Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 10, 2023

ecommerce market. Image source: PYMNTS As an independent ecommerce business, you spend a lot of time thinking about how to remain relevant in an industry dominated by these behemoths. You’re also eyeing your own product niche, ever vigilant for direct competitors with stronger brands and sharper marketing. digital retail sales.

PPC 281

PPC Paid Content eCommerce Allocation 281

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 31, 2023

There’s no question that your marketing agency’s capabilities will have a major impact on the success of your marketing strategy. Properly reviewing your marketing agency’s capabilities is no easy task. Here’s what you need to know to review and select a marketing agency that’s guaranteed to grow your business.

Advertising Agencies 293

Advertising Agencies Marketing Agencies 2 Paid Search Agency Marketing Agencies 1 293

Act-On

APRIL 26, 2024

Marketing leaders are facing an unprecedented time with unprecedented demands: Wring every drop of value from generative AI. While these leaders come from different industries, company sizes, and backgrounds, a few common themes emerged. Marketing — in this economy? Navigate ever-changing email privacy regulations.

Lead Ranking 130

Lead Ranking Privacy Marketing Automation Services Peer-to-peer 130

Webbiquity

MAY 3, 2022

The past couple of years have been devastating for those in the live events industry. In that light, marketers, event producers, and prospective attendees are all expressing optimism about the road forward. What’s clear though is that the industry will never return to 2019. Is the worst of the pandemic storm now past?

Marketing Report 332

Marketing Report Event Marketing Research Trends 332

Convince & Convert

APRIL 12, 2024

Yet, social media as an industry still lacks the resources, budget, and frankly, the respect, it deserves. So if we know how important social media is to connect with consumers and bring them along the social media marketing funnel, why do we find it difficult to prove ROI to leadership within an organization?

Social Media 135

Social Media ROI Media Cross-Selling 135

Webbiquity

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The 2022 IT spending forecast is bright for B2B technology marketers. More than half (53%) expect their IT budgets to increase, while just 7% anticipate budget cuts. By industry, more than 70% of companies in manufacturing, retail, and financial services anticipate higher top lines. Among companies based in the U.S.

Enterprise Management 307

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Paid Search Agency 307

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

When the pandemic started, our content marketing agency actually gained customers. The reason was mainly due to unspent marketing budget. Marketers, SaaS founders and startup CEOs were pulling their money from ads and events and doubling down on content marketing. Now we ARE a little biased. Not one lead.

Marketing Budget Creation 240

Marketing Budget Creation Marketing Budget Budget Programs Paid Content 240

The Lead Agency

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Seasonality in B2B Marketing is often overlooked, with many associating it solely with B2C enterprises. What is Seasonal Marketing? Yet, just like in consumer-facing industries, seasonal trends can significantly impact B2B businesses too. What Trends Typically Affect Seasonality in B2B Marketing? Because it works.

B2B Marketing 112

B2B Marketing Planning B2B Marketing Budget 112

Tiecas

APRIL 5, 2024

A documented industrial marketing strategy is critical for success. Did you know 80% of successful content marketers have a documented content marketing strategy? In my experience working with manufacturers and industrial companies, too many are in a rush to pump out more content without a strategy in place.

Marketing Budget 92

Marketing Budget Advertising Agencies Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 92

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 10, 2023

How can a digital marketing agency help you stand out in a crowded market? A digital marketing agency can help you gain visibility or, at a minimum, keep up with your competitors. Statistics show that most companies are increasing their marketing budget because of a demonstrable return on investment.

Marketing Agencies 2 264

Marketing Agencies 2 Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Ad Agencies 264

Martech

APRIL 19, 2024

Many brands, such as those in the home services industry or a local grocery chain, market to specific locations, cities or regions. There are also national brands that want to expand in specific local markets. Here’s a playbook to help your company succeed when marketing on a local scale.

Advertisements 115

Advertisements Advertising Allocation Planning 115

Convince & Convert

MARCH 14, 2024

These services to clients are temporary, and can vary in different areas of the business such as operations, web development, marketing strategy, project management, digital marketing, social media, and much more. What is the range of your current budget? Do you know the timing needed for this project?

Paid Search Agency 145

Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Consulting Ad Agencies 145

Martech

MARCH 27, 2024

The gaming industry saw a lot of disruption over the last year, including the consolidation of major publishers, layoffs and canceled game releases. On the ad side, however, marketing budgets for gaming are growing. Forty percent of current game advertisers plan to increase spending in 2024. Image: IAB. Why we care.

