Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The spread of eCommerce has dramatically changed B2B marketing and distribution. While B2B vendors were initially slower to embrace eCommerce than consumer marketers, B2C actually represents a much smaller share of total online sales today. The B2B ecommerce market, however, accounted for $1.8 Guest post by Nina Petrov.

eCommerce 270

eCommerce Marketing AI B2B Marketing Trends 270

Oktopost

APRIL 28, 2024

Social media marketing managers and sales executives are no longer sitting on opposite ends of the strategy table. Statistics show that 92% of B2B buyers are willing to engage with sales professionals known as thought leaders on social media platforms. We’re sure you already felt the shift in B2B buyer behavior.

Social Media 62

Social Media Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Media 62

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 15, 2023

If you’re a business owner, marketing professional, or digital enthusiast, you already know how important it is to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy. But why is digital marketing so important? If you’re ready to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy, you’re in the right place!

B2B Marketing 310

B2B Marketing B2B Buyer Personas Mobile Advertising 310

sagefrog

APRIL 16, 2024

To the uninitiated, B2B marketing may appear to be a smattering of strategies and tactics coming together in an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-style soup. The B2B buyer’s journey and buyer personas are critical aspects of this carefully constructed process. Why Are B2B Buyer Personas Important?

Buyer Personas 62

Buyer Personas Ideal Customer Profiles Work Management Marketing Management 62

Webbiquity

JUNE 20, 2023

Video marketing has become a vital and productive tool for businesses in almost every sector. This post explores five effective B2B video marketing strategies that can help you capture attention, deliver compelling messages, and generate demand for your offerings. #1 Guest post by Nina Petrov.

Webinar Metrics 306

Webinar Metrics Demand Work Management Video Marketing 306

ANNUITAS

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Change in the working environment, change in the tools companies are using, and change in how buyers seek information and make purchases. ANNUITAS Research conducted interviews with sales leaders across industries to see how this change has impacted both sales strategy and day-to-day life. ANNUITAS Research interviewee.

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Work Management Marketing Management Ad Building Sales Qualified Leads 246

ANNUITAS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

But there is a huge generational divide in how these groups make decisions. All three groups have distinctly different levels of comfort around digital interactions and distinctly different preferences for how they want to progress through the buying process. Aware there are differences, but unsure how to cross the divide.

Generation 182

Generation Cross-Selling B2B Lead Ranking 182

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 29, 2021

You’ve decided to open up new markets for your products, but you have a major challenge: how to build brand awareness among your new target customers. When you leverage content marketing to expand your business into new territory, you’ll be a step ahead of your competitors. Create content targeted to your new market segments.

Planning 363

Planning Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Content Marketing 363

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 12, 2021

To provide content marketers with some guidance, we’ve gathered some great personalization strategies you’ll want to try. In the world of recommendations (think Netflix and eCommerce), buyers expect personalization. In this type of personalization, you are using your buyer personas as the standard. Quick Takeaways.

Marketing & Strategy 285

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Personalization Webinar Metrics 285

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

AI has caused a seismic shift in the marketing world over the past several years—and we’re talking about way more than ChatGPT. Today, AI is nearly as intertwined with marketing as traditional technology tools, like CRM systems and email marketing platforms. And it’s only predicted to keep getting faster.

Paid Search Agency 289

Paid Search Agency Budget Programs Lead Ranking Marketing & Strategy 289

Webbiquity

JUNE 15, 2021

Even as newer and fancier ways to market your business crop up every season, old-school email marketing continues to provide the highest ROI, at a whopping $42 for every $1 of expenditure. No wonder building an email list remains a priority for businesses of every type and industry. Guest post by Priyanka Desai.

Paid Content 282

Paid Content Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads 282

Lead Forensics

APRIL 18, 2024

They can drive more website traffic, increase email activity, help lead generation , and ultimately produce more revenue; almost 80% of the B2B organizations who exceeded their revenue targets last year have buyer personas in action! A buyer persona is essentially your ideal buyer. How Do You Create a Buyer Persona?

Buyer Personas 52

Buyer Personas B2B Sales B2B Marketing Planning 52

Lead Forensics

APRIL 18, 2024

They can drive more website traffic, increase email activity, help lead generation , and ultimately produce more revenue; almost 80% of the B2B organizations who exceeded their revenue targets last year have buyer personas in action! A buyer persona is essentially your ideal buyer. How Do You Create a Buyer Persona?

