond. Must-read articles: Are Blogs Dead in 2021?

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seo.co

APRIL 19, 2023

All sales and marketing strategies need to start with sound principles, and any competent agency knows this. By adhering to these foundational principles, you’ll not only increase your chances of getting seen, but you’ll also demonstrate your knowledge of marketing fundamentals: Demographic targeting. Competitive differentiation.

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Envy

JUNE 29, 2022

And while the advantages of AI vs. the disadvantages of AI debate rages on, that is not the purpose of this blog. With AI on everyone’s mind, multiple industries, including B2B marketing, are lining up to see how to take advantage of the wonders of AI. And a great way to do this is through following the best AI blogs.

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SmartBug Media

APRIL 11, 2022

However, like inbound marketing, paid media certainly has a place in your overall marketing strategy. The way inbound and paid media align is what truly drives marketing-qualified lead (MQL) generation and your MQL goals across the finish line. Establishing Foundations for a Multi-Channel Marketing Strategy.

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SmartBug Media

AUGUST 19, 2021

Are you looking to refresh your healthcare marketing plan with a focus on inbound marketing? Either way, when it comes to healthcare marketing, it’s crucial to have a well-detailed plan in order to get the results you want. If you want a solid inbound marketing plan, you need to assess your current content.

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