Advertising Agencies 109

Advertising Agencies Planning Mobile Advertising Budget Programs 109

Webbiquity

JULY 18, 2023

Despite the looming threat of recession, 92% of marketers expect their budgets to increase or stay the same this year (at least for now). 86% say that data privacy regulations have impacted their marketing strategy over the past year. Video Marketing: Hotter Than Ever Video marketing is huge and somehow keeps getting huger.

Marketing AI 246

Marketing AI Trends Planning Advertising Agencies 246

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 7, 2021

Who is the one true king of marketing? In 2020, 70% of marketers were already actively investing in content marketing ( HubSpot ). 79% of B2B content marketers say their organization has a content marketing strategy ( Content Marketing Institute). Content marketing costs 62% less than outbound marketing.

Content Marketing 340

Content Marketing Planning Marketing Budget Creation Allocation 340

SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With nearly 556 million monthly active users, Twitter influencer marketing has emerged as a focal point for connecting brands with their audience. This figure demonstrates the effectiveness of Twitter influencer marketing. Being a real-time conversation platform, Twitter is a popular social media channel for influencer marketing.

Twitter 96

Twitter Marketing AI Advertising Agencies Effectiveness 96

The Point

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Budgeting season is here again, and demand marketers are not immune. How big does your demand gen budget need to be in order to support your organization’s revenue goals in the new year? Alternatively, is the budget you’ve been handed enough to do the job? Industry standards for this figure vary widely, from 25% to 80%.

Budget Programs 162

Budget Programs Lead Ranking Demand Marketing Qualified Leads 162

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Marketers are finding it increasingly difficult to set the right budget, optimize it and keep the leads flowing. Managing social media and other marketing channels in this economy can be challenging. You’ll need a plan to address top budget concerns to provide clarity and control over every dollar spent.

Marketing Budget 132

Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Paid Content Budget Programs 132

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Creating and managing a carefully planned B2B marketing approach is crucial for businesses aiming to achieve continuous expansion in a fiercely competitive digital marketing environment. In this guide, we will go over a step-by-step process for how to develop a B2B marketing strategy.

Planning 118

Planning Allocation Process B2B Marketing 118

Heinz Marketing

OCTOBER 25, 2023

By Maria Geokezas , Chief Operating Officer at Heinz Marketing After perfecting your product and redefining your brand and message, it’s time to go-to-market. You can’t gain traction, and your budget is dwindling… what happened? As all hardened marketers know, no plan survives its first contact with reality.

Allocation 113

Allocation Planning Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency 113

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 26, 2023

If you’re considering running an influencer marketing campaign, it’s a good idea to have a basic understanding of the industry, platforms to use, access to influencers and more. Learn more about the industry and its projections for the future. The influencer marketing industry is expected to reach $21.2

Statistics 128

Statistics Marketing Budget Advertising Agencies Marketing Strategy 128

Hinge Marketing

MAY 22, 2023

How do today’s accounting firms build and utilize their marketing budgets? For over a decade, the Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) has partnered with Hinge to research, analyze and provide the valuable insights accounting marketers and executive leadership teams need to develop high-performing marketing programs.

Marketing Budget 111

Marketing Budget Budget Programs Marketing Budget Creation Allocation 111

Marketri

APRIL 17, 2024

I talk with a lot of CEOs of middle market businesses. And while every company is unique, I hear a common thread: Most aren’t satisfied with their marketing function. The more I meet with CEOs at prospective client companies, the more insight I gain about why they’re dissatisfied and what they want and need from marketing.

Allocation 62

Allocation Planning Sales Qualified Leads Paid Search Agency 62

Industrial Marketing Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

I just received an advance copy of Manufacturing Content Marketing Benchmark, Budgets, and Trends (Thanks, Amanda!) published by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI). Refer to my post, Industrial Marketing: What. Refer to my post, Industrial Marketing: What. This is only a content summary.

Planning 149

Planning Content Marketing Advertising Benchmark Content 149

Contently

DECEMBER 10, 2020

As LiveIntent’s SVP of global marketing, I came in with a comprehensive plan, ready to execute. Then the pandemic hit, and like other marketing leaders, I threw the plan right out the window. We were asked to cut the budget but not goals or expectations. A prime example was our 2020 hosted events plan.