Buyer Personas 52

Buyer Personas B2B Sales B2B Marketing Planning 52

Launch Marketing

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Buyer personas are a powerful tool that every business owner and marketer, especially those in the dynamic startup realm, should have in their arsenal. You might be wondering, what exactly are buyer personas, and why are they such a big deal? Behavior: This is the final piece of the buyer persona puzzle.

Buyer Personas 127

Buyer Personas Startups Lead Ranking Psychographics 127

Tiecas

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the industrial sector, the focus often falls heavily on driving lead generation, with branding seen as a secondary concern. Manufacturers often focus on technical features instead of how their solutions solve their customers’ real-world problems. See Content Preferences of Engineers and Industrial Buyers ).

Sales Qualified Leads 97

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Generation Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads 97

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

There’s a growing appetite for artificial intelligence (AI) in business, and for good reason — after years of promise, new AI applications are reshaping how industries operate, from the inside out.

Marketing AI 130

Marketing AI Lead Ranking Zoominfo Optimization 130

Trade Press Services

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For many years, “creating enough content” was cited by marketers responding to the Content Marketing Institute’s annual State of Marketing survey as their top challenge. In 2024, however, the top challenge for marketers has changed. It starts with a keen understanding of B2B buyer behavior.

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Trends B2B Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership 104

Tiecas

MARCH 11, 2024

In my experience with industrial website redesigns , I’ve seen too many manufacturers and industrial companies put a misguided focus on just the look of a website. Your industrial website must confidently convey your expertise, setting you apart from the competitors in meaningful ways. On-time delivery guaranteed.”

Marketing Websites 98

Marketing Websites High Quality Lead Case Studies Paid Search Agency 98

SalesGrape

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

However, generating high-quality leads can be challenging due to various factors unique to this industry. One such challenge is navigating through strict regulations and compliance requirements that govern pharmaceutical marketing. Another challenge lies in understanding complex buyer journeys within healthcare organizations.

Cost per Lead 87

Cost per Lead Lead Generation CPL Generation 87

SalesIntel

APRIL 15, 2024

The B2B buyer experience is more complex and time-consuming than that of B2C. B2B buyers may spend months assessing an issue, researching solutions, and evaluating possible service providers before deciding on a vendor that fits their needs. This article discusses how your team can assist potential clients at each buyer journey stage.

Enterprise Management 52

Enterprise Management Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Management Top of Funnel 52

FunnelEnvy

MARCH 18, 2024

Studies prove that B2B prospects now prefer a digital buying journey over sales calls. Understanding your target audience is more important than ever for lead generation and improving the ROI of marketing and sales. What are B2B Buyer Personas? Are Buyer Personas Still Important? Think about the Greek gods, for example.

Buyer Personas 57

Buyer Personas Marketing AI Ideal Customer Profiles Webinar Metrics 57

Navigate the Channel

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In order for your B2B marketing strategy to be successful, it must be geared toward lead generation. In fact, 85 percent of B2B marketers state that their main priority is to generate leads. Here’s how to effectively target your buyers by developing a marketing strategy that meets their needs. What do I need?”

Effectiveness 65

Effectiveness B2B Buyer Personas FAQ 65

Tiecas

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a disruptive and transformative force in B2B marketing for industrial companies. By leveraging AI, industrial businesses are streamlining operations and redefining how they engage with their customers. What Role Does AI Play in Personalizing Industrial Marketing Efforts?

Marketing AI 98

Marketing AI Lead Ranking Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing 98

Martech

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In business, we often assess contacts based on how they will — or will not — support what we’re promoting. This can extend to organizations or industries. With AI personality profiling tools, we can become more familiar with an audience, segment or industry before we even engage with it. Will they be an advocate or influencer?

Ideal Customer Profiles 108

Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing AI Profiling Personalization 108

Top Rank Marketing

MARCH 25, 2024

TopRank Marketing has worked with clients in both the B2B and B2C realms over the last two decades. But we also fully recognize the enduring factors that distinguish successful marketing in B2B versus B2C. A company’s SEO content strategy should be built around this core distinction. Address the full funnel with your SEO content.