Planning 213

Planning B2B Thought Leadership Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency 213

SmartBug Media

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Mastering the art of trade show marketing requires going beyond conventional strategies. You can approach trade shows with one of two marketing strategies: developing one theme for all events you attend or customizing your strategy for each show. Understanding cost breakdowns stresses the importance of attentive budgeting.

Trade Show 64

Trade Show Marketing Budget ROI Allocation 64

Sprout Social

APRIL 25, 2024

Consider this: When you spend an hour formatting a spreadsheet, you’re losing an hour that you could have spent on your social media marketing strategy. In this article, we’re sharing every social media marketing template we’ve ever made. If they had more time, they’d spend it responding to customers and planning strategic initiatives.

Social Media 79

Social Media Template Work Management Marketing Management 79

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

There lies the magic of B2B influencer marketing. Influencer marketing has long been a staple for business-to-consumer (B2C) brands looking to cultivate more authentic connections with their audience. In this guide, we’re diving into the essentials of B2B influencer marketing. What is B2B influencer marketing?

Work Management 119

Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management Paid Search Agency 119

Launch Marketing

AUGUST 23, 2023

Finding the ideal candidate for a VP of Marketing role is an ongoing challenge for B2B executive leaders. Marketing is a rapidly evolving field, necessitating a candidate who has a unique blend of skills and leadership qualities to thrive in today’s competitive digital landscape.

Marketing AI 116

Marketing AI Paid Search Agency Demand Generation Agencies Work Management 116

Launch Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Marketers have a love-hate relationship with the end of the year. While it is exciting to wrap up a year and review performance, it is also a bit chaotic when planning for a new year. Have you thought about your B2B marketing plan for next year? Be sure to evaluate all your marketing tactics.

Planning 118

Planning Marketing Plans B2B Marketing Effectiveness 118

Marketri

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

When it comes to planning your marketing budget, the process can be daunting. Unfortunately, this leads many companies to fall back on reusing an old budget. To maximize the impact of your marketing dollars, you must leverage a strategic approach to budgeting. Reflect on past marketing strategies.

Marketing Budget Creation 62

Marketing Budget Creation Marketing Budget Allocation Planning 62

SocialPilot

JANUARY 21, 2024

Influencer marketing has rapidly become a key strategy for many marketers. In fact, 80% of marketers now have a specific budget set aside for influencer campaigns. Marketers understand that people trust the words of influencers rather than their own. My recent influencer marketing campaign is a testament to that.

Social Media 96

Social Media Media Paid Search Agency Marketing Budget Creation 96

Martech

JANUARY 25, 2024

So, let’s look at what we can do to make this new-year smell linger as long as possible for our email marketing efforts. I also enjoy this exercise because I can frame three words for a broader audience — in this case, the email industry. Here are my three words for the email industry in 2024. I didn’t invent this exercise.

Marketing AI 135

Marketing AI Email Marketing Planning Work Management 135

BOP Design

DECEMBER 9, 2022

B2C holiday marketing, particularly for product-based businesses, tends to be straightforward. Unfortunately, the same types of sales and discounts don’t translate to B2B marketing. In this post, we look at effective holiday B2B marketing ideas and campaigns. Secure the Budget You Need For Next Year.

B2B Marketing 105

B2B Marketing Work Management Marketing Management Budget Programs 105

SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

More and more brands have started spending on influencer marketing to reach new audiences. This surge is so significant that the global influencer marketing landscape is projected to reach $22.2 However, creating an influencer marketing campaign that yields great results is easier said than done. billion by 2025.

Marketing Budget 83

Marketing Budget ROI Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 83

SmartBug Media

MARCH 14, 2024

Go-to-market (GTM) strategies are a blend of aspiration and reality. With a well-defined GTM strategy that accounts for all stakeholders and builds a scalable plan, your revenue targets can be more accurate and realistic. What Is a Go-to-Market Strategy? A Product Marketing Alliance report found that 61.9

Marketing Analytics Tools 59

Marketing Analytics Tools Enterprise Management Planning Ideal Customer Profiles 59

Oktopost

DECEMBER 21, 2023

But budget limitations can make or break even the best, and most thorough plans you’ve set to accomplish in 2024. They’re expected to make every marketing dollar count and deliver maximum impact on a limited budget. Now that doing more with less is essential, strategic budgeting is the key to success for CMOs in 2024.

Marketing Budget 62

Marketing Budget Budget Programs Paid Content Marketing Budget Creation 62