Top of Funnel 105

Top of Funnel SEO Long Tail Marketing B2B 105

SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The latest B2B sales challenges include: Difficulty in reaching decision makers and engaging with them effectively. Shifting buyer preferences and behaviors, leading to a need for a more personalized and customer-centric approach. Changing economic conditions, which can impact the budget and priorities of potential buyers.

Sales Management 95

Sales Management B2B Sales Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy 95

SmartBug Media

APRIL 5, 2023

The term “buyer persona” has become more and more popular in the last few years. Many businesses have worked with their internal marketing team or with the help of an agency to develop their buyer personas. Why Are Buyer Personas? Why Are Buyer Personas? Why Are Buyer Personas So Important? Focus your time.

Buyer Personas 98

Buyer Personas Advertising Agencies Demographics Mobile Advertising 98

Binary Demand

MARCH 1, 2024

Its potential for storytelling and marketing is undeniable, making AI in B2B marketing and sales a transformative force, reshaping interactions with brands, information, and services. The world of B2B marketing automation is on the brink of a full-fledged AI-driven revolution.

Ideal Customer Profiles 97

Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Marketing Enterprise Management Marketing Automation Services 97

Martech

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Product alone is not enough to engage and retain B2B buyers. But surprisingly, B2B businesses often overlook the importance of a great customer experience for their buyers, which is typically a top priority for B2C. To achieve this, they must understand what motivates B2B buyers. How usable is your product? Scalability.

B2B 133

B2B Customer Satisfaction Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 133

xiQ

JANUARY 30, 2023

Adapt or Perish: The Evolution of B2B Sales in the Digital Age “The only constant in life is change” Heraclitus Greek philosopher This is especially true in the world of B2B sales and marketing these days. In the last 2 years in the post-pandemic world, B2B sales and marketing have drastically changed.

B2B Sales 126

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Marketing Management 126

Oktopost

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The impact of the economy has slowed down the pace of B2B sales, leaving sales teams wondering how to meet their KPIs. Many potential buyers may express interest in your product or service, but may not be ready to make a purchase right away – regardless of how compelling your pitches may be.

Top of Funnel 131

Top of Funnel Marketing Management Buyer's Journey Sales Cycle 131

Optinmonster

APRIL 8, 2024

Want to learn how to create high-converting product pages to drive more sales? If you want to have high-converting product pages, make sure you have the 17 ingredients in them. If you want to have high-converting product pages, make sure you have the 17 ingredients in them. It’s kind of like using your browser’s ‘Back’ button.

Product 93

Product Lead Ranking Urgency Marketing Cross-Selling 93

Top Rank Marketing

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

You’ve probably heard about B2B influencer marketing. Even if you have a general idea of how and why B2B influencer marketing works , you still might wonder how it plays out in practice. How do brands and influencers collaborate to bring these campaigns to life? Good news: we have plenty of insight on this subject!

Tactics 112

Tactics B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency 112

Martech

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

B2B marketing has become overly focused on measurement and attribution, appearing and claiming to be more science than art. Investors, boards and leadership expect marketing growth to be measurable, predictable and projectable. But the truth is that marketing is not a hard science. Now, marketing needs to show ROI quickly.

Lead Gen 138

Lead Gen Top of Funnel Demand Generation Agencies B2B Marketing 138

Scoop.it

APRIL 11, 2024

Current trends indicate marketers rate webinars as an effective channel for brands to connect with a target audience. According to On24 , 66% of marketers say their sales teams prioritize leads generated by varied webinar strategies. In addition, 99% of marketers cite webinars as key to their plans.

Webinar Metrics 85

Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 85

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Cutting through competitive noise is difficult for B2B marketers, making lead generation tricky. Lead generation is proving difficult for 68% of B2B companies, and 61% of marketers pinpoint it as their top challenge. The B2B buyer journey has shifted, with sales reps now only having roughly 5% of a customer’s time.

Intent Data 124

Intent Data Lead Gen Intent Lead Scoring 124

Modern B2B

DECEMBER 5, 2023

What do we mean by buyer personas? Buyer personas, sometimes referred to as customer personas or marketing personas, are detailed profiles of your ideal customers. Social media listening: Track social media platforms and industry-specific forums for conversations related to your niche.

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Buyer Personas Effectiveness Ideal Customer Profiles B2B 52